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I definitely pick the all-inclusive vacation. I have been on two cruises soon to take my third. I have been to three all-inclusive resorts and think that if you can afford it do that without a doubt. I like to be submerged in a culture even if just for a week. I feel rushed on the cruise and I like to be able to explore. You really don't get a feel for a country after spending an afternoon on a catamaran off the coast of that country. If you stay at a larger AI you have several huge pools, swim up bars, walking trials, water sports, motorized water sports, and multiple resturants with no extra cost. Of coarse drinks are included as are tips so you pay more up front. The excursions cost about the same either way. I do like to cruise but I like it for the cost primarily and this way I can "preview" a country to determine if I would like to return for a longer stay. Entertainment is probably better on a cruise but the AI do have entertainment as well. I hope this helps!

Alaska--8/94
Bahamas--3/96
Grand Canyon--8/97
Jamaica--3/98
Puerto Penasco--12/98
Costa Rica--Blue Bay--6/99--> ALL- INCLUSIVE
St Lucia--Sandals--6/00-->ALL INCLUSIVE
Mexican Riveria--Moon Palace--10/01-->ALL INCLUSIVE
Key West--1/02
Carnival-- Paradise--12/03
Celebrity--Century--8/04

FSU FAN--always!--ALUMNI- 1996

<blockquote data-quote="NolesFan" data-source="post: 728881">I definitely pick the all-inclusive vacation.&nbsp; I have been on two cruises soon to take my third.&nbsp; I have been to three all-inclusive resorts and think that if you can afford it do that without a doubt.&nbsp; I like to be submerged in a culture even if just for a week.&nbsp; I feel rushed on the cruise and I like to be able to explore.&nbsp; You really don't get a feel for a country after spending an afternoon on a catamaran off the coast of that country.&nbsp; If you stay at a larger AI you have several huge pools, swim up bars, walking trials, water sports, motorized water sports, and multiple resturants with no extra cost.&nbsp; Of coarse drinks are included as are tips so you pay more up front.&nbsp; The excursions cost about the same either way.&nbsp; I do like to cruise but I like it for the cost primarily and this way I can&nbsp; &quot;preview&quot; a country to determine if I would like to return for a longer stay.&nbsp;&nbsp; Entertainment is probably better on a cruise but the AI do have entertainment as well.&nbsp; I hope this helps! Alaska--8/94Bahamas--3/96Grand Canyon--8/97Jamaica--3/98Puerto Penasco--12/98Costa Rica--Blue Bay--6/99--&gt; ALL- INCLUSIVESt Lucia--Sandals--6/00--&gt;ALL INCLUSIVEMexican Riveria--Moon Palace--10/01--&gt;ALL INCLUSIVEKey West--1/02Carnival-- Paradise--12/03Celebrity--Century--8/04FSU FAN--always!--ALUMNI- 1996</blockquote>

[QUOTE="NolesFan, post: 728881"] I definitely pick the all-inclusive vacation. I have been on two cruises soon to take my third. I have been to three all-inclusive resorts and think that if you can afford it do that without a doubt. I like to be submerged in a culture even if just for a week. I feel rushed on the cruise and I like to be able to explore. You really don't get a feel for a country after spending an afternoon on a catamaran off the coast of that country. If you stay at a larger AI you have several huge pools, swim up bars, walking trials, water sports, motorized water sports, and multiple resturants with no extra cost. Of coarse drinks are included as are tips so you pay more up front. The excursions cost about the same either way. I do like to cruise but I like it for the cost primarily and this way I can "preview" a country to determine if I would like to return for a longer stay. Entertainment is probably better on a cruise but the AI do have entertainment as well. I hope this helps! Alaska--8/94 Bahamas--3/96 Grand Canyon--8/97 Jamaica--3/98 Puerto Penasco--12/98 Costa Rica--Blue Bay--6/99--> ALL- INCLUSIVE St Lucia--Sandals--6/00-->ALL INCLUSIVE Mexican Riveria--Moon Palace--10/01-->ALL INCLUSIVE Key West--1/02 Carnival-- Paradise--12/03 Celebrity--Century--8/04 FSU FAN--always!--ALUMNI- 1996 [/QUOTE]