After reading a ton (and I do mean that) of reviews about Desire Resort at Cancun and getting such conflicting information…we promised ourselves that we would write a review about our stay at the resort as soon as we returned home. I want to start out by saying that we had a fabulous time on our vacation…it was amazing and definitely exceeded our expectations. We are swingers in the true sense of the word so we were looking for a resort that offered us a relaxing vacation with a lifestyle option. We seriously considered Hedonism but I (the female…whenever you see I from here on out…it is me) was concerned about the food, cleanliness and overall atmosphere of those properties. We started searching the Internet and I found Castaways Travel which offered us some different options. I am a big fan of the Riviera Maya area and loved the resort’s website and thought it seemed like a great place for our first “swinging” vacation. Jennifer at Castaways travel is just amazing…she helped us so much and was wonderful in arranging everything and answering all of our questions.

We arrived at the airport in Cancun and immediately found our travel arrangements to the hotel…we didn’t wait at all and were quickly on our way with cold beer to make the journey even more enjoyable. After a short trip, we were greeted by the exceptional hotel staff and proceeded with our check in…we spent some time with the concierge going over the resort and amenities and then went to our room. Our room was very nice…it wasn’t that large (we had an ocean front room) but had all the necessary amenities. It was beautiful…very stylish…predominantly white furniture and bedding with plenty of room for us. We never experienced any issues with the water…it was always hot and plentiful. One night…our power did go out…but after a quick call to the front desk…a wonderful maintenance man arrived and had it fixed…in less than ten minutes from the time that it went out. The suites are much bigger and very nice (we enjoyed some wonderful times in a couple of them…big wink) and we would consider that for our next stay. The view was amazing…we had a lovely patio that we shared with four other couples and it was a great way to make new friends. We looked out over the beach beds and the fabulous ocean.

We cannot say enough about the staff at the resort…they are exemplary. I have been fortunate to travel to some of the most luxurious resorts in the world (4 and 5 star from the best known chains to the private, exclusive resorts) and I have NEVER had better service anywhere. I could list them by name but, in all honesty, they were all fantastic…any desire was met. We especially loved Hector (our bartender), Sylvia (our pool server) and the activities coordinators were amazing. They provided tons of entertainment by the pool every day…but you were never forced to participate (like I hear you are at other resorts). Who wouldn’t love naked Bingo by the pool?

THE FOOD…this was one of my biggest concerns…I am a gourmet cook and self professed “foodie” so I didn’t want to spend a week at a place with mediocre options. I was SO impressed by everything that was offered. The breakfast buffet was wonderful…too many options to choose from…Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s or whatever you wanted. During the day, the poolside grill/café was open and there were lots of choices…we recommend the Caesar Salad and the quesadillas…they are amazing. We also enjoyed the wonderful restaurants and the theme buffets were great. Please take it from someone who can be incredibly picky…it was all fantastic.

THE DRINKS…pretty much exactly what we expected…free flowing and generous…we had to make sure that we monitored ourselves or we wouldn’t have enjoyed our nights so much. I will say that I was slightly disappointed by the all-inclusive wine selection (again…I am a big fan)…they were passable but if you are like me…you want something a little better. They are available for purchase (and at very reasonable prices) but you do still have to purchase them. However, once I was turned on to D”Aristi Xtabentun…I didn’t care too much about the wine…you have to try this amazing liqueur…it is made in Mexico and a yummy concoction with flavors of licorice and honey.

THE BUGS…not a problem at all…we did have a few ants in our room around the sink in the bathroom only but they were never an issue after the first day. I am deathly allergic to mosquitoes and can be in a group of 500 and the only person that will get bitten…so they will find me. I did get 5-6 bites while I was there (I took bug spray and sprayed my ankles at night…but forgot one night hence the bites) but that is nothing for me. He never got a single bite and overall the bugs shouldn’t be considered an issue.

THE PEOPLE AND EVENTS…there are a lot of people at the resort that are just there for the nudity…not everyone is into swinging…but they aren’t hypocritical or edgy about you if you do. If you are worried about the sizes, shapes, etc… of the people…of course there are all kinds…but there were plenty of fabulous and amazing couples there to meet and play with. We made some amazing friends and can’t wait to see them again (we are planning on going next year at the same time so we can make sure that we do). The nightlife was fun…didn’t really stop until you wanted it too…our favorite place was the wonderful bar outside of the lobby and that is where a lot of fun was to be found. The theme nights were great whether you decide to participate or not…the resort provides capes and masks for the “Eyes Wide Shut” night so don’t worry about bringing your own (we did and didn’t need to). The disco was a lot of fun but it could have used some updated music…they tend to play the same songs every night…but it didn’t seem to matter when you were having so much fun. The “playroom” was fine…we belong to a great swinger’s club in our hometown so we have some pretty high expectations and the room could possibly be better…but most people just enjoy each other and, if they are of like minds, hook up in their private rooms.

THE RESORT…the sexual atmosphere is comfortable and enticing…I was unsure about the whole “nudity” thing…the first day I did wear my bikini bottoms but very soon I was as naked as most people and having the time of my life. One of the greatest things about the resort is that nothing is forced…if you want to be naked…great…if you want to wear a one piece and be completely covered up…just as great. It was truly 100% relaxation…everything at your own pace…whatever that might be. The pool was wonderful…we ended up spending most of our time here just because it was where the action was. The beach beds were fabulous and we enjoyed spending time here…but the pool and our friends always drew us back. The Jacuzzi bar was breathtaking with a great bar and tons of fun…it was the perfect way to end the day (before dinner and fun) and we enjoyed it immensely.

Overall…we cannot say enough about our stay at Desire…neither one of us wanted to leave and he kept threatening to run off down the beach so he could stay and play forever. I swear that neither one of us has any business or personal ties to this resort (in other words, we weren’t paid to say these things) and just wanted to give those of you that are thinking of planning your next trip here our story. Please do it…you will never regret it. We are already planning next year’s trip and trying to figure out how to go in the fall. If you want to speak to us personally…we have given Castaways Travel our permission for you to e-mail us. We hope you have as wonderful and sinful time at the resort as we did…maybe we will see you there.