As soon as we pulled up to this hotel, my friends and I thought to ourselves: "We made a terrible mistake!"
With it's man-made waterways, on-site casino, and prime access to luxury shopping we were getting major Vegas vibes which is nice if you're in Vegas ...but not when you are planning an island getaway.
Luckily, by the time we left we were all big fans of the hotel namely for it's easy access to their private island just a mere fifteen minutes away by boat. Once you arrive on the island you are greeted by dozens of bright pink flamingos, rainbow fish, and sunning iguanas without a care in the world.
The island had everything you could ever need including lounge chairs, towels, floaties, snorkels, kayaks, and paddle boats. There was even a gift shop in case you needed to reup on sunscreen or a new bathing suit. If you're hungry there have a great little snack shack that offers everything from blended tropical drinks to grilled fish and sandwiches. I'm usually a little wary on the quality of hotel food but everything we ate was really delicious plus the service was amazing.
There is one section of the island that is reserved for families that had tons of shade, sitting areas, and even a tiny playground. The other side was adults only and was equally as beautiful (although you had to walk across the island to access a bathroom).
Our hotel rooms were fine, nothing luxurious but clean, well-stocked and comfortable. We were thankful that the airport is a short cab ride away and we were able to get a late checkout on our last day so we could enjoy the facilities at a leisurely pace.
All-in-all I highly recommend and am already planning a trip back! read more
