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Originally Posted by srvfin
Dude.... What, no golf? Forget it.... You couldn't pay ME enough. lol.....
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Actually there is a golf package--I just don't golf!
LOL!!!!
I was looking at the SCUBA one, and was blown away that it was about the same price I would expect to pay just to go on a dive trip alone.
There are a number of themed packages.
Like I said, I will list prices after the poll closes, and, unless it violates a board policy, list the two or three agencies that book these trips with links to the VIP page.
I am kind of curious if anyone has ever done one of these trips and are they even reputable or not. I am thinking about getting my own coin jar and saving up, if this is legit.
Bull149, you bring up a good point. I did venture far enough into their online brochure, and it sure reads just like a normal all inclusive resort trip, or live-a-board diving trip. I have booked plenty of those in the past, and the sales agreement seems the same. The general rule with these, is if you stay on the resort and only do what package activities and on site bars and restaurants are offered, the price is the price. As with cruises and regular resorts, sometimes your "open bar" for instance is not top shelf and there are always premium bookings etc. Beyond offering you an escort along with this, it seems to read just the same as other vacation packages with the usual
caveat emptor, but I did not see many red flags and they are quite adamant in several places about tipping and upselling NEVER being permitted and the price is what the price is listed, unless you leave the resort and want to do other things.
I apologize for leaving the ECCIE option of the poll, but I sort of assumed if you are on here, you are already actively doing that. I didn't mean to short anyone an answer. Also, beyond the very tempting ladies teasing us above--gosh, now there is a vacation slide show I would not mind sitting through--I was hoping perhaps some ladies would offer input if this is something they would ever consider offering (yes, I know some do put this on their website, but it is never outlined in this detail, and very rarely at the price these folks are offering--sorry to tease, but your jaw is going to drop when you see the price tag).
I want to keep the thread fun, light, and on the fantasy side, but like others i keep wondering where the pitfall is.
I am sure a few possible cons are:
1) It is a complete rip-off or even worse, a group of pirates or terrorists looking to kidnap and ransom/blackmail you.
2) The escorts may be far different than the wonderful and talented ladies we are accustomed to, and may be VERY foreign, or even worse part of human trafficking, and not truly an independent that loves her work.
3) With a domestic ECCIE lady, let's face it we love to be with them for short periods of time and we both need the buffer of space and time. Being with a gal all week may end up not being as awesome as it first seems. 24/7 for a week, even if she is hot, could be arduous experience if there is no chemistry or conversation, or if there are other cultural barriers we have not even thought of--what if they don't even speak English?
4) STD anyone? As I am sure our more experienced players that have gone international could warn us of diseases we have never even heard of here in the states. How many condoms do you need to wear? Sure, this is packaged as a "high-roller" package, but is it really and how exclusive is it?
Sorry I did not want to be a downer. . .just wanted to point out that I am sure there is a downside. . .but, is anyone else with me? This does seem fun to at least think and wander about.
I for one hope our ladies and experienced members that may have done something like this will chime in with input.
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