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Hi @dmur5828 thank you for stopping by the channel and for sharing some kind words. I love hearing that people are enjoying the content. I'm happy to watched my video tour of the Wyndham Alltra Cancun. I haven't been to the Wyndham Grand nor have I sent clients to that resort so it's a difficult comparison. I would suggest that the Wyndham Alltra does get quieter a night because the theatre show are in a converted conference room so the sound is contained. They do tend to have a live singer each night in Kaa the lobby bar but it doesn't go late and the volume level was perfect. That said, the resort doesn't shutdown early, you'll find people out and about until midnight or a touch later. They have a good variety of alcohol and spirits. Like all resorts they will default to giving you and lower shelf items but you can ask for something different. The better quality stuff can be found in the Alltra VIP Club Lounge. If you'd like to chat further about booking and possibly have me assist you please feel free to email me directly at jeff@sunnysouthvacations.ca . You'll pay the same with me as you would online plus you'd get real professional customer service.

@@SunnySouthVacations Thanks for the prompt reply, will contact if more info., needed.

Hey @dshillow401 so happy to hear that my video tour of Secrets Tides was helpful to you. I hope it got you more excited about your vacation as well. There is no onsite casino at Secrets Tides but there is one at the neighbouring Breathless Punta Cana. I'm not sure if they'd allow it but perhaps worth asking if you're able to use the casino at that resort. The evening entertainment at Secrets Tides was fantastic. Usually a singer or performer in the outdoor area of the lobby near Rendezvous, most nights there was a show in main theatre and Desires has a live DJ. What are you most excited about seeing or doing at Secrets Tides?

@@SunnySouthVacations Thank you very much for your quick reply. I am looking forward to just relaxing in such a nice resort with my wife and friends. I plan to hang out on the beach, around the pool, take breaks to eat and then repeat. We opted for a preferred club suite so we are really looking forward to that. Also, looking forward to trying some great food. Hopefully not all of the dining options are challenging or geared toward people who like experimenting.

@@dshillow401 You'll have a fantastic time at Secrets Tides. The beach is so big and the chairs are so spread out. The Preferred pool is extremely nice and so close to the beach as well. The food is also great. For me it was only a challenge at Meraki and Tierra but I still found some great options and was happy to set out of my daily comfort zone. My favourite was El Patio. I love Mexican food. Thanks again for stopping by the channel and for dropping a comment on my video. When you get back from your vacation please share your trip report with us.

@@SunnySouthVacations I will be sure to do that! Thank you!

@@dshillow401 can't wait.

Hi @joshowens2574 thank you for stopping by the channel and taking a moment out of your day to drop a positive comment on my Secrets Tides video tour. I have a video tour of the room I stayed in and will be posting that later this week. If you've subscribed hit that bell notification as well so you'll be one of the first to see it when it drops. Are you going to Secrets Tides soon?

@@SunnySouthVacations awesome - thank you. I’m going in December!

@@joshowens2574 that's fantastic. What are you most looking forward to at Secrets Tides?

Hey @Llluukkee thanks for stopping by the channel and for taking a few moments out of your day to drop a positive comment on my Family Junior Suite video. Much appreciated. Are you going to be vacationing at Barcelo Bavaro Palace soon?

Hey @ericxy2989 thank you for dropping some kind words in the comments. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Are you planning a vacation to Iberostar Quetzal or reminiscing about a past vacation?

Hi @davidng407 thank you for watching my video tour of the Premium Pool View room at Iberostar Quetzal. I found the bed to be quite comfortable. I can't speak to whether they were replaced recently or not though. Thanks again for watching.

