Going here this November for our honeymoon. So excited. Been to secrets Akumal which was beautiful, but this is so much higher rated. The beach here looks so beautiful. Cannot wait ❤. If you're looking for another trip, I'd highly recommend Secrets Akumal (preffered club room again).
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Kayla! You’re gonna love it. I know, secrets does it right.
@robbiewolfe Жыл бұрын
Same here, Turkey Day:Anniversary… soooo looking fwd to it! Thanks for the info
@sandygreen8553 Жыл бұрын
@@getaway_guide My husband and I usually do Sandals But I want to try Secrets cap Cana But I like wine and it doesn't look like they have wine in the room's So what can I do to get wine in room are there any where that I could buy some wine for my room.
@karinacostanza4965 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you both enjoy the stay in my beautiful country ⭐️🇩🇴
@lynnkadilis94552 жыл бұрын
The room service hole has always been my favorite. Secrets Maroma has this as well. It’s so convenient
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
A brilliant architectural design
@Jeff-nh6sw Жыл бұрын
Best vacation of our lifetime! The mini beers shots are the best! The Mojito’s are the best! The preferred bar was fabulous, starting at 8:00 am with breakfast and drinks! Definitely will be coming back in the future! WELCOME HOME!
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
We agree!
@colleenhulse53822 жыл бұрын
I'm cracking up - I have the same noise machine. Works great!
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
It’s the BEST
@Ellen_mcg Жыл бұрын
That was a very nice overview.. thank you. And thank you for not attaching ridiculous music to it .. like so many others :D appreciate.
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@bobbywills71842 жыл бұрын
you guys are really sweet. Going here with my bride of 26 years this September. thanks for a fun tour and review.
@Poker-is8dt2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of booking this place for our 10yr anniversary in early Sept.
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@DanBoerger9 ай бұрын
Amazing place and service
@getaway_guide9 ай бұрын
Agreed
@johnnazaruk32962 жыл бұрын
Heading here in October. We were at Secrets in Montego Bay last year and….The Lasagna is 🔥!!
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Lasagna was out of this world good.
@humanfairy2 жыл бұрын
This video was great, thank you so much.
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@user-fw6qc1xr7m2 жыл бұрын
Great detailed review, thank you!!
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LaureReminick2 жыл бұрын
We were there in November! Lovely place
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
So soooo lovely
@holliespeller3166 Жыл бұрын
Were you allowed on the beach in the evening?
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@annathomas8569 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@stevenschindler83425 ай бұрын
Great video you guys. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem wirh me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.
@getaway_guide5 ай бұрын
I'm sorry it's been several years since we have been. I'm 90% sure it is ramp friendly. Most everything else was ranch level, there was not a lot of building with multiple levels.
@yaacov20202 жыл бұрын
ExelenTE!!!
@michellefilmore93432 жыл бұрын
Video was great thanks - did they have any outside excursions. I am going on girlz trip - thanks.
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michelle! Yes there was, and the guest host can help you with that in the lobby. We never left the resort though. We were having too much fun relaxing :)
@TuffTgr6 ай бұрын
How were the sunsets ?
@getaway_guide5 ай бұрын
AMAZING
@lanashevtsov7748 Жыл бұрын
Was water in the pool cold? How often you had to give tips?
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
It was a really good temp. We took about 50-75 dollars in 1's and gave them out periodically for the week we were there. But tips are not required or expected.
@AliMarie2 жыл бұрын
How do the tipping work for an all inclusive like this? How did you tip for dinner or room service or drinks etc?
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
They encourage you when you get there, that you do not need to tip. You can if you want. But it’s not expected. Because we were preferred members. We were giving a personal Butler, we tipped him about $80 on the last day. Again, this was all recommended by the concierge.
@AliMarie2 жыл бұрын
@@getaway_guide ok good to know thank you!
@emptybookdan Жыл бұрын
We brought $1s and $5s, and generally gave $1 for each drink, then $5-10 for the server at dinner, and $5 for more complicated drinks and for stuff like taking suitcases to/from the room, etc. We used US cash, and it wasn't an issue (no currency exchange needed). We didn't get a "do tip" or "don't tip" instruction from the concierge, and I wouldn't judge anyone for not tipping. I'm sure we didn't do it 100% of the time, either, because they are diligent in making sure you always have a topped-up drink in your hand.
@chelsyparada76372 жыл бұрын
Great video ! But did they let you go night swimming in the pool ?
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
To be honest I can't remember. We only used the personal pool we had attached to our room at night. Another reason we recommend booking with the preferred club.
@emptybookdan Жыл бұрын
I was just there in March 2023, and the pools close at 7 PM. I'm not sure how aggressively they enforce that, but the entire place shifts to "dinner mode" around 5:30 every day, and the pools go from packed to sparse to empty.
@danwills022 Жыл бұрын
Hello everyone. Great review!!im feom the uk and im just wondering how you book the swim up room?i can only find tropical view,ocean view. Any help would be appreciated. Master suite is out of my league😢
@robertsmith20022 Жыл бұрын
Lmao shiddddddd that's 10k 🤣🤣🤣. Wayyyyy outta my league. I can 5k though
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
You need to go to the preferred section of the resort. It’s been a while since we booked it. You might be better off giving them a call!
