escalade? stilettos? Onstar? pannini maker? girl, you actually BEEN to this island? you SURE its for you??? you require cottage cheese??? you do know you can't even get CREAM FOR COFFEE there, right? let alone paying a fortune for cheese of any sort? you do know we have to use powdered, boxed or canned milk, right? you know when you're driving in a golf cart and it starts pouring, you just get soaked, right?

i love AC as much as anyone on this board, and considered the move. here's what i would miss:

fresh potato chips
reeses pieces
being able to just go buy new sheets or fluffy towels
my tempur-pedic bed & pillows
the feeling of not being sticky & sweaty
my cats would have to settle for Whiskas (oh i draw the line there)
crackers - saltines & toasted wheats
everything i own not rusting out
Target
good,fresh chocolate of any sort
things not going stale or limp constantly
did i mention not feeling sticky yet?
my gringo friends tell me they miss deli meats & sandwiches
bagels, multi grain & rye breads

so while you ponder missing bison steaks, brie & your 48 pairs of Uggs, consider that there are many BASIC STAPLES to miss too.

ac is a wonderful, fantastic place to visit, and i love it to my core, but i think it takes a certain amount of personal sacrifice to be happy living there. dont give up the dream, just be realistic about what you are getting into.