i think the year coming is going to prove a task for all, as package is sometimes cheaper,but so what ,,lets just all get there ,some how ,and spend our dosh through-out the resort...it wiil be hard for famiies,as the cost goes up ..so pull your belts in now ,,,get over xmas.. and go for it....remember,arillas is special to many ,and if you dont get there nex year ,it will still be there in 2010....yammas to all...