Another First Time Trip Report - DRM January 2023

[jsiems]

I’m not sure if Desire is like the Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis, the Twilight Zone or some other place that’s seemingly immune to the laws of nature. Miraculously hangovers don’t exist here. I don’t know how, but regardless of how much you don’t drink on a regular basis, or what your age, you don’t get hungover? I’m rather convinced they put propel or something in the water as a deterrent, or little 4 A.M. fairies that hook you up to iv fluids in the night after you’ve passed out. This also applies to caffeine withdrawals. (They do have coffee available, just not cold coffee that tastes more like a milkshake that typically start my mornings.)

I cannot say enough good things about Desire. It’s hard to articulate an experience at Desire, as words will never do it justice. As I’m waking up from what seems a distant, hazy dream, there was more to absorb than seems possible for any newbie. Sensory overload at its finest- from taking in the people, conversations, culture, atmosphere, dress, food, smells, touches, and more. It was easy to sit in a stupor of shock and awe, simply taking it all in. To observe is great, but to partake- splendiferous.

No matter how uptight you are going in, each day there allows self imposed boundaries to peel away one by one. Three nights in and the most uncomfortable, self conscience person will begin to feel at ease, and a sense of belonging. To reiterate what others have said, it’s the people that make Desire so special. From the clients that vacation there, to the staff that work there- everyone is welcoming, friendly, and down to earth. And while there are a large portion of members there, the staff and clients treated everyone the same- no matter what membership level, or room type they had.

Desire caters to women on every level possible. There are lots of healthy food choices available on the buffets, as well as the menus. When ordering dinner at the restaurants, the portion sizes are perfect - enough to sample the item in a few bites. Desserts were wonderful, and perfectly sized as well. Activities also favor women through the rules of the game.

The wifi is prehistorically slow, and any internet calls you make will likely drop a few minutes in. I’m not sure if this is strategic intention, or just circumstantial, but regardless, it adds to the appeal and experience. This is the first vacation I have ever taken, where I couldn’t respond easily to texts, emails, or phone calls, and it was AMAZING. Had the service been better, I wouldn’t have been able to “turn off” work the way I did. And because of this, people lived in the moment. From the way the activities are set up, the pool lounging arrangements, the restaurant seating- every single detail of this place guides people to interact with each other and live in the present. The down side of not having a phone, was not being able to jot notes down regarding names of people we met. One thing we noticed and greatly appreciated were the people that brought their own insulated cups that had their names on them- brilliant! Not sure if that was planned out, or just a happen so, but either way, this is what we will be doing next time.

Best advice I can possibly offer to someone going for their first time is participate in as many activities as you’re comfortable with. That’s the best way to meet people. Enjoy everything the resort has to offer, from the different restaurants, to the entertainment, the disco, sin room, or jacuzzi- each provides its own unique interactions and cumulatively adds to the overall experience. Don’t go in with preconceived ideas, just go where your adventure takes you. And if you don’t end up having some of the best sex of your life while here…. I’m not sure what to say. But there are opportunities to have the best sex of your life here, you just need to seize them. You will not regret booking a vacation to Desire. It is a magical place, unlike any other… but of course like everything in life, it’s what you make of it.

-Carrie
This was our first trip to Desire (1/24/23-1/28/23), and we will definitely be going back!