Hedo vs. Fantasy Fest-which is the best travel value?
Hi there....Here's a question I get asked frequently especially around the time of my Annual June Group Trip to Hedonism II resort in Negril, Jamaica:
How and why can I afford to go to Hedo in June when Fantasy Fest in Key West, Florida every October is less expensive (or so I think)?
Let me say this and state some facts, figures, details so that you can draw your own conclusions.
I would say, and many FantasyFesters in my group would confirm, that Hedo is less expensive for a week vs. FF and offers both more freedom and more options for the travel dollar and time. And let me add: Either choice is the right one as both should be on everyone's "bucketlist".
NOTE: I have been to FF 11 times since 1999 and Hedo 8 times since 2006.
The biggest cost for either trip are room rates and for the 7th Annual Hedo Group Trip trip next month nightly rates start at US $139 per person, per night, double occupancy or $278 per room per night. Many rooms go more per night in Key West during FF week. For purposes of this post I will use $250 per night for FF.
Hedo's rate, however, is all-inclusive with room, all food and snacks 24/7 (as much as you want) and all drinks, premium liquor, beer, wine, & sodas 24/7 (again, as much as you want), all taxes, fees, tips and gratuities, fitness center, nude beach, all entertainment, non-motorized watersports, 3 swimming pools, 5 bars, piano bar, costumed theme nights, pool parties, disco, and all in a nude/clothing optional tropical resort setting with security and surrounded with like-minded people who seek fun, no hassles, etc. Eat when hungry, sleep when tired, drink when....well......whenever.
1 week comparisons with a garden view regular room @ Hedo versus a hotel/guesthouse room in Key West:
Hedo room for 2: $1,946 total
FF room for 2: $1,750 (with a room for $250 per night plus resort fees, taxes, etc)
Hedo food/drink/snacks for 2: $0
FF food/drink/snacks for 2: $1,120 (with a limited $80 per person per day basis @ $10 breakfast/$15 lunch/$25 dinner & $6 drinks x5)
Transportation to Hedo for 2: $600-1,000 (Even with $300-500 airfare per person-although less from Florida)
Transportation to FF for 2: $500-800 (drive or fly from various USA airports)
Hedo room taxes, resort fees, tips for 2: $0
FF room taxes, resort fees, tips for 2: $210-350
Hedo approx. cost for 2: $2,546
FF approx cost for 2: $3,580
Limited walking, staggering distance back to your room, music & activities to keep you busy or not. It is your choice to pick and choose what you do or not do. No long lines, no big crowds, no fantasy zone required (it's all fantasy zone @ Hedo). Hedo does not have a parade however. As said before, you should do both each year if possible but any decision you make is the right one.
Ann, The TravelSlut and TheTravelSlut@yahoo.com
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Krewed...ifers4Hedonism (with 2,200 members & 1,000+ photos
and/or
http://www.flickr.com/groups/hedonismresortgrouptrip (with 5,200 members & 3,000 photos).
See you there?
