by SusanAndDavid » Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:06 am
We got back from paradise yesterday evening. Sitting here at work in clothes is just the worst feeling ever!
Background: Members, almost 51 (M) and 52 (F)- not lifestyle, but love exhibitionism and being a non creepy voyeurs and just meeting friendly, fun people while being naked. Our 4th visit. Garden room 1211, if it matters (it was lovely and a great location for us. Steps to the pool, hot tub and lobby bar with a lovely big open shower).
Travel direct out of STL. Literally no one in customs and we were the first one in our line. Bags came quickly and USA Transfer was at the ready with one of their 12 SUV's (we asked how many they have- the SUV's serve only Desire's and Temptation apparently- you're daily bit of useless trivia is now satisfied).
I won't give details on the daily, as it was much the same: wake slowly and hit the steam room around 9am. A lovely buffet breakfast each morning (didn't opt for room service as we like the options too much) and then hit the day beds (far side of pool nearest beach, 3 beds in from bar- lots of good shade for the vampire partner of mine). We'd have a lovely meal in the bed, typically from the offering outside. One day it was paella (AMAZING), other days, grilled chicken or burgers, seafood day, tacos / burritos, etc. Or we'd just order whatever the heck we wanted (shrimp pizza folks- it's good!).
After that, we'd either go get a beach bed and have some fun or we'd walk to CC's bar and let her dazzle us with her fabulous cocktail making abilities. The new bar is really nice. There are 6 swings at the bar and it's a lot of fun to sit there and sip a cocktail and swing / chat / enjoy. CC is as lovely as always.
Then hot tub time. I think we got in once. It was REALLY crowded each afternoon. Like, can't move crowded. Not that that bothers us, but it just didn't look appealing. We would grab a bed and enjoy showing off (more on that in a minute), or when they weren't available, we'd sit at the bar and chat with friends. Afterwards, get cleaned up for dinner (we did Sahlo once, Suki twice, member dinner once and buffet the rest). While you don't go to an all-inclusive expecting good food (and we are foodies), the food here is really good. Steaks are probably the weakest of anything 'high ticket', but everything else is just solidly good (in our opinion).
The nightly entertainment is always a blast and then the disco was so fun. Getting out there with barely anything on, jumping around and shaking booties- what fun! The dance floor was always crowded and we never lasted well into the evening, choosing to retire to the hot tub beds for additional play time. And seriously, I don't know why a late night BLT is so good, but it should be it's own food group at Desire.
So that was our day and it worked perfectly for us. Of course everyone is different, but can positively say this was the best vacation we've ever had.
A few thoughts:
1. The service remains impeccable. The staff cannot do enough, quickly enough to please. We went to the pool bar upon arrival and Luis the bartender saw me, came right over and said hello 'name' and fist bumped and brought us our favorite drinks. That blows me away. Jussif in Sahlo does the same thing with drinks / food. As does Mario, Gustavo....pick a name and they nail it.
2. We saw progress on the land next door and we heard rumors (we did not take the sales pitch this time as we are happy with what he have for now). There is now a chain link fence running from the end of Desire over to the end of the other property. Apparently once they get going there will be new building / movement of some amenities, etc. and will take 8 months to complete. But the fence was installed while we were there.
3. I'm the nicest guy you'll ever meet (honest). Two things got up my crawl this trip and it has nothing to do with Desire. It's etiquette and it's lacking. No one was untoward or anything like that. That's never an issue. However, how rude is it to see people come up to the tub, go right to a bed, put a hat on it (or something), go over to the tub and never use the bed, or don't do so for over an hour / two? For those that like to actually use the bed, isn't that what the storage areas are for? I'd really love a sign that as you come up the stairs stating something like this. Came up many times and the beds were claimed and literally no one on them.
3a- Related- we're all there to party and have fun. Do we really need someone bringing their speaker to the hot tub and blasting music, and then have a group (they were together) sing along? Basically...we're gonna do this and you're gonna have to listen to us whether you want to or not. Look, I'm 50. I don't need to get drunk and have karaoke in the tub and subject others to music they may not like to have fun, but you do you. It's loud enough up there with all the folks chatting and having fun- that seems more Temptation-like than Desire, am I wrong? And again, I'm not bashing anyone for having fun- just do so where I don't have to be subjected to your idea of fun. And yes, these folks were first timers, were much younger, blah blah blah old guy rant over
4. Was nice to see many people tipping the staff often and generously.
5. Seemed to be many less beach daybeds. Maybe a few more near the pool, but less along the villas. But never an issue to get one.
6. For those wondering- seaweed wasn't bad. They still rake and bag for 8 hours a day though. What a job. Part of the amazing service.
7. Heard it was at 80% capacity- it seemed very crowded. Was nice to see.
8. Covid test is quick and simple. There's a room not far off the lobby bar. You'll need your passport and a mask to enter. Process takes 5 min tops and we had results in 30 minutes emailed to us. They provide you a copy at checkout to show at the airport. Did not hear of anyone testing positive while we were there.
9. Foam party- what fun! So glad we were there on a Friday to enjoy.
Hope this helps anyone with any questions. Glad to answer anything I may have missed.
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