You’ve got to love being completely free from internet and cellphone to be happy here. Okay, more for those who've never gone: This is probably a place people either love or dislike. Great staff: I interacted with Jennifer, Adeline, and Terri, and all were welcoming, responsive, kind and competent. Definitely not a pickup vibe like the old Harbin, or Esalen. Staff and guests were of all genders, gay and straight and in between, the vibe is relaxing and not sexual. Guests were a mix of old boomers and younger people with tattoos, singles, couples, and a reunion of 3 sisters. The cool swimming pool is not huge and cool enough to swim in for a while - perfect for washing the intense mineral salts off your body. There was minimal but friendly conversation in the kitchen, and silence was respected in the hot springs soaking tubs, which are of 3 Goldilocks heat intensities. The masseur on duty (Liam) was rumored to be excellent, and I wish I'd tried him. I got through three quarters of Jane Eyre. (Their bedding is minimal.) I went alone to be quiet and reset. Bring a quilt if you go when nights are cool. I got thoroughly bit and never heard a one. Wilbur is prone to temperature extremes and insidious no-see-em bugs. The 2 rooms in the Lodge itself are right off communal areas and I predict noisy. The Solar House does not look appealing, though I've never stayed there. Bring a big bag for schlepping stuff to the pool and tubs for the day, or resign yourself to climbing up and down the stairs multiple times. and there are communal spices and cheap oils, but no olive oil. One loose hot weather outfit, a sunhat, books, art supplies, a water bottle, flashlight, bug spray (they sell a very nice eco kind in the store) long sleeves against the sun, flip flops, a towel (yes, your own towel!) a pool robe or sarong, a couple of warmer things like a sweater or jacket for cool nights and early mornings. I think it would be tight for 2 but not impossible as you have the whole grounds. Tips: Don't bring too much stuff! There's little space to put it! I was alone in a cabin. Now for the newcomers: the joy here is what isn't here. You now stay in spartan cabins up the hill: small, clean, Scandinavian modern, with a small ensuite bathroom (no shower, they are at the tubs). It’s like being invited to an English Victorian house party in a country house, sans the shooting, except you pay and there are no servants to clean up after you. The entire downstairs main lodge, with its wide verandah, communal commercial-grade kitchen, high-ceilinged dining room shuttered against the heat, pool table, guitars, piano, game corner, puzzles, oriental rugs and club leather armchairs - all survived the fire intact. It's not ruined! My experience was delightful, calming restful, restorative, and much the same. I was afraid to go back and find it ruined. I was heartbroken when the two upper floors of the lodge burnt down a decade ago, and the place was sold. First, for the old-timers: I first went here 30 years ago. I'm writing separately for two groups: people like me who haven't been here since the fire, and those who've never been. GRAND ASTON Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa. Melia Internacional Varadero All Inclusive.Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria.Hotels near The Charter Family Fruit Stand.
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