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    Trip Report July 11 - 17, 2014

    Hedo trip Report
    July 11 – July 17, 2014

    We traveled via Westjet from Toronto, arriving at the resort in time for a late dinner. We were welcomed back by Sunshine (we have known her since her time as a very young entertainer).
    Our prude, garden room was comfortable and freshly decorated etc. Nice!
    We had a good week (not counting the large bill for medical treatment of Montezuma’s revenge lasting a couple plus days).
    The beach was well maintained and clean with loads of new loungers and umbrellas. Many guests had learned that ‘reserving’ loungers is not socially acceptable. That’s a big improvement. Also the over-supply of loungers is a real help.
    Beach security was being overly aggressive (at times) with guests ‘dressing’ to leave for the dining room being harassed — as were some evening guests dropping over for a pizza. Get real please, security — not everyone is comfortable eating without their pants on.
    The entertainment staff were alive, friendly and efficient. They were not always helped by group activity (see below). As so often, the DJ’s punch up the volume to ‘their tunes’ so that conversation is inhibited. Is there a clue when the MC at events repeats, “Take it down DJ, take it well down”?

    Group activity
    There was a large group on site for our visit. They were lively and friendly and inclusive. They also had evening themes and activities that conflicted with the resort’s themes. That was OK but occasionally left non-group members somewhat left out. The resort’s fetish theme conflicted with the group’s theme, so only a tiny handful of guests were on theme. Sad.
    The group had some great activities and bands, but they were not overly publicized to everyone. The ABC (Anything But Clothing) theme was fabulous, but why not get everyone involved?
    I noticed that the more prominent group members tended to shy away from resort activities. Even the ‘car wash’ struggled to get a full complement of guys for a very personal scrub down (you had to be there — I was!)

    Manners
    I just don’t get it. Some people are so self-centered they are unaware that they are being insulting and rude. Examples: A sweet young thing asked the barman for a list of available drinks. Then retorted, “I want …”. No please, no thank you, no acknowledgement of his service. Is that just US racism or simple lack of manners?
    A table at the Japanese restaurant. Eight guest, seven digital devices being used for photography, phoning, texting, checking status. The chef, doing his culinary theatre was TOTALLY ignored. A tough audience.
    Another evening, same location and six or seven men carrying on like they were in a sports bar cheering ‘the big game’. The noise level drowned the chef, the waiters and conversation at other tables.
    Three young women in the Italian restaurant, totally uncomprehending of the expression ‘casual elegance’. It does not mean scruffy (not even at Hedo). Their shrieks of across-the-table conversation were endured by everyone in the room.

    Hair
    There have been a couple of threads ‘covering’ body hair. Well, guest of honor Ron Jeremy has established that hairy older guys, with too much weight and balding heads are OK — and can be surrounded by female guests (at last!)
    Picture this: six women in a circle in the pool comparing their various pubic hair solutions — from bald, bald but bristly, to almost full coverage but trimmed. Where else but Hedo!
    An informal survey of the three adult erotica channels showed about 80% of pubic areas had at least some hair. A small percent (lost count as I was concentrating hard) had total coverage. On guys it was closer to 50% pubic hair and perhaps 30% body hair. Others may wish to spend their time conducting a similar survey.
    Clearly, hair is a more open to personal choice topic this year. Whatever happened to that guy (a few years back) who wandered around with a bucket of warm water, soap and a razor and shaved every pussy he could get to sit still? What a gig!

    Changes
    There were clear signs of change. The updated Piano Bar was jumping and more spacious. But the sound system does not carry voices well. The evening action was great. Dion and partner are a great combo and loads of fun — toned down a bit with more of a friendly vibe (yes YMCA did get thundering applause).
    I tried to get the free WiFi by the Piano Bar but failed. It’s coming soon, along with a coffee shop and wine bar (for a fee, as on cruise ships).
    We had a great time. Value for money. But the marketing at groups, while financially great for the resort’s owners might not appeal so much to those who are not groupies. They can easily be left feeling left out or out in left field.

