Bourbon Beach closed???

[crystalwaters]

To Rob, yeshis they were certainly naive, but I doubt very much this was an insurance scam. They had flown in from New York, had changed money, hit the beach, had a spliff, supplied by the guy selling the expensive jewlery, then wandered off into the dark down the beach.

They were sitting ducks, and who knows if the guy who sold them the spliffs had not tipped off his pals further down the beach.

Had it been the end of their trip I would have been suspicious, but seeing that they had only just flown in and were eager to spend and experience Negril I feel this was an unfortunate incident from which they will hopefully have learnt a lesson.

[Ti2m]

We really hate walking that area between Boat Bar and White Sands. I think it's where the old 24/7 was. It's just a little creepy walking at night. When we walk it we wait for the beach cops or another couple/group and just walk behind them. Something really should be done to make tourists feel more safe in that area.

[Accompong]

I think we can all agree that stuffing your pockets with money, wearing bling and carrying your travel documents around at night on the beach is a dumb move.

There is a bad element of locals (actually more of people who move from country to Negril more than people who were born and raised there) who make a living of the soft underbelly of the tourist. Everyone is looking for something and they will supply it if they can or they will simply take your possessions if given an opportunity.

The key word here is "opportunity". Don't make yourself a target in Negril, New York, Miami etc. etc. These people will eventually be dealt with by the local people who are also hurt by these people but don't expect the police to do anything about them.

Just my opinion.

Peace and Guidance

[JitterBug]

i spent time in negril late sept early october of this year. normally, i would buy a bag of cat food and leave it for herbie's cats . . . this time around, the same routine, mid afternoon, get out of my car and immediately felt unsafe . . . there were about 10 guys i've never seen hanging around herbie's . . . hardcore guys . . . you don't have to be a brain surgin to figure out that it's not a safe place . . . herbie was not around, nor was bobo . . . apparently, we were told that bobo is no longer there . . . i left the cat food and left the area and did not go back . . . the place was in a real disaray . . . that is the same area where the robbery occurred next to rooms . . . i'm a seasoned traveller, if i feel unsafe, i don't linger but move on.

[bbcamp2]

Well said, Accompong!

My friends ask me if I worry about my safety in Jamaica. I always tell them no, not any more than I do in some neighborhoods at home. You may be on vacation, but that doesn't mean leave the brain at home.

[CarrieBean]

Maybe it's a good thing. Hopefully someone will take over and revive it. It's a pretty good venue.

[sunray]

This thread sure has evolved! I think many of the points made by the posters can help newbie or newer visitors to Negril, and also serve as a reminder to the more seasoned Negril visitors that reasonable care must be taken at all times. From using safe deposit boxes, not carrying excess cash, or documents not required, staying away from dark or isolated areas. If it's your day to indulge to some greater extent in the red stripe, rum or some other thing, move around with a trusted friend, or stay in a place where you will be secure and looked after. Bad things can happen anywhere, (I don't know of any country that doesn't have jails). Best advice is to have fun, but staying safe is always a first priority.

[rvrrunner]

Last year when my friend first got down Bourbon Beach was not open. It opened the next week. If there is not a fence around the property they may just be on Holiday.

[ed kennedy]

beach has been changing for a long time..where it will end who knows........sandals/couples/sheraton/beaches/lido/ramada/samdalsII/thelist could go on and on unfortunately

[landlord6]

That figures, the day after I come back home. I was looking forward to bringing some sauce back.