The Secret Pool area was by far our favorite spot in the entire Grand Palladium complex. Our favorite staff were our butlers Cesareo (thank you for the romantic afternoon treat in our room! Disfrute la vida!), Francisco, Oscar, and Julio (enjoy that Chai Green Tea!). Benito at the Turquesa pool Grill was consistently cooking up excellent food. Rosa and Gerson during the day and Eduard and Luiyi at night at the Secret Pool bar were excellent as well!
Every staff member was kind, professional, and over the top with hospitality. Thank you so much for letting us practice our Spanish and teaching us new words and phrases! MEOW!!!! The beach here is an unreal paradise, the fruit and honey are amazing. Chic Cabaret show well worth the add-on.
This property is next to a non-resort area, so there are also vendors selling braids, party boat trips, parasailing, mamajuana, cigars, and many other touristy things, so be ready. They are all kind though, and as they walk the beach a polite "no gracias" is all that is necessary. We opted to get my hair braided and to purchase some items from one of the shops. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon and immerse ourselves in some cultural appreciation of relocated Haitians and local Dominicans and speak to them in their language and learn about their lives.
One of the most relaxing vactions we've been on. Would recommend to any and everyone!