Quote Originally Posted by Sadiekat View Post
We were on the third floor, and the hotel name is not important-this happened to them, too. Until we saw the videotape, my husband thought someone was in fact watching our room. It was random.
Sorry to hear of this happening to you and, I agree that the hotel name is not important to divulge. When you concentrate the wealth in an area like Negril hotels, you are going to have robberies. Locks are made to keep your friends out because a burglar will do whatever it takes to get to your stuff and even arm themselves if necessary. At least you were not harmed personally and that is what really matters.

It is important that you don't paint all of Jamaica with a broad brush concerning future visits. In 30+ years of travel to Jamaica, I have been robbed twice. Once of my wallet in the Kingston Bus Yard by a pickpocket and another time by a break in at a less-than-desirable guesthouse in Port Antonio. Both occurred more than 20 years ago and I just make better decisions now (I think).

There are plenty of places around Jamaica where you can have a great time and be very secure at the same time. The problem with Security Cameras is that they are mostly "after the fact" devices as almost no properties pay a person to watch them 24/7.

Again, sorry for your loss and I hope you don't give up on Jamaica.

Peace and Guidance