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    Thanks for the report PNK. Glad you had a good time over all and sorry you ran into some ill-mannered people. Can't understand why people would go out for dinner...especially at Hedo...and spend their time on a freakin' digital device. No please and thank you, particularly in Jamaica where "respect" is so important. I always make it a point to never piss off the people serving my food...or drinks.
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    Nice report. Happy to hear loungers are a plenty. Also glad to hear the few speed bumps you encountered did not ruin the trip.
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    Thanks for the details of your trip PNK. Nice to see what you experienced from this last visit. I am sorry to hear about your montezumas revenge. This is the second report of me hearing such a thing. I guess it is a numbers game with being ill. Traveling and food safety is always an issue. Also, I do understand your concern about manners specifically with electronic devices. I lock up my cell, I pad and lap top for my stay. I certainly don't want to see them anywhere especially dinner. There is no reason to bring anything like this outside of the room. I can see this becoming a major issue I hate to say. Privacy and tranquility is what Hedo is about. Upsetting but real. Thanks again for your report.
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    By the way. I love the survey on pubic hair. Hysterical ! The porn channels always show what's trending. Respect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CapnMorgan View Post
    I always make it a point to never piss off the people serving my food...or drinks.
    An excellent approach.
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    Great report, thanx for posting.
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    "Manners
    I just don’t get it. Some people are so self-centered they are unaware that they are being insulting and rude. Examples: A sweet young thing asked the barman for a list of available drinks. Then retorted, “I want …”. No please, no thank you, no acknowledgement of his service. Is that just US racism or simple lack of manners?"........................

    Can you explain the racism comment, trying to see the connection, and as far as "US racism" goes, I don't get that either, thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PNK View Post
    Manners
    I just don’t get it. Some people are so self-centered they are unaware that they are being insulting and rude. Examples: A sweet young thing asked the barman for a list of available drinks. Then retorted, “I want …”. No please, no thank you, no acknowledgement of his service. Is that just US racism or simple lack of manners?
    A table at the Japanese restaurant. Eight guest, seven digital devices being used for photography, phoning, texting, checking status. The chef, doing his culinary theatre was TOTALLY ignored. A tough audience.
    Another evening, same location and six or seven men carrying on like they were in a sports bar cheering ‘the big game’. The noise level drowned the chef, the waiters and conversation at other tables.
    Three young women in the Italian restaurant, totally uncomprehending of the expression ‘casual elegance’. It does not mean scruffy (not even at Hedo). Their shrieks of across-the-table conversation were endured by everyone in the room.
    I was disgusted by how rude and nasty some people were. It made us over the top with manners and kindness and it was returned ten fold. I actually apologized repeatedly on behalf of all respectful Americans for the badly behaved ones. We had a similar experience at Harry Sans, and could see that the chef was visibly affected by it. Also saw people loudly demanding items at the grill while pounding on the counter. They didn't even give the workers time to ask what they wanted. Another problem was inappropriate questions to the staff. Everyone should educate themselves a little bit about the country before they make us all look like fools.
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    Quote Originally Posted by details024 View Post
    Everyone should educate themselves a little bit about the country before they make us all look like fools.
    Good luck with that, there are idiots wherever you go
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    Uh,maybe the keyword is "young".There is a decided difference in manners between what is known as "Baby Boomers",and "Gen X","Gen Y",and now "Millenials".Way back in the 20th century there was this lady,Emily Post,who was a really big deal and lots of mothers read her book and saw to it that their kids,"knew how to act" in public.Then there was something called "cotillion" that my brother had to attend but thankfully I was spared.Once fast food restaurants sprang up all over and civility began to decline it was exacerbated by the invention of the cell phone and the text message plus all sorts of social media that has resulted in bullying etc.Bottom line is that people need to remember a small amount of civility and a simple "please and thank you" can go a long way in social situations.

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    The rudest folks we saw were not "young".
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