CajunDiva
Contributor
Hi ScubaBoard Buddies! As promised, here I am to post my trip report of our stay at the brand new Media Luna Resort. Disclaimer: I tend to be very long-winded and there have been MANY requests for information, so if you don't want to read all of the "stuff" just skip down to the pictures and have fun 
As you know by now, my entire family and friends' dive vacation (and my dear hubby's 70th birthday bash) were jeopardized by the unfortunate series of events that occurred between Fantasy Island Resort and Fantasy Dive Travel. I have to confess that I have NEVER been so stressed out in my entire life. This was a huge event in the lives of our kids, grandkids and friends, so their potential loss weighed heavily on me. I felt confident that the arrangements made for us at a "new" resort could be trusted, but there were so many unknowns that I was just unable to let go of the stress...until the last member of our party arrived the day after we did. Once everyone was present and accounted for, I was able to kick back, settle in and truly begin to appreciate everything around me. This turned out to be very easy, because not only did Rich follow through with making sure our reservation was taken care of, he also surprised us by upgrading us to a suite as a birthday gift to hubby
Media Luna Resort is absolutely gorgeous! From the moment you drive up, the amazing views abound. The best part is that everything just seems to blend into the landscape - it is a true eco resort. And even better than the resort itself are the employees that work there. Each person we encountered seemed genuinely happy to be there...it wasn't just a job - they really seemed to enjoy being a part of Media Luna I can't even believe how much they did for us! They threw a birthday party for hubby that we never even dreamed of. The chef is SO FULL OF LIFE and so animated. He asked me if the birthday cake should be large enough to serve six or eight people...when I told him eighteen he didn't miss a beat - and even seemed delighted by the challenge When we arrived for the party, the entire area around our table for 18 was decorated with balloons and party hats were on each seat. The table was decorated, with "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" spelled out in flowers - it was fabulous! As if that weren't enough, on the night before we departed, the staff put on an all-out feast which was set up around the swimming pool. It was a buffet service of all kinds of delicacies and the setting was truly beautiful and highly romantic. After dinner, the Garifuna dancers came in to entertain us and there was a live band to continue the entertainment for those die-hards who were able to stay awake after 9:30 
To Be Continued :cool2:
As you know by now, my entire family and friends' dive vacation (and my dear hubby's 70th birthday bash) were jeopardized by the unfortunate series of events that occurred between Fantasy Island Resort and Fantasy Dive Travel. I have to confess that I have NEVER been so stressed out in my entire life. This was a huge event in the lives of our kids, grandkids and friends, so their potential loss weighed heavily on me. I felt confident that the arrangements made for us at a "new" resort could be trusted, but there were so many unknowns that I was just unable to let go of the stress...until the last member of our party arrived the day after we did. Once everyone was present and accounted for, I was able to kick back, settle in and truly begin to appreciate everything around me. This turned out to be very easy, because not only did Rich follow through with making sure our reservation was taken care of, he also surprised us by upgrading us to a suite as a birthday gift to hubby
Media Luna Resort is absolutely gorgeous! From the moment you drive up, the amazing views abound. The best part is that everything just seems to blend into the landscape - it is a true eco resort. And even better than the resort itself are the employees that work there. Each person we encountered seemed genuinely happy to be there...it wasn't just a job - they really seemed to enjoy being a part of Media Luna
I can't even believe how much they did for us! They threw a birthday party for hubby that we never even dreamed of. The chef is SO FULL OF LIFE and so animated. He asked me if the birthday cake should be large enough to serve six or eight people...when I told him eighteen he didn't miss a beat - and even seemed delighted by the challenge When we arrived for the party, the entire area around our table for 18 was decorated with balloons and party hats were on each seat. The table was decorated, with "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" spelled out in flowers - it was fabulous! As if that weren't enough, on the night before we departed, the staff put on an all-out feast which was set up around the swimming pool. It was a buffet service of all kinds of delicacies and the setting was truly beautiful and highly romantic. After dinner, the Garifuna dancers came in to entertain us and there was a live band to continue the entertainment for those die-hards who were able to stay awake after 9:30 To Be Continued :cool2:
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Happy Birthday to Cajuncru Diver.jpg -
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The Cajun Crew with Cajuncru Diver at the Head and 'Diva at the Foot.jpg -
The 'Diva with Dive Staff Members Ricardo and Claire.jpg -
View From Resort Entrance.jpg -
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View of Beach from Room Balcony.jpg
Might be an upscale option for diving the south side now!
