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Re: JA - 1st Time Visitors: 4 tips Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 11:25:13 EST

WOW...in 5 trips over the last 4yrs...NEVER had any of those
experiences. found that the jamaican people are very friendly and if you
treat them with respect they respond. a no thanks or just "respect man"
has always been enough.

Redlocks wrote:
> Here are three tips for first time visitors to Jamaica:
>
> 1. Don't tell people it's your 1st visit to Jamiaca. When hustlers find out
> it's your 1st visit, you become an easy mark.
>
> 2. Don't tell strangers where you are staying. Locals with a lot of time
> on their hands will wait outside your hotel so that they can try to
> sell you something when you leave your hotel/resort.
>
> 3. Don't tell people when you are leaving. If you do you may find locals
> waiting for you to check out at which time they will beg for your
> clothing, sunglasses, etc.
>
> 4. Beware of locals who will try to convince you that they work at
> your hotel or a restaurant as a means to convince you of their
> credibility.
>
> Have a great trip!
>
> Redlocks
>
>