I have a strong belief that the destruction that Irma & Maria caused to the eastern Caribbean that Jamaica will see a large influx of tourists over the next 6-9 months. Many will be first time visitors.
I have a strong belief that the destruction that Irma & Maria caused to the eastern Caribbean that Jamaica will see a large influx of tourists over the next 6-9 months. Many will be first time visitors.
Last edited by JahCruiser; 09-27-2017 at 07:30 PM.
4 short words ..
go a long way
CLEAN UP THE GARBAGE !!
Ok - 4 words & 2 exclamation points
They need to reign in all the guys that drive the bikes so aggressively, on the beach road , and the cliffs. If fact my friend (driver ) who lives there now tells me that there going on the sidewalks as well.
The next several months present a new opportunity for Jamaica to show the world that it should be the island of choice for vacationers
the garbage situation is way better than it was 10+ years ago. It's the aggressive crack head and bike guys that need to go
I remember being shocked in 2007 with all the garbage laying on the side of the roads and highways. It was sure an eye opener for me. I honestly thought the sanitation workers were on strike. I agree the garbage situation is much better but could always be improved.Originally Posted by saeyedoc
I also agree with the crack head problem. Unfortunately, the Caribbean is a direct route to the US cocaine market and some of it is used as a currency for the local mules who cook it up for the locals. Desperate junkies are willing to do almost anything to support their habit. They can definitely be aggressive. Get a crack head on a motorbike and look out. Prohibition has definitely created this market. As Peter Tosh wisely sad "legalize it". Yup legalize it all. Problems wouldn't disappear but they'd be much more manageable. That's a topic for a different thread and perhaps a different board.
I talked to a local travel agent. I mentioned that same comment, and she said , "oh yeah....I just had a group that was booked for St. Martin, and they booked Jamaica" I tink it's gonna be busy mon'
Pretty soon I'll be booking the next year while I'm there. Does anyone know if the hotels will do that and if they still want 50% or will they take less if it's a year ahead? I know this year I booked late feb 2018 because I couldn't get anything sooner, and that was in April when I booked. I used to have no problem booking in October for the following feb, times are changing.
Irine, think it all depends on the hotel/resort. We always book the next year during the current stay. We are asked to pay for two room nights which is the same amount we would pay if we booked just a month out. You do need to be comfortable trusting that nothing will change with the property in the upcoming year.
Two nights isn't bad. That's less than I pay now when I book six months ahead. Will probably do that if they let me, White Sands. Thanks for responding!
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