Oh lord, where is this one going. Way too much assuming going on based off little comments here and there. Can't we all just get along all the while posting our perceptions, like dislikes, what have you?
With that said I do look forward to checking out The Caves one day. While I prefer non A/I, I do like the set up of The Caves.
AI can be done right if in a small setting. The Caves is a good example, no buffets, lines for food, need to make reservations. They will make anything you want for breakfast. The bar is left open when the staff leave. It's more like staying at some rich person's estate with their staff at your beck and call.Originally Posted by booger
The AI option at Moondance Villas is another example. Eat what you want, when you want.
Of course both of those places are silly expensive.
Personally, I like a mix of having someone to cook homemade meals in my villa, making some things myself and going out to eat.
What kills me are the cookie cutter AIs where you have to get up at the crack of dawn to reserve a chair, you eat bland non-local food and they discourage you from exploring. That may be a fun trip for some, but that's not what Negril is all about, at least to me.
I agree with those that say it's an individual choice and there is no right or wrong.
I've stayed both A/I and Non A/I many times in Negril and enjoy both! My favorite way to spend a week there though is to split the trip between the two. Normal places I do this is between Hedo and CCLP! I love both places for different reasons. Even when I've stayed the whole week at Hedo, I still get off property many times to attend the boardie webcasts, etc., hence, the best of two worlds!
Depending on the type of room you get, where you stay, etc. the price difference is not always all that great, especially when you drink a lot like I do while on vacation!
The last cruise I went on was my first "clothing optional" cruise for 7 nights and it felt confining to me and I agree I wasn't into checking out the "tourist" trap places with hundreds of other people at the ports we stopped at. Further, thank goodness we were able to sneak booze onto the cruise, or I would have gone broke!!!! Talk about $$$$!!!
I know too many people who have stopped on a cruise in Jamaica, only to come back and state they would NEVER go back there again for the above stated reason.
Hedonism July 2-9, 2011
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Hi everyone,
Last year was our 1st trip to Negril, we stayed at Catcha (we did a week the year before at Sandals Ocho Rios) and while I LOVE NEGRIL and like to mix it up and try new things and not be stuck staying in one place for the whole week I do love the idea of an AI. Now I don't want to spend Sandals money and don't wantto stay at Bloody Bay, we were thinking this year to stay at Charela Inn & taking the AI option so we don't always have to worry about paying for our next meal / drinks (which we plan on having alot of. In my perfect world I would love a nicer AI, low cost & the location and extra money to go out & explore, eat out & drink and having the safety net of not having to always pull out my wallet. So after all that...can any one recomend another AI on the beach or cliffs (we were also thinking about Sea Star, although I don't know if they have any dining options available). Thanks!
Fun Holiday is a lower cost AI. I plan on staying there in December with my kids, which I'd forgotten until just now.
Legends is just "ok" as far as AI if you ask me, but for $54 a day, you can drink free from 10-10. LOL
My best advice is to be careful as they are a few swoondoggles out there...touting AI...but after arrival they are actually more like "meal plans"...
Seastar did have an AI option at one time, with a certain minimum stay attached. Not sure if that still exists.
(: Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SweetSue and Muck ~ I agree completely. I have never stayed at or if they did, didn't pay attention to it, a place that likes to restrict you. Happy travels to all ~ wherever you decide to stay.
Hey, I'm back picking through the can of worms!
And in all of that we are only talking about MY opinion, not anyone elses. Now if we're going to discuss the value and merit of various opinions...
What's so funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding?
My wife and I just returned from Rooms At The Beach and we were at Sunset At The Palms in November. Not an apples to apples comparison I know however; we thoroughly enjoyed both vacations. Cost wise it was not a large difference due to the great deal we had in November.
This is what we are trying to figure out. At Rooms we had to go out for food for lunch and dinner, make sure you had enough money, visit the ATM ..... At SATP it is right there for you. We actually had a more relaxing holiday at Rooms. We think it was because at an A/I you feel compelleded to eat and drink during set hours, even if they are extended hours. If we were hungry at 11.00 AM we grabbed some fruit from a vendor and then lunch was at 3.00.
Legends (beach) may not be the best/popular place, but you do have "exchange" privilages (eat/drink/FREE shuttle) with their "sister" property, SamSara (cliffs) ~~ to me, that's a "plus"
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"Yeah, I'm cocky and I am arrogant. But that doesn't mean I'm not a nice person."
—Jeremy Roenick
"You're chances of running into that mentality ARE increased at an AI because of many of their marketing and management techniques."
Could it also be that there are a lot more people at an AI ?
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