Newbie Trip report for Newbies.

We really liked the report also. The people that vacation here definitely make the resort what it is and one to return to over and over.

 

A very fact based TR; spot on!

SF

 

Thanks Steve and I agree and undertand what your saying. Like I said it didnt ruin my trip by any means, I just had a few experiences that were concentrated at Diegos Pool bar that were not favorable. Not really complaining or anything just stating what I saw, I have been on 4-5 cruises, multiple all inclusives, went to college, I have seen lots of drinked poured over the years, and I just felt TTR and in particular the pool bar made good drinks but didnt put enough loud mouth soup in them, which to be honest didnt matter to me I could have asked, but I drank it and got another, lol.

And thanks for your candidness on my review. My point was to painta unbias picture for all categories and then come up with my final review/report. Like you said after reading reviews I think some of them are being done through rose colored glasses, but I also saw reviews where it was rated low because WiFi didnt work, I mean come on really.

My maint point to get across was the resort is a 3/4 star resort just is what it is, you get what you pay for. You can not expect to pay burger prices and but get filet for dinner. I think TTR can improve their food that was the biggest ding. They have two hot lines in the buffet which are identical which I know they do it to help with flow, but if they were to have different things at both lines and even the same food quality I think they would jump up in my mind, but then again more selection means more time, more cooks and more money, so again it is what it is. It could have been because low room fill rate, but one nice thing was there was no lines to eat, I have been at resorts and if you dont get in line before the doors open you will be in a line of 100 people and wait 30mins in line to get food.

 

One of the more objective reviews I've read. No agenda, no ax to grind; "just the facts, ma'am".

I'd say our experience matched up to about 90% of Soldier's experience, and we had a great time as well.

Thanks for the review.

 

Great trip report, we really appreciate the time you put in to let us newbies what to expect.

I did have one stupid question for those that say bring your own mug. Do they make the drink in your mug, or you just get one/two and dump it in your mug?

 

We ordered lots of ice mixed stuff that went from the blender to the big insulated straw cup. Others were from the shaker to the cup/mug. They did a good job sizing portions to match.

I didn't get anything poured over ice when I had mine with me. Mine also shattered about day 8 when I dropped it on the tile. I'm definitely bringing the foam lined mug like they have in the gift shop as a spare again. I'm charged with finding new appropriate cups again for next week--colorful, insulated, screw top lid, 22oz+ and maybe able to survive a drop.

 

This is an awesome report!!! Thank you! It's so hard to explain to people! Now I might just share this if that's ok?


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Thanks for the report. We arrive in one week and are newbies. Omg Can't wait! Sounds like a blast. I've been shopping all week for slutty/flashy clothes. It's quite fun actually since "slutty" is not at all how I'd describe my usual wardrobe.

 

The mug is merely for the pool beach area. As the glasses are small plastic cups probably around 12oz glasses maybe even less, fill it with ice your not left with much of a drink. To top it off when its 80-90 degrees drinks do not stay cold long. So you get a mug and it cuts down on multiple trips. I would suggest a mug that is around 20oz and make sure its double wall insulated, walmart has a huge variety. You probably do not want to bring a mug to the club or to dinner, but you can. Also if your going back to the room at night to sit on the patio or in a jacuzzi you have a bigger glass to fill up and bring back with you. I went to the store across the street and bought a bottle of rum so while sitting in the jacuzzi I didnt have to get dressed and run to Patyo's for a drink


The small cup thing is standard at all resorts and not a ding to TTR. We went found the hard way the first time we went to a resort in 2006 that resort was actually a 5 star plus and the cups were paper and probably only about 8-10oz cups. Some people prefer to just use the resorts cups, but we must have had close to a doze people if not more say good idea or wish we would have done that. I would suggest brining some if you use them you use them