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phlydude · 04-27-2009, 07:55 PM

I went to Jamaica like others as a cruise stop...won't go back - that one 4 hour stretch in Ocho Rios and Dunn's River Falls ruined that country for me. EVERY local I met tried to get over on you...whether it was trying to carve your name in a statue, trying to extort money from you for "guiding" you up the falls, stopping the bus and saying that they won't move until everyone gives up $5, etc...all scammers.

I'm sure that there are areas that are OK but the tourist areas were not for me.
My sister and her husband went and stayed at an all inclusive and had zero issues. So I guess YMMV.

I'd rather do Mexico (even with the Flu and Drug Wars) and hit Costa Maya or Cozumel. Or I would do deep Caribbean like Aruba or Curacao.

Aside from the Caymans, the old imperial ruled islands seem to have an issue with those that look like those that ruled them and no use their island for vacation purposes making the tourism industry the only viable income maker for only a handful of the population.

I will say that the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) would have been perfect if I didn't get the trots from the food in the resort all week...the beach was simply amazing.
As well as the beach in Roatan, Honduras...that was really nice too.

mikejet · 04-27-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by phlydude

As well as the beach in Roatan, Honduras...that was really nice too.

LOL there was an episode of House Hunter's International that had an American couple purchasing a resort property in Roatan. It looked amazing.

We want to do the All Inclusive thing though to save money.

Moviefan1203 · 04-27-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

We want to do the All Inclusive thing though to save money.

That is what my fiance and I decided to do. I am pretty sure that was the right decision to make, ironically we got our tickets, resort information, vouchers, etc. in the mail today and this all inclusive thing looks sensational as does the resort itself. Our resort has everything we could ever want, so why would we even want to leave the resort?

mikejet · 04-27-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

That is what my fiance and I decided to do. I am pretty sure that was the right decision to make, ironically we got our tickets, resort information, vouchers, etc. in the mail today and this all inclusive thing looks sensational as does the resort itself. Our resort has everything we could ever want, so why would we even want to leave the resort?

Especially since most of the all inclusives in Jamaica and the Bahamas offer private beaches. That's my main concern with Mexican area's is that the beaches are not private.

I still need to apply for my passport though. That's my first priority.

mikejet · 04-28-2009, 01:22 PM

Finally decided. Going to the RIU all inclusive in Ocho Rios Jamaica. Upgraded to the jr. suite and the price still came in at under 2k for everything.

So excited!

Go Blue · 04-28-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Finally decided. Going to the RIU all inclusive in Ocho Rios Jamaica. Upgraded to the jr. suite and the price still came in at under 2k for everything.

So excited!

I remember looking at that exact place too. You are missing out on the Bahamas buddy!

Here are some of my pics. (sorry so small)

mikejet · 04-28-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

I remember looking at that exact place too. You are missing out on the Bahamas buddy!

Here are some of my pics. (sorry so small)

Well, we have some time to fully plan it but for the price we found I think it's a great deal. Under 2k for flight plus stay in a jr. suite.

I wanted to do the Couples resort but that's about 2-3 hundred more.

Sept. is the off season for Jamaica so the whole trip is pretty cheap.

JulieL · 04-29-2009, 01:22 AM

Sandals is the place to go! That is where the profile picture was taken...

It's an awesome, awesome place!

petenad · 04-29-2009, 11:35 AM

Been to Ochos Rios at the Sandals and it was a great time!! Lots of snorkeling, sailing whatever you want to do. If your an adventure filled person then take a trip into the town especially if you like the local herbs to smoke

mikejet · 04-29-2009, 01:58 PM

Yeah Sandals is looking more like the way to go over the RIU resorts. The only thing is for the price of Sandals we can get the suite at RIU.

I'm very excited now. We've rescheduled the trip to mid October to be at the very tail end of the rainy season. September might be a little too wet there.

Go Blue · 04-29-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Yeah Sandals is looking more like the way to go over the RIU resorts. The only thing is for the price of Sandals we can get the suite at RIU.

I'm very excited now. We've rescheduled the trip to mid October to be at the very tail end of the rainy season. September might be a little too wet there.

Are you doing Sandals Jamaica or Bahamas? Bahamas is the run-away poll winner.

mikejet · 04-29-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

Are you doing Sandals Jamaica or Bahamas? Bahamas is the run-away poll winner.

I know. I kind of want to do Jamaica though because of a certain substance that is easy to acquire there. Unless it's found in the Bahamas too.

jbig31 · 04-28-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by phlydude

I went to Jamaica like others as a cruise stop...won't go back - that one 4 hour stretch in Ocho Rios and Dunn's River Falls ruined that country for me. EVERY local I met tried to get over on you...whether it was trying to carve your name in a statue, trying to extort money from you for "guiding" you up the falls, stopping the bus and saying that they won't move until everyone gives up $5, etc...all scammers.

