Everyone already knows that most tourists travel with excess cash and laptops...
Most popular hotels have room or wall safes that are included or you can pay to use during your stay. Keep electronic "copies" of important documents like pictures of your passports, and e-copies of your airline and hotel confirmations.
I always stay on the beach, but walked up into the cliffs from my hotel to Rick's cafe last year. It is totally possible to walk on the roads but keep in mind it is very tight in many areas and not build for a leisurly stroll. If you wanted to do some shopping, I'd get a taxi to the roundabout ("center" of town). The roundabout is a natural route stop which splits the beach road from the west end road. If you ask your driver to go beyone the roundabout you have commissioned him and will likely pay more than the route fare. From the roundabout, walk the beach road to Time Square shopping mall. For an adventure, you can check out the public/craft market but I'm not sure which days they run. It's also right near the roundabout. There are also many vendors and shops on the beach, so you can cut through to the beach at Bourbon Beach ( I just walk through the restaurant ). There are a few shops along the cliff road, and some wonderful restaurants, so I would consider walking around a bit in the area of Rockhouse, just to see what's right there. Ask the staff and bartender at RH, too. They are excellent resources in most cases!
While it would be foolish to discount the actual violence taking plance in Jamaica, and most of the rest of the world, know that, as stated above, tourism is a valuable resource and most people in the greater Negril area make a living off of tourism. There is no way that they would target their main source of income. A few bad apples, as theft seems to be the most common incident reported, ruin the reputation of the majority. People who report theft don't seem to report that someone broke into their safe... so taking common-sense precautions will go a long way. While it can be nice to get dressed up for dinner, and at some restaurants it's appropriate, leave your best jewelry at home. I only carry the amount of cash I think I will need for given activities. I use my ipod for wifi communication, not my regular cell phone ( and good thing too, becuase I lost my ipod in a taxi last month - luckily, Alton was the best driver EVER and he found me and returned it, but I would have been disappointed if it had been my cell phone! )
For activites, the sunset is it's own amazing adventure. As is walking the beach- so much to see if you like people watching. Going to Rick's Cafe to watch the divers and perhaps take a swim yourself. Take a boat tour to Booby Cay. Find your favorite place for Jerk - I recently went to 3 Dives and found it to be delicious! Visit a local church service. Volunteer at a meal sevice - St. Anthony's I believe. Take a tour to YS Falls, Black River, and Appleton (commonly paired together), a tour to Mayfield Falls, a tour to Blue Hole Mineral Springs, a tour to Pelican Bar. Take a ride to Half Moon Beach. In Negril, I enjoy live music at Drifter's, Boat Bar, and the new Woodstock during the day. For later at night, Bourbon Beach, Alfred's, and Roots Bamboo. Seastar Inn has a Saturday night show and (optional) buffet. Pushcart has been featuring The Overtakers lately. They sometimes play at Canoe Bar, too, and I can't remember the other place they play. Otherwise, Negril is a really great town to simply relax. Bring a blow up floaty for the ocean and lots of sunscreen and enjoy the sun and sea!!!
I imagine it will be quite different than Hawaii. and in town the cliffs have a very different personality than the beach. Rockhouse is a beautiful property. Relax and enjoy or else your worries will overshadow the amazing people, places, and adventures you could treasure forever!!!





