I really appreciate the candid review as we are headed to secrets punta Cana early next year. I particularly enjoyed your comparison of preferred areas vs non-preferred and whether it was worth it to you. I’ve seen a TON of travel videos recently and everybody else is trying to be a celebrity ; I appreciate that you are informative and practical rather than sensational and production value focused.
This is one of the nicest comments we ever received. While my skills are improving, I couldn’t care about SEO scores. We just want to help good people find great value and enjoy time with their loved ones! Thanks again!
Thank you! Very happy to watch, we just left secrets playa mujeres ... we were very surprised to see the club turn into a teen club! Dreams visiting... glad to hear this one will be better! We will be spending my 50th there! Thank you again! Great video. Be well
I laughed out loud at the Easter egg, upside down pineapple!! Lol this is where my fiancé and I booked for our honeymoon & we’re so excited. There’s an ongoing joke that we’ll get hit on by swingers… one of my fears😂
Thank you for these fantastic, no non-sense videos. I really appreciated your presentation of the facts of the resort, but also the bits about your personal experience in relation to other Secrets Resorts. My husband and I have been to Secrets Aura Cozumel (once) and Secrets Akumal (twice) and were married at Secrets Akumal last year. We really enjoyed both of those Secrets and were both very different experiences. We are excited to go to the Dominican Republic and try this Secrets. We especially loved your video on Preferred Club. We have done preferred Club stay at Secrets Akumal, and Aura Cozumel. I didn't notice a huge different at those resorts in preferred club, much less at Aura Cozumel and a bit of a difference at Akumal, however we always enjoy the extra lounge and the access to more pools. It seems like the preferred club section offers a variety of extra options for relaxation, drinking, and dining at Royal Beach so thank you for that video. I am glad we chose the upgrade.
Thanks for watching and the feedback. You are absolutely correct. The value of the Preferred club varies widely by resort. And the experience does as well. We have a few more reviews coming up in the next few months.
the Mexican restaurant in Playa Majeures (Pablo's?) was my favorite or maybe tied with the hibachi. that comment surprised me! but that is okay. going to Royal Beach in January. I watch videos once in a while during lunch. already excited. thank you!
Taste is always subjective and even the best restaurants can have a bad day. The food overall was awesome. Did you see our videos on Royal Beach. We loved it.
Are the flea markets near. Punta Cana and take a bus to? We liked going to MERCADO 28 in CANCUN and were hoping there was something similar in PUNTA CANA.
Hi new subscriber here 7 mins into the video & the information & presentation brilliant - I am looking to book a 2023 holiday for myself & hubby (first time without children & relatives) so from now on you & Angela will be my personal tour adviser(joke) We are from the UK & looking to venture out of Europe love the countries but after 30yrs of travel it's time we change
Thanks for watching and the kind words. Angela and I will be traveling across the pond for a 12 night British Isles cruise in September on the Regal Princess!!! So excited!
@@ftbeat Hi great video between Secrets cap cana and Secrets royal beach, which is better? I notice that for the dates that I plan to make a trip, Cap Cana is more expensive. Greetings from Ecuador
Thanks, Angela and Bill! I Have to ask, for a married couple, would you go secrets beach or secrets cap canna...all things considered? Looks like Secrets beach was a little better in your videos!
We enjoyed both for different reasons. There is more going on at Royal Beach, especially with the Dreams resort next door. Cap Cana is smaller, more intimate and in our opinion a bit more relaxing.
Thank you for posting these video on Secrets Royal Beach! I have watched all! And I also noticed you guys had been to Secrets Cap Cana. Could you share your thought on the 2? We have been debating between the 2 and it has been so tough to decide
Cap Cana is a little quieter, a little more laid back and romantic. Also smaller and doesn’t have Dreams next door. Cap Cana also has a private beach (gated area). Tough call. Apples and oranges.
Thank you Markus. The link was taken down in the FB Group page so if you know anyone who would benefit from this, please send them this way and have them subscribe. Preferred Club and Spa will be up later in the week.
Hi! I just booked to go here in February. I was wondering if you need to be in the preferred club in order to go in the lazy river or have access to those wonderful beds near the river. Thank you so much!
They have a nightly show and then dancing and music afterwards. They also have a sports bar and nightclub. I wouldn’t say nightlife is a huge focus though.
Good morning we are considering this resort would you say the lazy river does not move at all or very slowly and is there another lazy River next-door at dreams that you can use thank you
Best to bring a tumbler or go with the cups they use? Some places serve small sizes and others don't allow tumblers. Just wondering what you found here. We're booked later in the year.
