Usuário convidado
25 de dezembro de 2023
Wow, what a highlight of disappointment.... but, wait. Having been recommended a "beach luxury" of a getaway, I was confronted with little more than neglect from port to resort. Upon arrival by overpriced tuc-tuc (US$15) for a slow 20 minute drop off, I was then led to the empty resturaunt to sit several hours before a bungalow was provided. Totally understaffed. By mid afternoon there was some action; staff blowing up balloons and draping tinsel for, as I found out, the 50th Bday of the resort owners wife. Yay, a staff member finally gave me a bungalow key and I managed to share a shower with mosquitos, no hot water, toweels, soap or genuine water pressure. C'est la vie. Dressed and fresh, I tottered off to the bar for a cold beer. :-) The staff provided a neck tag with bar code; henceforth, you scan with each drink and a bill is provided when checking out. Meals also apply. Around 5pm the owners made an appearance and introduced themselves to new resort guests. The owner, Roy, or "Square head", he joked due to being Dutch, seemed very polite and somewhat appologetic for the lazy staff. Nice guy he is, giving me an open bar for "a few hours" until things settle for the party. Suffice to say, I must have oredered a dozen vodka/soda or more, plus an equal amount of Beam & Coke for a blonde British lass who joined me the hours before when both waiting for our rooms. The sun was slightly gone before the first chance of food was availed, but I had to join the crew at the staff party. HMMMM... The night pittered out, plenty more drinks at the bar with no staff members scanning my card, so doubles and triple vodkas carried on. Square Head Roy took no interest in my asking if cash is better. He was already toasted. A great laugh of a night. After midnight, as the beach is right at our feet, my new British lass and I hit the water for a skinny dip. Warm tropical waist deep water, without a wave. Serene with a bright moon light. Perfect. Just for a laugh, Square Head Roy comes splashing around and carried in some glasses of Vodka and Beam each for me and Blondie. Cold drinks in Paradise. In closing, a big thank you for the albeit premature hospitality that proved so much more beneficial. Not charged for room,meals, or literally US$200 in drinks. I recommend Palm Beach Bungalows.
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