“Honeymooners’ Hurricane Coverage Sparks Online Backlash”

An American couple, Alicia and her husband, faced criticism online for documenting their experience during Hurricane Melissa while on their honeymoon at Excellence Oyster Bay in Falmouth, Jamaica. Alicia, a registered nurse from New York known as @aliciad729 on TikTok, shared updates on the storm’s impact. Despite being advised to pack an emergency bag, they were served meals and taken to a shelter by hotel staff as the storm approached. Some viewers found their videos insensitive, criticizing their portrayal of the situation as they received lavish meals and accommodations. Alicia’s videos garnered millions of views, with mixed reactions from viewers, including concerns about vacationing in the Caribbean during hurricane season. Another individual, Jourdain, also faced backlash for sharing her experience at the Sandals South Coast resort during the storm, particularly for highlighting trivial aspects like the lack of salad dressing in her meal.