well..i usually only get to go 3 or 4 times a year..and only 4/5 days each time...so i dun usually skimp on food and expenses. However, i do appreciate the simple things in life too..road side food always taste better for me. Just i sweat a bunch in shops with no aircon and it spoils the experience somewhat.
In any case, there are lots of ways to party...as long as you are happy with your style, there is no reason to worry about what others think. We go there for self enjoyment and not for image. Am i right?
so to each his own...no right or wrong method in AC. Just remember the customary precautions (beggar kids, not getting into fights/arguments, etc) and one will be fine in AC.