Every Secrets resort we have been to allows the large tumblers. The alcohol content can vary....tipping usually helps with that lol. Thanks for watching!
Thank you sooooo much for this great review, we are heading there end of June. We are looking forward to your review on the preferred club section. When will it be ready?
Nice detail oriented content! Thanks for making that video. How much did you realize that there was a family resort next door? Or was it not even noticeable? Looking to maximize the relaxing part on vacation. Thanks
Hey, great video. How strict is the dress code at Bordeaux. Do Gents need to wear formal trousers and shirts or will a short sleeve shirt and jeans suffice?
The room wasn’t really clean, and when it was it was late in the day. Like after dinner we had to wait for the room to be cleaned. We generally do not tip maids till later in the stay as you don’t always have the same one each day. I know they were probably short handed but it was still a disappointment.
Top video! Going here in September, Few questions, Did you feel like you had to tip the staff? Did you go on any excursions? Was there any spirits included in your room?
Thank you. While gratuities are “included” most people tipped a few dollars here and there and it helped. I did not do any excursions but a friend did and I will be doing another video or 2 on that and the preferred club. We asked and had a bottle of Brugal delivered to the room but didn’t drink it all. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss the other videos.
We went there 2 weeks ago got the suite with private pool and preferred club membership , unfortunately BIG ALTERCATION cause first night we had a roaches 🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳festival in our suite, they tried to tell us they was gonna spray some bs and that didn’t work cause more roaches was coming out of the mirror and the tv, also tried to say was cause of the weather after the hurricane Fiona hit the country, they forgot I’m Dominican born and raised so nope I didn’t take that bs after paying that amount so around 11:50 pm we got an upgraded presidential suite really high end type of suite cause I threaded em about posting that on social media also had a free couple and romantic diner in the beach, plus 3 free nights we can pick anytime next year 👍🏾
I really appreciate the candid review as we are headed to secrets punta Cana early next year. I particularly enjoyed your comparison of preferred areas vs non-preferred and whether it was worth it to you.
I’ve seen a TON of travel videos recently and everybody else is trying to be a celebrity ; I appreciate that you are informative and practical rather than sensational and production value focused.
This is one of the nicest comments we ever received. While my skills are improving, I couldn’t care about SEO scores. We just want to help good people find great value and enjoy time with their loved ones! Thanks again!
Done all the majestic but secrets at another level in Punta Cana.
Thanks for watching! It’s our favorite brand for a reason.
We stayed at the preferred club and we loved it and we just booked again for early spring, this is our favorite place
It’s gotten more expensive but you do get what you pay for! Thanks for watching!
@@ftbeat thank you great video
Excellent! Thank you fur giving preferred and non preferred perspectives.
Thanks for watching. These videos are time consuming but rewarding!
Secrets The VINE preferred club in Cancun was amazing!
Thank you for an awesome video!!! Going here Monday 🥰
Hope you enjoyed it? Let us know!
Thank you! Very happy to watch, we just left secrets playa mujeres ... we were very surprised to see the club turn into a teen club! Dreams visiting... glad to hear this one will be better! We will be spending my 50th there! Thank you again! Great video. Be well
Thank you for the kind words. Secrets PM is probably our favorite.
Great video! Thanks for the tips
Thanks for watching!!!
I laughed out loud at the Easter egg, upside down pineapple!! Lol this is where my fiancé and I booked for our honeymoon & we’re so excited. There’s an ongoing joke that we’ll get hit on by swingers… one of my fears😂
Glad you got a laugh! Don’t wear an upside down pineapple swimsuit and you should be fine lmao!
Thank you for these fantastic, no non-sense videos. I really appreciated your presentation of the facts of the resort, but also the bits about your personal experience in relation to other Secrets Resorts. My husband and I have been to Secrets Aura Cozumel (once) and Secrets Akumal (twice) and were married at Secrets Akumal last year. We really enjoyed both of those Secrets and were both very different experiences. We are excited to go to the Dominican Republic and try this Secrets. We especially loved your video on Preferred Club. We have done preferred Club stay at Secrets Akumal, and Aura Cozumel. I didn't notice a huge different at those resorts in preferred club, much less at Aura Cozumel and a bit of a difference at Akumal, however we always enjoy the extra lounge and the access to more pools. It seems like the preferred club section offers a variety of extra options for relaxation, drinking, and dining at Royal Beach so thank you for that video. I am glad we chose the upgrade.
