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Does that mean that RCI has more or less all inclusive resorts than II?
Regardless, I don't feel that all inclusive resorts fit with my timesharing philosophy. Wherein, I want more room including a kitchen, so don't have to get dressed until after I've had breakfast/coffee. And, maybe save some money by cooking some other meals too.
The all inclusive exchanges all seem like bait and switch to me. You get what appears to be a great exchange, or cheap II Getaway, then you read the fine print where you have to pay upwards of $80-150 per person per day (i.e. $1100-2100 for a couple for a week) for the all inclusive fee.
Now, you might say that you would spend that amount of money for restaurants and activities anyway, so it is a good deal. But that's only true if you are a non-adventurous eater and are willing to stay on property for a whole week. We would go stir crazy. We prefer to rent a car and find local haunts.
Also, the food at all inclusives is rarely gourmet, usually buffet, fried, starchy, i.e. cheap and unhealthy.
Plus, most places charge you extra for excursions off property anyway.
How do you feel about AI timeshares?
Maybe we could make this a poll? Options could be:
I was told by DVC Member Services that the reason (I am a Disney Vacation Club member) for the switch to RCI was for the "all inclusive resorts" and some of the high end fractionals and just more resorts to choose from at various locations.
Does that mean that RCI has more or less all inclusive resorts than II?
Regardless, I don't feel that all inclusive resorts fit with my timesharing philosophy. Wherein, I want more room including a kitchen, so don't have to get dressed until after I've had breakfast/coffee. And, maybe save some money by cooking some other meals too.
The all inclusive exchanges all seem like bait and switch to me. You get what appears to be a great exchange, or cheap II Getaway, then you read the fine print where you have to pay upwards of $80-150 per person per day (i.e. $1100-2100 for a couple for a week) for the all inclusive fee.
Now, you might say that you would spend that amount of money for restaurants and activities anyway, so it is a good deal. But that's only true if you are a non-adventurous eater and are willing to stay on property for a whole week. We would go stir crazy. We prefer to rent a car and find local haunts.
Also, the food at all inclusives is rarely gourmet, usually buffet, fried, starchy, i.e. cheap and unhealthy.
Plus, most places charge you extra for excursions off property anyway.
How do you feel about AI timeshares?
Maybe we could make this a poll? Options could be:
1) I love AI TS! I'm sure that the higher the charge, the better the quality.
2) AI actually saves me money, you wouldn't believe how much my kids eat!
3) It's OK if a reasonable fee, about what we'd spend for food and a couple activities anyway.
4) If there are no other options for where I want to go, I'll take an AI, begrudgingly.
5) I avoid AI whenever possible. I like my independence. We probably spend the same amount on restaurants and activities, but don't want to be tied to the resort.
6) I avoid AI at all costs, even if it means going elsewhere. We prefer to cook most of our own meals for personal (dietary, picky kids) or monetary reasons.
2) AI actually saves me money, you wouldn't believe how much my kids eat!
3) It's OK if a reasonable fee, about what we'd spend for food and a couple activities anyway.
4) If there are no other options for where I want to go, I'll take an AI, begrudgingly.
5) I avoid AI whenever possible. I like my independence. We probably spend the same amount on restaurants and activities, but don't want to be tied to the resort.
6) I avoid AI at all costs, even if it means going elsewhere. We prefer to cook most of our own meals for personal (dietary, picky kids) or monetary reasons.
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