First Timer: Just go back from Negril

[Yvonne]

My first Trip to Jamaica and I'm already looking forward to going back. I don't have any complaints except for the constant "begging" and "peddling" from the locals while we were on the beach. Some of the people simply refused to accept "no" and you almost have to be aggressive with them. "No" means NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Besides that, I absolutely loved every minute of it....and thanks to overcrowding on the plane I will be returning this summer......I graciously volunteered my seat in exchange for a free roundtrip ticket...WoooHOOO!

I've been here 3 & 1/2 weeks & have not experienced what you described. Yes, people are out working on the beach, trying to make a living. I walk the beach frequently & the usual array of vendors come by my spot on the beach daily. (Also at NBCC.) No has always been respected. I buy what I want & don't buy what I don't want. Maybe 42 or so trips to Negril & staying here all summer for years makes a difference. The only place I had someone start to beg from me (ended very quickly) was near town when I was walking to get groceries.

Yesterday I heard one of the boat ride pitchmen comment to himself, "The beach no easy mon." W/ things as slow as they are, I feel for those who make their living on the beach. It is a tough time for many.