Definitely Valentine’s week for February. Live bands on the beach and a very popular week with lots of energy. That week is Bubbly Bears but you don't have to join any group to go the week that they go however you can sometimes get better rates by going with a group. Some groups have membership fees some don't. You can Google most groups to find that out. If they don't have a website you can be sure they don't have membership fees.
January is known for lifestyle groups. I have read that going the first week with New Years Eve at Hedo is the bomb with a huge party and upgraded food, shows, ect. Not sure of the varies group names for that week but you can find out by reading trip reports from that week.
Of course I think Spanksgiving aka ButtCrack Tours (USA Thanksgiving week) is the best week in November. No membership required. This week is reportedly the third busiest week of the year with multiple groups. Two beach parties and a parade (tour) through Sandals on Thanksgiving are included. Beach parties include a Heinilicken beer party and a Champagne party. A DJ plays music and dancing on the beach naked with contests too. At least one pub crawl into Negril is organized. Buss ride to about 6 or 7 different bars with only a tip expected for the bus driver. This gives you a chance to experience Negril and the local flavor of Jamaica.
This year Lovevoodoo is November 2nd to the 9th but you must book through them to get their rates. They offer more group sponsored events and contests goat racing, cruises and evening ‘playroom’ in the spa. I crossed over with them last November and won Ms Lovevoodoo 2012 with 10 free nights for two. Sadly, I had to give them up or miss my ButtCrack peeps during Spanksgiving.
I believe the Bosom Buddies group is around the same time as Lovevoodoo. Also a fun group. The crowd dies down a bit after ButtCrack before the WWW (Wet Wild and Wicked group shows up in December.
I have not heard of any group sponsoring a toga party but we have some die hard Buttcracker’s that now wear a Toga Thursday night in protest of the cancellation of this long time event. Pretty much anything goes any night at Hedo so pack whatever costumes you like and wear them at will. My favorite night is Tuesday for PJ party. Most just wear their PJ outfit to dinner. Keep in mind that this is not limited to PJ’s it’s really a big costume party more akin to Halloween.
The pool has limited seating no matter what week you go. Most people just hang out in the pool or around the edge. It seems that the chairs are more for storage than sitting. You will see some people passed out er I mean napping on the lounges by the pool.
Try reading some trip reports here and on DennyP.com for the time slots you are interested in. Trip reports are labeled by month. Denny’s also has a message board, a guest schedule and monthly calendar showing groups.
http://www.dennyp.com/ubbthreads/ubb.../forum_summary
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