Travel
AI questions
We just booked a package trip to an AI in Cape Verde over Christmas. I've never been to an AI before, so I really don't know what to expect.
The resort has a buffet and a half dozen restaurants that require reservations. Is this like a cruise, where we need to dress for dinner? (My SO will dress up if I ask him, but by default he's in band t-shirts and shorts, so I would need to let him know before he packs.)
Any general advice I should know ahead of time?
And stab in the dark, but has anyone been to Cape Verde? I'm guessing that since SO is a native Portuguese-speaker it shouldn't be too hard to venture out and see some of the islands, but I haven't found much on my usual travel blogs.
Re: AI questions
Generally it is long pants(dress pants not jeans),closed toe shoes and collard shirts for guys (some places will allow dress shorts and dress sandals) and sundress or skirt and nice top or dress shorts and nice top with either dress shoes or dress sandals for ladies.
Two general tips: Do not over pack and make sure to get off the resort and explore.
We've never been to that resort but we have been to several AI's in the Caribbean and MX. In the link below my siggy pic is our website where I have reviews and tips. HTH
Kristi and Kerry June 21,2008
my wording was not coming out correctly as trying to fish and type at the same time just doesn't work
Anyway, try searching tripadvisor (you probably already have though). I found a few post on other Riu's that said about the dress code. I'd plan on packing a couple nicer clothes just in case. I know when we go to Sandals Whitehouse next year we plan on packing one nice pair just in case we go to the one restaurant there that does require nice attire (lucky for us it's only one of the 7 that does as dh hated dressing up).
Kristi and Kerry June 21,2008