Hi @katygallardo2227 thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Seadust Cancun. Yes, I didn't show much of the beach which is unfortunate but sometimes the footage I capture isn't quality enough for my videos. It could be noise, it could be a blurry camera lens due to humidity or a number of other reasons. In this instance, it the humidity blurring my footage. I thought the beach at Seadust and along the entire hotel zone was lovely. It can get a little wavey but that has nothing to do with it's location and more to do with weather patterns. If there is very little wind you'll have an incredibly calm beach. That said, they call themselves a family resort due to the all the family friendly amenities at the resort from the kids club, to the teen club, the splash pad and the waterpark. Are you considering a vacation at Seadust Cancun?

Hey @user-ke2qi9gk6d thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Freedom of the Seas. I'm happy to hear you're going to be sailing Freedom of the Seas in September. Is this your first cruise or have you sailed before? What are you most looking forward to?

Hi @maxeisenman3006 good eye. Yes, the rock climbing wall and mini golf course were remove when the ship went into dry dock during the pandemic. It is my understanding that they expanded the funnels to include some new equipment which required a bit more space and resulted in the rock climbing wall and mini golf course needing to be removed. Have you sailed on Breakaway before or are you scheduled to sail on her soon? Sounds like you enjoyed the rock climbing wall and the mini golf.

Hey @Amiilyne1010 that is a fantastic question. This room would be considered Garden View, however, I could still see the ocean from my balcony by looking out and over to my left. Thank you for stopping by the channel and watching my Junior Suite room tour at Hilton Playa del Carmen. Are you planning a vacation to the resort?

Hey @figurinechamp6881 it is a challenge to find rooms that can accommodate five or more people. They are few and far between and tend to get booked up very quickly. You've done the right thing by booking a year in advance I just wish you'd reach out to me directly so I could have provided some professional assistance. That said, I hope you have a fantastic vacation, please feel free to reach out to me directly for any future vacation plans (jeff@sunnysouthvacations.ca) and thank you for your comment. I'm happy that my video provided you with the necessary information to book with confidence.

Hi @zeniagallo5879 thank you for stopping by the channel, for watching my Barcelo Bavaro Palace video and for the kind words. Our world could always use a little more positivity and you surely brought it today. It made me smile. I'm more than happy for you to share the video with your clients. The views are good for me and if it brings you some business that's fantastic. As a regular at the resort what keeps you going back? Is there a highlight in particular or is it many things?

Hey @mattmosco8456 thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Norwegian Breakaway. Your cruise vacation countdown is getting really low, you must be getting super pumped. You won't be able to use cash on board. Your room key is your credit card on board. There may be an option to pay that onboard bill with cash at guest services but none of the shops will accept cash. I'd ask guest services upon boarding the ship.

July 21st as well.

@@kayonward3069 that's awesome. I hope you and @mattmosco8456 have a chance to meet on the cruise. Perhaps a poolside beverage.

That's awesome @Zhianna what are you most excited about experiencing on your first cruise?

Hey @ryanlaukshtein4957 that's fantastic. What are you most looking forward to on your first cruise and what brought you to Norwegian Breakaway?

Hi @rolandlee5170 thank you for watching my video tour of Jewel Paradise Cove. What made your experience so awesome at the resort when you last visited?

Hi @bobjohnson33293 thank you again for watching my video tour of Hyatt Ziva Cancun. Yes, everything placed in your mini-bar is complimentary.

Hi @bobjohnson3293 thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my Hyatt Ziva Cancun video tour. Generally speaking, yes, all the restaurants are included with your stay at this all-inclusive resort. That said, there are a couple optional exceptions which include; private candlelit dinners on the beach and Chef's Table. The latter is a culinary journey that offers up six gourmet courses prepared by the head chef at the resort. All other restaurants are included but may have pay extra opportunities (ie: bottles of wine, lobster, tomahawk steaks). This is subject to change but should give you a good idea.

