spanky, you are correct, I have never heard any problems with transfer. The only place I would worry about ''transfer problems'' is in Mexico.......omg,you couldn't pay me to go there...
Most of this crime has not been geared toward tourists, and now with this movement , I would hope that it will be very safe for everyone !
We have been traveling to Mexico since 1989...a long time and feel about it as many posters on here do about Jamaica-Negril....comforting, welcoming, and after many years there a sense of “home”..., I try to keep a sense of perspective to the here and now and what is going on whether it be in my own neighbourhood; city, town or anywhere I may be travelling to..events happen everywhere that are not good for locals and tourists alike as sometimes viewed-portrayed by the media perspective...again, it can scare people.With forums such as this we have an opportunity to keep one another informed and up to date on daily situations....invaluable...for that I’m thankful for finding this site, throughout this “post” I have come across some interesting reads, some fearful, some defensive but in the end I think what matters is that we’re all on here to promote and share the things, stories, friendships,experiences and that what endears people to Jamaica and Negril...my first time coming and I already feel at home....thanks to this forum and the people who post here...
We fly in Thursday with a night stay in Mobay before going to Treasure Beach and then Negril. I’m more worried about the snow storm coming through and government shut down affecting my travel.
Anxious to hear how you like Treasure Beach and Villa Optima. Feel free to leave a report and pics on the South Coast board. FYI, when we stayed at Villa Optima we chose to have a few dinners replaced by lunches so we could go out to some favourite spots like Diners Delight(get there early), Jack Sprats, Frenchmans for fabulous lobster at fantastic prices and of course Smurfs for breakfast. And of course the Negrilportion of it all! Happy Travels����Originally Posted by mjc12771
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
― Bob Marley
Hey_mon. Thanks for the recommendation that was our thoughts about lunch and going out for dinners. We have one person allergic to shellfish so we want lobster we’re going to have to go out and of course I want to eat lobster so we will definitely try Frenchmans.
Bottom line here, Montego Bay is having some issues and if you are staying there be aware of your surroundings and keep to the beaten track. Most of us are heading to Negril, and only have to pass through on our way to so it really should not present too much of a problem, again, be aware and the minute you hit the road to the capital of casual, take a deep breath and relax. Your are a little over an hour to the sweet smells and sounds of your home away from home.
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
― Bob Marley
For the latest take from visitors and locals in MoBay, from the Observer:
"St James residents, tourists comfortable with state of public emergency"
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...6?profile=1373
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I am anxious to hear about the actual results from these actions. Great to hear that people feel more safe, but I would like to hear about arrests and illegal firearm confiscations - I'm sure these will come, just don't want to think the criminal elements just scattered themselves and their hardware around the island. News or no news, I am heading to Negril!
Odinson, I posted about this arrest earlier in the thread.
https://negril.com/forum/showthread....l=1#post199477
But yeah, I am anxious to hear more success stories.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...3?profile=1606
Peace, Todd & Cher
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