Originally Posted by
LivinInThe603
hi rob,
do: research-> maps, activities, restaurants, how to change money, drivers/tour guides and taxis, hotels, approximate pricing
do: learn the art of the respectful "no, thanks"
do: remember you are a guest (aka, don't be THAT guy)
do: know your personal boundaries
do: I strongly agree that people should know and respect off season food restrictions, such as lobster
do: find a balance between safety and safe risks- don't be afraid to try new things, but don't make yourself vulnerable or engage in risky behavior
do: take advantage of opportunities to engage with local folks; domino games, property tours, conversations, etc
do: remember many people are working hard to ear their meager living and respect proper donation channels such as the St Anthony's kitchen or NEET
do: do what you want! many people, in particular long time visitors, have very strong opinions. I respect the knowledge, but also don't want to feel shamed for going to a super touristy place
do: volunteer if you can
do: book activities through vetted and reputable agencies
do: keep your personal business personal, for example your hotel or room number
do: be genuine when you meet new people (goes back to being respectful as a guest)
do: ask for help if you need it
do: recognize people may ask for a few dollars if you accept their help
do: recognize the cultural norms are likely different than at home
do: wear beach clothes on the beach, and street clothes on the street
do: leave your best everything at home
do: have fun, go with the flow, and understand that things might go wrong but you can fix it
do: remember you are in a sea front, tropical location: bugs and wear and tear are a part of life
do: blue hole mineral spring
do: Half Moon Beach and Calico Jack's Pirate Shack
do: check out rick's cafe
do: one love bus
do: seastar saturday night show
do: boat or catamaran cruise
do: west end exploring
do: have a beer at the police station!
do: check out red ground