Ann (The TravelSlut) - June, 2017
Another A+ visit
(my 13th) and Hedo is only getting better each trip and I can't wait
for my 2018 adventure..
My week was simply
awesome and it was the Krewe de Krazy Life’s 11th Annual Group
Trip–everything from airport transfers by Rocky’s Taxi Service for
the 8th year (I would not choose anyone else) to the staff & service
of the newly remodeled/renovated Hedonism II resort in Negril.This
was my 13th adventure at Hedonism II resort in Negril.
I have always filed
extensive and detailed trip reports following each of my visits but
due to some pending travels & obligations, plus NOT taking the
extensive notes as I have normally done or documenting just about
everything & taking 100’s of photos & videos as I have done in past
trips, I will just list some highlights and if anyone has any
specific questions or comments, feel free to direct them to me.
I was in room #2126
(Nude Beach, Jacuzzi Premium Suite) and made it Krewe headquarters
for the week & it was just steps away from #2129 where I stayed last
June. I moved my old rock from #2129 to its new place at the jacuzzi
of #2126.
Check-in was so
smooth and fast and my room condition and amenities were
excellent.The only hitch was my jacuzzi taking so long to heat up.
My refrigerator was always fully stocked, champagne delivered daily,
and room was serviced every morning & every night with phone calls
from the conciererge daily for anything else I required. (Note: I
could have ice delivered, go to the nude bar for ice, or simply walk
out from my lanai to the water cooler (Igloo-type) on the beach and
scoop some ice.
The beach and lagoon
area continue to be clear, calm, and clean and checked/managed
daily. Vendors are located near the Sandals resort entrance and I
would advise against buying from the “brownie” vendor walking along
the beach as I did not hear anything positive about the “special”
brownies. Also, I never saw any of the stingrays at night in the
waters around the marina. There were plenty of loungers and float
pads all week despite the resort nearly being sold out for several
of the days. Some Krewe and friends did both scuba and snorkel boat
trips (complimentary twice daily) and said they were good.
Other rooms (based
on other Krewe/guests reports) had all new air conditioners which
seemed to have solved the original A/C issues and everyone liked the
new bathroom remodels too. The only complaints were the rooms in the
furthest (prude side) regular rooms (GVR) next to the roadway as
being noisy at times.
The nude pool bar,
grill and pool areas have been renovated and the extra shade, extra
grilling areas, no towel check-outs required, picnic benches for
eating (with umbrellas), extended nude bar roof overhangs and pool
umbrellas provided the much needed additional shade. One afternoon I
counted nine (9!) bartenders at the nude bar when the pool was
almost full. Again, the only complaints were the water was too
chilly at night for some and that a solar heating system would be a
nice addition. The usual fun in the sun and “spicy and sexy”
delights at night were observed at various times and everyone had
great times in and out of the pool & hot tub (which was only very,
very hot just one night).
Restaurants—Pastafari
(Italian), Harry San (Japanese teppanyaki) and the Flame/Chophouse
restaurants all had rave reviews from guests and Krewe and I ate at
all three. The Main Terrace dining room for all three meals was
simply outstanding from selection to quantity to quality. The
Seafood Buffet on Friday night was again amazing and delicious.
Entertainment Crew
(EC’s) and Main stage music and entertainment shows again performed
flawlessly each day and night keeping the energy level at its peak
and always with a smile. More than a few Krewe were joined at their
dining tables for breakfast and lunches by EC’s and that made guests
feel very special. Winston, of course steals the stage shows, As for
the EC’s, you will never find any more hard-working staff anywhere.
Disco/nightclub—I
never experienced it this trip but friends walked through several
times and said it was almost empty except the night of the Foam
Party which was described as great by many people. Most people
appear to skip the disco from the piano bar and go right to the nude
pool after midnight.
The piano bar was
fun, very energetic but loud each night. Get there early (before
10:30 pm opening) for the best seat and sit back and enjoy both
great music, karaoke, bawdy lyrics (sometimes) and surprise fun in,
around and on top of the piano.
The Main Terrace
pool was quite active throughout the week but never overcrowded. The
Tuesday night Glow Party there was awesome as always and
well-attended. Great music and fun and even a few skinny dippers.
Throughout the week
the drinks were free flowing and the top-shelf liquors were poured
with love by hard-working and always smiling bar staff. It seemed
the Nude Pool “shot” of the week was the PB&J–Peanut Butter & Jelly.
Hedo should be on
your adult travel bucket list and I can’t wait for my upcoming 14th
trip to Paradise in 2018.
Ann, The TravelSlut
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