I have been watching and biding on Skyauction and finally won my bid <BR>for 7 nights at a Grand Lido in <BR>Jamaica. My final price- $2350 <BR>total for both of us, seven nights.<BR>(If you bid, watch what things are<BR>going for, set a limit to what you <BR>would pay. Read all the fine print on the <BR>taxes that are added per day or week, per<BR>person. I watched for 3 weeks, and<BR>kept an eye on how it works...i think!!)<BR> <BR>On to my question. I put in to stay<BR>our 7 nights in Negril. I haven't heard<BR>back to see if the dates I want are <BR>available. I was wondering about how<BR>Negril compares to the other two Grand<BR>Lido's. My husband and I want to just<BR>relax, do some water activities, and eat<BR>great food. We aren't really into big<BR>formal dinners, and don't want to dress<BR>up much. We aren't into the late night<BR>parties. <BR>Also, our room is the lowest category,<BR>and wondered if they give upgrades ever<BR>on arrival? I was wanting to do the <BR>dinner cruise on the boat, on our <BR>anniversary. Has anyone done that? Is<BR>it nice? Thanks in advance for your <BR>help!<BR><BR>Avon

GL Braco has the village, which I hear is great - more laid back, casual, more nightlife<BR><BR>GL Negril is just incredible. It was voted one of the top ten resorts in the Caribbean by Conde De Naste Traveler in 2001. More upscale, very relaxing, on a beautiful beach, great food and service. The yacht that the own is so wonderful for the sunset cruises. <BR><BR>GL San Souci is known for its spa services. People rave about it luxury, relaxation elements.<BR><BR>Can not go wrong! You got an excellent price!

Great price! I've been to GL Negril twice and enjoyed it. The cocktail cruise on the yacht (can't remember the name but belonged to Grace Kelly) is very enjoyable. Definately do that if you go. Don't know about the dinner cruise though. You'll have a good time!

Thanks for the advice. Maybe the cruise<BR>is just a cocktail one, I might have read that wrong. The GLB village sounds cool. I will have to read more about that. I am not into the 'spa' stuff, so, I hope I don't get the Sans Souci one. Can't wait!!

Please post Avon on the response you get from Skyauction. It's great you won your bid! We're staying at a condo in Orlando that we won from skyauction this coming weekend. They were really great to work with...

Well, it's been almost a week, and<BR>I still haven't heard from Skyauction.<BR>Not sure how long this usually takes.<BR>Does anyone have experience with this?<BR>

I GOT GRAND LIDO NEGRIL FOR<BR>THE DATES I NEEDED!!! YIPPEE!<BR>It is a done deal, paid for <BR>and I can't change it or cancel<BR>it without losing my money. That<BR>makes me a bit nervous! <BR>I did request to Skyauction if we<BR>could get an upgrade on the room to <BR>Ocean View or Beach Front. We don't <BR>want the clothing optional beach front.<BR>Does anyone know how the rooms are laid<BR>out? How many in each category, or a <BR>good building to request? thanks in<BR>advance!<BR><BR>

There is a site that has a great map of the resort - if I can find it, I will be able to tell you good room blocks.<BR><BR>Do request a ground floor room - balconies are very tiny - too small for two chairs.

Lucky you!! That's a terrific price you got!! We really enjoyed GLN (and GLSS & GLB too). Of the 3, we liked our room and the food best at GLN. We had room 2075 on the C.O. side and it was very close to the water (we left our french doors open all week so we could hear the waves lapping in to shore). The rooms on the C.O. side are closer to the water, but I think Superclubs recently made these a higher category room so you probably won't get those on ROH. Here's a good link from the Yahoo Grand Lido message board I read that has trip reports, pics, map of GLN....<BR><BR>Jackie<BR><BR>http://www.geocities.com/mhight_74/GLN_link/GLN_Frame.html<BR>