I love SXM but

I don't understand when visitors say things like "I don't carry a purse anymore" , "Always be vigilant, always watch your surroundings" etc. Do you do this at where you live? I don't. And I don't have to. I don't understand why a vacationer would pay money and use up vacation time to go to a place where they feel like they have to be on guard all the time. I just don't get it.

I have been to Jamaica and the DR. many years ago. Beautiful beaches. But too dangerous for me so I never returned. No reason to with other options. And sadly with the SXM government and police non intervention in the increasing crime I have been looking elsewhere to spend my vacation dollars and vacation time.

I have found a new beach that reminds me of what Orient was before it got commercialized on an island without all the dangers.

Just my $.02

Wendell