Too much negativety

[NickandKitty]

I think people should be a little more careful in confusing negativity and honesty. In our 9 trips we have done 9 trip reports. Every trip until last year was absolutely positive because our experience, including the condition of the resort, the food, and other things we look for in a vacation, were positive. While our latest trip report has taken a small amount of heat for our gripes- really small honestly I understand people's loyalty to the place and it can hurt sometimes when people aren't as in love with it as they are- I have also received nearly a dozen emails from people who have read it and agree entirely but did not want to post it in some cases for fear of being flamed and thanked us for our honesty in the report.
I get it- it's not about the resort, it's about the people. That said, if you could take those same people somewhere nicer for the same money, or even a little less, why wouldn't you?
Some people say it's about doing whatever the F you want for a week and I get that too, but as someone who is married to someone who lets me do pretty much everything I want to anyway that argument doesn't really hold any sway for me either.
We fell in love with hedo and the concept, the freedom, and the indulgence of it in 2003. I guess with the decline of the resort, the nickel and diming, and the bad experiences we have had that kind of went away. As unfortunate as us not returning sounds, we truly are looking forward to new places. Lots of islands, resorts, and sights to be seen besides Jamaica.
We do honestly hope that in a year things have changed, and we look forward to hearing those reports of how things have gotten exponentially better in that time.
Cheers!
Nick (and the wanderlusty Kitty)tm

[millionsnmilo]

the place is what it is. all you guys that have been many times b4 know it is dated, a little run down and not in the best of health. it seems to have been this way for several years. however, people seem to go back time and again. when newbies read all the negative comments over and over again it puts a bit of a downer on things. we know about the water, the food, the aircon, and the woodwork, but please try to put a positive slant on our upcoming vacation. we know, because we have read many reports, that people make this holiday and we are sure that will be the case with our vacation.. but cmon, the world is depressing enough....

Let's just say some just need to bitch but they go back anyway. They go to Sandles to take pictures but can't wait to get back to Hedo.

Hedo is Hedo. IT's like that old chair in your family room, does it have a worn edge --absolutely -- but is it the most awesome chair ...absolutely.

I think all the amenities at Hedo are perfect. Rooms great, food excellent, people over the top. If I was going for French cuisine then I might be disappointed but I'm going to party with the best group out there and the food is just a side deal. I don't spend time in the room but when I need to crash ...it's perfect.

Look on the positive side.... -No doubt it's broken in but then again so am I and my most awesome wife Millions and I wouldn't trade her for a new version either.

Have a great trip! Millions n Milo.

[phillygirl22]

Lots of good points.... If you think this is bad, try reading Trip Advisor! Worst case of "analysis paralysis" I ever experienced! (this was years ago, and not Hedo....i am a much more seasoned traveler now.)

this is a forum for discussion and opinions. Ignore the ones you want, but please dont criticize or "flame" people for their opinion.

Now, for a word on MY opinion:
I am very clear in my trip reports about the good, the bad and the "eh."
my opinion is based on my previous experiences, both at hedo and other places. My personal standards.
take it or leave it, but please, dont judge me. That is not what "all this" is about.

[CopNkitten]

I judge you Hot and Sexy.
Live with it.

Cop..

[cristianos101]

the point is.... everyone knows what the place is like, but on their return from vacation come on here and do a report something like this..

the good..... blah blah blah... lovely people
the average.... food, food food....
the bad... aircon faulty ( u knew that b4 u booked) flakey paint ( u knew this) no hot water (and this) crap piano player (dont go in)...
anyway, NO MORE NEGATIVITY... (we all know this)

[Jamaica Joe]

the point is.... everyone knows what the place is like, but on their return from vacation come on here and do a report something like this..

the good..... blah blah blah... lovely people
the average.... food, food food....
the bad... aircon faulty ( u knew that b4 u booked) flakey paint ( u knew this) no hot water (and this) crap piano player (dont go in)...
anyway, NO MORE NEGATIVITY... (we all know this)

Amen. I've been to H2 several times and some trips were better than others (still trying to match, or if possible to improve on, my 2009 trip). Despite the 30+ year age of the resort and occasional minor inconveniences or problems, I have yet to find another vacation spot that I'd prefer. Other nude resorts are just too tame compared to H2, or much more expensive. Clothed "vanilla" vacations are out of the question after my Hedo experiences. Once you have partied naked like a pornstar for week...there is no substitute for a vacation at H2.

[DonandKim]

I appreciate an honest trip report such as the one Nick posted recently. I take it as information and use it to inform my experiences and expectations. We were just there with the Fluffs last month and loved the group and the time we had. With that said, there is a place for constructive criticism. By the way, we have never had a problem with the air or the hot water at H2! now, towels on the other hand....

[CARRIBEAN BUFFS]

the point is.... everyone knows what the place is like, but on their return from vacation come on here and do a report something like this..

the good..... blah blah blah... lovely people
the average.... food, food food....
the bad... aircon faulty ( u knew that b4 u booked) flakey paint ( u knew this) no hot water (and this) crap piano player (dont go in)...
anyway, NO MORE NEGATIVITY... (we all know this)

Although I appreciate your concern; booking a resort is stressful enough when it's your first time there, let alone one like Hedo, but I don't feel expressing your opinion about the resort is negative. An opinion might not be favorable, but that doesn't make it negative. It's just one point of view. Information is power, regardless of whether you agree with what you read or not. Generally people like to read other's opinions, or sites like this and Trip Advisor wouldn't exist, let alone be as popular as they are. Nick's observations are things that; though they would not cause most members of this site to change their plans to visit Hedo, might be useful to someone who is considering going, and feels that certain expectations should be met based on the price their paying.

[takemetonegril]

Hey Cop,how's this for positive?I hear they got irons and ironing boards!Does that rock my world or what!!
NN
(I dont ever iron my clothes unless it is a formal affair at home.Buy my clothes at Ace Hardware!)(But as they say,HEDO can cause alot of firsts!)

Don't get too excited, it probably wont work, LOL............I"M KIDDING, I"M KIDDING, I'M KIDDING

Cheers

[VaLovers]

Once you have partied naked like a pornstar for week...

Now that's some funny sh*t!!!

[ajv767fo]

Ya, what Carribean Buffs said. We're all smart adults and capable of reading between the lines or seeing if the person has a hidden agenda. I want to read your trip report, regardless of the slant, and make up my own mind as to whether it holds any credence.

90 days and counting..

Greg

[funlover]

and as i read trip reports and posts, i do look at how many posts a user had done. someone with over 2,000 posts has my attention, obviously i want to know his opinion. i understand that people who are already booked and looking forward to their trip may not want to hear anything negative about the resort, which is fine, then dont read the trip reports.

[CopNkitten]

Woo Hoo they want to know my opinion, lol.
<-------- #1 Poster on here

Cop..

[neolion]

I think that the negative comments should finish saying if they want to go back again or not, and if they could talked with the staff and have any solution.

[Face Down]

There comes a time when people fall "out of love" with Hedo for whatever reason. Just go over to Denny's page and there are a number of active and long time posters who have not been in a couple of years that just dog pile on the place at any opportunity. As someone stated above you need to read between the lines of some of these trip reports whether they are glowing with praise or solely concentrate on the negative.

Since this thread is titled "To much negativity"....lets concentrate on the positive...which I think we all can agree on there is a LOT of positives to Hedo or none of us would be here active on this message board. We can start by reading this....http://www.dennyp.com/HIITripReports...deana_0712.htm