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   Pocono's Pennsylvania
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Posted on: 4:21 pm, December 29, 2004

We are going to SOR Jan 15th to the 22nd. The resort was to open 1/1/05. Has anyone been there to see how the renovations went? Did they upgrade rooms, amenities etc???

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   Little Rock, AR
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Posted on: 5:05 pm, December 29, 2004

Hey...Ang. We'll see you there! Going 1/14 thru 1/22! can't wait.

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   Pocono's Pennsylvania
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Posted on: 12:00 pm, January 02, 2005

jimbodev: maybe we'll hook up. Did you find any pictures or info regarding the renovations, Can"t find anything. Curious as to what was upgraded. I read that the only upgrades occurred at the Villas? Do you know if this is true?

Ang

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   Cherry Hill, NJ
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Posted on: 12:23 pm, January 03, 2005

Just returned 1/1 and they had already opene the new part called the Manor. It was a nightmare. Many rooms were not ready but rented. No one knew what was going on or where. The front desk was constantly filled with people complaining. The pool area however is fantastic and the people are nice. We got more information from the guests than we did from the hotel.

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   Lancashire, England
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Posted on: 8:51 am, January 04, 2005

We fly out from Manchester on the 18th Jan for 1 week. Couple of questions:

Do we need to bring beach towels?

Can we and do we need to book Spa treatments before we arrive?

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   Cannon Falls, MN
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Posted on: 10:51 am, January 05, 2005

ocjohn: Is it true that you have to take a shuttle to the new pool area from the main resort or is it just a long walk on the beach?

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   Cannon Falls, MN
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Posted on: 11:19 am, January 05, 2005

anyone: Do you really have to take a shuttle to the new area of the resort or is it just a walk on the beach?

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   jersey shore
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Posted on: 4:44 pm, January 05, 2005

My husband and I are going to SOR with another couple Feb 3rd to the 10th. We are all a little nervous because any reviews we have read are not that great. This is our first all inclusive and first time to Jamaica. Please let me know how it is when you get back or any info you may have now. Thanks!

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   Jacksonvile, FL
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Posted on: 7:21 pm, January 07, 2005

Yes, I also heard that in order to get to the beach from the new location you have to take a shuttle. However, the shuttle comes every 10 minutes which is not bad. Again, the new addition according to the map is behind the old one, therefore, the distance to the ocean will take some time if you decided to walk.

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   Jacksonvile, FL
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Posted on: 7:49 pm, January 07, 2005

Also, if you want to see pictures of the new area, then go to expedia.com. However, SOR is listed twice, one is the old resort and one is the new resort. From what I gather it looks great.

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   Minnesota
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Posted on: 11:37 am, January 08, 2005

Hello Kristin G

I am also going Feb 3-8th to SOR. Has anyone gave you new information? I am only hearing bad things about the resort... Let me know if you found out any new info regarind the new additions. Thanks hope you have a great trip

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