Trip Report 4/20-24, 2021

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Trip Report 4/20-24, 2021

Postby Qaz12129 » Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:18 pm

Our impressions from our recent visit. If anyone has specific question feel free to ask and will try to answer.

Occupancy: hard to tell exact numbers but definitely didn’t feel empty, especially toward the weekend. There was a definite influx from Thursday on. While tues/we’d were quieter there were plenty of couples there. They seem to be maxing vs the govt ordained limits - while there were rooms available at check in to upgrade, other guests told us friends were shut out because the hotel was “sold out”.

Vibe: various threads have had concern about the vibe. To us it didn’t seem noticeably different than past trips. There was still the afternoon migration to the hot tub, and the hot tub at night was usually crowded. One thing that was noticeably different was there seemed to be much less action in the beds around the hot tub. There was some but in past visits it seemed to us that the beds were in somewhat constant use.

Staff: just outstanding. Had a chance to speak with a number of non playmaker staff - this past year has been brutal financially for them especially the employees who rely on tips. I’m sure we over tipped and were happy to do it. But as usual, the staff were awesome and really make the place.

Food: during our visit both Suki and Pearl were open every nite. Aphrodite was closed on Thurs night - that seemed an odd choice with the resort filling up. Serving rules mentioned in other threads seem to have been relaxed. We could help ourselves at the buffet - there were staff there to assist but you didn’t need to be served. All the usual,options seemed available and the food in Suki and Pearl especially seemed even better than last few visits. Reservations still generally needed for Suki and Pearl.

Covid: all staff wear masks 100% of the time. You must be masked at the check in counter. After that we didn’t see a mask on a guest. When you arrive your bags are sprayed and your temperature is checked via scanner (not thermometer). Also in the airport all passengers walk by a temperature scanner at least once each way by customs/immigration. The disinfectant tray to step in that people have mentioned was there, but wasn’t used from what we saw. Staff is constantly wiping everything down, inside the resort but also outside like ping pong table,etc. fist bumping between guests and staff has mostly replaced hugs and handshakes. The resort makes the outgoing covid test easy. You make appt when u check in - it’s a rapid test so they do 24-48 hours before your checkout - and it’s administered in a guest Room by the mansion. You set up a digital account and you get results in our case within a few hours. You should print copy of results at front desk.

Airport: somewhat chaotic but it really helps to do a few things in advance. American Air works with Verifly app - not sure about other airlines - but using this saved major hassles!! Your “pass” on the app includes your verified covid test, your answers to the screening questions etc - if you have this you s down). You DO still need a physical paper form to give to gate before getting on plane. You can get them there and fill out on the fly but much easier to pre print and just carry.

One issue - the main Jacuzzi temperature was varying a lot. Afternoons we’re hottest but some nights it was like warm at best. Jets were on in afternoon but either off or only partially on at night. A number of,people complained about the Luke warm temperature and its been mentioned in other threads. When people are cold they tend to leave! This needs to be addressed.

Sorry for the length and hope that helps!
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Re: Trip Report 4/20-24, 2021

Postby redmosquito » Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:47 pm

Thanks for the report.
How was the disco and the playroom vibe?
We arrive in 3 weeks. First time to Pearl but have been to DRM a couple of times.
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Re: Trip Report 4/20-24, 2021

Postby Qaz12129 » Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:10 pm

we actually didnt go - we decided to have late dinners and then go to the hot tub - based on conversations with other couples the disco and evening shows were good and well attended - not sure about the playroom
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