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[Thatswhatshesaid]

That's one of the reasons we don't travel with others. I had in-laws(ex) like that who used to try to direct everyone's day.
But if she is wired that way, even if you got her on the bus, her anxiety might ruin it for you anyway. So best thing is like others have said....say " see ya later" and don't feel responsible for their happiness.

[HarryS]

If they don't want to come, don't push. They'll not only ruin your good time if they're not having fun, but you won't hear the end of it.

Leave them behind, then tell them about all the fun they missed out on. Maybe they'll change their tune for next time.

I would guess that the reason the resorts tell you its not safe to leave is they want you to stay on property... you might spend money in the spa or elsewhere... captive audience spends $$$...

[yetta]

Enjoy your time....the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it. The boardies that I have met are some of the best folks, fun loving, kind, with a real love of adventure and of the culture of Jamaica. Generally, if someone doesn't want to go....just give them a sincere offer to come along and if they choose not to go....then it is their loss. You will have an adventure pon da west end that you will never forget!

[gerryg123]

The first couple of stops, you can tote a couple of rum punches while she waits on the bus. Eventually, she will loosen up! Just tell her to go with the flow and have a great time.

Plus, Lenbert is about 6-foot-4, one of the bigger dudes on the Cliffs. I think he can protect her!

[Yvonne]

This is why I travel solo & LOVE it! I don't have to deal w/ other peoples' issues. I could say soooooo much more, but won't.

[fargoman]

Ignorance is bliss I guess..you can't cure it..more fun for the rest of us..lol

[Fred Stripe]

Just remember to buy the "pub crawl life insurance" and if something "weird" happens,,,don't worry,,,your'e covered ????????

[Fred Stripe]

We were at the bar at CoCo,,,The night before the bar Crawl ...I was drinking the rum and telling any stranger who would listen to my big mouth....You must go on the One Love,,,It will be picking us up out front at 2pm...So,,,ya know how that usually goes at the bar....We are out by the road in the hot Jamaican sun waiting for the bus.......Then,,like EIGHT folks show up for the ride??? You mean they actually were listening to me??? Had the BEST time.....

[RobinandMark]

Well, there is some hope. Your friend is actually brave enough to use her passport, it's a start I'm liking the guided tour approach, AI type people are quite often game for that kind of thing. My first two trips out of the country were to all-inclusives in Cancun then the Dominican Republic. It didn't take long to realize that the trips were interchangable. This will be our first trip to Jamaica, and I was really nervous about it until I found this board-THANKS YOU GUYS! We've been to Playa Del Carmen five or six times now staying in town and walking everywhere or taking the collectivos but our bravery has been cumulative. Lots of people that know us think we're f-ing nuts for going to Mexico-they're losing their minds over non-sheltered Jamaica! MORE RUM FOR US Let your friend take baby steps and bust away when you have to.

[lisapat]

seems to me....if it's just a general safety issue....that a strategically placed goat on the road from MoBay to Negril could be a potential disaster for any one..going to any resort....in any vehicle.....so, if this person is that paranoid, maybe they should'nt even leave Mobay, if they are gonna just stay on property...and pick an AI there....it will greatly increase their chance of living