How much cash? Where do you hide it?

[STRIPER]

Yes,DEFINATELY the room safe,also cut the amount of clothes you're bringing in half and double the amount of cash!ya mon,be safe,have fun,soon come

[Iowa]

Thanks Striper! I am planning on 3 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of swim trunks, a few shirts and a daily change of skivvies! My wife is the one that needs convinced that less is more when packing. Staying at CCLP and the debate is whether to bring enough cash for the whole trip, or just a few days and rely on the ATM. Some of the ATM troubles reported here make me nervous about running out and introducing stress to the trip.

[Mike_D]

Some of the ATM troubles reported here make me nervous about running out and introducing stress to the trip.

What kind ATM troubles have been reported here?

ATM (ABM) is my preferred method of obtaining cash while in JA. I find that you get the best exchange rate and the fees are relatively low. Aside from that, I always keep my valuables in the room safe. Never had any problem with items disappearing from our room. Then again, we usually stay at places that have a staff of no more than 5 people, so if something is amiss in the room we have a good idea of who was in there.

Again, never had any issue with the ATMs in Negril. If security is a concern, then use the one inside Time Square. It's about as secure as an ATM inside any North American shopping mall. I also like the standalone one that is next to gas station by Rutland Point. The ATM at the ScotiaBank downtown can be annoying with the occasional beggar and random idlers watching you walk in and out, but often times they have a security guard standing outside the door. If not, you can ask your taxi driver to walk you to the machine and stand outside the doors.

[never2many]

Yes,DEFINATELY the room safe,also cut the amount of clothes you're bringing in half and double the amount of cash!ya mon,be safe,have fun,soon come

Striper that's the most accurate advice I've heard! So true!