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Old Dec 14th, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Relaxing All Inclusive?

Hello,
I'm looking to go to an All Inclusive any where in the Caribbean in March 2007 for $2000 or less per person, including flight. Looking for a beautiful beach, good food, romantic, no kids, and relaxing atmosphere. Just want chill out, lounge around, eat and drink. Any suggestions?
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Old Dec 14th, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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If you indicate the desired length of your trip and where you are flying from, responses may be more applicable to your budget.
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Old Dec 15th, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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7 nights, and I will be flying out of Boston. I knew I forgot to list something.
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Old Dec 15th, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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We've done quite a few AIs over the years, but for kicking back and relaxing, I like Sandals Grande Ocho Rios. We were upgraded to a hillside villa - absolutely perfect. Though they are across the street from the beach, there is a very regular shuttle that constantly makes the circuit- all day and night, so you can use facilites on both sides of the resort. We had a semi-private pool shared by the 4 units in the building, but mostly everyone went down to the main pool or the beach for the day, so it was entirely ours in the afternoon..and frequently in the evening as we tend to be early diners. There are great balconies and they are enough removed from the hustle and bustle to be quiet, but close enough (even by jitney!!!) to the main area of the resort to be in the midst of things if you want.

Be sure to check the Sandals websites for their specials...they are running between 34-50% off some resorts at certain time periods. Sandals Whitehouse would be a very close 2nd for me.

I strongly recommend checking airfares DAILY when you decide when you want to go. I've seen Caribean arifare range from $500 - 1400!!! SO when the $500 ones pop up, you need to be ready to grab it! (I also travel from the Boston area, so yes, that is the range you can expect to fnd out of Boston, Providence or Bradley.) You can also put yourself on a farewatcher from Travelocity or Expedia - those sometimes work out well.

Good luxk!!
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Old Dec 15th, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Look into Excellence in Punta Cana or Excellence in Mexico. Also the Royal Porto Real in Playa del Carmen.
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Old Dec 16th, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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Also look at the Couples properties. Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away have the best beaches (both are in Negril)
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Old Dec 16th, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Tons of places in the DR and Jamaica. Try the Punta cana area in the former and either Ocho Rios or Negril in the latter.
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Old Dec 16th, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions.
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Old Dec 17th, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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My husband and I went to tensingpen in negril and it was incredible. No kids, very relaxing, good food...all that stuff. www.tensingpen.com
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Old Dec 17th, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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tensingpen photos look amazing! Is this an all inclusive resort?
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Old Dec 17th, 2006 | 07:06 AM
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Also, didn't see that this is an adult only resort?? Maybe I missed it.
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Old Dec 18th, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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tensingpen looks great but it doesn't look like aan all inclusive resort for under 2000 per person unless i'm missing something
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Old Dec 18th, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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nevermind....all booked for the first week in march
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