@danwills022 Жыл бұрын
@Vanheer Adventures thanks for your reply. I believe all the swim ups are sold out thats why there not showing on the web site. Ive book a preferred tropical view, thats all the preferred they had left. Any idea if you can book a bali bed on the beach before you arrive?Cheers
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
@@danwills022 I’m quite sure you had to book those when you got there. However, they were very responsive when you call in. I’m sure you could make a quick call and reserve a bed for the day/week
@marksmithey7916 Жыл бұрын
Which room is this? Preferred club master suite swim out ocean front?
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
Yep - I believe that was it. Such a nice room!
@georgeapostol5703 Жыл бұрын
do you have to pay anything at the restaurants besides tipping?
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
Correct - and technically tipping is up to your discretion.
@lisettenunez-dizon4522 жыл бұрын
How was the weather, we plan to go end of march this year
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Weather was fantastic for us. We did howerver visit in Septmeber.
@emptybookdan Жыл бұрын
Just got back (March 2023), and it was 80-83°F every day (though extraordinarily hot in the sun), with brief rain in the forecast a few of the days, but that rain never came. Warm, but not uncomfortably so, nights.
@Aspirvwndxcffr2 жыл бұрын
Hey! We’re going later in the year. Is there any point in going in the main pool if you’re in preferred club?
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Great question. All depends what you're looking for. The preferred is far more relaxed and quiet. The other pool has more bars, and more going on/ppl to hang out with. Honeslty it's just nice to have options :)
@Aspirvwndxcffr2 жыл бұрын
@@getaway_guide perfect! Can’t wait 👍🏻
@brycejaymes6788 Жыл бұрын
How long did you go? What would recommend?
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
7 days. Yes, would recommend.
@emptybookdan Жыл бұрын
Having just gotten back, I'd also definitely recommend it. If there's a deal on a "preferred" room, do it. I'm not entirely sure it's worth the money, but if you're splurging, you might as well splurge. I went from Wednesday (arrived in the evening) to Sunday (left around 11 AM), so 3 full days and 2 partial days, and, for me, it was just about the right amount of time, though I wouldn't have minded a 4th full day, but I'd start looking at excursions on a 5th day. That's more a statement on my interest in a "sit at the pool/beach all day with nothing to worry about except where to eat dinner" vacation than the resort itself. If you're looking for more than "relax at the pool/beach all day, every day," there isn't a ton more to do than that on-premises (but it's REALLY good for that). They had beach and pool sports each day, but they struggled to get enough participation (we did "home run derby" instead of "baseball," for example, because we could only get 4 people for beach baseball) for most events because most people going there are relax all day... which is A-OK for a place like this.
@jbyrd8282 Жыл бұрын
Did you have to make reservations at any of the restaurants?
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
We did not, but we also went during covid (aka 25% occupancy)
@emptybookdan Жыл бұрын
As of March 2023, the Hibachi "experience" at the Japanese restaurant 100% needs a reservation (the "regular" seating at the Japanese doesn't need a reservation, but there may be a wait). The other restaurants get quite busy, and we had to wait ~45 minutes (French, Italian), which, if you have "preferred," your butler can arranged a timed spot for you if you'd rather not add your name to a list and wait.
@A.p.p19962 жыл бұрын
Why he said punta canta?? Where did the letter n come from ??😂😂😂😂
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
hahah. It was a long flight home :/
@A.p.p19962 жыл бұрын
@@getaway_guide it was good, I work for UVC and all of our members always say punta canta and it sounds funny and nice 😂😂
@UAPReportingCenter2 жыл бұрын
Going in July for our honeymoon. It's worth it to do the preferred you think?
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
If you can afford it then 100%
@zFlama2 жыл бұрын
@@getaway_guide how much is the preferred
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
@@zFlama We can set you up with our travel agent, she’ll get you the best deal with preferred. The price will have changed since we went because we it was during Covid. Comment your email and we will connect you
@zFlama2 жыл бұрын
@@getaway_guide yes please and thankyou soo much great content as per usal
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Shoot us an email and we will connect you vanheeradventures@gmail.com
@mikeramirez79792 жыл бұрын
Was there music in the pool areas?
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I believe so - but nothing over the top.
@emptybookdan Жыл бұрын
As of March 2023, the large pool has "beach-y" music all day, then with live musicians for a portion of each day. The "preferred" pool has lounge-y electronic music. It's not excessively loud at either pool, though as the days get later (and the drinks get more numerous), both pools get louder, though not necessarily rowdy by any means.
@RobertS6246 Жыл бұрын
Do they have sushi?
@getaway_guide Жыл бұрын
Yes - at their wok restaurant
@DarienAllen2 жыл бұрын
Is this from 2020?
@getaway_guide2 жыл бұрын
It is, yes.
@susantosi6952 жыл бұрын
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