desire and extra charges, beach beds for instance

[aandk4fun]

so the wife and I are interested in booking something for our 10 year anniversary in October, have been reading about Desire and have some questions...

have read that they charge $20 a day for the beach beds?? is this true?? how can a place that is quite expensive already justify charging extra for this?? if this is true, what other things do they nickel and dime you for?? with most all-inclusives in this price range we've experienced, you just show up and if you stay on the resort, other than a few tips, you shouldn't have to pay for anything....

how is the alcohol selection? is it really premium? (absolute or better vodka? captain morgan??), or is it local stuff that all tastes like tequilla???

what about beer and wine selection?? any good?

thank you for your answers

[CokeMann]

They have a number of beds that can be reserved at the $20 a day rate but most are just first come first served at no daily charge.

From their site here is the current listing of what is provided standard for liquor, wine and beer

Tequila: Tequila El Milagro, Tequila Don Julio Blanco, Tequila Don Julio Reposado, Mezcal, Tequila José Cuervo Tradicional.
Rum: Bacardi Blanco, Appleton Especial, Bacardi Añejo, Bacardi Solera, Ron Coco
Vodka: Vodka Stolichnaya, Wyborowa, Absolut Azul.
Gin: Beefeater, Gin Gordon.
Beers: Draft XX Mexican Lager Beer, Sol Beer, XX Beer.
Whiskey: Johnny Walker Red Label, J & B, Canadian Club, Chivas Regal 12 Years, Ballantine Scotch Whisky.
Bourbon: Jim Beam, Wild Turkey.
White Wine: Calama Chardonnay and Ochagavia Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.
Red wine: Calama Cabernet Sauvignon and Ochagavia Cabernet Sauvignon- Merlot.
Rosé: Zinfandel.
Brandy: Don Pedro, Terry Cent, Fundador.
Liquors: Wassels cream, Kahlua, Anis Chinchon Dulce, Anis Chinchon Seco, Melon liquor, Dubonet, Campari, Curacao Azul, Fernet, Cassis, Martini & Rossi Vermouth.
Beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Juices.
Room’s mini-bar: Beer XX, Coke, Diet Coke, purified bottled water.
After-Dinner: (Available just in our a la carte restaurants Il Piacere and Suki):
Licor 43.
Limoncello.
Frangelico.
Xtabentun (Mayan Liquor).

[Powderfinger]

Capt. Morgan has never been on that list, but they've had it when we've been there.....

[aandk4fun]

thanks for the quick replys, after further investigation i did read about the 10 beds they reserve for $20....

[tikihutguy]

How about feedback on which beds are pay as you go: we need the shaded beds. Are any available 1st come?

[DandAEastTexas]

I love the sun/wife hates it. What used to be a "let's come up with an answer that no one will like" solution has been resolved by purchasing a cheap easy to pack "clip onto the back of your chaise/chair" umbrella (lot's of 'em on eBay and at your local Bed, Bath, and Beyond type places). It stops a lot of sun...and a lot of potential problems.

Don

[Whoneedssunscreencpl]

When we were there in May, they actually only had the Sauvingnon Blanc and the Cabernet. No Chardonnay and no Cab-Merlot. The wine was not very good, I must say. We drank it anyways, of course...