all inclusive vs. non all inclusive

[brasi]

@ Booger. Classic!

@ Mo: I always lose weight in Jamaica despite eating and drinking to my heart's content. Probably because in the past I have walked everywhere, and Jamaicans diet's are healthier...lots of fruit, lower fat and carbs...

@ Shark: agreed my friend.

[marley9808]

Booger! I can't wait to hang with you.....you make me laugh

[MoFromMonroe]

Brasi- I walk a lot there too but have never lost weight in all my trips. Not eating enough fruit but lots of rice and peas I guess. I hate to admit it but I think it's all the drinking. I do wring my liver out when I get home. It helps a little.

[tfw73]

I don't lose weight there. I eat much healthier at home and there's no way I could get in my regular amount of activity there like I do at home. Vacation is the one time of the year I let myself enjoy whatever I want. It makes the rest of the time worth it!

[upsetter]

One of the reasons I love JA so is because of all the Ital food available. I used to visit Cuba often, it's difficult being vegetarian there.

[SweetSue]

I hate everybody equally, so this post doesn't have much relevance for me.

U Too much!!

[RoyinNC]

My wife and I, and often our kids, have been going to Jamaica since the late 80's and have stayed at a lot of different resorts, A-I and Non. We like both at differnt times for different reasons.
This type of discussion (A-I v Non) comes up periodically over and over again. The part of it that seems just silly to me is when people who don't like A-I resorts start saying that when you stay at one, "You can't see the real Jamaica" or "When you stay at at A-I you are fenced inside your resort". I have even read posts by people who have said they think you are not allowed to leave your A-I resort. It just makes me want to scream sometimes. ou xcan have a really good and valid discussion about which costs more or less overall, but as for seeing Jamaica they can be exactly the same. The truth is that both A-I and Non can provide an awesome vacation. When it comes to seeing Jamaica, or meeting and interacting with Jamaicans, etc... staying at an A-I is NO DIFFERENT than staying anywhere else. If you are at an A-I here is the trick... walk on the front entrance head downt the road, or grab a cab... or head down the beach on foot....and go wherever you want. You know... just like when staying at a Non-A-I. Your hotel is a base of operations. From there you do what makes your vacation awesome for you... no matter where you are staying.
It's awesome either way.
Roy

[Accompong]

The difference flying out of Toronto is about a hundred bucks. Right now our dollar is more valuable than the US dollar. Anyway you cut it I cant justifiy going non all inclusive . Direct flight wit hotel well under a thousand bucks. Samsara ,Fun Holiday, Legends. Its a place to sleep and drink on the beach or cliffs.
A cheap holiday in a wonderfull place and money in my pocket to go out and about. We are trully blessed here in Canada as there are places in Cuba we can go for $600 a week all in on a beautifull beach in Varedero.
Having said that we will be at Hedo for 10 days cause once you go you know.
My point is who would go non all in when you can go to Negril all in for under $800.
Lifes a ***** with these tough choices lol
One week to go!

That is a good price and I totally understand why someone would choose to do Jamaica this way. I, on the otherhand, stay for 4 to 6 months at a time and I also agree that "once you go you know".

If you are choosing between mid to higher price hotel as a non-AI vs an AI, it is a real no-brainer.

Those of us who stay longer need to do it in a different way. Either way, Jamaica is "sweet". I hope (and know) you will have a great time!

Peace and Guidance