Places to stay in Port Antonio

[sammyb]

Agree with Vi have never felt unsafe while in Portland...the complete opposite. I'm naturally street smart so I never leave 'that" at home but never feared while there and a few times stayed in the Villa at Fern Hill which is VERY remote. All other places I've stayed I too have felt safe. I have read about issues in long bay and because of that I don't think I would stay in the area but it's not because I've felt unsafe while visiting. I think you will love Port Antonio and all that the area has to offer. Very different vibe there as compared to other parishes.

[TAH]

Agree with Vi have never felt unsafe while in Portland...the complete opposite. I'm naturally street smart so I never leave 'that" at home but never feared while there and a few times stayed in the Villa at Fern Hill which is VERY remote. All other places I've stayed I too have felt safe. I have read about issues in long bay and because of that I don't think I would stay in the area but it's not because I've felt unsafe while visiting. I think you will love Port Antonio and all that the area has to offer. Very different vibe there as compared to other parishes.

Thanks, I really appreciate the responses. I'm a very street wise guy, and we love to get off the beaten track, but some of the stories I'd read combined with having never been to that side of the island (and the fact that the misses is very attractive) gave me second thoughts. Our last trip we stayed in a guesthouse in Treasure Beach, on Tranquility Bay, and absolutely loved it. We walked everywhere (so much walking I think my feet are still bruised) at all hours and never felt unsafe at all. One night we got lost and had forgotten our flashlight (it gets very dark there at night), we were six miles away from our place and walking little dirt tracks trying to find our way back. Ended up running into some random guy walking his daughter home, and he walked us all the way back to our place. We were just amazed, and really decided then that we wanted to get out and explore the island further. You guys have given me the push I needed, Portland is up next. Again, many thanks.