OMG I LOVE YOU!!! I laughed so many times. I am a lifetime fan now. btw I totally agree with you on $1000/night, they better bring luxury :) I didn't hear you mention drinks! I hope you enjoyed those :)
@@yourtwobiggestbills everything you mentioned is EXACTLY how I would have felt! Don’t get me started on the first cruise “and last” from hell lol but that’s another story! $1000/night they better give you a gold toilet 🤣😘
Thank you so much for a review. That’s honest! You said what was good and what was not good so if you’re willing to give them points for the good stuff, I’m assuming you’re telling the truth on what is not so good I really appreciate your kind I have been to Jamaica eight times, but I’ve never stayed at that resort have stayed at the couples resorts and believe me if you want a five star plus experience stay at the couples resorts. You will not have any complaints at all ever.
Good idea that should hopefully help. Also, if you’re booking for now, hopefully it’s not as busy since it’s not peak season. I imagine it gets busier in the winter when people try to escape the cold
Lmaooooo this was so insightful and also hilarious!! You're basically an honorary Yelp elite member now 💁🏾♀. Thank you for sharing!! Also - this yellow??? SENSATIONALLL!!! Love youuu!! 🩷
I really appreciate this review. My wife and I are going to Excellence El Carmen in DR soon and I’m looking at Oyster Bay for next year. But I was comparing it with Wild Orchid. This was a great detailed review.
You know what you do....Say no, unless you want the free stuff. I have stayed at Secrets Wild Orchid a couple of times. The first visit they tried the sales pitch. The second visit they did not even bring it up. The bracelet thing is new to me, but its been a few years since we've been. The other stuff I never experienced. Love the resort, the room, Junior Suite Ocean View king, the food, the beach, and the entertainment, especially the live band (Pace). Didn't pay the 1k per night. Going back in June of this year. So I will see. I do want to stay at Excellence at Oyster Bay, to give Excellence another chance, but it was more expensive. I did stay at Excellence Playa Mujeres last year, and loved the room we had, but was not a fan of their food at all. Nor their smoking policy as I like to smoke cigars, and was expected to huddle with cigarette smokers in a small smoking area with very limited seating. That could've been a Mexico thing, but did not enjoy that, especially since they have a cigar lounge that sells cigars, yet you couldn't smoke in it. The entertainment was ok as well. No regrets for us on our previous visits to Secrets Wild Orchid, other than not trying the preferred side. Then again, the 1K per night...not sure the enjoyment would be that much of a difference. Also depends on when you go.
If you are listening before visiting it sounds picky, but if you have visited....you are spot on !!! Sales pitch, maintenance came quickly to fix bathroom, air freezing, long wait for food so didn't get to try as many options. Beautiful resort though 😂
We are headed to Wild Orchid in two weeks. We were invited to celebrate my bros 50th. Let me tell you…. my last trip to Jamaica was Excellence and we stayed in the preferred side so I’ll probably be feeling a type of way like you did. I will however remain open minded because I’m there to celebrate my brother. Will let you know..
Have a safe trip! Definitely keep an open mind and enjoy it. We were still able to have a great time but had to shake off the negative parts. Let me know how it goes! But definitely watch out for the sales pitch, it’s right after they check you in, they tell you to go to another person and she or he will go on and on if you let her or him!
@yourtwobiggestbills they moved it to a level three and we already bought tickets. I think we will still go as it's a private location but we shall see.
I have not tried to access it for a fee but when I was reading reviews, it seems like it’s possible. If you’re on Facebook there’s a Facebook group for Secrets Wild Orchid and that’s where I saw people mention it.
Bed bugs! Oh wow, that is terrible! I’m glad you still somehow had a good time. We had a good time too but definitely shouldn’t be at the price point it is and definitely isn’t luxury.
Is that just for suites in preferred? We had preferred but not a suite and didn’t have a butler but maybe we just didn’t get a good butler and he/she never checked on us 🤷🏾♀️.
Butlers are only for swimouts,master suite or presidential suite, you can also pay around 150 per day if you are booked in preferred buildings.(also depends on availability)
OMG I LOVE YOU!!! I laughed so many times. I am a lifetime fan now. btw I totally agree with you on $1000/night, they better bring luxury :) I didn't hear you mention drinks! I hope you enjoyed those :)
Aww you're the best! I’m glad you get me! No complaints on the drinks, we had our share + more lol!
@@yourtwobiggestbills everything you mentioned is EXACTLY how I would have felt! Don’t get me started on the first cruise “and last” from hell lol but that’s another story! $1000/night they better give you a gold toilet 🤣😘
Thank You For Being So Through. I Love All The Details Because I Am Picky ! And I Was Going To Book But There Were Just To Many Mixed Reviews
Thank you so much for a review. That’s honest! You said what was good and what was not good so if you’re willing to give them points for the good stuff, I’m assuming you’re telling the truth on what is not so good I really appreciate your kind I have been to Jamaica eight times, but I’ve never stayed at that resort have stayed at the couples resorts and believe me if you want a five star plus experience stay at the couples resorts. You will not have any complaints at all ever.
I think I may book stay for early in the week, maybe Monday thru Thursday to avoid crowds.?
