| Jamaica is one of the world’s most sought out | | | | as to avoid cases of snatching. |
| destinations for those looking for an ideal Caribbean | | | | Carry bug sprays for safety against disease |
| escape. The country has much to offer in terms of | | | | Take along enough bug spray to ward off the |
| sun, sand, sea, mountains and both water and land | | | | mosquitoes from your body to protect yourself from |
| activities. However, it is important that you take | | | | tropical diseases. Also use the spray on your luggage |
| some safety measures to ensure that your trip is a | | | | to keep the ants at bay. |
| safe one. | | | | Drink bottled water |
| Remain in groups | | | | Even though Jamaica says their tap water is safe |
| Once you are leaving the safety of your resort, you | | | | for drinking, it is better to drink bottled water. Water |
| should travel in groups to ward off unwanted | | | | bottles are recycled in the country but usually the |
| attention. On the other hand if you are alone and | | | | area under the tap is left as it is so it is better to |
| wish to go sightseeing, you can take advantage of | | | | wipe off the mouth before drinking. |
| group tours offered by some resorts. For example, | | | | Avoid venturing out after dark |
| the Silver Sands resort takes its guests on a group | | | | If at all you plan to be out, remain in tourist friendly |
| tour to Ocho Rios and Dunn’s River Falls at a | | | | areas and avoid the inner cities. Even during the day, |
| nominal fee. | | | | it is better to avoid areas such as Trench Town, |
| Take care of your belongings | | | | Spanish Town, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. |
| As a safety measure, keep all your important | | | | Protection measures on the beaches |
| documents, valuables and money in locked up in your | | | | Do take care to watch your step while walking |
| room and just carry the amount you need. When | | | | along the beaches and specially in the water to avoid |
| going out, make sure you keep a low profile and | | | | being stung by sea urchins. When going scuba diving |
| don’t wear expensive watches, jewelery etc. | | | | and snorkeling, don’t disturb the wild life, for its |
| Women can sling their purses around their necks so | | | | sake and yours also. |