Hassles at every turn! We were constantly asked to buy drugs,
black pearls and local "art". Stay on the resort property and relax.
At least Jamaica is more reasonable price wise than St. Marteen -
especially the French side.
At 14:58:54 PST on 08-19-98, Starfruit wrote:

>Any Hassles...?
>
>I am wondering if any of you that visited Jamaica, wandered into any harassment?
>
>I was told by a lady that lives on St. Marteen, and who is a travel agent...that if you
>get off the plane, you must watch your pockets, because locals will try to
>plant drugs on you...they will continually harass you to buy stuff, etc.
>
>Now, I thought this was a mean thing for her to say, not ALL people are the same!! But if
>I do go to Jamaica, I DO want a relaxing holiday.
>
>What are YOUR experiences, how can I have a relaxing time without worrying about being
>asked to buy stuff at every turn.
>
>As for the Enchanted Gardens......how was the beach, what "type" of people go there? Just couples?
>
>As for Negril..where could one stay that was a GREAT resort, private, family orientated or couples? NO singles.?
>
>Thanks