Tortured vacation planning
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03/31/08 09:25 AM
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Help me! I am trying to plan an All Inclusive one week in the middle of May to anywhere Caribbean to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Belize is out of the question this time. Where have you gone in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, Bahamas etc. etc. that was decent/nice and would fit the bill? This was supposed to be easy for the planner (me) but I'm totally overwhelmed, and yes tortured, by the conflicting information that is out there on review websites! I thought I would ask here because y'all know what I like...San Pedro 
Newfoundlanders are the only people in heaven who want to go home.
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Hon]
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03/31/08 09:46 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,740 Las Vegas, NV
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Maybe take a cruise. If you are looking for all inclusive, that is often the way to go. And you can hit all of those locations. Belize perhaps included.
Now back to your regularly scheduled drivel...
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Hon]
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03/31/08 09:46 AM
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  Hon, I'm allergic to all-inclusives, but my cronies tell me that Sandals on Jamaica is good.
    Dan
 
"Facts are the enemy of Truth" Don Quixote
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Dan Carey]
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03/31/08 11:27 AM
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Not really an AI type myself, but recently returned from the Cozumel Palace. Aside from the fact there was access to the water, but no beach, I would give this place a 10 for service, food and beverages, and an opulent yet intimate feel. One of the nice things is that the guests were usually out and about and avoided just sitting around the pool drinking themselves stupid.
Been there, done that, the washing machine ate the T-shirt
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Hon]
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03/31/08 11:29 AM
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Hon, Try www.RoadsLessTaken.com We have used Beau Nanni and had him arrange trips for us, everything has always been perfect. He does tend to handle upscale places that we cannot afford every year but he does handle inclusives and does a great job. [email protected] 
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Bobber]
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03/31/08 11:33 AM
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BOBBER?????????? COZUMEL?????????????? YUCH!!!!!! Mexican South Beach!!!! I know, someone bought it for you and you had to go....right? 
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Rykat]
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03/31/08 11:42 AM
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Thanks all. I've never done AI before so I don't know if I am allergic or not. The mister gets motion sick on playground equipment so a cruise may not be the most appropriate vacation venue for him  Looking at Beau's website only succeeded in doing one thing - making me outrageously jealous of anyone who can afford one of his trips! I'm bookmarking it though  ...still looking for ideas...
Newfoundlanders are the only people in heaven who want to go home.
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Rykat]
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03/31/08 11:46 AM
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Posts: 513 Johnstown, CO
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Vacationstogo.com has an AI link on it. If you go on a cruise as Deadserious recommended and have never cruised before beware of how expensive the "extracurricular" activities ONBOARD cost. I was really surprised how much "extra" we paid. For instance a "bucket" (4) beers was $17.50 and a mixed drink was $6.95. A bottle of wine with dinner was anywhere from $30+. A large bottle of water was $5.95, to play bingo was $20-$30! I am not trying to discourage you and if money isn't an object then go for it. I am not a cheapo by any means, I just didn't realize how much they would charge for activities. Besides all that the cruise was great.
We have also stayed at many all inclusives but have found that we spend just as much renting a house or condo and venturing out to eat and drink.
I hope you find just what you are looking for and have a SUPER time - if not come to San Pedro - we'll be there the mid of May too.
Good Luck Hon!
Last edited by colomojo; 03/31/08 11:49 AM. Reason: add comment
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Re: Tortured vacation planning
[Re: Hon]
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03/31/08 11:56 AM
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we did this place once - it was pricey but private and romantic. i never saw water this color anywhere else - ever. it is a different kind of AI. there isn't much to do there, but on that trip, we didn't want to do anything but be together. really nice rooms, good food, they leave you alone unless you need them. no regrets. http://meridianclub.com/i took this: http://www.pbase.com/sweetjane/image/56761086/largehere's the TA reviews, for what that's worth. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Re...dian_Club-Pine_Cay_Turks_and_Caicos.htmloh, and no gown needed there. hell, no shoes needed, unless you want to get fancy.
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