Non-AI questions

[rickme]

"simply put, AI is for vacationers and non-AI is for travelers. Which are you"

Well said. It boils down to your preferences, your style and to whatever makes you happier. For example I have never gone (and probably never will) to Disneyworld or Disneyland. My brother travels there regularly. It doesn't mean one of us is right or wrong- its just not for me. I love staying at a non-AI ( and saving money in my case) and recommended it to a neighbor. When she came back all she could talk about was that she saw mouse on the premises and there was a big bug in her room- to me not unusual considering that the property abuts a large swampy morass. She would have gladly forfeited the money she saved - probably $75 - 100 a day since she is not a big drinker and weighs about 95 lbs. - not to be confronted with those critters.

[Melody]

"simply put, AI is for vacationers and non-AI is for travelers. Which are you"

Well said. It boils down to your preferences, your style and to whatever makes you happier. For example I have never gone (and probably never will) to Disneyworld or Disneyland. My brother travels there regularly. It doesn't mean one of us is right or wrong- its just not for me. I love staying at a non-AI ( and saving money in my case) and recommended it to a neighbor. When she came back all she could talk about was that she saw mouse on the premises and there was a big bug in her room- to me not unusual considering that the property abuts a large swampy morass. She would have gladly forfeited the money she saved - probably $75 - 100 a day since she is not a big drinker and weighs about 95 lbs. - not to be confronted with those critters.

Bugs and rodents don't discriminate against AIs either. A woman posted on TA that she booked a vacay to RIU Club as it was marketed as a 5*. She then got on TA and read all the reviews mentioning roaches and was appalled and decided to forfeit the trip...just not go, with no refund.

[Papa Georgie]

Good summary Kevin.

I take exception only to the phrase "authentic Jamaican experience".
Maybe an AI is less than "authentic" than a non-AI but vacationing in a
tourist area like Negril I don't see as "authentic" either.

I quibble over words...sorry...stop me before I post again

[Kevin, PA]

Good summary Kevin.

I take exception only to the phrase "authentic Jamaican experience".
Maybe an AI is less than "authentic" than a non-AI but vacationing in a
tourist area like Negril I don't see as "authentic" either.

I agree but wasn't sure how else to put it other than "more authentic"

[Bnewb]

Good summary Kevin.

I take exception only to the phrase "authentic Jamaican experience".
Maybe an AI is less than "authentic" than a non-AI but vacationing in a
tourist area like Negril I don't see as "authentic" either.

I agree but wasn't sure how else to put it other than "more authentic"

I'm asking on behalf of some Jamaican friends sitting here with me...born & raised in Negril with generations of family born & raised in Negril..."why do you think our home town is not authentic Jamaican?" I'm a bit curious also...

[goldilocks]

Thanks Papa Georgie, I'm quite familiar with Barry's Yard and that stretch of beach. Just like the Waldorf-Astoria!

Negril is an authentic Jamaican locale that offers tourist-oriented activities. I live in a "tourist town" in the US that offers tourist activities as well. Most of our tourists don't come in contact too much with the locals, so it's kind of like two different towns in one. I can't afford to shop on my own Main Street; that is tourist land. I will not pay 30US$ and up for a local lobster, but I can barter some fresh veg for lobster with the guy that runs traps. (local economy at work) the tourist experience is far different from the local experience where I live, but no less authentic.

[Kevin, PA]

I'm asking on behalf of some Jamaican friends sitting here with me...born & raised in Negril with generations of family born & raised in Negril..."why do you think our home town is not authentic Jamaican?" I'm a bit curious also...

Negril is a tourist destination like Vegas is in the US. I wouldn't say anyone traveling to Vegas had an authentic American experience. Nah disrespect to Vegas or Negril

[Seveen]

Negril is a tourist destination like Vegas is in the US. I wouldn't say anyone traveling to Vegas had an authentic American experience. Nah disrespect to Vegas or Negril

it's a tourist destination if that's all you want . . . like vegas . . . people born live and work for your tourist pleasure --- gotta peek behind the curtain to see OZ - or not . . .

sometimes i take vacations - my recent carnival cruise (party) --- some time i travel (explore and learn)- oh and i love to creep and find out the inner most things and meet dangerous people lol

[Beebeluv]

it's a tourist destination if that's all you want . . . like vegas . . . people born live and work for your tourist pleasure --- gotta peek behind the curtain to see OZ - or not . . .

sometimes i take vacations - my recent carnival cruise (party) --- some time i travel (explore and learn)- oh and i love to creep and find out the inner most things and meet dangerous people lol

the more I read your posts the more I like you!!!


kevin- i can see the Vegas not being authentic thing but if you think about it ... it is, just on a super magnified compacted into a desert bowl version. i'm trying to think of a single location that you could call authentic. and i cant... so maybe its all authentic just different because of location, and supply and demand on the area.

[captaind]

Hi Kevin,

My reply was aimed at those who think there is such a thing as "authentic" Jamaica.

After 35 years I still don't know what authentic means.

BTW. You can come visit my yard anytime you're in town

Regards

Cap