Ok this is what I got done on the plane pool side. Finish the night later... Note that I didn't proofread this one.
Friday May 16th - Going out on topFriday May 16th was our last day and we were determined to make it our best day. As I mentioned the crowd had turned for the better, the resort seemed full and we knew the ins and outs of the resort by now. Started the day off talking to Carlos, our wonderful butler, about having another Penthouse party, I asked him to get me a quote for having a full bar staffed and a buffet on the balcony at 5pm. He said he would get back to me with costs saying it would be by person so I estimated 20 people wanting to have a killer last night blowout but also scared of a $1000+ bill.
A little tangent here... At temptation we rented out the cigar lounge for a toy exchange party that some friends were throwing last October (I feel the need to quantify this too, we had never been to one of those before and had no toys pre party lol). It was for use of the space and to have a bar with bartender. I know some say ridiculous, it is an all inclusive, why should you pay more? Well you pay more to have your own bartender, private space, use of facility, etc. Anyway at ttr they charged me $10 a head and I estimated 20 people based on the people who had signed up for the exchange. The 20 all agreed to the plan and pitched in for the party. We got a very limited bar for the party, no food or music, had to bring our own. So it was nice but nothing where ttr wowed us. They brought some liquor bottles, beers, a bartender and turned on the lights. Then thru word of mouth people invited others, randoms walking by came up to join the party etc. Next thing you know it a ttr manager is asking for $400 more (I might be off on the exact number) for me to cover the randoms. Really stressed me out as I didn't feel like I should be responsible for guests that wondered up as there was no guard and there is no door on the place. Negotiated them down to half that price but it still stunk. I didn't have fun, missed most of the party and had the stress of ok what are they going to try to charge me for next as more people wandered thru the door. Anyway, sorry for the tangent but I mention this because Pearl was NOTHING like this. Top notch from start to finish in both being clear on costs, scope of what would be included and then executing on the plan and simply wowing us and our guests.
Will get into more on the party details below but Carlos was off to get me options and costs while we lounged naked by the pool with some drinks. Put the suits on for some volleyball and some pool basketball. They have two hoops and organize basketball games in the pool. They also have pool volleyball games and even water polo once or twice a week. I can't sit still too long so I enjoyed all the sports options.
The picture people sought me out. I could tell they were getting a little stressed that we might not buy. They said they would now not require me to buy all 70 for $10 each and would let me get as many as I want at the $10 price. This didn't make good business sense to me as all their costs are already sunk and I indicated I would pay up to $450 not a penny more. So fine, the new plan was to visit them later and narrow down the 70 pics to 40 or less and pay even less.
We fit in a couple games of beer pong. They used tiny plastic cups. Not the red/blue solo ones many are probably used to. Do you know how hard it is to get a ping pong ball in one of those on a very windy day? Lets just say they set up a tournament and our first game took so long that no one else got to play before the entertainment crew was ready to close shop for the day. Woops, sorry everyone.
Carlos returned and provided the options for the party. He indicated normally the cost would be higher but due to our issues earlier in the week it would only be $10 a person! And it would include a full buffet spread of my choosing and any liquor and mixers I wanted (with the exception of red bull, I had to order that separately and pay separately, we had a big red bull loving crowd). Also they would have 2 bartenders and bring speakers which we could hook our iPhones up to for music. Above and beyond. We signed on the dotted line and said they could start setting up at 4-4:30 and the party would start at 5.
One thing we hadnt done all week and didn't think we would want to do was 'fun' at the beds by the hot tub. But we were feeling good at this point and couldn't go to the room for 'fun' with the setup starting soon so we went and got a bed hot tub side and had 'fun'. It was hot. We are not really exhibitionists but it was definitely exhilarating in the day bed partially shaded with a nice breeze, oh and 20-30 of our new friends in the hot tub
We found it funny when we heard a passerby say 'oh, we thought they were having a fight when they left the pool early. Nope, they are having sex'. Lol. It just doesn't seem like a big deal at pearl. Except when we finished there was an applause. Those that know me know I am not shy but didn't feel like conversing with the audience after our show so we got out of there to go shower for the party. Note, we imagined the beds being gross but they were not. Sheets are changed and you can lay down your own fresh towels. People do a good job cleaning up after themselves too by then removing the towels. I know, it still sounds gross to some but it really was as nice of a set up you could possibly get for something like that.
We got up to the room at about 4:30 and I was completely blown away by the staff setting up. I counted 12 people initially. Several were setting up the bar, others moving furniture to where u wanted it, others setting up the buffet and another hooking up the speakers. They had me review the liquor/mixers they brought and we added grey goose, jack Daniels, seltzer ( I recalled people wed wanting it), captain, etc. The buffet had sandwiches, wraps, wings, steak fries and chips n salsa w guacamole. Just an amazing setup. Food and beverages manager was there double checking everything and fulfilling every request.
Returning to RM 4/9/22 to 4/15/22. Can’t wait!
