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Shultzy Aug 26th, 2005 04:55 PM

Am I crazy!!!
 
I can't believe that there is no place to be had in March 2006 that is nice with a pool in an apartment format close to the beach under $150./ We were there 7 years ago and stayed at the casurina (which was good but now closed for new ownership) and we didn't pay the kind of prices I am seeing. Does anyone have the inside scoop or has commercialism hit Barbados in a big way. I've had a drink so go easy on me....
Any on topic info is appreciated. If you need advice Australia, Mexico - East Coast I have put what I can on those sites under Shultzy. I am so tired on hearing about the $300 a night + rooms. If you are paying those prices what are you doing on this site... Many thanks for your kind indulgence.

virginia Aug 27th, 2005 06:58 AM

"If you are paying those prices what are you doing on this site..."
fodors is a site for all who wish to travel not just those have small budgets.
have another drink!

Tuxedocat Aug 27th, 2005 07:19 AM

Had an old boyfriend who would drink and write... made for a lot of embarrassing "accidents."

penny Aug 27th, 2005 07:38 AM

Maybe he got Fodor's mixed up with Frommers Budget travel!

tpatricco Aug 27th, 2005 07:52 AM

Aparently Shultzy the answer to the question in the title of your post "Am I crazy!!!" is YES.

#1 - I had to read 3/4 of your post until I could find out you're talking about Barbados.

#2 7 years ago? Did you really think the prices would be the same. Ever hear of inflation?

#3 As previous poster mentioned. Fodors is a site for all budgets & interests in travel. If you're specifcally looking for budget travel advice ask for it in a nice way...there are plenty of posters, myself included who try to get the most for our travel dollars.

#4 Perhaps in your case better to post sober. One drink seems more than enough for you.

Good luck.

Shultzy Aug 27th, 2005 10:29 AM

Obviously the tenor of my posting offended. It was not meant to be. As for the comments received....$150 doesn't seem like budget travel to me and I don't expect prices to be the same as 7 years ago but double in some cases seems excessive. At $300 per night I assumed that all the accomodation would be great so it wouldn't be necessary to ask on this forum. As for posting I always select Barbados as my topic but I guess that doesn't show up so in the future I will mention it in my posting. The drink comment was more of a joke than anything else and I thought my posting was friendly and polite.

faithie Aug 27th, 2005 10:37 AM

Your post was polite , and actually funny ! I would say "budget" travel is well under $100.00 per night for me , but hey , that's me ...... But indeed this site is for all sizes of pocketbooks ! Faith .

Tuxedocat Aug 27th, 2005 07:11 PM

Are you wedded to Barbados? I think that Frommer's Budget Travel (sorry to mention it on this forum) often lists bargains for Barbados which seem to fall into your range. I also thought of your post while reading and writing on another post about Concordia Eco-tents in St. John. It's actually very nice and not too much like camping at all, with beautiful views, a pool, and within walking distance to a great snorkeling beach. The price for accomodations for 1-6 would be right in your range.


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