Hi @gailruge2564 congratulations on your upcoming 48th Anniversary. You're such an inspiration. I don't believe that Norwegian Cruise Line has virtual tours or offers stateroom measurements to guests. I'm guessing you booked an regular stateroom and not one marked as 'accessible'? If that's the case you may want to give them a call. Alternatively, if you booked your cruise less than 14 days ago I could potentially offer some more help to you personally. If you did book less than 14 days ago and wish to learn more about how I can help you with this matter please feel free to email me at jeff@sunnysouthvacation.ca . In short, a booking made less than 14 days ago can be transferred to a travel agent which would allow me the opportunity to call Norwegian on your behalf. There would be no change to your booking at all (no change to stateroom, dates or price) everything stays the same. Again, if that's something you think would be beneficial to you please send me an email and we can talk further. Thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Norwegian Breakaway.

Hi @MissLuz305 , thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Also, thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching. I hope you subscribed as I do have a lot more coming out. I have one more cruise video plus 13 resorts.

Hey @kg2smooth2 thanks for stopping by the channel and for watching my Hyatt Zilara Cancun video. All suites would offer a pool view since all face the pool and ocean. Unfortunately, I was touring at night didn't get the best view but rest assured that was a pool view room. Thank you again for watching.

Hi @stevenschindler8342 I love the question about accessibility. Seadust Cancun is like most resorts in the Cancun hotel zone in that they look and feel like a hotel in your nearest major city. They are high rise buildings versus many smaller buildings spread out over a larger property. For that reason I would suggest the hotel part is quite accessible as most guests regardless of ability would need to use the elevators to get to their rooms. All the restaurants and main bars are located in the tower so they are always just an elevator ride away. The pool deck and down to the beach may present a challenge as I only saw stairs but also wasn't looking to closely either. Thank you for stopping by the channel and taking the time to drop a helpful comment/question.

Hi @Doomraiderz thanks for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Hyatt Ziva Cancun. I was at the resort in late November/early December. If you'd like the assistance of a travel professional (aka a travel agent) please consider dropping me an email at jeff@sunnysouthvacations.ca . I don't charge an additional service fees so the cost to book on your own would be the same with me plus you'd get the added bonus of leveraging my expertise. Thank you again for watching.

Hey @isreal73holmes50 thank you for your kind words and for stopping by the channel. I hope my video tour of Hilton Rose Hall gave you some better insights on the resort and got you even more hyped for your vacation. What are you most looking forward to at the resort?

Same. I’m staying July 29

Hey @ZanSMC.473 thank you for dropping a positive comment on the video. As great as this waterpark is I'm sorry to report it is currently closed. The resort was sold and is currently under construction by the new owner. I'm not sure when it will be reopen but when it does you can bet I'll be back!

@SunnySouthVacations that's amazing news😃, does this resort have evening entertainment by any chance ???

@@ZanSMC.473 when it reopens as a Beaches Resort it will most certainly have evening entertainment. Again, no timeline for when the resort or waterpark will reopen.

@SunnySouthVacations OK, thank you for the feedback, the future of this resort look's very exciting👌🏾🍹

@@ZanSMC.473 you're most welcome. I also agree on the future of the resort. Beaches will give it the upgrades it needed.

Hi @bonnieroache this is a great question. Thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Hyatt Ziva Cancun. Yes, in order to access the Club Tower you must be a Club Guest. That said, Club is an all-ages building. The Turquoise Tower is adult only and like the Club Tower, it is only open to Turquoise Guests. Are you considering a vacation at the resort? If so, and if you'd like the assistance of a travel professional (aka a travel agent) please reach out to me directly at jeff@sunnysouthvacations.ca and I'd be happy to assist.

Hi @johnnythistle100 thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen. I trust you're already booked and perhaps your bags are packed for a great vacation at the resort? I don't have a public email address that I can share but I do have a couple phone numbers that may get you the assistance you require. 1-833-349-2088 is the reservation line for USA 1-888-452-3643 is the reservation line for Mexico and International +52 984 873 4000 x 3054 is the direct line to the resort concierge Please note that long distance charges may apply so please consult with your phone carrier before making any calls as those will appear on your phone bill and be your responsibility. Hope this helps.

