New Tidbits on SMB

Always on the lookout for new information about the future wedding resort, I found a new posting with ever-more detailed tips for SMB visitors. By the time we arrive there, we will know all of the tricks to having the best experience possible! (I think though that I will cut myself off from reading too many reviews close to the trip...it will only cause more stress - I do want some surprises!) Check out what "sdbtrflygrl" had to say:

Tricks of the Trade at SMB

• Leave thermostat under 70 degrees if mosquitos are present and turn on fan...they will leave you alone.
  
• Invest in mosquito repellant/sunscreen...call your local Avon lady stat and order some Skin So Soft...my skin is still angry at me for not obeying this order.
  
• If you like certain beverages leave a polite note and some cash on top of the mini bar each day...ours were always a version of, "Buenos Dias. Mucho agua y Coke Light por favor. Gracias!" We got exactly that.
  
• Our favorite beach snack. Order the nachos with just cheese. Then ask for a small bowl of guacamole and the salsa fresca. Salty and refreshing. Not on the menu so you have to ask. Beach servers are so amazing and great.
  
• Top shelf liquor is under the bar and never displayed. For me this meant inquiring about my Grey Goose and I was so pleased to learn it was there...just hidden.
  
• Movies are on an online list with your concierge. Your room has a DVD player.
  
• Ocean front preferred suites...not open yet only when they are TOTALLY WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY. These are the ONLY suites with real "full" ocean views. The other preferred suites and regular suites are all on an angle so none of those rooms have "full" views and you have to walk over to your window to see the ocean. Also...the Ocean Front Preferred Suite Swim Outs are NOT the same as the other buildings...the pool does not come right up to your steps like the other ones and you sort of share a "mock" cement beach with the other suites...I would avoid these if you cherish your privacy.
  
• Tea Time in the lobby. Tea time is each evening from 4:00-6:00 P.M. I know this probably makes us sound British or 100 years old only seriously tea at SMB was probably our favorite thing. Carolina #2 (shout out to Carolina #2) is most definitely the most hard-working and amazing employee at SMB. She goes out of her way to create high tea each day. Little mini sandwiches, cookies, pastries, chocolate-dipped strawberries and more await you at tea. We always started out with some tea and then moved on to the coffee drinks. Carolina #2 skillfully prepares any coffee drink of your choosing, Mexican Coffee, Irish Coffee or some of her favorite spins on these traditional favorites. She melts sugar on the rim of the glass, heats each shot individually, carefully scoops whipped cream and places a cherry on top. Then fills a spoon with liquor and lights it on fire while carrying it to your table. Carolina #2 is the nicest woman I have met in years and she makes the SMB an upscale/unforgettable experience.