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Haha! $35 dollars well spent!

Hello! Yes, once you make the reservation and book your flights the next step is to email seasons and book your free transfer. Feel free to comment here after your trip, let us know how it goes!

Awesome! Next time we will probably do some excursions but this was pure joy and black excellence.

Oh no!! I'm sorry to hear this. His personality was perfect for greeting incoming guests. 😞. Thank you for the update.

@@okammortravelblog I know - a real disappointment. The new butlers are very nice but...very new. They don't have Winston's knowledge or experience. They didn't renew the contracts on several senior staff. Cost cutting, I assume.

Hi @kayladeveau2984! The balcony is smaller and doesn't wrap around like other imperial suites, ☹but I've only seen 1 Imperial Suite that was vastly larger. El Carmen's Imperial Suite is 3400sqft and two story, Jamaica = 1400sqft, Playa Mujeres = 2560sqft, Riveria Cancun = 1993sqft, etc. I think it's alllll about layout. Example: The Jamaica beach villa is only 1500sqft but it feels much bigger when you step outside on the patio to your private pool and beach in the backyard. Check out the Beloved Cancun video and let us know what you think about that room. Thanks!

Hi @godsfavdaughter, love the name and thank you for the feedback! Don't let the video fool you, the Imperial Suite in Punta Cana is 2500sqft which is about the same size of an average single family home, lol. We stayed at the beachfront honeymoon suite in 2022 and that top deck is BEAUTIFUL but it is only 950sqft. So technically the 2 story beachfront suite is much smaller but the 2 story layout makes for a more spacious feel. Hit us up before you go next time, we can share tips to make sure you have the best trip possible!

Oh, I'll post the full travel video soon...

Lol! It definitely was but honestly, we wouldn’t want to stay longer than 3 nights. They provide a phenomenal environment for rest and relaxation but it can get boring if you stay too long. Lol. We were at Finest Punta Cana last month and it’s our favorite location. Excellence Oyster Bay is a real close second.

Hello @rilderrdegado1162! Correct, Cancun is actually 15mins away but Cancun is the more known and recognizable city.

Hi @vacaywithbtay9355! This was Punta Cana. We are thinking about trying El Carmen next. Have you been to El Carmen?

@@okammortravelblog Yes We've been to both El Carmen was nicer but Punta Cana we had more fun

@@vacaywithbtay9355That’s good to hear that El Carmen is still nice even tho it’s older that Punta Cana. We’ve been to a lot of the same locations, which one has the best vibe to you guys? It’s Jamaica for me, Punta Cana for my wife.

Yesss agreed The Excellence OYSTERBAY was the best to us Vibe people food@@okammortravelblog

Thank you so much! 😊

Great question. The airport is about 30mins from the resort but our driver had a heavy foot, lol. Its a scenic drive though so it’s not bad.

Hello @MegaBakera! Thanks. The villas are at the end of the resort and very far from the main areas. But no worries, the villas offer 24/7 butler services where they will shuttle you anywhere on the resort. We had Francine and she was wonderful. She would shuttle us to the restaurant, seat us, serve, wait and drive us back. Phenomenal service included with the room.

Hey hey! Yes, it’s next door so it’s a short walk but i’d recommend asking to be driven over so that you are not sweaty upon arrival. Honestly, Beloved is great but Excellence better. More restaurants, fun, music, activities, etc. If you’re staying 7 days, I’d recommend staying at Excellence. You’d likely get bored at Beloved for 7 days. Lastly, I recommend downloading the Excellence app. It’ll allow you to see the full menus of all their restaurants and many other details.

Ive halfway taken your advice and decided to do a 50/50 split between the 2. We will spend the first 4 days (Thurs -Mon) at EPM and the next 4 days recovering at Beloved. Ty for your advice!

@@aematthews76​​⁠Great idea!! I literally laughed out loud when I saw you said “recovering” at Beloved because that’s actually true. Beloved will be great for your recovery from all the fun you’ll experience at Excellence.

Hello! Its kinda confusing but there are three Excellence/Finest Resorts in the Dominican Republic. Excellence Punta Cana, Finest Punta Cana, and Excellence El Carmen. This was at Finest Punta Cana which is next to Excellence El Carmen. And a little north of El Carmen is Excellence Punta Cana which is the first resort built of the entire Excellence Collection. Thanks!

Hi! I'm sorry, we did not recognize the brands (and I worked at a wine store before). Shame on me, but I think they were a local brand. Either way, I believe you will still enjoy them and the champagne as well. My wife has requested this as an annual trip, lol, so I'll get the names next time if you haven't visited by then.

