I agree if the prices mentioned are correct. For Canadians, once you add on the ridiculous exchange, most of us are looking for a relaxed, fun time, hitting happy hours, meeting people, etc. Some of my friends are saying the all inclusives at other islands are looking way better. Now I, myself, would never do an all inclusive on any island, but especially SXM.....and the costs for cheap AI's had gone up as well. But, having said that, will always choose SXM, heading there in January, but will seek out fun places with more reasonable prices, if only looking for drinks and socializing. Now, food? thats a different thing....have no problem paying for an excellent meal. We have just had three days of tons of snow and storms, ,,,the 21st cant come soon enough.