We are 50's couple who travels extensively and this was the best vacation we've had in 20 years.
Temptations is NOT a mega resort/hotel. This is a GOOD thing, because the service is much more personal. The staff will get to know your face or name. They'll have your favorite drink set up for you by your 2nd or 3rd time to the bar!
OVER 21 - ALL ADULT - ALL INCLUSIVE - need I say more????
This place is IMMACULATE. I swear they sweep the floors 24/7. Our room was never overlooked - had rose petals on the bed when we'd come back from lunch, etc. Our maid even made a point to "organize" the sink everyday that was filled with my make-up, hair products, etc. Decor is funky, kinda retro 60's ala Austin Powers with leather, red, black, white - FUN!
The FOOD - I will qualify by saying we used to own several award-winning restaurants in the U.S. The food was 95% on par with anything you'd get in NYC, Chicago, etc. A few times the Asian Fusion restaurant fell a little short as to their menu, so I'd suggest if eating there to go with the fresh Hibiachi. The buffets were exceptional, all hot food hot and cold food cold + cook to order items like steak, prawns, pork chops, etc.. The pool side lunch is good and they offered salad bar, hot buffet + some cook to order items and dessert. BAR - NOT watered down, good tropical drinks, top shelf like Jack Daniels, Myers Rum, etc. and local mexican beers. We were there for New Years Eve and the nighly buffet was incredible with all kinds of inventive side dishes, salads and desserts.
NOTE: While we were there, Breakfast was served from 7 am - noon, poolside lunch open from noon to 6 pm and dinner served in both main restaurants from 7pm - 11 pm - munchies were served in the Disco around midnight to close (usually 2-3 am) So, it's pretty hard to go hungry there!
LOCATION: Oceanside, with roof-top jacuzzi (more like a huge heated pool) + pool with swim up bar - gorgeous sunsets while lounging on canopy beds along the beach, etc etc.
About 20-30 minutes from Downtown Cabo San Lucas - which is a good thing, since downtown CSL is like walking around Disneyland, seriously. You can catch the bus for about $3 or take a taxi for $30 each way - if you are going into CSL - round up a couple of people to share the cab with you since most of the taxis are mini-vans.
RECREATION: FUN! Ok, it can get a little silly, but the staff has games galore all day long for anyone who wants to play and usually you win something - from a tour in CSL to extra nights at the resort. The staff is fun, crazy and is there to help you have a good time. From beach volleyball to tequila water polo! Stay up late and check out the disco - theme nights are fun! We got to be pirates, pop singers from the 60's and more.
TOPLESSNESS: Surprisingly, being there at high season, only about 30% of the women opted for topless. Not a big deal and it wasn't skeevie.
PEOPLE/GUESTS: We met all ages from all places. Everyone there to chill and have a good time and a good time we ALL had. It was nice to not have screaming kids running around while their parents yelled at them all day - ADULTS ONLY - YESSSS !!!!!
SYNOPSIS: Great location, excellent staff, clean rooms, strong drinks, yummy food and service up the wazoo - what more could you want???