I'm sure that there are areas that are OK but the tourist areas were not for me.
My sister and her husband went and stayed at an all inclusive and had zero issues. So I guess YMMV.

I'd rather do Mexico (even with the Flu and Drug Wars) and hit Costa Maya or Cozumel. Or I would do deep Caribbean like Aruba or Curacao.

Aside from the Caymans, the old imperial ruled islands seem to have an issue with those that look like those that ruled them and no use their island for vacation purposes making the tourism industry the only viable income maker for only a handful of the population.

I will say that the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) would have been perfect if I didn't get the trots from the food in the resort all week...the beach was simply amazing.
As well as the beach in Roatan, Honduras...that was really nice too.

The wife and I did the Dunn's River Falls-which was the ONLY highlight of Ocho Rios. The Caymans were fun-we swam with the stingrays and that was a really neat/interesting experience.

jkwest · 04-28-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jbig31

The wife and I did the Dunn's River Falls-which was the ONLY highlight of Ocho Rios. The Caymans were fun-we swam with the stingrays and that was a really neat/interesting experience.

mikejet · 04-28-2009, 04:15 PM

Yeah I'm going to talk with her tonight about it. Pics from my last vacation in Maui are in the pic thread.

I want to do something differnt this year and this looks like a great alternative.

sfmarine · 04-28-2009, 05:45 PM

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Dunn's was in the Tom Cruise movie. They kept talking about it on the cruise like it was a must see. I didn't get out there but I hear it's pretty cool.

mikejet · 04-28-2009, 05:48 PM

I wish I could convince my wife to goto one of the Hedonism resorts....

sfmarine · 04-28-2009, 05:51 PM

I always wanted to go to Egypt...I guess I have to find the right girl who will be interested in riding a camel.

jkwest · 04-28-2009, 05:57 PM

just go to Atlantis...I've heard that place is amazing.

View Poll Results: Where to go for all inclusive vacation?
Cozumel	4	16.67%
Cancun	2	8.33%
Bahamas	11	45.83%
Jamaica	7	29.17%
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04-27-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	I went to Jamaica like others as a cruise stop...won't go back - that one 4 hour stretch in Ocho Rios and Dunn's River Falls ruined that country for me. EVERY local I met tried to get over on you...whether it was trying to carve your name in a statue, trying to extort money from you for "guiding" you up the falls, stopping the bus and saying that they won't move until everyone gives up $5, etc...all scammers. I'm sure that there are areas that are OK but the tourist areas were not for me. My sister and her husband went and stayed at an all inclusive and had zero issues. So I guess YMMV. I'd rather do Mexico (even with the Flu and Drug Wars) and hit Costa Maya or Cozumel. Or I would do deep Caribbean like Aruba or Curacao. Aside from the Caymans, the old imperial ruled islands seem to have an issue with those that look like those that ruled them and no use their island for vacation purposes making the tourism industry the only viable income maker for only a handful of the population. I will say that the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) would have been perfect if I didn't get the trots from the food in the resort all week...the beach was simply amazing. As well as the beach in Roatan, Honduras...that was really nice too. Last edited by phlydude; 04-27-2009 at 07:59 PM.

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04-28-2009, 01:22 PM	#5
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Finally decided. Going to the RIU all inclusive in Ocho Rios Jamaica. Upgraded to the jr. suite and the price still came in at under 2k for everything. So excited!

04-29-2009, 01:22 AM	#8
JulieL Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:CO for 1 more week, then Los Angeles! Yay! Blu-ray collection:695 DVD collection:80 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:220	Sandals is the place to go! That is where the profile picture was taken... It's an awesome, awesome place!

04-29-2009, 11:35 AM	#9
petenad Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:N.S. Blu-ray collection:106 DVD collection:1	Been to Ochos Rios at the Sandals and it was a great time!! Lots of snorkeling, sailing whatever you want to do. If your an adventure filled person then take a trip into the town especially if you like the local herbs to smoke

04-29-2009, 01:58 PM	#10
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Yeah Sandals is looking more like the way to go over the RIU resorts. The only thing is for the price of Sandals we can get the suite at RIU. I'm very excited now. We've rescheduled the trip to mid October to be at the very tail end of the rainy season. September might be a little too wet there.

04-28-2009, 04:15 PM	#15
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Yeah I'm going to talk with her tonight about it. Pics from my last vacation in Maui are in the pic thread. I want to do something differnt this year and this looks like a great alternative.

04-28-2009, 05:48 PM	#17
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I wish I could convince my wife to goto one of the Hedonism resorts....

04-28-2009, 05:51 PM	#18
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I always wanted to go to Egypt...I guess I have to find the right girl who will be interested in riding a camel.

04-28-2009, 05:57 PM	#19
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	just go to Atlantis...I've heard that place is amazing.

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