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Red Stripe
RUGERGUNZ
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It's Beer! Hooray Beer!
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It's Beer! Hooray Beer!
I second that[:D]CHEERS!!
have you guys been watching too much Spike TV as well?
Pete
I was, like they say in Jamaica...NO PROBLEM, MON.
Clouder..
....I didn't trust the water or ice, so that left Coke or beer. I did bring something home, though....a 104 degree fever that had me hallucinating. Those jungle pathogens can really whip a white man's butt.[xx(]
....On St. Lucia, the only local brew is "Piton", named for the twin peaks on the island, the Pitons. It's really quite good, somewhat like a cross between Red Stripe and Labatt's or Old Milwaukee.
....I didn't trust the water or ice, so that left Coke or beer. I did bring something home, though....a 104 degree fever that had me hallucinating. Those jungle pathogens can really whip a white man's butt.[xx(]
you ever had Banks Beer....brewed in barbados? crisp and clean..reminds me of a Carona.
Neither me or my wife drink beer (we prefer wine and hard liquor), but we have talked to some of the participants who have indicated that it wasn't the best beer on the planet. Of course, in Jamaica, it was served at room temperature instead of chilled, so perhaps that made a difference.
If you are, understand that most of the "fun" things you have seen in the brochures, etc. are NOT included in the all-inclusive rate. Rather, you have to pay (and pay dearly) to do pretty much anything that's not included.
Some of the additional trips are worth it, some are a major rip-off.
We enjoyed Ocho Rios (it was on our honeymoon, too), but we were a bit disappointed with what we considered to be false advertising on behalf of Sandals.
Just make sure you bring your wallet. You'll need it more than you'll ever know.
Oh yeah, the "no tipping" thing is BS. You'll start tipping everyone for everything the second you get off the plane. Watch for your luggage to be held hostage, that's the first start.
Finally, save enough cash (yes cash) for the return trip to the airport. Cash is the only way you can pay for the mandatory airport transfer fee that nobody seems to tell you about. Ask when you check in how much that runs so you're sure to save enough.
....Hostage luggage: When we were shuttled to the airport, one bag had been left behind. I thought "Here we go".
....They got a helicoptor to come get the bag and get it to the airport in time for our flight! There wasn't anyone around to tip for this, so I sure can't complain about our treatment at all. 'Course, this was a few years ago. Service may have declined since then.
Last import I had was a 12pk of Heinie's. A Red Stripe does sound good right now.
www.oldstylebeer.com
...Spanielsells...We stayed at the couples only Sandals when on St. Lucia. Man, we didn't pay extra for anything. Snorkling trips to the reef, kayaks, you name it, all included. We stayed a week, and I went around tipping on our last day, though a little something to our favorite barkeeps during the week insured that we were treated well.
....Hostage luggage: When we were shuttled to the airport, one bag had been left behind. I thought "Here we go".
....They got a helicoptor to come get the bag and get it to the airport in time for our flight! There wasn't anyone around to tip for this, so I sure can't complain about our treatment at all. 'Course, this was a few years ago. Service may have declined since then.
St. Lucia isn't Jamaica, and therein lies the difference. Mind you, Sandals treated us well, but they indicated that jet-skiing and some other fancy stuff was included when it wasn't. Snorkeling was included, as was sunfish sailing, kayaking, etc. Plus all the booze was free.
We were in Ocho Rios for a week and Montego Bay for a week. Both resorts were the same deal, having to tip everyone (off the resort) just to get around.
Spanielsells, yeah, we're doing Sandals. I'll pass this info on to the travel agent and the fiancee. Hope I don't have to leave phantom turds behind b/c of false advertising. [:D] I've been known to do that before.
Take some extra money to do Dunn's River Falls. That's definitely worth the trip. There's also some bamboo river float that was 100% worth the money. Bring extra money for tipping your river boat guide, who will carve a very neat design for you and your new bride into the shell of a coconut (we still have ours). I'd suggest $10 to the guide for that.
Your luggage will cost you at least $5.00 the second you get off the plane. Your drivers can be tipped $2-3 per trip.
Don't tip anyone ON the resort, and you'll be fine.
Oh, there's a fancy restaurant on the resort that is VERY difficult to get into. Be sure to make your dinner reservations at that place pretty much as soon as you check in, otherwise you might find yourself unable to even get in.
Finally, if you're in the bungalos, you'll be put right next to the ampitheater which is where the steel drum band plays from 9-11pm, no problem if you're not exhausted and wanting to get to sleep, otherwise, you're up for a bit.