Manda, welcome to the board! The cost for the Sat night Seastar buffet is $18. To just go to the buffet and not eat I believe was $5. We had lots of fun there last month!! Rick's does not have an admission, the drinks are overpriced however but I guess ur paying for the experience so as somone suggested earlier....just nurse ur one drink for a while. The divers will be walking around asking for tips as well. It is something to see I think at least once

About not telling people where u are staying thats for safety and harrassment purposes. Tho you do have a male friend with u so it won't be as much of an issue but yes, if you told a guy which hotel u stayed at and he was diggin u it would be likely he'd be hangin around ur hotel waiting. I don't know how much gas is...Bnewb will know but I do know its more expensive then it is here. Beer is not $5 at most places cept maybe ricks or the like. Mixed drinks are STRONG (and yummy) and the frozen drinks are also delicious!! You can eat cheaper(much cheaper) than $30 if y ou choose to eat where the locals do but that will cover ur meals most other places for sure.

Provided you're from the US you do not need a converter however good luck gettin ur hair to stay straightened lol. It's so humid there that I don't even bother trying anymore. I take curl product and lots of pony tail holders and headbands