Thanks! We're only there 5 nights with 2 at the Sheraton (using up my free weekend nights) Is that enough or will we leave wishing we did the full 7 there? Although spending an extra $1000+ is a factor in that decision!
Interested in how much a bottle of decent red wine is so I can bring the correct credit card!
Should be awesome and I'll do a trip report when I get back.
Originally Posted by
toddml
Hi,
We just got back from our third trip there a couple of weeks ago! The place is amazing and just so relaxing! Not sure what tips to offer as everything is great and it depends what your into, but a few things that stick out would be:
Always get breakfast its great and as you'll discover you can pretty much get whatever you want as long as they have the stuff to make it!
If you want a change and a bit of fun we enjoyed doing a BBQ one evening on the decking of our villa. They come and set it up and also clear it all away all you ahve to do is cook your selection!
We loved Fire to eat, great setting and you can get make the food varied. You go up and choose what you want and they cook it for you and serve it. Dont be afraid to chat to the chef's or ask for it how you like it etc. It is styled to be relaxed and informal and as long as you go with that flow you get great food and you can go back as many times as you like!
Fish is quite expensive but the food and service is great, even if you dont like fish!! My wife loves fish while I am less of a fan, so we mentioned on our first stay 3 years ago and ever since they make me something else when we go!
If your into snorkling the best part of the house reef is out round the spa, there is a channel out by the spa and then just snorkle round to the right and either double back or keep going until you get near fish and come in at the channel there!
If your looking for romance and sunsets do the Escape Sunset Cruise, costs a bit but you get a glass of champaigne and the views are great if you get the right weather!
There is a club 15Below, its never packed and never that dressy but can be fun and usually on at least one of the nights a week usually more some staff head down there later on and it can be good fun!
The thing to remember though is it is a place design to be relaxing and friendly. the staff are happy to chat to you and get to know you! We always feel guilty about not being able to remember the names, they always seem to know the guests names but we could never remember all theirs!
Biggest tip though their current pastry chef, Chef Gupter I think makes the most amazing things, his ice creams, chocolate deserts, morning pastries if you have a sweet tooth you have to try it all!
You will have an amazing time and not want to leave I am sure! In the chance you do have any issues there is always management around and dont be afraid to mention things to them as they will do their best to solve them if they are given the chance!
It is the best Starwood property we have been to by a long way, so good we have already booked our next 2 week stay!