04-15-2011, 10:27 AM
When the vendors (aka, "hustlers") approach you on the beach, respectfully, smile, say "No thank you" and move on quickly. If the person continues to follow you, give a friendly wave back and smile, but firmly say "No thank you!" or "No money" and then move on quickly, not looking back. It also helps if you walk in the water, bc it's a rare vendor that will come all the way into the water to get to you. Nearly without fail, I find that, as a very rapid walker anyway, almost NO ONE approaches me on the beach anymore.