Great report so far and I can't wait to hear more. I can definitely relate with your story. We started out at an AI and developed many friendships with some of the employees that the resort basically did NOT encourage. That was a beginning back in the early 90's that resulted in over 29 visits since. We also found that the Jamaica outside of the resort walls was perfection!
We soon departed from the AI route, but our friendships made in the early times....are still going strong. To this day, we always see our longtime friends that were kind enough to open their world up to us. One of our friends was 17 years old at the time...he is now 31 with one child now, and another on the way. Matter of fact, he called us yesterday, since he was worried about the effects of Sandy on our state. Jamaica is truly life changing!!! And the friendships....forever.
I am so looking forward to hearing more. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to share it with you.
