On second thought.....I want to change my answer to what Rasta Stan said.
On second thought.....I want to change my answer to what Rasta Stan said.
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That's how we travel too! We have some newbies coming with us this year for part of our trip, and it's already been discussed that we all do what we want when we want! No waiting around in the morning to see what everyone is doing, we'll either be on the beach or at the pool! LOL! No babysitting!!Originally Posted by Rasta Stan
For example, they do not want to come with us to the Appleton Rum Factory and the Pelican Bar, no problem mon, we'll see you when we get back! They are however on board for the Pub Crawl!! We'll be on the bus on 4/24! Can't wait!!!
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We had friends that went with us. After a few days they announced that they wouldn't be coming back. My answer was "enjoy wherever you decide you want to go next". That was their last trip. They are divorced now. Just maybe it wasn't the place that was bad but the two of them.
They will REALLY miss out if they don't venture out to the cliffs. & the pub crawl is a great way to do it! I think the West End is the BEST end, with a more relaxed vibe than the beach. Not as much hustle & bustle-unless you're near Rick's near sunset! The cliffs are more like the deep blue sea rather than the aqua of the beach. The lighthouse is gorgeous!!! Each place along the way has it's own charm. I love the cliffs & that's where I usually stay.
In addition, Lenbert is a businessman & he would be out of business pretty quick if he didn't look out for his guests. I went on the crawl as a solo female in December & never felt uncomfortable or unsafe.
My daugher & I are looking forward to going April 3.
Tell them everyone should go. Remind them there is safety in numbers.......... & the more the merrier!!! lol
& if that doesn't work, forget them & let them stay at the resort. NO fun babysitting nervous Nellie's.
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Thanks for the replies!
My wife and I are like most of you - we don't go on a trip to be "one of the cattle". We enjoy the adventure (if you can really call it that!) of getting off the resort and meeting the locals there. Heck, I've been known to book a flight and hotel just for the first couple of nights, rent a car and take off and see what happens!
Don't worry, we're not letting her ruin our trip! We ARE going - her husband says he's in for the pub crawl, his wife says he isn't - so we'll see! LOLOLOL
Honestly, I fail to understand why someone would believe negative 4th party heresay rather than from two people who have been there multiple times!
At any rate, we're going for sure!
Stay Irie my friends!
What Rasta Stan said. Ok, see u when we get back.
I agree with the above, but a picture is worth a thousand words... maybe take a look at and show them some of the pics posted by Delroy on the miyard.com message board. He posts them frequently and I don't think I've seen an unhappy or frightened face yet.
This was our "scary" day feb 20th...
Met a bunch of really fun people
PARADISE IS A STATE OF MIND
Wow, this is a hard one
Typically when I read something like this, my tendancy is to shake my head and wonder how and why people travel like that. Why do places tell guest things to make them scared, what sort of marketing tactic is that? Because typically, those folks go home and tell their friends who then never will even consider travelling to that country. I just can't understand that behavior. And why do people spend so much money to travel to a foreign country only to sit in a box that represents the exact place they just left? Is it all for safety? Because honestly some of the stories that come out of the US would never EVER make me feel safe! Huge buildings being hit by planes? School shootings? Movie theatre shootings? I have traveled a lot in my life and if there was any place I would ever feel too scared to leave the confines of my room it would be here....in the good ole US of A! And that is the truth, but that is not living. I refuse to live my life like that. If you are not experiencing what all the world has to offer you than what is the point in living? And please understand I am not knocking folks who stay at AIs. That is not my thing for sure but I can understand why some people like them, to each their own. But I love to travel and the main reason I love to travel is to see new things, experience new things, meet new people, etc. Some of the most enriching moments of my life and definitely some of the best memories have been those made chatting with locals and learning and seeing a different perspective. I wouldn't trade that for the world!
However, that is a whole other topic.....now on to the pub crawl. Funny enough, I believe the idea was originated by the fact that they wanted a way to bring people to areas they may not have ever seen before, either because they were staying in AIs or maybe they were too timid or afraid to venture out. So, how do you solve those type problems? You get a big brightly fun colored "fun" bus and you load it with tourists. You pick them up (for free) and you take them to approved locations, you offer their own personal "welcoming committee" which offers them drink specials, food, entertainment, in some cases even free hugs! Then the tour guide delivers them safely back to their resorts safe and sound. Brilliant idea! And if it wasn't then I doubt it would have become as popular as it is. Plus I have read time and time again from LOTS of folks staying at AIs (and even many many other tourists) that the pub crawl was the "Highlight of their trip" or the "most fun they have ever had in Negril"
So, there are tons of things you could tell, show or explain to your friend to make your case here. And if she is the kind of person who is normally timid or nervous but can be coaxed out of her shell and enjoy herself, then go for it! And good luck!
However, if she is the type of person who truly believes she is danger of being harmed then it might be best to let her enjoy her vacation in the comforts of those walls. The great thing about Jamaica is that (regardless of thoughts or opinions of which is better) it truly does offer up a great vacation to any kind of traveler, whether its one who wants to sit on one beach and eat and drink or one that wants to get out and explore and actually experience the country. Everyone has a right to vacation their way and enjoy themselves.
So have fun on your pub crawl (you surely will) and good luck to your traveling partners, I hope they can enjoy themselves as well, however they choose to do that!
Show her this forum and all the reports of people having a great time off the compound. But if after your best efforts she still is too chicken to leave the resort. Go yourself, have a great time, take lots of pictures and come back and tell her and show her what a great time she missed. You can't let a stick in the mud spoil your good time!
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