Comments on: Jamaica Travel Safety Tips

By: Abdullah Aziz

Abdullah Aziz — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:37:22 +0000

Unfortunately, the last part of the article is also true. According to human rights watch, Jamaica is the most homophobic place on earth.

By: Toya Wasserman

Toya Wasserman — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:53:42 +0000

I’ve read three of your articles tonight and just came across this one last. I got teary eyed from hearing you were pausing WoW after having spent 15 minutes on your blog. So, best of luck! I’ve learned so much in just 5 minutes and I thank you for it. Your writing skills are unmatchable. You must make a wonderful parent!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:09:13 +0000

that is SO a photo of the hotel i just stayed in. which i’d taken the time to do some research – have returned happy, buy sad i could not get more ‘unorganised tourist shots’ with my camera (as that was one of my main interests). Boo. dont think i can afford to go back now…

By: Experiencing Jamaica

Experiencing Jamaica — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:07:29 +0000

Now that I’ve done my “get out and do something” post its a good idea to link back to your safety post as well. Smart = Safe = Experiencing MORE!

By: JC

JC — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:48:25 +0000

On the “will my room get looted” point:

Whenever I travel to Jamaica I always have a fair amount of electronics with me. Digital camera, computer speakers, MP3 player, video camera, cell phones. I’ve stayed in as little as a wooden shack on the beach with only a locking doorknob protecting my things. Never encountered any problems.

I agree Eco…just being SMART is what will keep you safe. After 7 trips to Jamaica I’ve never felt threatened in any way (except a couple stalkers on my last trip LOL).

On any other safety point you raised, I have traveled to Jamaica as a single female on many occassions and still have never felt threatened. But that doesn’t mean I’d walk around in the streets after dark, alone, with a bunch of money in my purse.

Nice blog Eco!