Thanks for watching and the feedback. You are absolutely correct. The value of the Preferred club varies widely by resort. And the experience does as well. We have a few more reviews coming up in the next few months.
Great video and informative thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Resort was beautiful and the service was outstanding.
We had a great time. Can’t wait for next year.
the Mexican restaurant in Playa Majeures (Pablo's?) was my favorite or maybe tied with the hibachi. that comment surprised me! but that is okay. going to Royal Beach in January. I watch videos once in a while during lunch. already excited. thank you!
Taste is always subjective and even the best restaurants can have a bad day. The food overall was awesome. Did you see our videos on Royal Beach. We loved it.
Stayed at Secrets Playa Mujeres . Drinks there were definitely watered down . Pool closed super early but a great resort .
We loved SPM. I have another video on that one on the channel. Make sure you are subscribed for future updates.
Was there may 4th for 5 nights. We loved it. Only complaint was it was too short a stay. Restaurants were amazing.
We agree 100%. We didn’t try the Mexican restaurant, did you? We heard mixed reviews. Thanks for watching.
Nice vidéo😊😊😊
Thank you!
Are the flea markets near. Punta Cana and take a bus to? We liked going to MERCADO 28 in CANCUN and were hoping there was something similar in PUNTA CANA.
I’m so happy to hear it’s a relaxing resort. I went cancun last year and it was too much partying for me
We send people there all the time. We think it’s the perfect combination.
Great info! Thank you for this great video, Bill!
Thank you! I plan on doing many more.
That was a great video. We are going in Feb and this helped a lot. Loved your opinions.
Thanks for the kind words. We try and be honest but understand, they are just our opinions and experiences. Have a great time!
Thanks so much for the video, we are going the end of January and have also found the service in the DR outstanding and better than Mexico.
Hi new subscriber here 7 mins into the video & the information & presentation brilliant - I am looking to book a 2023 holiday for myself & hubby (first time without children & relatives) so from now on you & Angela will be my personal tour adviser(joke)
We are from the UK & looking to venture out of Europe love the countries but after 30yrs of travel it's time we change
Thanks for watching and the kind words. Angela and I will be traveling across the pond for a 12 night British Isles cruise in September on the Regal Princess!!! So excited!
Great review, love your vibe. Been to Secrets Cap Cana, need to try this spot.
Thank you for the kind words. We also enjoyed Cap Cana
@@ftbeat Hi great video between Secrets cap cana and Secrets royal beach, which is better? I notice that for the dates that I plan to make a trip, Cap Cana is more expensive. Greetings from Ecuador
Is the quiet pool available to all visitors or just preferred club?
Thanks, Angela and Bill! I Have to ask, for a married couple, would you go secrets beach or secrets cap canna...all things considered? Looks like Secrets beach was a little better in your videos!
We enjoyed both for different reasons. There is more going on at Royal Beach, especially with the Dreams resort next door. Cap Cana is smaller, more intimate and in our opinion a bit more relaxing.
Getting married here in February! Was my second choice to the Hyatt cap cana so I’m a tad nervous.
There were several weddings there when we went. I didn’t hear a single complaint and all seemed to have a good time. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for posting these video on Secrets Royal Beach! I have watched all! And I also noticed you guys had been to Secrets Cap Cana. Could you share your thought on the 2? We have been debating between the 2 and it has been so tough to decide
Cap Cana is a little quieter, a little more laid back and romantic. Also smaller and doesn’t have Dreams next door. Cap Cana also has a private beach (gated area). Tough call. Apples and oranges.
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Do you have a video of SECRETS PANAMA?
Very nice Video at your time in vacation. Thank you so much. We come in Juli 🤗 I am glad to see the next video from preferred club area. 😉
Thank you Markus. The link was taken down in the FB Group page so if you know anyone who would benefit from this, please send them this way and have them subscribe. Preferred Club and Spa will be up later in the week.
@@ftbeat Ok if I hear 👂 someone who’s going to Secrets I will show the Link 😉👍🏻
@@airtecstudio thank you. Have a great weekend.
Looks amazing
It was!
Hi! I just booked to go here in February. I was wondering if you need to be in the preferred club in order to go in the lazy river or have access to those wonderful beds near the river. Thank you so much!
Can the non preferred guests use the day beds next to the quiet pool?
Hi Bill, we are highly considering Secrets. Can you give any insight on the nightlife at Secrets?
They have a nightly show and then dancing and music afterwards. They also have a sports bar and nightclub. I wouldn’t say nightlife is a huge focus though.
