Secrets Capri Riviera

Lizzie · 08-06-2003

Has anybody heard of this new resort? It is supposed to open in Oct. 2003. It's an AI adults only. Let me know if you have the scoop on this place.

Thanks,

Lizzie

pembrookfeeney · 08-06-2003

Have a friend who books trips for RCI, and he said Secrets is for "open minded" adults and that it's a bunch of swingers and nudists.

Mr Schwump · 08-06-2003

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Originally posted by "pembrookfeeney"

Have a friend who books trips for RCI, and he said Secrets is for "open minded" adults and that it's a bunch of swingers and nudists.

I don't have first hand knowledge, but I'd dispute this. From their website, Secrets seems to be an upscale operation, a la' the Royal Hideaway. I know that the Secrets Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic does not cater to "swingers and nudists". While it's kid-free there doesn't appear to be any organized debauchery going on there. I'd presume the same is true of their property in Mexico as well.

Lizzie · 08-07-2003

Hi Joe,

I think you are correct. I don't expect that the travel brochures I have read would omit information like it being a nudist place etc. This hotel is part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts worldwide and has an excellent rating. It looks really nice from the information I found on their web site, it is also brand new so everything should be top knotch. It is a little cheaper than Royal Hideaway but more expensive then the ASP so I'm trying to decide between the Secrets or the ASP.

Have a great day. 8)

Lizzie

sunnybrook31 · 08-07-2003

C'mon Lizzie, you're not fooling us. We know you're booking Secrets because of the swingers and nudists..............

08-07-2003

Sounds like Secrets is being confused with Desire resort by the person that books the RCI trips....

08-11-2003

ASP-- Aventura Spa Palace?

**denisea** · 08-11-2003

Hidden Beach Resort Au Naturale Club is a nudist resort on the beach near Puerto Aventuras on Kantenah Bay. The El Dorado Spa and Resort which is adjacent to the Hidden Beach Resort Au Naturel Club has a Nude Week each year in May, I believe.

Lizzie · 08-12-2003

This resort is not a nudist resort. They have one in Cancun and the Dominican Republic. I checked the web site. Here is the URL if anyone is interested in reading up on the resorts. www.secretsresorts.com
It looks like a really nice place, especially the beach which is what might be the deciding factor between this resort and Aventura Spa Palace, but it is more expensive.

Have a great day. 8)

Lizzie

tralin · 08-12-2003

Hey Lizzie,

Looks beautiful, just remember though that the new resorts (as I'm told by my travel agent) usually takes about a year to "get the kinks" out. For example, the service is not quite there yet, overbooking is a common problem, and food is not usually as good as it will get. The staff is still learning the resort and hiring is not always sorted.

This is not to say NOT to go there, just to make sure you have your patience hat on as you will not have any guarantees. But then you never do. It's a higher risk is all. So you have to decide it paying the money is worth it. If it is more expensive than ASP anyway, maybe Royal Hideway might worth checking into instead.

Lizzie · 08-12-2003

Hi Tralin,

Good points about a new resort. I still haven't made up my mind, on the one hand the ASP is a safe bet and is cheaper but on the other the beach looks great at the Capri but it is more expensive and I can't afford the Hideaway. :cry:

TTFN,

Lizzie

08-12-2003

I am contemplating the same two resorts as Lizzie, Aventura Spa Palace and Secrets Capri. It's for a honeymoon, and we are staying the first few days at Maroma, then the remainder at one of the all inclusives. However, we don't want a $25 cab ride to get to Playa--does anyone know how far these two places are from Playa?

Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

cher · 08-13-2003

I answered my own question and thought I'd share--according to Secrets reservations, the Secrets Capri is 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen. They don't have any shuttle services that run to the town.

08-13-2003

ASP is about an $11 cab ride to playa del carmen. They also have a free shuttle but it's in the morning and comes back early evening. Great unless you want the night life there.

kcg · 08-14-2003

Does anyone know if the new Secrets resort will be near the Moon Palace? I have read that the Moon Palace has an awful beach. Wouldn't that mean that Secrets' beach won't be all that great either?

