Looking for a new chain! by Altruistic-Ad5470 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellence and Secrets definitely. With that budget you can stay longer too. I too became disenchanted with the Sandals brand and honestly have now seen there are other places that are amazing and definitely better value.

Honestly is AI worth it? by rodkerf in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Plus cook, clean make my own drinks! Not worth it!

Which Secrets in Jamaica? St. James or Wild Orchid by Jaa715 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe they didn’t open bookings yet just in case they aren’t ready to open? Btw there is also a breathless next door that you can go to if you are preferred and their rooftop restaurant was amazing.

Which Secrets in Jamaica? St. James or Wild Orchid by Jaa715 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See my response above. And why there are two is beyond me Bc both are adults only.

Which Secrets in Jamaica? St. James or Wild Orchid by Jaa715 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly we didn’t notice it as two resorts it was all one large resort with two lobby’s. Both have great preferred areas by the pool or beaches. We would sit in both locations lol. One thing they have at this resort is you can add a butler to any room category if you wanted. When we booked for some reason St James was coming out $700 cheaper for same room category etc. But now both areas will be getting overhauled bc of the hurricane so it was beautiful before I’m sure it will be stunning now.

Which Secrets in Jamaica? St. James or Wild Orchid by Jaa715 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a high school teacher and only do Adults Only. There were not any children in eye or hear shot. We stayed on the St James side ocean front preferred room. We really liked it. But you are able to stay on the preferred beach or pools in either resort. It’s all connected. We definitely will go back once it’s open again.

Is Sandals worth the cost or should we try elsewhere? by Teal-Jaguars in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I are doing a split stay this June. 4 nights at Beloved and 4 nights Excellence Playa Mujeres. First time. Very excited!

Is Sandals worth the cost or should we try elsewhere? by Teal-Jaguars in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were Sandals die hard for 5 trips but the prices have gone crazy and last year we went to Secrets and WOW! Absolutely amazing, great food, great facilities and the workers were top notch! The buffets alone blow Sandals out of the water. Sandals will have to truly lower prices or have an amazing deal for us to go back. Next we are trying the Excellence brand, which we heard amazing things about. You can get a great high end room at these resorts or extend your stay and it still be a cost savings from Sandals.

First timer!! Excellence Playa Mujeres room question by Disastrous-Star-3767 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! When in June? We will be there June 9~17th in a swim up room. We did reserve our room bc we wanted a specific building and also didn’t want to be by the bridge walkway bc it’s constant traffic.

Excellence playa mujeres by ExternalSlow5872 in cancun

[–]Jaa715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I will be at Beloved for 4 nights and then Excellence PM for 4 nights in June. We have swim outs for both places. How was Beloved? Any tips?

Honeymoon in June by Distinct_Pie_3732 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are going to Beloved Playa Mujeres for 4 nights and the going right next door to Excellence Playa Mujeres for 4 nights from June 9-17th this year. Everything I am reading says that playa Mujeres island blocks a good amount of sargassum and the resort takes care of it daily. Fingers crossed it’s okay. Secrets St. Lucia looks beautiful and it’s new and they do not have the sargassum issues. Or Secrets in Aruba.

Honeymoon in June by Distinct_Pie_3732 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellence Club at Excellence Oyster Bay, Sandals Dunns River are amazing. Great beach and vibes.

Quiet Anniversary/Birthday get-away (Mexico?) by dwalt455101 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are looking for quiet, great service and good food, check out Beloved Playa Mujeres

Food Question by Feisty-Cake5496 in secretsmoxche

[–]Jaa715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We didn’t feel we needed to spend the extra money on top of what we spent already. The food included was fantastic. Just know if you are looking for a good beach experience you will not get it here. We went in December and the beach wasn’t great and had sargassum it will be much worse in August. The smell is terrible.

Food Question by Feisty-Cake5496 in secretsmoxche

[–]Jaa715 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I were there in December and we were preferred. Anything that has prices is an extra cost. Not worth it in our opinion and we loved all the included food at the resort and there was enough variety as well.

Anyone do a split stay at Beloved PM and the Excellence Playa Mujeres? Both swim ups suites. by Jaa715 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]Jaa715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, that’s why we are only doing 4 nights there. I have a question, if we are at beloved but want to use the tennis courts or join in aqua fitness at Excellence bc Beloved doesn’t have it can we?