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November 11th, 2019, 01:44 PM
Thread: Shade Options at CSA?
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Shade Options at CSA?
We are heading back home to CSA after a 4 year absence. I love the sun and beach but my wife is a shade person. Have there been any newer shade options added along the beach the last few years? Shade...
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April 27th, 2017, 04:36 PM
Thread: Hammocks at Swept Away?
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The Atrium Suites have the hammocks. There may be...
The Atrium Suites have the hammocks. There may be a couple of them along the main beach line walkway near the Palms Restaurant which is why you may have thought they were Beachfront Suites but I am...
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March 31st, 2017, 03:25 PM
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If your trip is to CSS or CTI you will need water...
If your trip is to CSS or CTI you will need water shoes for your trip to Dunn's River Falls as gripping footwear is required to walk the rocks up the falls. From CSA and CN if you plan to go to the...
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March 21st, 2017, 09:31 AM
Thread: Post removed for negative content
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We have been returning Couples guests since 2005...
We have been returning Couples guests since 2005 and regulars here on the message board. In all fairness, I have to say that Couples is probably the most fair and open resort in regards to its...
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March 21st, 2017, 09:24 AM
Thread: Swollen feet......
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Excess body heat from the island warmth can cause...
Excess body heat from the island warmth can cause the blood vessels in your legs and feet to expand, allowing fluids to flow into the surrounding tissues. You may also find your rings get tight as...
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March 21st, 2017, 09:11 AM
Thread: Cat Cruise without Booze?
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The Sunset Catamaran Cruise is not as wild as you...
The Sunset Catamaran Cruise is not as wild as you seem to think. We have been on it several times with no incidents of "bare butts" and if there are any spilled drinks (haven't really seen these...
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February 20th, 2017, 01:00 PM
Thread: Brands of In-Room Vodka @ CN
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Just a suggestion here...if there is a name brand...
Just a suggestion here...if there is a name brand vodka at one of the higher end bars at your Couples of choice have them fill a glass with it, without ice, and take it back to your room to enjoy...
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February 4th, 2017, 10:51 AM
Thread: Bob Marley's Birthday
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Bob Marley's Birthday
Bob Marley's Birthday is Monday February 6. He was born in 1945 and would have been 72 years old today. Happy Birthday Bob! Ya mon...irie.
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September 12th, 2016, 12:25 PM
Thread: wifi in rooms
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Although you can lose signals at high volume...
Although you can lose signals at high volume times there is Wi-Fi throughout the resort. It is good for email and Wi-Fi texting but don't expect to stream video.
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June 16th, 2016, 05:05 PM
Thread: Copies of passport
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Rather than make a copy of it and carry it around...
Rather than make a copy of it and carry it around wherever you go on vacation I suggest scanning it or taking a photo of it with your phone and emailing it to yourself. Then you can save it in an...
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June 3rd, 2016, 04:24 PM
Thread: Advice on how to book split stays.
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When we did a split CTI/CSA stay a couple years...
When we did a split CTI/CSA stay a couple years ago we were able to get in touch with the other couple doing the same thing with the same transfer day. They agreed with us that an early trip was the...
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June 1st, 2016, 12:48 PM
Thread: Advice on how to book split stays.
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If you decide to go with the shuttle provided by...
If you decide to go with the shuttle provided by Couples for your split stay transfer you should try to have them drive you in the morning as close to 9:00 am as possible to CSA. If the trip is...
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May 13th, 2016, 03:15 PM
Thread: New Romance Program
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I would simple like to point out that the start...
I would simple like to point out that the start of this thread was to ask for Couples to change the 4 years and gone portion of their reward program. It was not to complain about the quality of...
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May 11th, 2016, 11:33 AM
Thread: New Romance Program
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As this program would require guests to spend an...
As this program would require guests to spend an average of 13 nights every year without ever missing any years to advance up to the highest level it makes this much publicized program out of reach...
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May 4th, 2016, 02:48 PM
Thread: New Romance Program
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Dropping off your days using a sliding 4 year...
Dropping off your days using a sliding 4 year scale is something that should be eliminated. I could maybe see dropping points if a person went 4 years without a return visit. That is how the program...
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April 24th, 2016, 04:13 PM
Thread: Couples on another island?
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Couples on another island?
I know the Couples Barbados did not work out but would love to know if Couples plans to expand the Couples experience we love to another island any time soon? We hope so, as it would be great to see...
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April 20th, 2016, 11:21 PM
Thread: CSA Shipwreck Beach Party
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We just returned from CSA and the Beach Party was...
We just returned from CSA and the Beach Party was held in the Palms Restaurant at the regular tables and not on the beach as in the past. Buffet dinner with a few extra food stations set up near the...
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April 9th, 2016, 08:11 PM
Thread: WiFi Upgrade Needed At CSA!
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I am at CSA now staying in a PBFS in the middle...
I am at CSA now staying in a PBFS in the middle of the resort. Wifi is often spotty with lost connections around breakfast time, lunch, pre dinner, and after the entertainment when more people are...
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April 3rd, 2016, 10:41 AM
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We always put shorts, t-shirt, sunglasses, and...
We always put shorts, t-shirt, sunglasses, and flip flops on the top of our carry on to change into using the Couples Lounge bathroom at the airport to make the ride to the resort more comfortable....
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March 31st, 2016, 01:23 PM
Thread: Jamaican Rum and Customs
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I have a correction to make. The travel products...
I have a correction to make. The travel products I use for putting bottle in checked bags are "Jet Bags" and "Wine Diapers" that can be found on Amazon. Not Bottle Diapers. Sorry.
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March 26th, 2016, 02:14 PM
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I buy it at the airport and they wrap it for you....
I buy it at the airport and they wrap it for you. Not sure about buying it at the resort.[/QUOTE]
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March 21st, 2016, 04:41 PM
Thread: Rum Punch at Couples Lounge?
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I understand this is a mute point now but I don't...
I understand this is a mute point now but I don't see the difference between having a rum punch with "hard liquor" before the drive to the resort as opposed to having the same drink (or several)...
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March 18th, 2016, 03:19 PM
Thread: Steel Drums at CSA
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The Silverbirds perform on stage at the Palms...
The Silverbirds perform on stage at the Palms Restaurant on Wednesday evenings. We have seen them over the years and they are fun to watch. Perhaps it is age taking over, as it does to all of us, but...
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March 18th, 2016, 03:09 PM
Thread: Message board policies/rules reminder
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I do not know of any other hotel or resort chain...
I do not know of any other hotel or resort chain that supports a venue like this message board for the benefit of their guests. Not only do you post great tips and suggestions from guests but you...
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March 18th, 2016, 12:02 PM
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I should have been clearer. Offensive just meant...
I should have been clearer. Offensive just meant people arguing or criticizing back and forth with other guests while expecting a result from Couples. I say this because you do not actually interact...
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