Where to begin?
We arrived on Friday, stayed thru Tuesday. Saturday the place and the people, including staff, were decked out in green and very festive. That evening at the outdoor band, most everyone had on something that glowed, flashed, or glittered green. It really was fun.
Highlights of this time at RM....like last year at this time, the grounds and rooms were immaculate. The flowers are beautiful, and the trees, bushes, all so green and lush. The beach was kept up nicely, despite a daily fight with seaweed. Lounging on a beach bed after breakfast and lunch was divine. We fulfilled a fantasy...making love on the beach bed...nearly every day, sometimes twice!
The sin room--we enjoyed that a couple of times. One time, interestingly enough, the lights were out! We entered and landed on the nearest bed, and were followed in by several others, and could not see a thing! We messed around with each other with sounds of 'happy' couples all around us! lol
We enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them. We also met up with old friends and got caught up, planning on a return to celebrate a birthday ("shhh!")
Weather was perfecto, 80's and breezy. Staff was ever so friendly. Entertainment--not too bad. There was a daily band at nine pm, outdoors by the bar. One of the bands was exceptional. There was only one performance. When everyone asks me what I like best at each resort, or which one is my favorite, this is one of the key points. My husband and I really enjoy both the band music AND the performances. So, here is where Pearl wins out. They have fabulous music at nine pm, half the time involves a live band. Then, at 10:30, there are performances nightly in the disco--which are amazing!!! Then, again, time to dance afterwards.
The food---could not be better! Both resorts knock this aspect of an all inclusive out of the water! The abundance of fresh seafood and how it is prepared is excellent. Steaks, notably the filet mignon served at Sahlo, was incredible....and I am not a steak lover. My husband enjoys a good steak, but is particular, and loved his dinner. So many people we heard on this forum did not like the guacamole. Being an avocado and guacamole fan, eating it daily here at home, was IMPRESSED with the smooth and wonderful taste of the freshly made guacamole served daily on the buffet. There was nothing to complain about regarding our experiences dining at RM (this time or any time--likewise at Pearl).
Drinks--the choices were wonderful, but not as inclusive as at Pearl. A couple of our favorites were not offered here at RM (cognac). But the taste of the tequila was smooth and flavorful. They even had Mezcal, which was a smoky treat (though we don't smoke).
We had a marvelous time!