Ask HN: Should I still travel to Jamaica?

0 points by chett 16y ago ↗ HN

I'm scheduled to depart for a resort in Montego Bay in under a week. In light of recent events: (http://kingston.usembassy.gov/warden_information.html, http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Security-forces-move-on-Tivoli-Gardens) I'm reconsidering the trip.

My risk averse side tells me to cancel/reschedule, but more rationally the odds are low that something might happen.

Apologies for sounding callous, I realize there are bigger problems than where I spend my vacation.

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kqr2 16y ago ↗

If you are going to be nervous your entire vacation, then I wouldn't go there.

Go some place you can relax and enjoy.

anigbrowl 16y ago ↗

I'm inclined to say no, unless you are the geographical opposite end of the island. If you're near Kingston, predictions are hard to make. The risk is low but so is the confidence interval.

Examine your travel contract, which may well have a no-cost cancellation/rescheduling exception for such circumstances - look for a clause about 'force majeure'.

gexla 16y ago ↗

The travel warning from the U.S. is for Kingston, if you will be traveling through (or flying into that city) then the warning would apply to you. Personally, aside from the risk, just the possibility of big disruptions in moving around would prompt me to cancel. If it's a hassle, it's not a vacation.