Johnston's anniversary at Eldorado Seaside, Riviera Maya 10/8/2007 1:42:33 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment .jpg) | | El Dorado Seaside |
Dear Louise,
As always, Mexico was amazing!!! The service and attention to detail was exceptional! Your connection at the El Dorado Seaside was wonderful we got a free upgrade to a swim up room, which was a nice suprize! The weather was so-so, raining a little each day. It was a blessing in disguise though, because we did not get sunburned! There was sun for a little while every day though, so we were satisfied. Honestly, it was nice to get a break from the heat! The hotel was experiencing a few problems from the rain, but they were quick to offer golf cart shuttles and umbrellas in each room. The food, as anticipated was exceptional, we were even catered to for our dinner on the beach (part of the anniversary package). We do not eat seafood, and they were happy to offer us 4 alternate choices for the lobster bisque (we chose cream of asparagus...yum!) The new restaurant "Vida" was gorgeous. Glass walls on 3 sides, a thatched roof, fountain in the center, and palm trees inside. The main changes we noticed were the new 3 story swim up suite section being open (which we stayed in on the ground floor...20 feet from a swim up bar :) ) and the new restaurant. I think they added a lot more of the beds on the beach too, maybe eliminating a few of the grass canopies that used to cover just the chairs. We did not have a chance to visit the spa this time though, but they did give us 3 $10 off coupons again thanks to your friend there. The one complaint that we had from last year, if you could call it that, was that we found the alcoholic beverages to be a bit lacking in terms of alcohol. Sam made a comment to our swim up bartender Juan about it, and for the entire week we had STRONG drinks. Our personal concierge was helpful, offering his services in any way possible, our housekeeper made the cutest little animals for us each day, the waiters at the restaurants were witty, fun, and quick to offer to take a photo of us. All in all the resort was perfect, just as we had expected. I think the room service was tastier this year too. We did go to Xel-ha again, which was breathtaking (just like last year). Once again, you've outdone yourself. Planning for us the perfect vacation with virtually no effort on my part. As always you will be highly recommended to our family and friends and we'll be in touch next year in June. We we're thinking about Bora Bora, I hear they have a room in the ocean with a glass covered hole in the floor that you can see right down into the water. Thank you again, for countless memories and priceless moments.
Sarah and Sam Johnston
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