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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 04:17 am | 51st Post |
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mrdawson wrote: Seahorse123 wrote: hstrybuf wrote: Okay, will somebody tell me about AIs? 
What do you want to know? Most of them have the same concept but are vastly different according to the location and the price. They are like cruise lines and ships, you have to know what to expect and want.
I think the biggest difference in AI's besides locals is the food....ALWAYS ensure you go to an AI with AT LEAST 5 different places to eat..the same ole restaurants get old fast.....or better yet book an AI that has no buffet and has all ala carte gourmet restaurants like AZUL!!!  Also don't expect a 5 star in a third world country to be a 5 star resort, I usually deduct about 1.5 stars and then I am never disappointed......And my BEST advice on AI's is stay far away from Bama and Couples!
AI research is actually pretty easy Deb and I KNOW you like to research..here are a couple of my fav AI research links
http://www.all-inclusives.com/
http://www.debbiescaribbeanresortreviews.com/mexico/mexrevind.html
I usually read up on an AI on one of these and then verify on tripadvisor keeping in mind the same knuckleheads that review on CC also review on there! 
Buf, If you are looking for gay sites follow Dawsons links. If you are looking for great couples sites look anywhere else. Swept is one of the best properties for non-gays in the World!
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I love AIs because they are a great place to relax. Sometimes we want to be very active and we go elsewhere like Disney. But sometimes we feel fried and we go to an AI.
We are a wee bit jaded so we do pick islands that have been doing this sort of thing for a while (not Punta Cana). We don't like all buffets.
Sandals is always good and I'm looking forward to drinking with good friends.
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 05:03 am | 53rd Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: mrdawson wrote: Seahorse123 wrote: hstrybuf wrote: Okay, will somebody tell me about AIs?
What do you want to know? Most of them have the same concept but are vastly different according to the location and the price. They are like cruise lines and ships, you have to know what to expect and want.
I think the biggest difference in AI's besides locals is the food....ALWAYS ensure you go to an AI with AT LEAST 5 different places to eat..the same ole restaurants get old fast.....or better yet book an AI that has no buffet and has all ala carte gourmet restaurants like AZUL!!! Also don't expect a 5 star in a third world country to be a 5 star resort, I usually deduct about 1.5 stars and then I am never disappointed......And my BEST advice on AI's is stay far away from Bama and Couples!
AI research is actually pretty easy Deb and I KNOW you like to research..here are a couple of my fav AI research links
http://www.all-inclusives.com/
http://www.debbiescaribbeanresortreviews.com/mexico/mexrevind.html
I usually read up on an AI on one of these and then verify on tripadvisor keeping in mind the same knuckleheads that review on CC also review on there!
Buf, If you are looking for gay sites follow Dawsons links. If you are looking for great couples sites look anywhere else. Swept is one of the best properties for non-gays in the World!
Bama..your kinda like Coiran with Princess..you have never been to anything but one AI and think its the best...get a clue and check out a few different ones.....you will find that there is a whole wide world out there....sounds like you need some TA training!
Bama's TA site motto " Ya don't need to know shit, For $999 you can be a TA too! I just love the internet" 
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 12:22 pm | 54th Post |
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Srutko1226 wrote: I love AIs because they are a great place to relax. Sometimes we want to be very active and we go elsewhere like Disney. But sometimes we feel fried and we go to an AI.
We are a wee bit jaded so we do pick islands that have been doing this sort of thing for a while (not Punta Cana). We don't like all buffets.
Sandals is always good and I'm looking forward to drinking with good friends.
Good Morning Friend,
This trip will be here before we know it
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 12:57 pm | 55th Post |
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mrdawson wrote: BAMA X 2 wrote: mrdawson wrote: Seahorse123 wrote: hstrybuf wrote: Okay, will somebody tell me about AIs?
What do you want to know? Most of them have the same concept but are vastly different according to the location and the price. They are like cruise lines and ships, you have to know what to expect and want.
I think the biggest difference in AI's besides locals is the food....ALWAYS ensure you go to an AI with AT LEAST 5 different places to eat..the same ole restaurants get old fast.....or better yet book an AI that has no buffet and has all ala carte gourmet restaurants like AZUL!!! Also don't expect a 5 star in a third world country to be a 5 star resort, I usually deduct about 1.5 stars and then I am never disappointed......And my BEST advice on AI's is stay far away from Bama and Couples!
AI research is actually pretty easy Deb and I KNOW you like to research..here are a couple of my fav AI research links
http://www.all-inclusives.com/
http://www.debbiescaribbeanresortreviews.com/mexico/mexrevind.html
I usually read up on an AI on one of these and then verify on tripadvisor keeping in mind the same knuckleheads that review on CC also review on there!
Buf, If you are looking for gay sites follow Dawsons links. If you are looking for great couples sites look anywhere else. Swept is one of the best properties for non-gays in the World!
Bama..your kinda like Coiran with Princess..you have never been to anything but one AI and think its the best...get a clue and check out a few different ones.....you will find that there is a whole wide world out there....sounds like you need some TA training!
Bama's TA site motto " Ya don't need to know shit, For $999 you can be a TA too! I just love the internet"
 I've stayed a 3 different AIs and found the best at Couples! Dude you should become a TA too! I hear the Gay community is very loyal to their people!
I dont know Coiran but Princess does freaking ROCK!
