Labor Day. Tickets purchased 30 days prior to departure. Labor Day departure was cheaper than the day before. We travel when a trade is available. Our RCI trade fee is less than $300 for a week. That was the only week we could get into LaPlage thru RCI based on their availability and ours.

AA Main Cabin Extra upgrade. NOT 1st class. Checked bag charges as we bring home alcohol and souvenirs for friends.

Since moving to FL in 2016, prices have always been more than flying from ORD. We've tried both MIA (AA) and FLL (Jet Blue) direct non-stop flights. I don't think the JB from FLL direct flight exists anymore. I will not fly Spirit.

I did not complain about the cost. Willing to pay what I have to so I can go when and where I want. Will continue to go to SXM until I can't travel anymore or can't afford it.