Information on the Venues!

John Cliff Hamlett

One thing I hate (not hate, but find kinda annoying) is not being able to get a good picture of what the destination will be like. We all know what the beach is, but when they talk about 'near the beach' or 'nice-sized rooms', it could really be anyone's guess. So I will post videos and pictures to get everyone excited about our get-together (NINE MONTHS FROM NOW!) and to let you know what to prepare for.

The Clarion Hotel

The website for the Clarion does not really do it justice. The rooms are clean - even the ones not recently occupied, the hotel staff is really friendly, and they are looking forward to making our reunion one to remember. Plus, it is walking distance to everywhere! Here is a room with the partial view of the beach:

Bed was nice, plush, and smelled good!

Now, I may have to post videos on our FaceBook page, but until then, I will talk about the experience. Maybe this is one of the rooms they always keep ready to show off, but it was really nice and comfortable. There aren't any suites, but each room has a sofa and most have some division between seating and sleeping. The rooms are big enough to use the sofa bed or use an inflatable mattress. The rooms facing the beach have a partial view - there are hotels that sit directly in front of the room so the beach is blocked by some buildings.

They also have a Tiki Bar by the pool. For the most part, the pool area is normally quiet, especially on a good beach day. When the evening comes around, we will be able to hang out there and enjoy the poolside and snacks. Tomorrow, I will post videos of the breakfast area and Tiki Bar for everyone! Until then, have a great holiday weekend, family!