Hi @mtbker30 so happy to hear you found my video tour of Freedom of the Seas and thank you for stopping by the channel. Did my video make you more excited about something on board the ship?

@SunnySouthVacations Yes, just the many different activities and the bars. I'm definitely looking forward to it.

@@mtbker30 have a fantastic cruise vacation and please come back to the channel after to give us your report.

Hi @mauroandriotto5400 , thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Hilton Playa Del Carmen. It's unfortunate that your experience fell short of your expectations. It also sounds so dramatically different from my experience, I wonder if we're talking about the same resort? That said, I do appreciate that everyone experiences things differently. That's why you see such a range in reviews and ratings on popular sites such as Trip Advisor. I really enjoy all-inclusive vacations as I find it's a great way for me and my family to travel. If this was your first experience, I'd encourage you to try it again in the future, but perhaps all-inclusive vacations aren't the best way for you to see different parts of the world. That's ok. There are so many different ways to travel and see the world there is something for everyone. Thank you again for stopping by the channel.

I love seeing this community supporting either other and filling in gaps. It's impossible to know everything. Thank you @swaypromo and @carmelaO-2023

No need to reserve cabanas. There’s so so so many open ones. On the beach too. The beach beds you don’t have to reserve. They just have a ton of free ones. Best of any resort I’ve seen

Again, love seeing intel being shared in the comments. Thank you both for keeping the conversation going. This helps me, because you can't know everything, and it helps others as well. Kudos to you both.

Thanks for dropping by the channel @Steinfeldsays

Hey @SwayPromo thanks for stopping by the channel. Did you have a favourite restaurant at Hyatt Zilara Cancun?

Awesome!!! This is exactly why I selected this resort ❤

@@SunnySouthVacations Maria Maria was great and the hibachi was really good too… also the ceviche at the beach restaurant vista was great.

Must eat the ceviche there and octopus from the outside resistant during the day. The hibachi Asian restaurant and the room service chilaquiles and the Mexican restaurant the chinita apps! The mixology place makes great drinks

Thank you so much for the recommendation as I’m looking forward to trying lots of food and everything they have to offer 😃👍🏻

@@CarmelaO-2023 of course no worries. It’s amazing. The lobby bar is probably the only like blah thing about the place but there’s other awesome bars and the mixology place has good air conditioning. But everything else is amazing and you cannot beat the service. It’s a quiet resort overall. Also if you can do the swim up pool it’s 100% worth the extra price. It’s amazing. I liked being on the quiet side or the resort for my room. Can’t hear the music that’s on the other side of the resort. The beach parties are fun. There’s alot to do during the day then at 11pm it’s chill bed time type of feel. But it’s nice to relax without ton of music playing like other resorts I’ve been too. Another amazing option is the Hyatt ziva. You would love that one too. Two huge beaches.

Hey @CarmelaO-2023 thank you so much for the kind words. I put a lot of time and effort into these videos both while I'm at the resort on vacation and back at home editing. I appreciate you stopping by the channel and taking the time write a kind note. What are you most excited to see and experience at the resort?

Once the resort goes to bed you have the option to walk up the street and enjoy some of the local bars and restaurants. I did that a couple nights and had a great time. Please only explore this subject to you own personal comfort levels.

Hi @Dntfwnb78 I suppose it could get cold if you cranked the A/C and left it on all day. Other than that, I can't see why those rooms would get cold. What have you heard?

@@SunnySouthVacations just making sure I haven’t heard nothing it’s just I don’t get along with the heat like that

@@SunnySouthVacations and I have another question is the water in the resort purified ?

@@Dntfwnb78 lol I understand. It can get really hot in Dominican Republic depending on when you're visiting. I just got back two days ago and I was melting. That said, I was always next to the ocean or the pool to stay cool.

