Really good points - you're making me remember a good friend who did not get "hassled" ... she lives in New York City and after the first couple of encounters on her first day she handled things like a longtime visitor. Meaning she wasn't hassled other than the few comments and come-ons that we all get - LOL!! Personality probably has a lot to do with it as you say; my best friend is kind of a sucker for a sob story at home and in Negril and as such gets hassled a lot more than I do even though we're both old hands at dealing with unwanted solicitations.

I guess I'd better finish my packing now - I'll look for you when I get to your part of the beach Yvonne!