Secrets Royal Beach

Since we sold Opus we have changed how we intend to travel. Last April we went to Cancun for a week. We left Stuart in the middle of July on a road trip with stops in St. Augustine and North Carolina before spending two months in WashPA. On the way south we toured DC, enjoyed nine days on Hatteras Island and stopped in Myrtle Beach before getting back to Stuart in early October. At the end of October we flew to Punta Cana for our anniversary celebration at Secrets Royal Beach. So while we aren't RVing we are traveling even with all the Covid protocols. We are vaccinated and wear our masks. 

Nine years ago we stayed at Royal Beach and joined the Unlimited Vacation Club. We have been to several of their beautiful resorts in Mexico and Dominican Republic and always love the pampering the staff gives you at all the resorts. Royal Beach is one our favorites. This was our third visit.

Most of our days are spent by the pool just relaxing, reading and soaking up the sun. Not real different from what we do in Stuart except for having the staff provide for all our needs. The biggest decision each day is where are we going to dine.

The resort was only at 60% capacity because of Covid, so we had no problem social distancing.

The drink of the day, fresh coconut nut milk and a bit of rum.

There is a live, easy listening duo in the plaza every day before dinner.

There is different themed entertainment every evening. This one was Legends of Rock. 

This one was a tribute to Queen and Freddy Mercury.

This one was a tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra

Just like when we traveled in Opus we always enjoy meeting fun people on these trips. Here we are partying with Viviana, Jason and Michelle. 

Hanging out at the pool with JR (James Robert), Dan, Lisa and Deb.

Viviana set up another adventure for us. 

We always see people parasailing when we go to these resorts, but this was our first time doing it. 

IT WAS GREAT!!

A lot has changed since we were here in 2017. A new pool area for preferred members was built during the Covid shutdown. It includes this pool......

....a swim up bar....

An elevated pool with a whirlpool and ocean view.....

....and a lazy river pool. This was the view from our room.

There is also a members only lounge overlooking the pool. JR and Nanc.

All the Secrets have several different restaurants to choose from. Each has a different menu and we have always found the food to be excellent. 

We had a couples message that included the hydro cycle. There are several stations with different water therapies. Very relaxing. 

Most of the restaurants require proper dress. This gives us a chance to dress up

November 1st was our 52nd anniversary, so our butler, Argeni, prepared our room with rose petals....

.... a bubble bath in our patio pool....

....and a cake. 

That evening we had a great dinner at Bordeaux. Our UVC representative, Maria, made the picture for us. The prefect ending to a perfect day and vaction.

The staff at these places are the best. They are there to take care of you and make your vacation the best it can be. Here we are with our UVC contact, Maria and the head chef, Manuel. 

It does seem I am getting farther behind with the blog as we have been very busy since getting back to Stuart. We have done three road trips and have reservations for two cruises. We are also looking forward to some friends coming down for a visit and another road trip.

STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!!!!