Elvis....I would not hesitate to go to Negril. I have been there with my husband and 2 teenagers. If you stopped going places because of hearing such bizaar things, you'd never go anywhere....WTH I'm from Connecticut....our kids can't even go to school without the possibility of danger. If I were you, you just need to use your common sense just as you would do anywhere. You are definately safe by day walking on the beach, but at night, don't go anywhere walking in the dark. Stay in the mostly touristy populated areas and don't go with anyone you don't know....get to know your driver and he will fill you in. Party, but don't get drunk out of your mind....don't go flaunting all kinds of money...only take with you what you will need in your pocket, leave the rest in your safe...I too had the same concerns you had, especially since i was traveling with my boys....you will be fine, and you will have a great time....no worry mon!
