We also did Couples Negril for 5 years before going non AI. It was actually the Couples program of "Trading Places" allowing us to spend the day at Couples Swept Away that got us out of the AI. Once at CSA it was easy to walk down the beach and check out other resorts, bars and restaurants. Of course after that negril.com paved the rest of the way. I don't think we would ever go back but do agree it is a pretty safe way to ease into a new country.