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Posted on: 5:48 am, May 13, 2008

Hi Guys

Does anyone know if I take my laptop, can I access the internet from my room....do they have wi-fi? I'm not being geeky or anything, its just my first holiday without my kids and I am gonna miss them like crazy and just wondered if it would be easy to keep in touch with them over the internet on my own laptop in my room?

Any help appreciated

Joolsss

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Posted on: 7:15 am, May 13, 2008

They have wi-fi, but it's only in the lobby - I couldn't get a signal from my room in the block right next to the lobby. You can sit in the lobby with your own laptop though.

The internet connection is sporadic and it's a bit of a joke to the reception desk how often it disappears, so don't plan on any mission critical stuff!

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Posted on: 8:40 am, May 13, 2008

You can also pick up wifi access at Hemmingway's Bar in the mall and Roadways's which is a on the street before the mall. Roadway's has the better signal.

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Posted on: 9:21 am, May 13, 2008

I should have mentioned that the "mall" is a few minutes walk from BB. Just go out from the lobby and hang a right.

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Posted on: 3:42 pm, May 16, 2008

I do not think it's a wise idea to take your laptop. Waste of time. Use the advice people gave you and don't worry that much about your kids.

Enjoy your holiday!

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Posted on: 3:52 pm, May 16, 2008

My husband used his IPod touch to read and send e mails. The IPod Touch costs a lot less than a computer and takes up less space when traveling as well.

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