Traveling in Jamaica-Do You Feel Safe?

I haven't traveled to Jamaica in quite sometime, however I have friends and family who have. I have been reading about the concerns of many people who are planning to spend their holidays in Jamaica. The funny thing is that when many tourist come to the island, they go to resorts where their is high security. So if you seclude yourself behind high iron gates, why would you say you are "scared" of the crime rate?

Tourist are commodities for Jamaica. This simply means the Minister of Tourism is going to do everything to ensure the safety of many that visit the island. Jamaica is like anywhere, there are places you should go and places you shouldn't. The logic would be to travel in groups of two or more and not travel alone at night.

Here are some routine tourist spots.



Coyaba River Gardens
and Museum Offers the serenity of a genuine water garden fed by streams that rise on the property, exquisite Jamaican-Spanish architecture and natural aquarium. Available for functions and weddings.




MoBay Undersea Tours
Explore the underwater world of the Montego Bay Marine Park; Jamaica's first marine sanctuary, aboard the semi-submarine the "Coral See".



Caliche Whitewater Rafting
offers and exciting variety of river excursions and rainforest exploration tours. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest in the cool mountains of Jamaica. whether and expert or beginner, we have two river sections to suit the beginner or experienced white water rafter.

"Hilton High Day Tour"
Spend the day on a private estate in the hilly interior. Meet the country people, enjoy the foods, learn about the history during a guided nature walk. Dressmaking

...and of course you can always go to Jamaican Attractions to find some fun things to do on the island.

I know what the papers say, but for many that live on the island, that is a day to day occurrence. I hope that the reports don't stop people from coming an visiting a wonderful place and people.

Onelove...

Please Don't Go to Jamaica and Embarrass Yourself

I watched this video on YouTube and had my mouth open. Why (after seeing how some of the gal dem was dancing) would you go an allow some men you don't know to rub up on you? what in the world

Rent a Rasta or Rent a Dread

I wrote about this before but someone emailed me and asked me to write another piece. So since Summer is coming up, I decided to do this. I don' t know how I feel about rich, women (and previously it stated white women, but other women do it as well) coming to the island and renting the rasta men (an other men for sex).




In a 3rd world, tourism is generally what sustains the country. Sex Tourism is nothing news It has been going on in the Caribbean and many other countries for years. I find that people who exploit other people due to their situation is wrong. The dread is gonna take their money. However, the RASTA, the true RASTA won't have anything to do with them. It does wreck havoc on the Jamaican Culture.

Wayne Cummings, president of the Negril Chamber of Commerce and first vice president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), told the Sunday Herald that sex tourism is not condoned by the organizations that he represents. He pointed out that although many visitors to exotic locations such as Jamaica often arrive with hope of finding an “escort”, the country has made efforts to move away from this image. “It still happens, but we categorise it as tourist harassment. We invite tourists here for sun, sea, sand and Jamaican hospitality, which does not necessarily include sexual favors,” said Cummings


Watch the video below and get educated.



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Hedonism Resorts

The most popular resorts on the island of Jamaica are the "Hedonism Resorts." Hedonist feel that people should be equal, and that the way to achieve that is through allowing much more personal freedom. In this case the freedom is usually of a sexual nature.

The Hotels can be found on the beautiful North Coast of Jamaica. They are said to be the reputed seat of hard-drinking, anything-goes, sex-drugs-and-reggae wickedness. Hedonism I and now III or Hedo, as its regulars call it, has the most loyal following of any resort on the island. They can draw a repeat visitor rate of 40% or more compared with the other island resorts.


Well, I won't be visiting any HEDO resorts anytime soon. First off I am not a prude but going a hotel just to be nekkid with tourist is not my idea of fun. Having sex non-stop and smoking weed is not my idea of fun. I am not knocking those who like that lifestyle but for me Jamaica is much more then the hedo resorts show. It is more then sand and beach. It is beautiful island, with some wonderful people and if you are stuck in a hotel, with a lot of debauchery going on, then you might miss out on see that aspect of the island.