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Jamaica Again? Why Yes!
Let me start off by saying I absolutely loooove this resort! It is my favorite place to be in the world! That will never change. I can’t wait to go back!
Now about check in, it was smooth and great until we went to the concierge table and the lady who gave us our coupons made a remark about my name being hyphenated.What was the point of that? Really made me feel uncomfortable and a little angry. We stayed in room 3418 on the 4th floor. I really didn’t care too much for the view and it kind of of put a damper on the trip just a little. I love to have a great view of the Caribbean sea and the sunset. Also one of the highlights of my trip is watching the huge cruise ship sail off into the sunset! This time however I had to leave the room and go downstairs to get a view of the sunset. Sorry I’m spoiled! Next time I have to be sure to ask for a room with an excellent view. The room was comfy as usual. Love the bed it’s like sleeping on a cloud!
First night there we went to Blue Mountain which is the Jamaican restaurant. Loved it here. Our server Joven was wonderful! So nice and polite. I had the curry coat for the first time. It was really good! Loved the Italian restaurant as well. I absolutely love, I mean LOVE Lamar! He is so nice. He makes you feel like royalty! He is kind and polite. I will most definitely ask for him next time for sure. Food at the Italian restaurant is excellent as always. He was my server last year as well. Osane was our chef at Himitsu which was the Asian restaurant. He was my chef last year as well. I like him he is funny. Love the food there too.
Drinks are always yummy no matter what you get (My Opinion). Be sure to get a Wild Orchid, a Bob Marley, and a dirty banana.Oh and a chocolate martini!
Went to the beach and we never really had a hard time finding seats, no matter what time we went. Pool area was always kept clean, the beach area as well. Be sure to get some jerk chicken if you see the cart. You won’t be disappointed.
Let’s get to the turndown service. My maid which was my made last year was Josephine. Love her. She is so nice and friendly. Sadly I only got to see her two nights because she left for vacation. Hope to see her next time.
Another issue I had was I was in the bed in the afternoon trying to take a nap and whoever was retrieving the dishes slammed the secrets box. LOUD. I don’t know if they were having a bad day or what, but it really disturbed our nap.
Nightly entertainment is great as always! The Secrets Entertainment team really works hard and does a good job at making us laugh and keeping us entertained. Shout out to Happy Feet! I always can’t get enough of Pace the Secrets house band! Love them! The lady I don’t know her name (although I should, I have been four times now) has a lovely voice, so serenading.
I also want to shout out Hopeton! He never forgets who I am and always asks about my mother and how she is doing.
Overall I had a really nice time as I always do! It’s my second home! I hope to be back next year! Until next time!!
That Five Year Mark
Five years ago today, I was at work, having a regular day. I see an officer come through and he comes up to me and ask am I Alicia Moore? I thought to myself “Oh crap what did I do? I did nothing wrong?” Then he told me my husband had been in an accident and I needed to come with him. All these thoughts ran through my head as I grabbed my purse and proceeded to tell my boss that I need to leave. Everything happened so fast and I remember my coworkers staring at me as I gathered my things. I will never forget this day and the events that followed. I dread this month every year. Pray for me this month y’all. Pray for his family and coworkers too.
My Stay At Disney Paradise Pier Hotel
I had the pleasure of staying at this hotel from March 24- March 29th. I went with my three kids and my mother. I booked through a travel agent with Disney. We arrived at LAX and rode the Disneyland express which seemed like it took forever to come pick us up.
Once we got to the hotel there wasn’t a line to check in in fact we went right up to the desk. It was almost like no one was there but only because everyone was at the parks. Check in was very smooth and quick. They gave each of my kids a balloon which they loved! I thought that was really nice.
I got a one bedroom suite on the 12th floor room 1222. I really liked the suite it was perfect for us. The room had a half bath off from the living room and a bathroom next to the bedroom. It also had a dining table, microwave and refrigerator. We had a awesome view of The Disney California Adventure Park. We were able to see The World of Color at night and the fireworks. The bathrooms had rotating shower heads. The room was very comfy. The only issue I had with the room was that while I was taking a shower in the bedrooms bathroom the water got so cold that I had to get out (still covered in soap) and go to the half bathroom to finish my shower. The bedroom had the queen sized beds. The living room had a couch with a pull out bed! This was very convenient for us. Lots a sleep room!
The meals at the hotel to me were waaaay overpriced. The character breakfast for my mom, three kids and I totaled up to $130! The kids loved the breakfast with the characters. The characters included Stitch, Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy. They each go around to the tables and play with the kids and give an autograph if you like. All except Mickey. He stands at the front and takes pictures with the families which can be purchased.
The hotel also had a pool area the has a slide!!
The kids absolutely loved it! The walks to the parks weren’t long at all. I was actually surprised at how close the parks were to our hotel. The walk from the hotel to Disney California Adventure park was about five minutes and to Disneyland park 10 minutes. I must admit this was not the hotel I wanted to stay at at first. I wanted to stay at Grand Californian. Staying here I saved a lot more money and I wasn’t at all disappointed! I will definately stay here again. Was very pleased and impressed.
Support System
As you all know I had recently posted a video of my experience with domestic violence. I was really afraid to post this video because of what others might think, but posted it anyway because I was determined to help someone. I also realized that it wasn’t about what others thought it was about getting my story out. So glad I posted it because I had people commending me on telling my story. I also had people thanking me because they had also been through the same situations. This let me know that I was not alone. When you are in situations like that you often feel very alone.
Here I was afraid to post this and had no reason to. Me posting that video inspired some and also encouraged a young lady who is currently going through the same thing as I did. I told her that it would be okay and she would eventually find her way.
I am just so thankful. I had a support system and didn’t even know it. Don’t always be afraid to tell someone. Not everyone is judgmental and they just might be going through or went through the same thing as you.
Until my next blog! See you!