Construction update for RM?

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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby JSA » Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:08 pm

Checking in to see if anyone has any additional information regarding the construction status. Anyone been in the last few weeks that has first had information on progress?
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby BashfulDesires » Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:25 am

Mid March - They were driving some pillars into the ground, construction vehicles with back up sensors, but overall it is far from noisy and the noise didn't start till ~9am.

No construction was being performed on the current section of the resort, only the "new expansion" area.
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby 914travelers » Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:46 pm

BashfulDesires wrote:Mid March - They were driving some pillars into the ground, construction vehicles with back up sensors, but overall it is far from noisy and the noise didn't start till ~9am.

No construction was being performed on the current section of the resort, only the "new expansion" area.


Thanks for the update. Sounds like it's unlikely to be ready in 2023, and 2024 might be a "maybe".

How was the beach? In December it was completely gone other than the part by the pool. Any better now?
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby BashfulDesires » Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:22 am

We were previously there in October - so the beach was in much, much better condition this Spring but not where it was 5+yrs ago.

The limestone protruding out of the sand walking down to the beach bar which we encountered in October was fully covered in sand, which made it easier to stroll. Less "rocks" in the surf-line as well, so wading out was a bit gentler on the feet.
Seaweed tho - ugh. High winds/storm brought in the sargassum like no other, the turquoise water turned brown and thick. The next day it was clear...
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby JSA » Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:19 pm

Great update you guys!
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby 914travelers » Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:33 pm

BashfulDesires wrote:We were previously there in October - so the beach was in much, much better condition this Spring but not where it was 5+yrs ago.

The limestone protruding out of the sand walking down to the beach bar which we encountered in October was fully covered in sand, which made it easier to stroll. Less "rocks" in the surf-line as well, so wading out was a bit gentler on the feet.
Seaweed tho - ugh. High winds/storm brought in the sargassum like no other, the turquoise water turned brown and thick. The next day it was clear...


thanks for the update! Were there beds on the beach where there used to be, or still just by the pool area?

We used to spend most of the day on the beach, and made many friends from the nearby beds and in the water. Last year in several trips, there was barely anyone there...
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby BashfulDesires » Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:41 pm

Beach beds - there are ~6 on the sand facing the VB court. There are ~12 loungers, and ~6 circle pods on the area by the VB court.

There are ~4 beds down the beach reserved for the "villas". Along the wall on the beach in front of the Ocean Front Passion Suites are the circle pods and random loungers. Beach bar there are ~4 loungers on the N side and ~4 by the stairs up S side.

Beach area by the VB courts was pretty busy, all the beds full daily. As you head toward the beach bar it was empty.
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby aak8es » Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:33 pm

Hi all! We usually go to Pearl but are going to mix it up and hit RM in November. Can anyone give us feedback on the construction? Is it disruptive? Noisy? Are there areas we should avoid when it comes to room choice?

Thanks!
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby nokidclub » Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:28 pm

aak8es wrote:Hi all! We usually go to Pearl but are going to mix it up and hit RM in November. Can anyone give us feedback on the construction? Is it disruptive? Noisy? Are there areas we should avoid when it comes to room choice?

Thanks!
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Not very disruptive, unless you are at the rooms on the northernmost edge of the resort. Even there, the work is only happening during mostly regular daytime working hours, and not at all on Sundays.
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby Geedubyuh » Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:56 pm

What is the latest update on when the new section will be open for business?
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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby CokeMann » Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:37 pm

Geedubyuh wrote:What is the latest update on when the new section will be open for business?

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Re: Construction update for RM?

Postby Geedubyuh » Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:23 pm

Will they have a place to collect arms and legs for payment?

CokeMann wrote:
Geedubyuh wrote:What is the latest update on when the new section will be open for business?

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