Oh the Choices. Need some help chosing the ideal place to stay.

[TAH]

Has anyone stayed at Legends or the Beachcomber club resort? Both offer both AI and EP plans. Wondering how the rooms are and the location / demographic.

Do NOT stay at the beachcomber club, you will not be happy.

[Patricia]

We've stayed at Legends (and their "sister" property, SamSara) many times doing both EP & A/I ~ rooms are simply furnished & kept very clean. Good beach location, can get crowded due to folks from SamSara coming to spend the day. Have met people (couples/singles/all ages) from US, Canada, Europe...it's not the fanciest place on the beach, but works for us

[oiboy]

We've stayed at Legends (and their "sister" property, SamSara) many times doing both EP & A/I ~ rooms are simply furnished & kept very clean. Good beach location, can get crowded due to folks from SamSara coming to spend the day. Have met people (couples/singles/all ages) from US, Canada, Europe...it's not the fanciest place on the beach, but works for us

Was the ai option worth it? I know its subjective but how was the food/drinks?

[Patricia]

We've enjoyed the food served at Legends/SamSara. It's by no means gourmet, but fresh & homemade. Have never gone hungry or thirsty...3 meals buffet-style ~ A/I bar is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., beer (Red Stripe) on tap. A variety of mixed drinks available (on menu). The A/I option won't break the bank, so you can still go out & enjoy some of the eating/drinking establishments nearby.

https://www.facebook.com/samsaraandlegends

[Melody]

I would like nice authentic food. On our last trip to the Mayan Riviera we spent an inordinate amount of time off resort eating at small hole in the walls and liked the food much better than the bland food served on resort.

Have not heard good things regarding the value at Beachcomber. Considering your statement above, don't go AI at Legends, unless the price is comparable to other accommodation only deals. You would want to budget for meals off resort. There are so many great little bars, happy hours and reasonably priced good food walking distance to hotels. Sitting on the beach, vendors will walk by selling patties, jerk pork, fruit, juices, breads...no need for mediocre AI food. Take a collapsible cooler from your room fridge to your beach chair, and cold beer at many beach bars for the equivalent of $2-$3.

[NiceLady]

As an aside, have you looked at packages from Nov 29-Dec 6 from winnipeg? Those would be direct flights instead of the layover in TO

[JitterBug]

oiboy, fyi, westjet flies direct every wed and sat out of winnipeg.
for me, a1 packages are not affordable as a single. that a1 single supplement kiills any good deals.
just air is affordable.

[Jaherring]

I would look at Grand Pineapple or kuyaba.

[oiboy]

Just an update I'm Jamaica Bound! Booked a sunwing flight from winnipeg from the 1-8th for 580CAD all in. Booked the Bar-b-barn for 820 for 7 nights. Comes close to AI pricing but I feel location is key for me. Now to find transportation....

[ponchorello]

White sands...this will be the 3rd trip going solo w/o the wife for similar reasons. Always felt very comfy & can't beat the price. Good location, with lots to do & eat nearby.
We stay at CoCoLaPalm as a couple...best beach property but family/couple atmosphere (although you wouldn't be unhappy there). But as a solo traveler (38 years old ) White Sands has been a great choice.