I've been traveling solo to Jamaica since the early eighties & the only time I was ever even "patted down" was when I was pregnant with my son, 25 years ago! I thank God for that, because I am now traveling from Ja. to the US, more often, with short stays in the US. I guess, since I live in Ja. I am not the usual suspect. I leave with two bags in my checked baggage, one, a duffle rolled up. When I return, I am coming back with TWO checked bags (at the limit) and my carryon PLUS my computer bag (which is BIG with many compartments), so I am a different kind of traveler. I'm coming back with the things I can't get in Ja!