travellers cheques or Cash?

[lee]

2014 seems like a lifetime ago - 58 trips under my belt but somehow still uncomfortable with the Cambio - all eyes on me as I enter - and leave
any current helpful tips are appreciated

[captaind]

2014 seems like a lifetime ago - 58 trips under my belt but somehow still uncomfortable with the Cambio - all eyes on me as I enter - and leave
any current helpful tips are appreciated

What would induce you to feel more comfortable?

Cap

[jojo p]

Have your taxi driver accompany you to and from the atm, give him a couple bucks , and all is good !!!

[Carrie]

Great you have your eyes open … I sure hope you can dismiss all and own your space.

[JDd]

where are u staying?.....bring cash and ask the place your staying at to change it...

[jojo p]

Carrie, it is true, many eyes are you in Negril, trust that, especially going to the bank, cambios, and ATMs.........trust that !

[booger]

Scotia Bank ATM at Time Square is the best bet. Not many eyes are watching you, outside of the shopkeepers who want you to come in and spend some money. With fees, you are in the same ballpark as bringing cash and using a cambio. I bring two cards from two different accounts, just in case one is compromised, however I have never had one compromised in Jamaica.

[jojo p]

booger... I know you have heard the sayin in Negril... ''the bushes have eyes..'' no ???

[booger]

Scotia Bank ATM at Time Square is the best bet. Not many eyes are watching you, outside of the shopkeepers who want you to come in and spend some money. With fees, you are in the same ballpark as bringing cash and using a cambio. I bring two cards from two different accounts, just in case one is compromised, however I have never had one compromised in Jamaica.

Hey Jojo, I'm not much for bush, so I cannot relate..... I should state the one disadvantage of the Times Square ATM is the lack of an enclosure. If that is a concern go elsewhere, however I tend to go early, while the bad guys are still sleeping.

[Navvet]

Just to put out there, I quit carrying American Express,most places quite honoring the card. It's become worthless in JA.