Sandals Grande Ocho Rios 9/10/2008 4:46:32 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Wow, what a great time it was. First of all thank you again for all your help and services. I know I had many questions but you always there to help in anyway. This trip went so smoothly, all around it was a great time. Loved the direct flight option, we heard other couples had layovers in Miami and what a inconvenience that was. Also, loved the fact that we were able to get to the resort quicker this time, that was a plus for us this time compared to the other resort. One of the highlights that will stay with us forever was the candlelight dinner. We are so glad we did that, it was worth it, we had the most breathtaking sunset and the food overall was excellent, the service, just so private and intimate. I'll definitely be sending pictures. We also did the canopy tour (zipline) and again another highlight, breathtaking views, a thrill rush experience everyone should try!Compared to the last resort, it's a coin toss because there were things that we liked about this resort and that we liked about the other.What we liked about the Dunn's Falls Resort that it was Italian Renaissance themed, with a pizza bistro, loved the Venice Festival party, midnight chocolate buffet, away from the planes flying over, we eventually got used to it but still distracting. We also loved the food selections more at the Dunn's resort and the pol area.While we love this Resort as well, we were a little disappointed in some of the dining service, especially the Cricketer's Pub, the Regency buffet restuarant at night. We love the French restuarant experience, the service was great, and the food. We enjoyed the experience of the private island Thai restaurant and dining there, the food was ok though.The pool area was nice at this resort, but the Dunn's resort had a better pool, swim up bar (more seats), and of course the mini replica Dunn's Falls waterfall, that's what I liked about that resort that I felt this resort lacked. We snorkled twice and love the fact that they took us somewhere different each time and actual served a fruit platter on our way back opening up the glass bottom boat. That other resort only took us snorkling, so that really stood out for me.We especially enjoyed the entertainment staff (playmakers) at this resort much better, that was a huge plus for us. They were a lot of fun and would be one of the deciding factors for us to return to the Royal Caribbean resort. We just enjoyed all the activities they had, they made us want to participate.We loved the night time entertainment, nice diverse selection of musicians, dancers, etc. We like the demographic there, we met a lot of couples our age, but we liked that it was a little laid back than like Montego Bay. It was a nice mix.Also, I thought was nice, was the return guest dinner and mini boat cruise, we really enjoyed that special touch. All around, just a wonderful time, met a lot a nice people there!! Again these were just things I noticed but if I had to pick between the two, I would return to the Royal Caribbean again:)I'll be in touch in the future for our next trip! By the way, have you heard about their "Soon Come Back" program? Please, when you hear anything new on particular resorts, new rennovations, great deals, etc. definitely send our way!!
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