Tictoc you are right, the agressive hustlers do a disservice to the genuine vendors who are polite and offer a genuinely good service. I regularly buy fresh fruit from the lady who walks the beach daily with the basket of fruit on her head. I also buy coconut cake from another vedor. However these hardworking vendors are a world apart from the layabout hustlers who just prey on tourists and who do not want to work.

They need to be cleared off the stretch of the beach as they are doing no favours to the local business and hotels which they congregate next to.

I have oten walked along the beach late at night, and had no problem, it's been well lit, but after this incident I will now think twice about walking after sunset on the beach.

Another suggestion to the lady seeking a good hotel in December is Hidden Paradise, reasonably priced and set in lovely gardens, small homely atmospehere and good management. We love Coco Le Palm, excellent value for the quality provided, and so many repeat customers, we spoke to guests who are on their 15th visit! and this is common.

Very well managed, excellent service, good security, comfortable rooms. Coco has to be one of the best hotels on the beach in Negril