A pair on their honeymoon faced online criticism for sharing their experience during Hurricane Melissa, with some users deeming their actions as insensitive and disconnected from reality.
The couple, Alicia and her husband, had planned a romantic escape at Excellence Oyster Bay in Falmouth, Jamaica. Alicia, a nurse from New York known as @aliciad729 on TikTok, posted updates about the hurricane on the social media platform.
Despite the impending storm, Alicia initially described the situation as calm. She continued to document their experience as the hurricane approached, showing hotel staff attending to guests. Some viewers were outraged, calling the couple “embarrassing” for their seemingly nonchalant attitude while the hotel faced destruction.
Following hotel instructions, Alicia prepared an emergency bag with essentials like water, hand sanitizer, and medication. The hotel assured them they would be taken to a shelter if conditions worsened.
As the storm intensified, Alicia and her husband were relocated to a safer area within the hotel. Despite the chaos outside, they received meal services and accommodations. Some viewers criticized their seemingly privileged treatment during the crisis.
Alicia’s videos gained significant online attention, with mixed reactions from viewers. Some commended the hotel staff, while others questioned the couple’s decision to honeymoon during hurricane season.
Similar controversies arose with another individual, Jourdain, who faced backlash for documenting her experience at Sandals South Coast resort during the storm. Despite appreciating the service, Jourdain received criticism for seemingly trivial complaints about food offerings amidst the severe weather conditions.
Overall, the incidents sparked debates about vacationing in hurricane-prone regions and highlighted the contrasting experiences of guests and hotel staff during natural disasters.
