Hi Everyone, We are going to do a bullet point review, and make it less wordy than in the past. This is our 4th trip in 5 years, and we are members of Krewe de Krazy.
-flights were almost hassle free, Jetblue direct, a little late going home, but all ok
-customs was a breeze both ways
-capacity was good all week, by the last day it was more crowded then we have ever seen. The line at the buffet was huge. As is my usual custom I dragged my good sound system down, and did most of the music at the nude pool both day and night time. We almost lost our time to pack on Friday because I was using the big PA, and it was packed from hot tub to the bar. Everyone was groovin’, dancing and partying and having such a good time. It was great to see so many people in house.
-staff friendlier, attentive and helpful more than ever
-improvements are happening, but be patient as it is going to take a while to rehab the whole property - model units are available to see - they are considering 3 different designs - give your input !
-food was awesome: buffet was varied, fresh and tasty, especially the duck
-Munosan was solidly good, good table side show and filling
-Martino’s was excellent: we went 2 times with our group, we were all sharing dishes so we could try everything; the pork was awesome
-hot water was good 95% of the time, checked pressure at check in - it sucked - not doing that again, so maintenance came that evening and the guy who came and I changed the head and fixed the volume control ( I am in the trades) so it was fine after that. They came midweek and fixed our shower door. We were in an “original” room, 2156 nude, but we didn’t care.
rained everyday after noon, but only Monday was a wash out
-PDA: numerous, excellent and if I say more I will be incriminating myself, the Mrs and some special friends; but if you were there we put on quite a show 2 nights running (he he he he)
-Delroy, Scumba, Ricardo and the ladies who always work the bar (sorry i know there faces, but not the names) were all there and in excellent frame of mind and rocking the bar. Only -saw fresh bananas once for the dirty’s
-shows were really good, but sorry to say 50 is no longer there, the EC’s were a mix from great to so so at best
-did not do the nightclub, but I don’t think it was well attended
-we heard mixed reviews on the piano bar - some good, some poor
-only complaints: PLEASE have the EC’s limit their “schtick” - they take over the pool all day from lunch till dinner, they have ridiculous games that few people want to participate in, the guys never want to get up and “strut their stuff” and it is a buzz kill. Considering the guests range in age between 30 and 60 having people my kids age try to tell me how to enjoy myself doesn’t work. We have figured it out ourselves. At least at H3 we could hang at the quad pool and avoid it, but at H2 you are forced to deal with it. And of course when it rained, they run and are gone till the next day, so I did what I always do, stepped in and tried my best to return the music and atmosphere back where it was. And can someone explain Guardsman? Why are paying guests subjected to control over necessities like beach towels by private security, or PDA’s etc? Aren’t they there to protect the guests and property, not try to control a vacation? Can anybody explain this?????????? ***BEWARE of “Jerry Jingle Balls”, the only dark cloud on the trip. I didn’t know that one person could have an entire resort mad and disgusted, but he managed that quite nicely. He almost got a beating one day, but thankfully the guy who was going to do it didn’t; because we didn’t want to see him get in trouble for it. But he deserved it.
-as always it is the people. Being in a group is so terrific. We walked into dinner the first night and knew so many people from our last few trips. We (Krewe de Krazy) and Bob H’s group (Hedo Naughty Rockers) are usually there the same week, and both groups gel perfectly, and everyone in both groups are just great all around people. On a personal note: hugs, kisses and our deepest thanks to K & J (Austin) and S & L (Quebec) for being 4 of the best people we have ever met. You changed our lives for the better, and forever; and we miss so much already......can’t wait till you come to NYC and we see each other again. Overall this was our best trip ever, and we didn’t want to leave. It’s a long 363 days and counting!
P.S. Thanks to “Good Gal” we did the bracelet system, and it worked great !!!!!! We will continue it next year.
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