My g/f and I want to hit a resort in Mexico this fall and we're looking at Temptations. We've crawled all over the different reviews and it's difficult to parse all the data to come up with a reasonable picture of the resort. We've read everything from "It's the next best thing to sliced bread" to "Hell no!". In reading, I've noticed a couple of main themes for negatives: 1. Pushy timeshare sales people. 2. Cameras at the 'sexy pool' 3. Large numbers of single males, sometimes drunk and pushy. 4. Problems with getting rooms that were not what was promised. These are probably common questions, but I did try my best to search things out. If anyone would care to comment on these areas, I would appreciate it. Thanks Andrew
Number 1 is simply not true (in my opinion), unless you consider pushy being for 5 minutes when you check-in, and all you have to do on that is not walk over to the time-share/concierge desk. Number 2 can be true, but we have, in 10 times, never been in pictures we didnt want to be. Number 3 truthfully depends on time of year. Number 4, hasnt been a problem for us. Once again just my opinion...
We went once on 2007 and really want to back. We had the same questions and concerns. Hopefully we should be back this year. 1.We just said we weren't interested and we avoided the timeshare desk and didn't answer the room phone when it rang. Make it clear from the beginning you're not interested and they are fine. 2. Didn't really notice crazy picture takers. Just people taking pics of friends or contests and activities. 3. This seems to be at any resort. My advice is to find another couple or couples by themselves or a group and hang together. A group of couples keeps the creepers away. 4. We were given a room that had other peoples luggage already in it. Thought it was funny. We just went back to the front desk and they gave us a different room. They will actually be very accommodating if you ask nicely for things. Mostly my advice is to just go with the flow. Relax and enjoy the craziness and fun that is Temptation
We've not been yet, but have "met" people online through the site and have already developed some friendships without ever having met in person. This should take care of #3... as all I've heard is the groups will tend to keep the creepers away as the husbands/guys will tend to keep an eye for your girl as well. If you decide to hop on board make sure to stay active in the forum and pre-greet with others who are going around the same time as you!
Thanks! We both appreciate the time you've taken to answer our questions. We're still deciding between TTR and Desire. TTR is in the lead at the moment because of a large price difference. We both enjoy a relaxed, sexy atmosphere and are not easily offended by any 'public displays of affection'.
Really they are two different styles of resorts. Temptation is a collage frat party for adults that all about the tease. It’s a 24X7 party. Desire is a more sedate lifestyle resort where if you are wearing a hat you are pushing the limit of coverage. Yes there are parties just calmer. Jamie
Though it should be said that if you want a more sedate experience and less partying at TTR, you can get that too. There's always the Quiet Pool and the beach.
My responses: 1. We've never had a problem with the timeshare people being too pushy. We go over to the concierge desk just to get the weekly schedule and the coupons they give you, and when they ask about the timeshare presentation we just honestly tell them that it's not something we would even consider and that it would simply be a waste of time for all involved. They never ask twice. 2. They've really been cracking down on cameras at the sexy pool, especially during events and games. Signs everywhere, and they announce it from stage, especially if they see people pulling them out. However, you can still take pictures of your own spouse and friends (just be sure to ask permission first). 3. Lots of people complain about the groups of single guys, but personally we've never had a problem with them at all. I think it has less to do with whether there are single guys there (or how many), and just whether they know how to behave themselves and not act like assholes (which goes for anyone, regardless of their demographic). 4. People often get rooms they don't like for one reason or another (the main problem is that a big chunk of their rooms are right next to the all-night bar). We've found that usually all you have to do is ask to be moved to a different room, and if they have something available they will accommodate you. We even got upgraded to a jacuzzi suite last year (no charge) because we wouldn't accept a room over Paty O's. BTW, regarding PDA, you'll see more of that at Desire than Temptation. Temptation is a big party, but there are fewer swingers (though there are always some) and sex in public places is not allowed (though you can usually get away with it down on the beach late at night). At TTR you'll mostly just see body shots and the like - especially around the Sexy Pool later in the afternoons.
I had some of these concerns too, but All were dismissed one by one until all I was left was the best vacation of my life.
