The Elysian is a bit more "upscale" than Bolongo, while Bolongo is more of a "fun" place to be. Generally, the clientele will be older at the Ely than at Bolongo. Where are YOU staying? Proximity to your hotel may be an influencing factor in which I would recommend. For myself (37 years old, like to drink and party, love to SCUBA and sail and play games in the sand), if I were vacationing, I would probably choose Bolongo over Elysian, due to the atmosphere being more conducive to active people, which I consider myself. Both have tennis courts, but Bolongo also has basketball, sand volleyball, horseshoes, a dive shop and services, a catamaran sailboat on site for excursions, Iggie's bar/restaurant, a Caribbean show every week, Karaoke every week...just more of an "active" kind of place. The Ely is more of a relaxing kind of place. Does that help any?

Ginger....
Unquestionably, the Elysian. I have stayed at Secret Harbor (as I know you also do) and Bolongo both. For a single 40-year-old who would want a nice unit as they are at SH, definitely tell her to opt for the Elysian - also since it is closer to SH than Bolongo. Don't get me wrong - I love our stays at Bolongo - but it can get a little wild in the evenings at Iggies and there have been a few problems there. I know all of this because I get it firsthand from "The Kid"...our son who is very happily and gainfully employed with the Doumengs. Being over-40ers who also definitely like to party and play, we still enjoy a place where we can relax in quiet when we choose. Iggies is a very good choice for an evening of great fun, however! Too bad about no room at SH...it's heaven there, isn't it?

thank you sooo much guys...

yes elysian is close to ritz too and she likes lunch there etc...

ok great....

also she will come visit us a lot...

we are thinking of trying bolongo this summer though sounds great....the meal plan sounds great how is the food

Food is good at both of their restaurants. A little more "up scale" by the pool, than at Iggie's, but still not quite 5 star. Definitely try their Caribbean Buffet and the all-u-can-eat crab legs (Dungeness...sp?)

you are the best marty!

hope we see you there in dec!

I'll be here! Too cold to visit anyone up in America till about mid-July! haha! Although, that little bit of windy weather last nite sure was cold! It went down to 72 degrees at my house! BRRRRRRrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! My teeth were chattering on the bike ride home! Haha!

marty i will bring mittens and a scarf for you! lol

will see you at the info place
are you in the jewelry store anymore

any tips on sales the night of miracle on main st

Ginger: She may enjoy the piano bar at Robert's at the Elysian- great music and Paige is a great bartender. The food there is good, too!

Ginger,

Thanks! I forgot to pack those items when I moved here...almost 8 years ago! My, how time flies!

I am no longer in the jewelry store. I tried retirement, but it didn't agree with my wife, so she said "Find something to do!" So I am now working in the "Information" booth on the waterfront 6 hours/day, six days a week.

As far as sales for Miracle on Main Street, what would you be looking for? Jewelry? Watches? Electonics? Perfume? Handbags? Gimme an idea of what you're looking for and I can suggest a few places for you.