Thank you @lavinejohnson1470! Same to you and your husband. It’s literally paradise surrounded with black excellence. We can’t wait to get back. We used the free transfer service named Seasons Transfer offered through the resort as well. Transportation to/from the airport is included but when you schedule your transfer let them know what other stops you’d like to make and when and they will accommodate your request. You gotta stop back by after your trip so we can chat about it! Enjoy!

Congrats on 65 and early congrats on 66! Lol, the villa was amazing but the people made it unforgettable. There were many black couples and black groups there. Black excellence at its finest from the butlers to the guests. Lots of fun, can’t wait to go back.

I agree whole heartedly. Celebrated #66 today and looking forward to many more to come. We do plan on returning to EOB next year with a small group of family and friends. But until then I must savor the memories that we were blessed to experience last year. We booked a private transfer that allowed us to visit Negril (7 mile beach and Ricks Cafe) as well as Kingston (Emancipation Park and the Bob Marley Museum), with an amazing stop in the Blue Mountains where we acquired their award winning Blue Mountain coffee. Jamaica is truly the land we love. Respect !

Oh wow! We never left the resort. We'll have to get out next time. Who did you book private transfer with? Seasons Transfer?@@ClevelandNative

Oh wow! We never left the resort. We'll have to get out next time. Who did you book private transfer with? Seasons Transfer?@@ClevelandNative

Maybe I missed it. But what is the timestamp where she asked opinions about the lipstick.

LOL! @@lifewithrenee616

Your comment is horrible. Who even asked you?

No problem!

Thanks Grandma!

It’s truly a dilemma! Lol. Honestly, Beloved was phenomenal but we had moments where we wish we would have booked at Excellence. We could hear the fun going on next door, lol. The food at Beloved is really good but nothing grabbed our hearts like the restaurants at Excellence in the past. But, the service at Beloved is the best we’ve ever experienced and they seem to have better rooms at Beloved. Either way, I believe it’s a win win for vacationers

Sorry I forgot to mention, if you book 7 days at Beloved you will be allowed to dine next door at Excellence.

Lol, I just realized what you were referring to 😂

We booked directly with the resort www.finestresorts.com. Free transfer with three or more nights when you book direct.

@@okammortravelblog thanks for the info. I think booking with them directly has the best price plus free transportation like you mentioned

Yay! You guys will definitely enjoy the room AND food. Be sure to book your free hydrotherapy session. Totally worth it!

In your opinion,which room is nicer? Oceanview terrace or resort view casita?

It was too hot to not keep it real! Lol!!

Great question! My wife and I actually made that comment several times, it did seem too quiet for our liking. Honestly, kinda boring at times. Excellence was next door and you could hear how lively it was. We should have partied at Excellence and stayed at Beloved, lol. Staying in the penthouse room our last two nights helped because we leveraged the additional amenities included with the room. The beach was great! Water was warm and the waves were not too strong.

We agree! Modernization would surely maximize the resort’s potential.

Lol, gotta let it be free sometimes!

Thanks!

True, thanks for the feedback.

Hello, I would say the rooftop rooms are the best. They offer more sq footage and privacy than the private pool rooms on the ground floor. Plus, you get stunning views of the resort and ocean skyline from the terrace of the rooftop room. I recommend the Excellence Club Beachfront Honeymoon Two Story Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool.

@@emekaokammor Thank you for your reply.

Cute couple, but so are you! How about you spend a weekend with me at a REAL beach resort... ;-)

All the dishes at the restaurants were great! One dish that we found ourselves craving daily was the surf and turf dish at Dukes Seafood.

Thank you

Overall, the restaurants were 8/10. We enjoyed Brass, Dave’s Seafood, and the Chef’s show at Melting Pot. The Market Kitchen also has a great variety of cuisines. Drinks were 7/10 but we like specific mixed drinks that they had trouble making. Lastly, room service was 6/10 but gets the job done.

Forgot, Shoji was great also.

Thank you

Just booked exactly the same hotel room! Extremely excited! Is the plunge pool cold or warm? The only odd thing is they don’t have sunbeds on the roof! Hopefully the large bed with non retractable roof can be removed for the floor !great video!

@@jamiesawicki7715 Awesome! Don't forget to book your free private transfer to the resort from the airport. The plunge pool is not heated but it gets hot on the rooftop terrace so its actually refreshing once you get in. If the roof can't be removed the entire outdoor bed can be moved to a different area for more sun. There's so much to enjoy in the room and on the property itself. If you have any questions feel free to email to OkammorTravelBlog@yahoo.com or visit us at OkammorTravelBlog.com

Lol, it’ll be worth it