all inclusive vs. non all inclusive

[Patricia]

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"

[treefrog]

"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 ?
Peace

[Guirigay]

That is definitely a factor, Treefrog, not the only one though, I think. I'm really not trying to cast aspersions on anyone for choosing to stay at an AI, they meet an obvious desire in the market, just offering my opinion based on many years of observation.

[copper350]

^^^^

All good points....but one other thing to consider:

Some people who stay at AIs have ALREADY done the "exploring-the-Island-and-meeting-the-people-thing" and would prefer to just chill out at a single spot and just enjoy the company of their spouse/significant other.

Case in point, I would consider myself to be a very seasoned traveler. I enjoy visiting new countries and meeting newpeople. But there are some times where I just prefer a little solitude with my wife. We happen to enjoy Couples Swept Away because of the beach, the waters of Negril, the beautiful property......and best of all........NO KIDS ALLOWED!!!!!!!! I don't know of a beach resort in Florida that compares. We generally try to get off the resort for an evening dinner on the cliffs and will occasionally walk the beach (we love Tony's Hut). But 99% of the time, our butts are planted on a lounger in the sand out in front of the resort enjoying ourselves.

Good point! I feel the same way about kids on vacation and I don't have any.

[Muck]

Good point! I feel the same way about kids on vacation and I don't have any.

Can anyone provide a list non-AI hotels in Negril that are adult-only?

[BreanaAshlee]

maybe its because i'm a solo traveler 100% of the time.. sitting with happy couples makes me bitter.. and when traveling alone, i have no choice but to explore and meet people, unless i want to be alone all the time.

[booger]

Can anyone provide a list non-AI hotels in Negril that are adult-only?

I'll start with Catcha Falling Star. I believe it's actually 16 and over, however I have yet to see a kid there.

[marley9808]

You are right booger......no kids at Catcha Falling Star unless they are with a wedding party that has booked the resort.

[copper350]

maybe its because i'm a solo traveler 100% of the time.. sitting with happy couples makes me bitter.. and when traveling alone, i have no choice but to explore and meet people, unless i want to be alone all the time.

I'm a solo traveler as well Breana, but I was just speaking as a solo traveler without any kids, I want to be around adults like me, not necesarily couples per say.

[copper350]

Sorry Breana about traveling solo 100% of the time. It doesn't read like you enjoy it,I'm not sure, but at this time and place in my life I do.