Hilton HHonors - Jamaca

This is probably the wrong place to put this but, Anyone that has been to Montego Bay jamaca recently. Is it really safe to go on an unescorted tour on the city. or is the only safe bet is to pay $$$$. Thanks for your help


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I have not been home since 2000 but I think it is wise for you to pay the $$ for a tour outside of mobay.

Jackie

stayed in the MoBay area about a year and a half ago, which under Jamaica's political climate could be an eternity.

stayed in the heart of town two days and walked around. wasn't a real pleasant experience-- constantly hassled, although in a passive agreesive sense (surprised to see military guards in frequent numbers, which was presumably a deterent). interesting, only had one opaque reference to ganja, so they apparently have started cleaning that up. hassling almost like what you get on most any Carribean beach, although the fact that you're not on a crowded public beach at the time makes you a little more security concerned.

the better question is why and what are you planning to see in Montego Bay?? it's really a pretty small, uninspiring town that doesn't seem to offer much culturally. in retrospect, we should have cleared out in half a day.

better to get out in the countryside to meet people and see the natural beauty, or head to a nicer "resort" town to hangout.

I was in Montego Bay...Kingston and my favorite seaside village of Negril last week.
You shouldn't really have a problem . I stayed at Hilton Kingston and HI Sunspree Resorts in Rose Hall..about 15 min from the airport. I travel to Jamaica very fequently and love the countryside as well. Enjoy your trip mon!

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MRKEY