I think one of the things that turned me away from AI is the number of people I have met who have been going to Jamaica (and other places) to stay AI and NEVER really leave the property. Even one of my friends at work - every year she goes to Sandals and that is where she stays for everything from start to finish. Last flight down, I met a couple who have been going to AI in JA for 8 years and outside of a couple day trips to places like Ochi / Dunns River Falls have no knowledge of the country itself. They never even bought jerk from a roadside stand or made any local friends. They said "it's too dangerous to leave the property on their own." ??? Then why come? Don't get mad at me for making a generalization, I am sure they don't represent everyone, but as a solo traveler I just didn't want to be in that kind of crowd. I love to get out and get the feel of a place!
Originally Posted by SweetSue
I think one of the things that turned me away from AI is the number of people I have met who have been going to Jamaica (and other places) to stay AI and NEVER really leave the property. Even one of my friends at work - every year she goes to Sandals and that is where she stays for everything from start to finish. Last flight down, I met a couple who have been going to AI in JA for 8 years and outside of a couple day trips to places like Ochi / Dunns River Falls have no knowledge of the country itself. They never even bought jerk from a roadside stand or made any local friends. They said "it's too dangerous to leave the property on their own." ??? Then why come? Don't get mad at me for making a generalization, I am sure they don't represent everyone, but as a solo traveler I just didn't want to be in that kind of crowd. I love to get out and get the feel of a place!