@@Dntfwnb78 great question. The water in your room is not purified. I would not drink it nor would I brush your teeth with it. The water served in restaurants and used for ice cubes should be purified and that was my experience while at the resort. That said, I would ask and confirm with the front desk upon arrival at the resort that this is indeed the case. They are best able to answer and confirm your question. Upon asking your question you'll need to make a personal assessment of what's best for you and your traveling party. I really cannot provide advice or direction on what you should do. I'm just speaking from my experience at the time I was visiting the resort.

Hi @lolomissa thank you for stopping by the channel and watching my video tour of Hilton Playa del Carmen. What a great resort. I'm sure you're excited for your vacation. Why did you not work with a travel agent to book this vacation? Yes, being a travel agent myself I'm biased, but working with one has some huge advantages. That said, I am happy to report that Discova is the transfer and tour company that is affiliated with the resort. You should reach out to them for any requirements.

mostly because I don't know of any. I booked a package through Costco years ago and work with travel agencies in certain countries I've visited but I don't know any that do this sort of thing. lol thank you for letting me know! 🙌

@@lolomissa I'm a fully service professional travel agent (I prefer advisor) in Canada but I work people from all over North America. Drop me an email the next time you're looking at an all-inclusive of cruise and I'll show you the value of working with a travel agent. My personal email is jeff@sunnysouthvacations.ca Have a great vacation.

Hi @upinsmoke333 thank you for stopping by the channel, for watching my Barcelo Bavaro Palace video and for your kind words. I put a lot of time and effort into prepping, filming and editing these videos and it's nice when that work gets noticed. Thank you. If you're looking to secure an upgrade in advance you could send them an email but you should also expect to pay for it. If you're hoping to not have to pay for the upgrade then you may be best to ask upon checking in. That said, you may improve your chances of an upgrade by joining their rewards program call My Barcelo. I'm going to be going to Dreams Onyx for the first time this May and really looking forward to my visit. I've heard great things. Was the food quality the highlight for you?

You're making me jealous @markeljordan23 . What are you most excited about seeing or doing on board Freedom of the Seas?

Hey @georgewatson3167 it sounds like you're going to the resort soon? If so, you can find the spa treatment menu on their website. A 50-minute relaxing massage is currently $137 USD which is pretty reasonable compared to other 5 star resorts. I appreciate you stopping by the channel and taking the time to ask a question. I hope my answer helped.

Hey @mikeonofre8635 thank you for stopping by the channel. I would agree the resort needs some work but I've seen it improve a lot over the last few months. The management and ownership group has changed and they are now backed by a larger resort management group which is making great efforts to improve the resort. It has really good bones as they would say in the real estate world but does need a face lift. I really love their family rooms and all the restaurants are centrally located which is also nice. Plus, the have that great waterpark. It will be interesting to see what this resort is like within the next six months to a year. When were you there last?

Hi @TheDreamworld75 when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that's amore. Yes, Guiseppe's serves up some great pizza and so does Bella Napoli. They both make great pizzas made to order. Are you planning a vacation to Beaches Turks and Caicos? You must also be a big pizza fan if you're asking about pies?

​@@SunnySouthVacationsYes by this weekend I'm going to be there for 1 week. How long does it take to order and them to make pizzas?

@@TheDreamworld75 I don't recall the exact time. Giuseppe's is buffet style so they should be out and ready on demand. Bella Napoli is made to order and it really depends on how busy it is. Right at noon you can expect a long line and wait because everyone around the pool wants a pizza pie for a quick lunch. Off peak hours is may only take a few minutes.

Hi @jenmabelleplays1425 that's exciting news. What did you like so much about Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall that made you want to go?

@@SunnySouthVacations I went to the one in Mexico

@@jemmabelleplays1425 which one did you go to in Mexico? Hyatt Ziva Cancun or Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun?

