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[Big_frank]

Lefty and jamaicarob. I hear you on the resorts charging in U.S. dollars. To us here in Canada, a dollar is still a dollar, but add that exchange which works out to almost 40 per cent more when you factor in bank charges, conversion, etc.; that once attractive 99 dollar rate is suddenly 150 bucks a night (tax included); and in some cases; the room isn't worth a hundred and 50 bucks a night. But that said; Negril beckons and that's all there is to it.

[SLP]

Sandman - I too was a teacher and the first time I went was in July, a real scorcher too LOL. Now I'm retired and come for Christmas and NY but I can choose my dates. I have never stayed at a resort though. I always go to smaller hotels. I buy my own food etc. But can stay longer this way.

[sandman66]

Sandman - I too was a teacher and the first time I went was in July, a real scorcher too LOL. Now I'm retired and come for Christmas and NY but I can choose my dates. I have never stayed at a resort though. I always go to smaller hotels. I buy my own food etc. But can stay longer this way.

I couldn't imagine going in the summer. Besides, I love our summers where I live, time for hanging at the lake.
My wife has at least 10 more years of teaching before she can consider retiring, or slowing down and subbing. So for the next several years it will be a 2 weeks Christmas trip or a week to somewhere other than Jamaica.