I have to disagree on the drinks. We are regular guests at Sandals, 18
times, (but have been to others), and the drinks are never watered down, at
least the ones I have had. Entertainment, I agree is ok or so-so. Food is
what I have expected or better, certainly no worse than a cruise. The
advantage of AI is you have access to all kinds of land and water activities
at no additional (or minimal) cost. Also no bar bill or tipping to worry
about since it is all tied into the cost of the vacation upfront. Actually,
if you do try to tip at many AI's, the employee may get fired and may
outright refuse because of this. Also if you are into diving, snorkeling,
golfing, cost is included (except for the caddie for golf). The golfing is
very good in Jamaica and Sandals owns their own golf course in Ocho Rios.
It is also nice not have to go port to port and just sit on your balcony or
patio and look at the beach, sunsets, sunrise, etc. Depending which resort
you go to, you can get good deals that are equal to a cruise in cost
(especially by the time in add in the tips, spa, bar bill, and excursions).
We have spent on average about $1500/pp over the years from 7-10 days AI.
Sometimes the cost is less if we use or Freq Guest points or catch a sale
from 35-50% off.
"Boomer" wrote in message
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> As others have said, the AI vacations are OK but different than a cruise.
> I've only been to 3 AI places - each was OK & I'd probably do another some
> day if the price was right. The food was acceptable in all I've been to.
> Entertainment was only so-so (as expected) Drinks were watered down
> (unless you gave the bartender a occasional tip). It did have it's
> advantages since we visited places we couldn't while on a cruise ship.
>
> "RICK DAVIS" wrote in message
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>> The one thing I know this group is good for is an opinion. So I
>> want/need all input. I have 20 cruises under my belt. Not the most but
>> a fair amount. I have no experience with All Inclusive. I am giving
>> serious thought to skipping a cruise this year and doing an All
>> Inclusive. I've done the research and know where I want to go.
>> Ok, Here is where everyones opinion comes in. So far I have priced
>> out nice All Inclusive for about $1700/pp. A nice cruise with a balcony
>> is around $1100/pp. Price is not the issue. By the end of the cruise
>> bar bill & tips added will all equal out. Is the All Inclusive any
>> better value or is it all equal? How about the service? Equal to a
>> cruise? I just love the being at sea idea and the great service.
>> Giving up those sea views is hard but on the other hand wouldn't mind
>> trying an all inclusive. Input and thoughts welcome here. I'm really
>> having a hard time with this decision.
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