08-06-2003	#1 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Secrets Capri Riviera Has anybody heard of this new resort? It is supposed to open in Oct. 2003. It's an AI adults only. Let me know if you have the scoop on this place. Thanks, Lizzie

08-06-2003	#2 (permalink)
pembrookfeeney sandflea Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2	Secrets Have a friend who books trips for RCI, and he said Secrets is for "open minded" adults and that it's a bunch of swingers and nudists.

08-11-2003	#7 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	ASP ASP-- Aventura Spa Palace?

08-12-2003	#12 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	How close to Playa Del Carmen? I am contemplating the same two resorts as Lizzie, Aventura Spa Palace and Secrets Capri. It's for a honeymoon, and we are staying the first few days at Maroma, then the remainder at one of the all inclusives. However, we don't want a $25 cab ride to get to Playa--does anyone know how far these two places are from Playa? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

08-13-2003	#13 (permalink)
cher sandflea Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey/New York Posts: 4	Secrets--Playa del Carmen I answered my own question and thought I'd share--according to Secrets reservations, the Secrets Capri is 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen. They don't have any shuttle services that run to the town.

08-07-2003	#4 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Hi Joe, I think you are correct. I don't expect that the travel brochures I have read would omit information like it being a nudist place etc. This hotel is part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts worldwide and has an excellent rating. It looks really nice from the information I found on their web site, it is also brand new so everything should be top knotch. It is a little cheaper than Royal Hideaway but more expensive then the ASP so I'm trying to decide between the Secrets or the ASP. Have a great day. 8) Lizzie

08-07-2003	#5 (permalink)
sunnybrook31 way into it Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 106	C'mon Lizzie, you're not fooling us. We know you're booking Secrets because of the swingers and nudists..............

08-07-2003	#6 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds like Secrets is being confused with Desire resort by the person that books the RCI trips....

08-11-2003	#8 (permalink)
denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,025	Hidden Beach Resort Au Naturale Club is a nudist resort on the beach near Puerto Aventuras on Kantenah Bay. The El Dorado Spa and Resort which is adjacent to the Hidden Beach Resort Au Naturel Club has a Nude Week each year in May, I believe.

08-12-2003	#9 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	This resort is not a nudist resort. They have one in Cancun and the Dominican Republic. I checked the web site. Here is the URL if anyone is interested in reading up on the resorts. www.secretsresorts.com It looks like a really nice place, especially the beach which is what might be the deciding factor between this resort and Aventura Spa Palace, but it is more expensive. Have a great day. 8) Lizzie

08-12-2003	#10 (permalink)
tralin way into it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 134	Hey Lizzie, Looks beautiful, just remember though that the new resorts (as I'm told by my travel agent) usually takes about a year to "get the kinks" out. For example, the service is not quite there yet, overbooking is a common problem, and food is not usually as good as it will get. The staff is still learning the resort and hiring is not always sorted. This is not to say NOT to go there, just to make sure you have your patience hat on as you will not have any guarantees. But then you never do. It's a higher risk is all. So you have to decide it paying the money is worth it. If it is more expensive than ASP anyway, maybe Royal Hideway might worth checking into instead.

08-12-2003	#11 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Hi Tralin, Good points about a new resort. I still haven't made up my mind, on the one hand the ASP is a safe bet and is cheaper but on the other the beach looks great at the Capri but it is more expensive and I can't afford the Hideaway. :cry: TTFN, Lizzie

08-13-2003	#14 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	ASP is about an $11 cab ride to playa del carmen. They also have a free shuttle but it's in the morning and comes back early evening. Great unless you want the night life there.

08-14-2003	#15 (permalink)
kcg sandflea Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1	Beach at Secrets?? Does anyone know if the new Secrets resort will be near the Moon Palace? I have read that the Moon Palace has an awful beach. Wouldn't that mean that Secrets' beach won't be all that great either?

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