Most disappointing travel destination?
Nov 13th, 2002, 06:19 AM
#123
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Anon, I am with you about that freak on here. There are more important, classier places than Cape Cod. That person sounds so disgruntled!!!! I was to Yarmouthport and it was a BIG tourist trap full of nothing!!!!My wife couldn't stand the dirty beaches!
Nov 13th, 2002, 06:35 AM
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At this point, I think my "most disappointing travel destination" is this site. I think Fodor's should delete this thread because it's devolved into nothing but a sea of insults.
As much as I love the Cape, I recognize that it is most definitely not for everyone -- and I'm sure the other defenders would agree. By the same token, I'm sure the Cape's detractors recognize that there are millions of people who visit every year, some of whom are disappointed, and others who come back again and again.
As much as I love the Cape, I recognize that it is most definitely not for everyone -- and I'm sure the other defenders would agree. By the same token, I'm sure the Cape's detractors recognize that there are millions of people who visit every year, some of whom are disappointed, and others who come back again and again.
Nov 13th, 2002, 12:02 PM
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We had chosen Grand Wailea because of its alleged "superiority" to the other Maui resorts. It was a HUGE disappointment in every way.
Went here for our honeymoon. The rooms were TIRED. The mattress felt like it was made of concrete.
On our second night I got food poisoning at one of their "premier" restaurants. There was no interest in the resort staff to either provide or suggest any possibilities for medical attention nor to take my claim seriously. Management and staff demonstrated ZERO interest in my well being or providing any compensation for incovenience after spending 3 days ill and a day in the hospital on I.V. The hotel begrudgingly allowed us a late check out even in the context of the events above. As a result we had to cancel almost all of our planned activities (Haleakala, Hana, Snorkeling etc.) Management would not return our phone calls. On 2 occaisions I observed hotel staff using the bathroom without washing their hands. YUCK!
The service was generally terrible. We had to beg to get your room cleaned and the majority of the staff with the exception of the valet was RUDE and extremely un-customer focused.
There was an error in our bill and an attempt to charge us for an additional day that we did not stay.
The grounds and the quality of the beach is lovely, but there is a whole lot you must overlook...and for $450/night it is certainly NOT worth it.
For such a "prestigious" resort, Grand Wailea had NUMEROUS opportunities to make good on this HORRIBLE experience. Instead they offered to simply refund the cost of the meal and that they would consider a inconvenience refund of $100. Thanks for nothing.
In closing G. Wailea managed to RUIN what should have been one of the most special and meaningful experiences of our lives without little concern. Please be sure to tell you friends!
Went here for our honeymoon. The rooms were TIRED. The mattress felt like it was made of concrete.
On our second night I got food poisoning at one of their "premier" restaurants. There was no interest in the resort staff to either provide or suggest any possibilities for medical attention nor to take my claim seriously. Management and staff demonstrated ZERO interest in my well being or providing any compensation for incovenience after spending 3 days ill and a day in the hospital on I.V. The hotel begrudgingly allowed us a late check out even in the context of the events above. As a result we had to cancel almost all of our planned activities (Haleakala, Hana, Snorkeling etc.) Management would not return our phone calls. On 2 occaisions I observed hotel staff using the bathroom without washing their hands. YUCK!
The service was generally terrible. We had to beg to get your room cleaned and the majority of the staff with the exception of the valet was RUDE and extremely un-customer focused.
There was an error in our bill and an attempt to charge us for an additional day that we did not stay.
The grounds and the quality of the beach is lovely, but there is a whole lot you must overlook...and for $450/night it is certainly NOT worth it.
For such a "prestigious" resort, Grand Wailea had NUMEROUS opportunities to make good on this HORRIBLE experience. Instead they offered to simply refund the cost of the meal and that they would consider a inconvenience refund of $100. Thanks for nothing.
In closing G. Wailea managed to RUIN what should have been one of the most special and meaningful experiences of our lives without little concern. Please be sure to tell you friends!
