Tarspin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:55 pm
Hopefully. Jamaican gov declared a state of emergency, which i read as military backing up the police. I need to do more reading, because I'm bringing my wife and kids obviously and want to make moves to keep them out of harms way.
For sure. Do what's best for you and them.
So my first impression of the situation is that people (gangs) are hurting for cash and willing to pluck tourists with money in public places which makes sense, but have read about hundreds of local deaths as well. Resorts and the path from airport to resorts are likely well guarded for the sake of saving their top source of income. Since a state of emergency is declared things will get visually worse or better by the time we go. Military will be added to the police presence.
If things are worse and it becomes dangerous for tourists on resort then refunds will likely become available even last minute. No news will be good news by then, and the extra :massles: should probably be an effective deterrent.
wap wrote:
For sure. Do what's best for you and them.
So my first impression of the situation is that people (gangs) are hurting for cash and willing to pluck tourists with money in public places which makes sense, but have read about hundreds of local deaths as well. Resorts and the path from airport to resorts are likely well guarded for the sake of saving their top source of income. Since a state of emergency is declared things will get visually worse or better by the time we go. Military will be added to the police presence.
If things are worse and it becomes dangerous for tourists on resort then refunds will likely become available even last minute. No news will be good news by then, and the extra :massles: should probably be an effective deterrent.
Boy i sure know how to pick them.
It'll also affect the tourism industry there too, just like here thanks to our cheeto.
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
Tarspin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:02 pm
So my first impression of the situation is that people (gangs) are hurting for cash and willing to pluck tourists with money in public places which makes sense, but have read about hundreds of local deaths as well. Resorts and the path from airport to resorts are likely well guarded for the sake of saving their top source of income. Since a state of emergency is declared things will get visually worse or better by the time we go. Military will be added to the police presence.
If things are worse and it becomes dangerous for tourists on resort then refunds will likely become available even last minute. No news will be good news by then, and the extra :massles: should probably be an effective deterrent.
Boy i sure know how to pick them.
It'll also affect the tourism industry there too, just like here thanks to our cheeto.
I bet it already is affecting it now. Locals are getting desperate and Jamaica is traditionally a pretty dangerous place to begin with so I guess there will be fireworks soon. Hopefully its under control in a month or so
MexicanYarisTK wrote:
It'll also affect the tourism industry there too, just like here thanks to our cheeto.
I bet it already is affecting it now. Locals are getting desperate and Jamaica is traditionally a pretty dangerous place to begin with so I guess there will be fireworks soon. Hopefully its under control in a month or so
That I can agree, probably some travel warnings towards Jamaica too. Since the international market is huge for a getaway.
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
MexicanYarisTK wrote:
It'll also affect the tourism industry there too, just like here thanks to our cheeto.
I bet it already is affecting it now. Locals are getting desperate and Jamaica is traditionally a pretty dangerous place to begin with so I guess there will be fireworks soon. Hopefully its under control in a month or so
Check if State Department issued any travel warnings. Compare both from US and Canada.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm
DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
--2 from last night on the water during the Festival of Lights at night about 2000/8pm every night. Really fun to watch and see.
-One from Victoria Peak. Nice tram ride up the mountain. Was a touch cloudy but still a dramatic view from there. Worth the 12$US ticket price. At night is simply amazing...
Tarspin wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:39 pm
I bet it already is affecting it now. Locals are getting desperate and Jamaica is traditionally a pretty dangerous place to begin with so I guess there will be fireworks soon. Hopefully its under control in a month or so
Check if State Department issued any travel warnings. Compare both from US and Canada.
Excellent advice and its always good to register before or after you arrive with the Embassy. Can be done online....
Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:50 am
On an extended vacation in Qatar. 6 1/2 months living in this country. That will push me to a total of 13 months here in the last 2.5 years
Davestr wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:45 am
On board the A380 tracking West over China. 27kft on the way to 40k for cruise. Complimentary WiFi active for world wide off topic engagements!!
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm
DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
Davestr wrote:On board the A380 tracking West over China. 27kft on the way to 40k for cruise. Complimentary WiFi active for world wide off topic engagements!!
Impressive Dave! Looks like retirement is treating you well man. Enjoy it
Davestr wrote:On board the A380 tracking West over China. 27kft on the way to 40k for cruise. Complimentary WiFi active for world wide off topic engagements!!
Impressive Dave! Looks like retirement is treating you well man. Enjoy it
I may have a possibility of going to Ibiza during summer, couple of my friends here can fly there and I'll fly to Ibiza from Turkey with couple of friends from there. It's not a serious subject to discuss at this point. For my Us friends, it'll be their first time going across the atlantic.
But I really want to go to Ibiza, never been to Spain. Roadtrip from Barcelona along with it, hmmm.
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:04 pm
I may have a possibility of going to Ibiza during summer, couple of my friends here can fly there and I'll fly to Ibiza from Turkey with couple of friends from there. It's not a serious subject to discuss at this point. For my Us friends, it'll be their first time going across the atlantic.
But I really want to go to Ibiza, never been to Spain. Roadtrip from Barcelona along with it, hmmm.
Sounds 5/7!
Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm
I don't understand anything anymore.
MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:16 pm
Apparently flight from barcelona to ibiza is $26, that's dirt cheap!! Algiers in Algeria is also only 100 miles away according to googlemaps, hmmm.
Also renewed my IATA card
Can't afford NOT to go!
Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm
I don't understand anything anymore.
MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:16 pm
Apparently flight from barcelona to ibiza is $26, that's dirt cheap!! Algiers in Algeria is also only 100 miles away according to googlemaps, hmmm.
Also renewed my IATA card
Can't afford NOT to go!
$26 bucks?? lol i'm kidding. But I'm assuming things are a lot cheaper compared to US dollars, for a decent hotel, I may pay equivalent to a motel for nightly rate. It's not exactly a serious consideration, but it's an easy ferry access from Murcia Spain. I have more desire to visit Morocco, particularly Casablanca and Marakech. There's also a really good driving roads and mountainous scenery, but I doubt i'd rent a good car for it. Who knows.
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:54 pm
In Turkey, a dinner of 7 in an upscale restaurant is still cheaper than dinner of 3 at tgi fridays and the like in dollars.
And probably 50 times better.
Sounds like Greece actually.
Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm
I don't understand anything anymore.
a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
