10-28-2017, 04:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-28-2017, 04:57 AM by Westenders.)
The jungle has been like this for as long as I can remember, so I'm not sure where the point of deterioration is..... And I agree that the Canadian tourist murder was a while ago, which throws up some questions about why this article has been printed now.
We recently visited the craft market as my granddaughter wanted to buy gifts for her friends, yes it's full on but I think it's unfair to describe it as aggressive or harassment. We were courted by everyone, and encouraged to come in their stall area, everyone was polite and friendly, and if we didn't want to make a purchase there was no drama. When we had all we wanted, we left ...no problems. I think some tourists go with a fearful mindset....and this is some of the problem. We have travelled all over the world and markets are often a place for haggling and are competitive. I think some folks are just not experienced travellers and believe the ' experts' hype that are so profoundly present on many online forums.
In terms of Negril, for me it is a glaring example of the deterioration of Jamaica as a whole. The poverty and hardships have worsened across the island, so why wouldn't the people flock to a tourist hub and try and make money? Negril is where tourists see the extent of the ravages of living in Jamaica. There's no haven tucked away somewhere.
What would we do in this position? With families to feed and a government that dosent help anyone.
Look at treasure beach and port Antonio who some are heading to in order to capture some of the old Negril vibe, give it ten years and it will be just the same as Negril, when tourism develops in these areas, as unfortunately some tourists are part of the problem.
Selling all canabis derivatives is very in your face now following decriminalisation....food for thought about this political decision.....it's not going down well with UK travellers...I see that .
Now the powers that be in Negril, such as the parish council, police, tourist board and the hotel owners also need to answer as to why they have allowed and made decisions which is serving to bring Negril to its knees.
The all inclusives in bloody bay are squashing out all of the smaller businesses.....
Why is the road to the cliffs still in such bad disrepair?
Why do they continue to enforce the music ban? I really don't want to be sitting at drifters, boat bar and playing board games at bars.....it's becoming like the OAP Mecca.
A lot of the life and soul of Negril is gone, and how do they plan to attract younger people into the future ? Must be the all inclusives?
I believe in " life fulfils prophecy" and there is so much complaining about Negril....without thinking what could be put in place to improve and return it to its former position in people's hearts. Not return it to the place it was in the 70 and 80s as that wouldn't happen anywhere.
Long held romantic memories of a time decades ago does not help, and neither does the constant moaning that happens by many on these boards......but yet strangely many of the people who are so vocally negative online still go to Negril.....why?
Negril to me is the poster child of the corruption, poverty and lack of investment and controls that is Jamaica....until the root causes are addressed....nothing will change and the decline will continue.
We recently visited the craft market as my granddaughter wanted to buy gifts for her friends, yes it's full on but I think it's unfair to describe it as aggressive or harassment. We were courted by everyone, and encouraged to come in their stall area, everyone was polite and friendly, and if we didn't want to make a purchase there was no drama. When we had all we wanted, we left ...no problems. I think some tourists go with a fearful mindset....and this is some of the problem. We have travelled all over the world and markets are often a place for haggling and are competitive. I think some folks are just not experienced travellers and believe the ' experts' hype that are so profoundly present on many online forums.
In terms of Negril, for me it is a glaring example of the deterioration of Jamaica as a whole. The poverty and hardships have worsened across the island, so why wouldn't the people flock to a tourist hub and try and make money? Negril is where tourists see the extent of the ravages of living in Jamaica. There's no haven tucked away somewhere.
What would we do in this position? With families to feed and a government that dosent help anyone.
Look at treasure beach and port Antonio who some are heading to in order to capture some of the old Negril vibe, give it ten years and it will be just the same as Negril, when tourism develops in these areas, as unfortunately some tourists are part of the problem.
Selling all canabis derivatives is very in your face now following decriminalisation....food for thought about this political decision.....it's not going down well with UK travellers...I see that .
Now the powers that be in Negril, such as the parish council, police, tourist board and the hotel owners also need to answer as to why they have allowed and made decisions which is serving to bring Negril to its knees.
The all inclusives in bloody bay are squashing out all of the smaller businesses.....
Why is the road to the cliffs still in such bad disrepair?
Why do they continue to enforce the music ban? I really don't want to be sitting at drifters, boat bar and playing board games at bars.....it's becoming like the OAP Mecca.
A lot of the life and soul of Negril is gone, and how do they plan to attract younger people into the future ? Must be the all inclusives?
I believe in " life fulfils prophecy" and there is so much complaining about Negril....without thinking what could be put in place to improve and return it to its former position in people's hearts. Not return it to the place it was in the 70 and 80s as that wouldn't happen anywhere.
Long held romantic memories of a time decades ago does not help, and neither does the constant moaning that happens by many on these boards......but yet strangely many of the people who are so vocally negative online still go to Negril.....why?
Negril to me is the poster child of the corruption, poverty and lack of investment and controls that is Jamaica....until the root causes are addressed....nothing will change and the decline will continue.