Has this always been a Secrets? We have been to the DR a number of times but never at a Secrets and this looks very familiar
It has not, it used to be Now Larimar Punta Cana before the renovation.
@@ftbeat That is why it looks so familiar, we were there in 2020
Good morning we are considering this resort would you say the lazy river does not move at all or very slowly and is there another lazy River next-door at dreams that you can use thank you
Thanks for watching. Yes. I’m the lazy River barely moves. Although very relaxing. Secrets guests can use the Lazy River at Dreams next door!
Best to bring a tumbler or go with the cups they use? Some places serve small sizes and others don't allow tumblers. Just wondering what you found here. We're booked later in the year.
Every Secrets resort we have been to allows the large tumblers. The alcohol content can vary....tipping usually helps with that lol. Thanks for watching!
Stayed here 3 weeks ago so disappointing the pools were far too warm
I like a colder pool
It's been some of the hottest weather on record.
Thank you sooooo much for this great review, we are heading there end of June. We are looking forward to your review on the preferred club section. When will it be ready?
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for subscribing. Have a great time. I hope to have the preferred club video out mid next week.
Sebastien. I posted it this afternoon.
Nice detail oriented content! Thanks for making that video. How much did you realize that there was a family resort next door? Or was it not even noticeable? Looking to maximize the relaxing part on vacation.
Thanks
Thanks for watching. And yes, we actually have a video up on Dreams Royal Beach next door. Check it out and subscribe for more videos in the future!
Hey, great video. How strict is the dress code at Bordeaux. Do Gents need to wear formal trousers and shirts or will a short sleeve shirt and jeans suffice?
Thank you. I'm not sure jeans would be ok.
We got the okay on jeans for my fiancé. Hope you have a wonderful time!
Just wondering about the maid service that was lacking. Did you tip the maid? Trying to figure out if that would make a difference.
The room wasn’t really clean, and when it was it was late in the day. Like after dinner we had to wait for the room to be cleaned. We generally do not tip maids till later in the stay as you don’t always have the same one each day. I know they were probably short handed but it was still a disappointment.
Thanks for sharing, will be there in July. Is the barefoot grill for preferred only?
The barefoot grill is open to all. Enjoy!
Is this site OK for singles or is it just for family's and couples thank you
Top video! Going here in September, Few questions,
Did you feel like you had to tip the staff?
Did you go on any excursions?
Was there any spirits included in your room?
Thank you. While gratuities are “included” most people tipped a few dollars here and there and it helped. I did not do any excursions but a friend did and I will be doing another video or 2 on that and the preferred club. We asked and had a bottle of Brugal delivered to the room but didn’t drink it all. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss the other videos.
Thanks
Brother, your video help me to book a holiday for February 2023 👊🏻 Good stuff brother 🥳
I’m glad you enjoyed. Preferred club video will be out later this week, make sure you are subscribed. Thanks for the kind words!
Question- do they charge to use those day bed things by the pool??? Or is it first come first serve??
First come first serve!
When do the pools close?
Can you go mext door at dreams and eat or swim?
Yes you can. Secrets guests can use all the facilities and restaurants at Dreams.
😍🤩🤩
Can I only eat Olio if I get preferred club?
Olio is available for dinner for all. It’s for preferred club only during breakfast and lunch. I’ll have a preferred club video up in a few days.
Are you able to share how much more you paid for the Preferred Club?
Yes. We paid $550 for 4 nights. If possible, book it ahead of time to get maximum advantage.
Were the restaurants included or did u have to pay to eat at them ?
All the restaurants are included free of charge.
How much was the Covid testing? Do you remember?
Hi. Covid testing is free if you stay in Preferred Club. Otherwise I believe it’s $36 per person.
We went there 2 weeks ago got the suite with private pool and preferred club membership , unfortunately BIG ALTERCATION cause first night we had a roaches 🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳festival in our suite, they tried to tell us they was gonna spray some bs and that didn’t work cause more roaches was coming out of the mirror and the tv, also tried to say was cause of the weather after the hurricane Fiona hit the country, they forgot I’m Dominican born and raised so nope I didn’t take that bs after paying that amount so around 11:50 pm we got an upgraded presidential suite really high end type of suite cause I threaded em about posting that on social media also had a free couple and romantic diner in the beach, plus 3 free nights we can pick anytime next year 👍🏾
Glad they did the right thing by you.
Whats the weed situation?
Predicting seaweed is very difficult and can vary day to day.....
Does this resort have a elevator
I believe they do.
Upside down pineapple....swinger calling card.
Lol. We have a winner. I had no idea what that meant till recently!!!