TJ

This was a huge success when it opened. Its a daunting place to visit- there is no way even a well intended shopper could get through even a floor. Its a good place to visit if you need to find a gift because of the variety of stores/

This was a huge success when it opened. Its a daunting place to visit- there is no way even a well intended shopper could get through even a floor. Its a good place to visit if you need to find a gift because of the variety of stores/

The first time I went to Jamaica I went to Montego Bay – won a trip with my sales crew in a group of 10. The whole resort was enclosed by fencing to keep out the aggresive sales people… it was too protected. As I am more adventurous, I hopped in a cab and insisted he take me to a locals beach. The exchange rate was 6 to 1 U.S. dollars. The driver took me to Negril. I fell in love with it so came back a few years later with a boyfriend and rented a shack on the beach. I took the love of my life there a year and a half ago and we stayed at Grand Lido in Negril. It was amazing. Everything included, dived every single day.
Across the street was Hedonism and we went to a toga party… totally wild… the disco had half dressed dancers and there were people doing EVERYTHING and just into watching you watch them. Totally wild. Totally sensual.
Unfortunately, the economy in Jamaica has gone down the tubes. The exchange rate was 70 to 1 american. Picked up a local paper and saw at least 12 trials going on with corrupt cops shooting innocent citizens. Obviously our tourism dollars aren’t going to the locals- they don’t even have free education. The sweet lady who braided my hair said that even those families who can afford to send their kids to school only send the boys. It is a beautiful place, but I am very afraid that there will need to be a revolution or something before the pendulum swings back to being a safe place to visit.

Went by myself, was followed by a then x. big mistake. should have refused him. But the sand, the sun, the margaritas influenced my decision.