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 03:32 pm | 56th Post |
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hstrybuf wrote: Okay, will somebody tell me about AIs?
I find them much more relaxing than a cruise, since you're on one island the whole time (unless you take an excursion to another one). No nickeling and diming like the cruise lines, either!
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 04:19 pm | 58th Post |
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Buf, any choice from this list would be a good one. Travel and Leisures Best 2008.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2008/results.cfm?cat=hotelscabeba
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 04:22 pm | 59th Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: Buf, any choice from this list would be a good one. Travel and Leisures Best 2008.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2008/results.cfm?cat=hotelscabeba
You can click on the link to see if they are AI or not.
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 07:05 pm | 60th Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: hstrybuf wrote: Okay, will somebody tell me about AIs?
Why? Are You Gay Buf?
Not likely. I've never been to an AI. I'd like to know what it is about them that is good, bad or ugly.
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 07:09 pm | 61st Post |
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Thanks for the links and opinions! Looks like I'll have to do some research on this.
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 07:09 pm | 62nd Post |
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hstrybuf wrote: BAMA X 2 wrote: hstrybuf wrote: Okay, will somebody tell me about AIs?
Why? Are You Gay Buf?
Not likely. I've never been to an AI. I'd like to know what it is about them that is good, bad or ugly.
Its all good. Remember your day at Paradise Beach with Tom in Coz? Its alot like that without having to worry about getting back on the ship!
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 07:15 pm | 63rd Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: Buf, any choice from this list would be a good one. Travel and Leisures Best 2008.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2008/results.cfm?cat=hotelscabeba
Did you notice Sandals Grand Antigua is #25 on the list?Last edited on Wed Sep 24th, 2008 07:18 pm by BAMA X 2
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Posted: Wed Sep 24th, 2008 07:21 pm | 64th Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: BAMA X 2 wrote: Buf, any choice from this list would be a good one. Travel and Leisures Best 2008.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2008/results.cfm?cat=hotelscabeba
Did you notice Sandals Grand Antigua is #25 on the list?
Not a good list.........El Convento is not in the same cat. as an AI.........so At least it made the list out of 100`s
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Posted: Thu Sep 25th, 2008 02:01 am | 65th Post |
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I finally contracted with a company to build, maintain and market a website for my business.
So many decisions!! 
I told the guy we would have to talk next week because I couldn't think.
Many of the businesses in our area are using this company and their sites are great and easy to play with.
The 21st century has had to drag me into it kicking and screaming.
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Posted: Thu Sep 25th, 2008 03:16 am | 66th Post |
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Srutko1226 wrote: I finally contracted with a company to build, maintain and market a website for my business.
So many decisions!!
I told the guy we would have to talk next week because I couldn't think.
Many of the businesses in our area are using this company and their sites are great and easy to play with.
The 21st century has had to drag me into it kicking and screaming.
Been there...........done that.......not anymore
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Posted: Thu Sep 25th, 2008 12:46 pm | 67th Post |
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| Are you saying you had a website and it didn't work out for you?
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Posted: Thu Sep 25th, 2008 01:09 pm | 68th Post |
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Srutko1226 wrote: Are you saying you had a website and it didn't work out for you?
Good Morning,
Yes.
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 11:49 am | 69th Post |
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Good Morning Susie,
How are you making out with your site?
Raining...........blood work soon.............. but not until I get back
but...........TGIF
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 01:26 pm | 70th Post |
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I had such plans for this weekend but the rain will put paid to them.
I cut grass after work and did some clean up in the yard yesterday. It will start to be cold and wet continually here and if I don't do certain things now, I won't get the chance. My knees can't handle cold and wet. It's always a little sad when I put the lanterns and lawn decorations away.
Bri and I have spa day Saturday starting at 8am. So no HH tonight or I won't want to get up.
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 01:42 pm | 71st Post |
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Srutko1226 wrote: I had such plans for this weekend but the rain will put paid to them.
I cut grass after work and did some clean up in the yard yesterday. It will start to be cold and wet continually here and if I don't do certain things now, I won't get the chance. My knees can't handle cold and wet. It's always a little sad when I put the lanterns and lawn decorations away.
Bri and I have spa day Saturday starting at 8am. So no HH tonight or I won't want to get up.
8 am on a Sat what were you thinking girl? We probably will get a lot more warm days so no puttin anything away for good
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 02:20 pm | 72nd Post |
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Seahorse123 wrote: Srutko1226 wrote: I had such plans for this weekend but the rain will put paid to them.
I cut grass after work and did some clean up in the yard yesterday. It will start to be cold and wet continually here and if I don't do certain things now, I won't get the chance. My knees can't handle cold and wet. It's always a little sad when I put the lanterns and lawn decorations away.
Bri and I have spa day Saturday starting at 8am. So no HH tonight or I won't want to get up.
8 am on a Sat what were you thinking girl? We probably will get a lot more warm days so no puttin anything away for good
It's the only time Bri can go now that she is back in school.
You may get some nice days down your way but we have been getting snow in Oct.
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 02:27 pm | 73rd Post |
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Snow in Oct.
Is your site up yet?
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:32 pm | 74th Post |
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| No, my site is in development and will be for 4 weeks.
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 05:30 pm | 75th Post |
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| I got a dividend check from AIG....wonder if it will bounce.
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