Good idea that should hopefully help. Also, if you’re booking for now, hopefully it’s not as busy since it’s not peak season. I imagine it gets busier in the winter when people try to escape the cold
Lmaooooo this was so insightful and also hilarious!! You're basically an honorary Yelp elite member now 💁🏾♀. Thank you for sharing!! Also - this yellow??? SENSATIONALLL!!! Love youuu!! 🩷
Yay lol I do what I can to help the people 😂! Thank you! Also, yass yellow is my color lol!
This was so helpful, thank you!
Of course, glad it helped!
I really appreciate this review. My wife and I are going to Excellence El Carmen in DR soon and I’m looking at Oyster Bay for next year. But I was comparing it with Wild Orchid. This was a great detailed review.
GREAT information thank you for this review.
You know what you do....Say no, unless you want the free stuff. I have stayed at Secrets Wild Orchid a couple of times. The first visit they tried the sales pitch. The second visit they did not even bring it up. The bracelet thing is new to me, but its been a few years since we've been. The other stuff I never experienced. Love the resort, the room, Junior Suite Ocean View king, the food, the beach, and the entertainment, especially the live band (Pace). Didn't pay the 1k per night. Going back in June of this year. So I will see. I do want to stay at Excellence at Oyster Bay, to give Excellence another chance, but it was more expensive. I did stay at Excellence Playa Mujeres last year, and loved the room we had, but was not a fan of their food at all. Nor their smoking policy as I like to smoke cigars, and was expected to huddle with cigarette smokers in a small smoking area with very limited seating. That could've been a Mexico thing, but did not enjoy that, especially since they have a cigar lounge that sells cigars, yet you couldn't smoke in it. The entertainment was ok as well. No regrets for us on our previous visits to Secrets Wild Orchid, other than not trying the preferred side. Then again, the 1K per night...not sure the enjoyment would be that much of a difference. Also depends on when you go.
If you are listening before visiting it sounds picky, but if you have visited....you are spot on !!! Sales pitch, maintenance came quickly to fix bathroom, air freezing, long wait for food so didn't get to try as many options. Beautiful resort though 😂
lol I’m glad you get it 😂!
Try any of the sandals resort they never disappoint.
Ohhh I’ve never tried Sandals, I’ll check them out. Looks like they have lots of locations too! Thanks!
I'm going solo in a couple weeks .....five nights and a flight from North Carolina was $3200 for the ocean view king suite.
Enjoy! Let me know what you think!
We are headed to Wild Orchid in two weeks. We were invited to celebrate my bros 50th. Let me tell you…. my last trip to Jamaica was Excellence and we stayed in the preferred side so I’ll probably be feeling a type of way like you did. I will however remain open minded because I’m there to celebrate my brother. Will let you know..
Have a safe trip! Definitely keep an open mind and enjoy it. We were still able to have a great time but had to shake off the negative parts. Let me know how it goes! But definitely watch out for the sales pitch, it’s right after they check you in, they tell you to go to another person and she or he will go on and on if you let her or him!
Appreciate the review I found this helpful… alil something weird going on with the volume in the video but still appreciate it
Any security issues? US state department just issued a do not travel?
Oh wow I did not know about that. We had no security issues and felt very safe. The beach was private so that helped too.
@yourtwobiggestbills they moved it to a level three and we already bought tickets. I think we will still go as it's a private location but we shall see.
Is it possible to get into breathless for a fee if you dont have a preferred club?
I have not tried to access it for a fee but when I was reading reviews, it seems like it’s possible. If you’re on Facebook there’s a Facebook group for Secrets Wild Orchid and that’s where I saw people mention it.
@yourtwobiggestbills thank you. I'm staring st aying at the Secrets St James in a couple of months. Hopefully, it goes well.
How much does the preferred club cost?
It likely varies based on season but I believe it was about $200 more per night to be in preferred vs a regular room.
They literally have you sitting going through a whole sales pitch just to check in your room. Ridiculous
Exactly! I cant understand how that pitch is successful. At least let me check-in and experience the resort before trying to pitch me!
Their food is good…..
I am a subscriber, and I mught stay a subscriber because I like what your doing in your home, but this was too long and boring. Life is not perfect.
I share home and travel content so sounds like the home content is more for you! Don’t worry, I got home content coming soon!
There was nothing kuxury about thus resort. I wouod not go back. Although i had a good time.... My room had bed bugs room 3117 got bit the hell up
Bed bugs! Oh wow, that is terrible! I’m glad you still somehow had a good time. We had a good time too but definitely shouldn’t be at the price point it is and definitely isn’t luxury.
Preferred has your own butler and your own hut
Is that just for suites in preferred? We had preferred but not a suite and didn’t have a butler but maybe we just didn’t get a good butler and he/she never checked on us 🤷🏾♀️.
Butlers are only for swimouts,master suite or presidential suite, you can also pay around 150 per day if you are booked in preferred buildings.(also depends on availability)
We had a terrible butler, never checked in at Secrets Cap Cana@@yourtwobiggestbills
@@yupyeahtoo wow. People speak so highly of secrets cap cana, good to know. It’s on our list of places to try. Did you otherwise enjoy your stay?
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