Big up for defending the VENDORS! I recently returned from (what used to be) my favorite hotel disgusted with how terrible the security and the owner treated the vendors.

I also call them over to me and have gifts in my bag for a certain special few. Although we had our chairs very close to the water and away from other guests -- not only did security chase them away but treated us terribly. It came to a head when a security guard showed me his club and said that was what the young boy would get if he came by again! We spent the rest of our week at Sun Beach where we were "allowed" to buy artwork, patties, pork, etc.

More to come on this subject...I will be looking for a new place to stay that is not an open air prison.

That said, I love the style of your report; I'm taking notes!