@@SunnySouthVacations Hyatt ziva Cancun

Hi @LeslieVasilakis thank you for stopping by the channel and for watching my video tour of Hyatt Ziva Cancun. This was filmed in late November 2023. Are you planning a vacation to this resort soon?

Hi @KimKinney-yw3cz this is a fantastic question and I appreciate you asking. They do not offer snorkel gear for rent or at least they didn't when I was there back in May 2022. All guests of The Cabana Beach do have access to Chankanaab Park and I imagine there may be a spot to purchase the gear there but cannot confirm. I always say it's best to bring your own. You can buy a decent mask for an affordance rate on Amazon. Thank you for stopping by the channel.

Thanks very, very much.

@@KimKinney-yw3cz you're most welcome. Thanks for watching.

Hi @monicapopieniuk3565 thank you for the great question. The section couch doubles as a day bed. The back cushion are removed and bedding and pillows can be set up to make this a sleeping area. Hope this helps. Thank you for stopping but the channel and please consider joining our community by subscribing.

Hey @terrybryan2596 thank you for watching my video tour of Hilton Rose Hall. What convince you this was the right resort for you?

Hey @leonardofindlay5250 another great question. I was at Barcelo Bavaro Palace back in March 2022. At that time the items in the mini bar in all rooms were the same. No difference from regular guest rooms to Premium Level. That said, there are some resorts that do offer an enhanced/upgraded minibar as part of their upgrade program.

@@SunnySouthVacations Exactly. From what I researched, the difference with the Premium Level is that room service is available 24 hours a day.

@@leonardofindlay5250 that is one of the many benefits and perks. That said, I always advise my clients when considering an upgrade to Premium Level or Diamond Club or Preferred Club that you should consider what the benefits are and whether they actually have any value to you. Here is the page for Premium Level benefits. For me, it was worth if for the room service, the premium room location, lounge access, Pirate's Island Waterpark access and the ability to make dining reservations in advance. www.barcelo.com/en-ca/barcelo-bavaro-palace/premium-level/

I watched a video that made me confused, the person said the service is 24 hours, however you pay what you ask for consumption. But it is not included in the premium level?

@@leonardofindlay5250 if you click on the Greater Comfort tab of the Premium Level page it indicates that 24-hour VIP rooms service is available. Now these benefits are always subject to change but I'd think room service is included currently with Premium Level. It may be worth calling the resort if you're still unsure.

Hi again @leonardofindlay5250 this is a great question and one I get asked often by my clients about Barcelo Bavaro Palace and similar upgrade programs at other resorts. I always advise that it's best to review the benefits and perks of Premium Level before determining if it's worth it. If the beneifts and perks don't have value to you then it may not be worth the upgrade. In this instance, I thought the upgrade was worth it to my family because the the better room locations, lounge access, Pirate's Island Waterpark access and the ability to make dining reservations in advance of arrival. What are your thoughts on the list of benefits?

@@SunnySouthVacations Normally I don't think it's advantageous, I think we live well without these benefits. It turns out that this hotel is very crowded in the common areas, especially at breakfast and the buffet. In this specific case, I think the Premium Level is fair and worth the price they charge. The fact of having 45 minutes at the Spa (I learned in your video), the exclusive pool, the exclusive restaurants, the priority in scheduling the a La Carte, all of this I find very interesting.

Hi @leonardofindlay5250 thank you for stopping by the channel, for watching and for the kind words. The world would be a fantastic place if we complimented each other more. I really appreciate it. I put a lot of time and effort into this video, often waking up early, while on my own personal vacation. I love that people are enjoying the video. What is your favourite part about Barcelo Bavaro Palace?

@@SunnySouthVacations I'm sure it took a lot of work and consumed parts of your trip, just to bring this content. I really appreciate your work. What caught my attention most about the hotel was the grandeur of the buildings. Very handsome. I'm already planning my trip.

@@leonardofindlay5250 thank you for the kind words. I appreciate your feedback and hear this from viewers is what makes the time I put into making them worth it.