In the early 70s with our parents, we prowled around Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Dunns River Falls, the plantations, the hill sides, all day and into dusk in a rented Ford Maverick. We had nothing to fear as we looked for places where Bond movies were filmed.

In recent years, our visits to resorts were just that. We didnt leave the reservation.

On recent Ocho Rios cruise stop, went straight to caves and the falls and back to the boat. Didnt feel to comfortable in the cab or in the little town at the port.

The heavier British presence was a benefit in my view and the islands that have dismissed that interest seem to do less well.