I agree Fred. We stayed there, two years ago, for the first time. We only chose it because of the great deal at the end of October. We paid $2000, all in. Including flights from Canada, which are normally about $1000. We'd never been to Grand Lido, it was too pricey. But at this price, it was wonderful. Yes, there were a few problems, but all in all, a great place to stay for a week of R&R.
We normally stay at non-AI on the 7 mile, but with only a week, we find it easier to just go AI. Once you lose two travel days, only have 5 days left, I dont want to invest the time in money exchange, shopping for supplies, etc. So Breezes served the purpose.
We stayed this year, for 4 days, to chill before going to Rooms for 7 days. Nothing had changed.
But I agree, seems that Superclubs milked it, kept things status quo, now sold it.
It was a good choice, for AI in Negril, I hope it remains that way.