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Re: Brief visit
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11/19/2018 02:14 PM
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Glad you were able to come, even if briefly. We always paid for chairs while on cruises, regardless of the island. No problem. I do have to ask though, was it $15 for a single chair? If so, that does seem kind of steep for one chair. Or was that the cost with an umbrella? Was that at Bikini?
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Re: Brief visit
[Re: jborosara]
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11/19/2018 02:47 PM
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This reminds me of a visit to Anguilla off a cruise line. Before we arrived at the landing we arranged for a driver to pick us up and take us to the beach. We asked where he would recommend. He said he would take his to his "friends" beach shack and we would be cared for nicely. ( I can't recall which one) He drove us there and walked us in to introduce us. I asked how much for the chairs. Answer: "Nothing, as long as you hang around eat, drink here and behave". No problem
We had a great time. Then we noticed some some cruise folks show up and just start grabbing chairs. Owner was on then immediately and was charging 10 bucks per chair. No exceptions.
Other pro tip: Our cruise ship towels were white. No logo. Their's were had the their cruise lines logo all over them.
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Re: Brief visit
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11/19/2018 03:47 PM
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Again, just want to be clear -- $15 for TWO chairs and an umbrella? If so, that's pretty much the standard charge, same as it always was. And yes, the lady was an a$$. Like I said, we have been cruising for YEARS and we always figured we would have to pay for a chair and umbrella and that is pretty much a standard charge. Now, places like Atlantis in the Bahamas, now THEY charge some ridiculous fees for chairs. The last I knew, it was something approaching $100 for a day. Now, that is crazy!
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Re: Brief visit
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11/19/2018 03:57 PM
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Thanks for the report.
Regarding cruising and the action of the person you saw. While I have not cruised in many years, I have talked to friends who have. If one can afford the cruise and then drink prices on the ship, then renting a chair should not be a problem. Take it or leave it BUT, some initial cruise prices may be low enough to get the "very budget minded" person on them and then they suffer from stick shock at the prices for drinks, pictures, etc. Pretty rude to even put personal belongings on the chair if not renting it.
J.D.
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Re: Brief visit
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11/19/2018 04:01 PM
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"she was just so rude - to folks who had lost everything and were just trying to earn a living"
Betcha the cruise ship staff adored her as well.... People like that rarely dial it back.
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Re: Brief visit
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11/19/2018 06:10 PM
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QUOTE: "food and drinks at the Perch Lite are as good as ever - best burger in a long time - freshly prepared - delicious rum punch!"
Thanks for your thoughts. And we agree about Perch Lite. Best ribs we had on island when we were there in June. Can't wait to have them again next week!
Robin & Ed
One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. - Henry Miller
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Re: Brief visit
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11/20/2018 07:38 AM
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