mwahppet wrote:This thread probably been done lots of time but looking for some quick pointers in the right direction.
We are heading to Pearl for the first time. What should we plan to take that we might not think about before hand.
We are travelling in 4 days time so a few last minute shopping trips today and tomorrow!!
How committed should we be to the theme nights, some sound a little obscure (particularly for men)
If we don't bring something will we feel excluded?
Don't sweat this. First, it is tough for the men. Sometimes it's easier to go "silly" than "sexy" for the guys but totally your call. Above all, if you *don't* want to do the themes, you will not feel out of place. Trust me when I say, nobody cares and there will be plenty of people not in theme. You will not stand out or feel excluded. Seriously, don't sweat it. Themes can be fun but if you aren't feeling it, don't worry.
What should we plan to wear to dinner in the restaurants?
There are two main restaurants - Aphrodite and Pearl. Aphrodite is more casual but plenty of people dress up. Pearl is a bit more swanky. My suggestion: if you don't want to doll it up, go to Aphrodite. You *might* feel a little underdressed if you wear casual clothes to Pearl - but nobody else really cares. For Pearl, get dressed up like you are going to a fancy "normal" restaurant, and then push the envelope. Again, it's primarily the woman but she can feel free to push it - sheer, revealing, short, tight, whatever. Anything the wife wouldn't be caught dead in at home - but would love to wear - wear it! And go to Aphrodite dressed up too. They do a very good job of transforming it from the breakfast and lunch place into a nice dinner experience.
Will we need any cash, being all inclusive?
Only if you want to tip. Search for tips and tipping and then settle in for a long read. Lots of opinions on this. I *think* most people tip - bartenders, housekeeping, waiters. Totally up to you.
Any other helpful suggestions?
Don't over think things. Not sure about your prior exposure to this kind of thing but don't worry about "swingers" and being pressured into doing stuff, etc. It's way more subtle than you may be thinking. This is not a swingers resort. That kind of stuff happens but it's not as "in your face" as I think many people think it's going to be.