Sosua tradewinds/palms and security

[WorldJockey]

has anyone ever heard of theft problems there

for those of you who live or have stayed there would you be comfortable leaving you
valuables(laptops/passports/money...) in a room which is NOT equipped with a safe?

[SURFUP69]

If I didn't have a safe box in my room I would not feel comfortable with my valuables in the room. Everytime I go I have to have a safe box in my room. The safer you make yourself, you have the best changes of having no problems. Remember it's not the theft problem in any place, it's who you bring back to it.

[WorldJockey]

good points!

[WorldJockey]

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either an elephant is in the room
or the owners surf this forum

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by WorldJockey

88 views and one response

either an elephant is in the room
or the owners surf this forum

Surfpup answered your question quite well with

Remember it's not the theft problem in any place, it's who you bring back to it.

.
What else is there to add?
The security there is good but not impenetrable.
I've had a condo there for years without any theft problems.

[WorldJockey]

Originally Posted by Rocky

Surfpup answered your question quite well with .
What else is there to add?
The security there is good but not impenetrable.
I've had a condo there for years without any theft problems.

Thanks
thats what i was looking for
1st hand testimonial

[Larry]

I have stayed in Rockys condo. I stayed 5 weeks straight at one point. I never had any problems.

[globalmike295]

And don"t forget the ribs, there awesome. Ted is a great bartender so don't forget show your appreciation.!!

[Rocky]

This is getting sidetracked, which is why I didn't answer your question from the start.
To address the questions in the OP, Trade Winds and the Palms would be considered safer than average.
As wisely pointed out by surfpup, bringing the wrong type of guests home can pose security problems.
Having a safe could help, but few if any of the condos rented out for short term usage, have them.
There are some hotels in towns that provide safes in the rooms, but not likely to be big enough for a laptop.
The biggest security risk single guys take in the DR, comes from going out and getting drunk, then bringing home a guest of questionable reputation, then falling asleep.
You might wake up in the morning, minus a few items.

[Kyle]

or getting drunk and another hotel guest or employee of questionable reputation steals your things. crime is all about opportunity so i don't even trust my fellow hotel guests. just remember never let your guard down for anybody !! i'd had more than a few people tell me things were stolen from their hotels and not from their questionable guests.

i agree with you Rocky on the drunk part but again i think more thiefs have occurred with hotel employees and other hotel guests.