Is the Preferred Club at Secrets Royal Beach worth the cost?
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The creator evaluates the Preferred Club upgrade at the Secrets Royal Beach resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. He details various amenities included with the upgrade, such as a private check-in and check-out lounge, access to exclusive beach and pool areas, and a dedicated sit-down restaurant for breakfast and lunch. The video highlights specific features like a lazy river, an infinity pool, and butler service, noting that the quality of butler service can vary by resort. The creator also mentions that the upgrade includes upgraded alcohol selections and, at the time of filming, complimentary return customs testing to the United States. After reviewing the cost, which was approximately 550 dollars per couple for a four-night stay, the creator concludes that the upgrade is worth the expense. He suggests that the availability of additional amenities and the more serene atmosphere of the preferred areas provide significant value that elevates the overall vacation experience.
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the preferred club area especially the lazy river area here tended to be a little bit quieter and a little bit more serene a little more relaxing
in our opinion absolutely we've seen other people say that they thought it wasn't we thought the availability of additional amenities just really really put it over the top
the quality and service you get from bus butler's definitely varies by the resort and the butler we've had we had great services last time
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