Hedonism III February 6 to February 14, 2010

RatherBeNude travel group

 

When we arrived at the airport, cleared immigration and passed through customs, we proceeded to the SuperClubs airport registration desk. The staff handed us cold water bottles to enjoy while filling out the paperwork.  When it was time to go to the resort, the porters loaded our baggage with that of several other travelers and guided us to our waiting bus for the much faster trip than in times past.  The road to Runaway Bay is completed!  The trip is now so fast that the bus driver did not even suggest that we stop part way for a rest stop and Red Stripe.

 

Smiling faces greeted us as we stepped from the bus at the entrance to the resort.  It always seems like we are returning back home after a long trip abroad.  Registration went fast and well since we were a small group.  We turned around and there was Christine Smith guest services with her smiling face welcoming us back to the resort.  Many familiar staff faces were still around, thankfully. 

 

We were escorted to our room in the quad as we requested-thanks.  The resort was only at 40% occupancy when we arrived according to Lance Parrish, Hotel Manager.  As the time got closer to Valentine’s Day, the resort began to fill.  During the week there was a live radio broadcast from the resort grounds.  The program outlined a special offer for Valentines weekend.  Several staff, managers and some select guests were interviewed during the course of the program.

 

The quad, disco, main pool bridge, etc. were getting some new paint on some worn areas.  The rooms were clean as always due to the dedicated staff.  The grounds were clean and neat with maintenance men always working.  The pool water was cold as usual in the winter months.  The bar staff was friendly and accommodating.  Bar service seemed faster than before.

 

Breakfast seemed to be most affected by the reduced occupancy.  Getting eggs of any sort required standing in line to be custom cooked by a kitchen staff member.  Omelets had always been done this way, but with a tray of scrambled eggs on the steam table.  The breakfast food was good and bountiful so no complaints there.  For lunch we usually dined on the ocean in the Jamaican restaurant.  The food there was consistently wonderful.  I had to have their beef patty right away to get my fix—it had been a year since the last one.  Their Jerk chicken is spicy, but not hot the way normal Jerk chicken is prepared outside the resort.  Pastafari had a name change this trip.  One afternoon we watched a worker take down the old sign above the French doors and put up a Martino’s sign.  Martino’s menus were not available yet when we were there.  Joseph said they were still working on the new menu.  We dined in Martino’s several times and loved the quality of the food and prompt, accurate service.  I especially liked the Lamb chops and Patti usually ordered the beef filet.  Our food was always cooked the way we requested.  Munasan was fun and loud.  Some sound deadeners would be useful to lower the overall sound level between tables.  The food was good and filling.  The service was prompt and friendly.

The main dining room was serviced and re-set quickly even though there appeared to be fewer people working.  The food was good and plentiful.  The food choices usually had something for everyone.

 

We did not usually stay for the evening show so we have no comment on the quality of the entertainment.  We did go to the piano bar and enjoyed that each time we went.  We attended a free series of Tantra Classes taught by Brad and Kim.  They were wonderful teachers and guided us to understand things about each other that we had not learned in our 22 years together.  Their program is a wonderful benefit provided by the resort—please continue.

 

In a conversation with Lance Parrish, he reveled some plans that he has to improve occupancy at the property.  He has opened up the expansive prude beach to clothing optional quests as a trial for 60 days.  If that became permanent it would remove the objection some guests have concerning the small nude beach at Hedo III compared to the large nude beach at Hedo II.  We only hope that the experiment is successful and permanent.  The resort has a refreshed feeling about it to us.  There are few “worn” areas evident to the casual observer.

 

We love the resort property, staff and size and plan to return many more times.

 

Cliff & Patti Hess

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