I've never had an AI discourage me from doing anything, and I've stayed AI and non-AI in Negril.

You have to make an effort to get out of the resort if you're doing AI. The problem with AI is that it's usually so expensive to stay that most people don't have the money left to explore and go to other places. If you like eating well, it's hard to justify $80 to $100 dinners when you're already paying $300 plus a night! lol