by Neil
(United Kingdom)
QUESTION:
My name is Neil and I wondered if you would help me decide if Jamaica is the holiday for me.
I've been wanting to visit Jamaica for a while. I love Reggae music and would also like to get to know more about the place in which the music I love comes from. The laid back approach and beautiful beaches are another big attraction.
I'm 34 this year and plan to take my mother to Jamaica to give her that well earned break she's been waiting so long for. (after all she'd on her own and no one else is going to do it)
After a lot of money saving, next year I hope will be the year to go.
I'm looking for somewhere reasonably quite. Entertainment is a must, but to be able to relax and forget about everything for the duration that I am in Jamaica would simply be ace.
A long time ago I caught a glimpse of Montego Bay. Well, I just knew at some point I'd need to go visit.
I've been doing some research on the internet and as always the bad stories play on your mind.
Which leads me onto some things I wanted to ask you. If that's ok?
I've read that the locals can be pushy with trying to sell you drugs and it also seems quite common for locals to follow you and even fight with each other over you (?)
What are your views around any of this?
I know that within any resort in Jamaica this will be minimal right?
I'd like to also experience areas accessible that are not within the resort area. I see you recommend a tour guide (Chester) who will pick you up and take you to the must see places. Which does appeal to me.
Is Jamaica unsafe, there is allot of hype around it not been very safe?
I plan to visit around this time next year. I know it's a while away but visiting such far away places like Jamaica as a 'first' time out of my own country does give me allot to think about.
Thank you very much in deed for any help you can give me and your time.
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