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.
What's so funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding?
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.Originally Posted by BreanaAshlee
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Hey BreanaAshlee - don't be bitter. Travelling solo can have its benefits. I used to have a BF who wanted to travel - I came to the conclusion that he was a lousy travelling companion - too uptight & rigid. Not the way I want to expore the world. While he was in the hotel room sulking, I was out in the streets of Spain, Italy, Paris, Berlin - meeting people working on my pidgen Spanish, Italian, French & German (that alone is good comedy) and having a ball. At least when I go away by myself, I know what I am in for in terms of a companion. I can either be my own good company or not. Travelling solo forces me to interact more with my environment and the people I meet there. This goes for my "tourist" experiences as well as my little bit of international volunteer work. I have met people in Ghana and Jamaica who will probably be life long friends for me.
SO - if you are ever on the rock the same time as me, lets pull up a beach towel & hang out.
Peace.
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You are right booger......no kids at Catcha Falling Star unless they are with a wedding party that has booked the resort.
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.
Live,Stay true to yourself, and Never Compromise for anything
Oh No! i love it, in fact i prefer it, i like to do what i want to do, when i want to do it!
when i was there for 2 months last summer, a friend of mine came and visited, i was glad for the familiar face, but it was a constant power struggle over what to do every day.. add that to the fact that they didn't know how to swim..(nearly drowned over by margaritaville) and you've got the makings of a not so fun week..
I learned during my last trip (in march) that i love going solo.
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Enjoy it while you can ! A sweetheart like you wont stay solo for long !
Peace
That is another beauty of the adult-only AIs...no kids! I say this as a parent also, lol.
Our experience is this.
We went to Breezes Grand Negril at the end of November 2011 and after the smoke cleared, it cost us $3,565.00 for the two of us. The year before we spent 6 weeks (my wife spent 7). 2 weeks at Whitesands on the beach and the rest at Seastar Inn on the west end. Our overall cost for this trip was a bit under $7,000.00. 6 times as long (7 for my wife) for twice the price. This total includes all food, drinks, rooms, things to do, flights and transfers.
Having said that, I know you can get AI's cheaper than our experience but you definitly get a much better sense of the local vibe as it were, off AI in my opinion. Our best vacations have always been off AI. Off AI isn't for everyone but it is for us! I like feeling not obligated to eat or drink where I don't want to because of the price paid to be there.
Peace
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