Hedo Trip Report
9/22
Bob and Susan
Our recent trip to Hedo II seemed to be a mixture of fun
and frustration. We had won a free week at the managers party, and we
decided we would take it 9/22. Our outlook after the tragedy that occurred
9/11 was that we were not going to be intimidated with flying. Our American
flight from NY went smoothly with heightened security- the most I have ever
seen at JFK. With that said we had an uneventful flight, with a trip on TIM
AIR to our favorite place Hedo II. We arrived with another couple sharing the
plane who were also Hedo veterans.
We checked in, and immediately got a great room, 2272,
and settled in. It was clear that the resort was not very full, 22% on asking.
Nonetheless we knew that it would probably be that way, given events, but we
were determined to make the best of it. Hit the nude bar and pool, and said
hello to Delroy, and started meeting people at happy hour. Despite the low
occupancy there were a lot of first timers, and fun couples, so we had a great
first happy hour, with plenty to drink, and a HOT hot tub. Susan crashed
early that night, and I went to the cool Jacuzzi to chill out and found a mini
party. A couple
there decided to party with everyone in the Jacuzzi, and everyone had a
great time. Needless to say spontaneous
parties happen when you least expect it at Hedo, as I have found on 23 past
visits.
The construction was everywhere, around the dining area,
with a steep poured concrete walk where the old path was up to the dining
room. Walls were up around the area, and the old prude pool was dug up on our
last few days. Hopefully there were no people in the rooms close by, since the
jack hammers started daily at 6:30 am. It rained almost daily, very hard all
day one day, and the paths were slick. Hopefully with the new water slide,
Japanese restaurant on the north
side of the dining room, see through glass floor of a jaciuzzi above the new
disco, and new prude pools, should be a great
place. It is scheduled to be done in November, but by the looks, I would
suspect a lot later. For a first
time visitor I would put off the trip until then since a lot of the pleasure
of a resort is getting away from noise, dust and construction. Since it was a
free week for us I could not complain, but would have put it off, if the free
week did not expire soon.
The food was the worst I have ever had at Hedo, and I am
not picky. It was basic, and I did not see much variety in the main dining
area. We ate at Pastafari 6/7 nights, and it was very good, with one pasta
dish, one of the best ever, a vodka cream tomato pasta sauce. The menu changes
twice a week, and hardly anyone made use of Pastafari when we were there. On
two days we were the ONLY people there at 8pm. You could tell the resort was
on a skeleton crew, but they did the best the could. It was great not waiting
at the omelet grill, in the morning. Our friend at Roberts grill was laid
off due to the slowdown, it was
sad not seeing her.
Diving was great, as only 2-5 people were diving daily,
and it is still one of the best parts of the all inclusive deal. The fast boat
was working well, and was one of the best parts of the trip.
Late night activities were going strong as we met several
couples during the week. Hot tub was active nightly, and as usual, after PJ
party. Open sexual acitivity was sparse to none during the day and happy hour.
But at night there was an active party element. There were no Vinnies, but a
couple Wallies. I must say that after 24 trips I can definitely define
different types of people there. There are of course Vinnies and Wallies, but
also the couples can be divided up. There are clique couples that party
within there own group, and rarely venture outside the group. They party
together, and for the most part are newbies, first time nude, and do the
usual activities that involve some touching, like twister, but do not venture
beyond that. By that I mean no sexual contact between them, that we could
tell. Then there are the voyeur or exhibition couples, who either
want to watch, or be watched. They leave the door open to their room, or have
sex on the grass by the hot tub, but strictly alone. There are full blown
swinger couples that party with everyone and his brother, and
keep score by the week. There are couples that also come to Hedo with
the husband watching the wife or girlfriend have sex with multiple males, we
have counted 7 at one time on prior trip, 4 on this trip. There then are
couples like ourselves who like to meet one couple and party
in the hot tub or room. This week we met
two great couples, and had one of the best Hedo times we ever had. I
mean no disrespect or pass no judgment on anybody. Hedo is for everyone, and
to their own pleasures. But someone had asked me what to expect as far as
sexual activity, and this was my observation on the types of people who are at
Hedo II. Sometimes Hedo has a
majority of swingers, such as in January, October, or 4th of July,
but these are the types I have seen in 17 years of going to Hedo. Added to
that are the singles, who can fall into any category, male and female.
Well every good time had to end, and we bid goodbye. Took
the bus, big mistake, the road was the worst I have seen, security was tight,
had to be at the airport 3 hours before departure, but passed the time at the
new Marguritaville on the second level, a great addition. TVs with sports,
cold beer, and great food. Returned to New York and will be back sometime next
year.