Firstly, we're very happy that we didn't read any of the reviews, particularly from Americans, prior to our holiday.
On arrival, having spent 25 hours travelling from our home to the RDC, coupled with a hideous experience in the airport, we were not most pleased to find our accommodation unready. However, ALL of the staff from the porters to the reception staff and entertainment staff were most apologetic and took us to the bar to get some food whilst the room was being prepared. We did not get a cottage as originally expected, but had the most fantastic suite, it was kept clean, with fresh bed linen every 2 days, the A/C was brilliant and not a bug in sight. The only problem we had was that the shower didn't work properly. We reported this to reception in the morning and by the time we went back to our room at 5pm it was perfect.
All of the staff without exception at the RDC were polite, friendly, and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. In a country where people have so little, how on earth can they be so happy, polite and helpful to people that have so much without the slightest hint of resentment. We think that most other nationalities, including the Brits, could learn a lot from these lovely people. The gardens were a dream, they were impecably tended with not so much as a leaf out of place. Pablito's pool was immaculate, not easy with the mess some people left.
To Maria, Sadeka, Delita, o'Neil, o'Fell, o'Kiel and Pablito, saying goodbye was like leaving family!! Thank you for making our first holiday in Jamaica one we will never forget and can't wait to repeat. The entertainment was brilliant, always fun and the audience were encouraged to take part, but not bullied to do so. The resident band, True Vibrations were amazing, brilliant voices and the Mento bands were entertaining. One of the biggest shocks was Albert "the hat maker", when he took the microphone the whole place came to a shocked standstill. He was incredible. To all of the staff from waiters to gardeners including reception/management, sorry we don't know all of your names, but you were fantastic.
The food was fantastic, we had never seen so much of every food imaginable. It was delicious and a huge variety was available for every meal.
We went out on one day trip which was Dunn's River Falls and Swimming with Dolphins. These were absolutely amazing and we would highly recommend them. There was not one thing about this place we didn't like which is why we only did one trip out!
Colin, Liz and Ben Turner (Room 204)
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