I'd much rather do two trips.
And we have way too many cats (had a feral female who filled our property before we could get a handle on the situation), so we can't really take more than a week or so at a time anyway. But even if that weren't an issue, I'd rather have two things to look forward to in a year.
If you go for one week at a time, twice a year you have lost four days traveling. A one time trip for 2 weeks you have only lost two travel days.
OK, Clarity, we can we relate because I am in love with Negril but live on the West Coast, too.
Sometimes, seven days seems too short, but almost every time there is a part of me that needs to get back to my real life as soon as possible. Having a lap top helps, but those responsibilities back home do tug on you .....
Also, the hagglers kind of drive me crazy after a week, though that might change this time because most of my time will be at the Cliffs.
Half the fun is doing all the research and anticipating everything -- as you well know -- and, as we're seeing here, it's also fun to look back and stay in touch with this board. Two trips, more to anticipate, more to talk about.
I'm doing nine nights this time, an all-time record, and I think it will be just enough. In the past, I've done as little as five nights, and it's always been worth it.
I'd have to go with option B, only because i'm a 'twice-a-year-kinda-gal'.
But i have to admit that 7 days is NOT enough time.
A 10-day minimum trip in the summer and a full 3 weeks or more in the winter is ideal!
I would choose B, without a doubt.
Wow.. That's a tough one... See, MY cheap side would side with Markus because it seems like you can't really get a break on the cost of airfare from Cali, AND you having to factor in your travel time to and from. HOWEVER,(If money wasn't an issue) I think I would LOVE to go back twice a year..Such a dilemma you have! But hey, if you choose to stay for 2 weeks, you always have us boardies fall back on. This board has helped keep JA in my heart, mind and kept me inspired since my last reach in 09'... Thank GAWD for everyones trip reports!!!
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we vote b. The first trip we took was 10 days and our last trip in feb was 14 days and it was the perfect amount of time(well actually the husband thinks three weeks is better but i think that is pushing it.lol). It also takes us a bit to get into the flow of vacation time and at the one week mark we are finally comfortable and settled and able to make the most of week number two. Either way i dont think that you can go wrong. Good luck with the decision making.
For me, 7 days is way too short. Then 10 days became way too short. Two weeks allows you to really relax. So I choose one vacation for two weeks. It is much easier to leave the table after feeling "full" than "half-hungry". I certainly see the other side to this also. 7 days would feel like a long weekend to me, I think.
You could alternate and do a 2 week stay 1 year...say toward the end of the year, then the following year do 2 trips, that way you are not waiting a year in between! There have been times I have just gone for the weekend because I didn't have any vacation time left....hell, I moved to Florida just to be able to be closer and save money on flights!
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I find it takes 2-3 days to unwind before i can chill. now that you have your 1st trip under your belt you won't feel the need to see everything all at once. since i can't fathom vacationing for less than a week, i suggest you find a way to take 2 10 day vacations. a nice blend of days to explore and sand gravity to maximize what vacations are for.
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