Listen to Episode 145
When people ask what The Resort is like, the most valuable answers are rarely the ones that come from a brochure. They come from guests who have seen it, felt it, and can describe the small details that signal whether a place is truly run at a luxury standard. In Episode 145 of the We Gotta Thing podcast, Mr and Mrs Jones sit down with Chris and Nancy for exactly that kind of conversation.
Chris and Nancy are not casual observers. They have been involved in the lifestyle for years, and they traveled to The Resort for Preview Weekend to experience firsthand what this new chapter for The Group would feel like on property. What they describe starts with the kind of concierge-driven arrival sequence you only get when a team is thinking like hoteliers, not event promoters. They stepped off the plane to a pre-arranged greeting, moved through the airport without having to manage the logistics, and were driven in a private sedan straight to the resort. When they arrived, there was no classic check-in moment because the staff already knew who they were and were expecting them.
That sense of being anticipated continued in the room. Before the trip, the Head Concierge called to ask about preferences, allergies, and special occasions, then translated those notes into thoughtful touches, including the colors they selected for their space. Nancy describes a first-level room with a private pool, a living area, and a porch with a hammock, and you can hear the delight in how she tells it. She also points out the layout’s flexibility, with a main building and villas across the property that support different travel styles, whether you arrive as a couple or as part of a group.
They talk about the setting with the kind of specificity that matters. The Resort sits on the cliffs of the West End of Negril, surrounded by gardens, open sea, and sunsets that do not need exaggeration. Chris notes that there is ongoing construction aimed at making an already strong property even better, and that it felt positioned away from the guest experience rather than intruding on it.
The tone, however, is what makes their review especially useful. They describe a vibe that is more relaxed and serene than many guests expect, with quiet pools, daytime energy from a DJ, and a consistent feeling of being cared for at a VIP level. Sunset gatherings paired live music with canapés, which is a small detail, but an important one, because it signals pacing and intention rather than a loud schedule.
Food and beverages come up repeatedly, and for good reason. Chris mentions a world-renowned mixologist who has competed internationally, and describes cocktail execution that already feels serious, alongside a kitchen expansion that is designed to raise the ceiling even higher. Because The Resort is not all-inclusive, the conversation becomes refreshingly practical. Guests can dine on property, order room service, or head out for a meal in Negril, and the team will arrange transportation either way. Nancy describes dinners created specifically to showcase what the culinary program can become, including an outdoor, moonlit table with lighting in the trees and a multi-course meal for about forty guests, where everything arrived hot and beautifully executed. Chris adds one of those made-only-here details that stays with you, the fish flag, where local fishermen bring the day’s catch directly to the resort.
They also address the question people tiptoe around: how “sexy” the environment feels and how safe it is at the same time. Nancy explains that their weekend was a private takeover for lifestyle guests, that the pool is top-tional, and that there is a sea pool area lit from underneath at night that becomes especially atmospheric. She mentions nude activity in that area and a play party set up in a villa with bedrooms arranged for play, while also emphasizing that comfort levels varied, as they always do in a mature crowd. When asked directly about safety, both of them are clear. The staff felt professional, the property felt private, and Chris offers a simple observation that will resonate with many couples: when he sees women relaxed and smiling in a top-tional space, he reads it as a strong indicator that the environment is working.
Then they land on what may be the most important point for the kind of guest The Group was built for. Discretion. Chris notes that discretion is one of the first words he sees in lifestyle profiles, and he says it is one of the defining benefits you feel at The Resort. Nancy reinforces that discretion is central to The Group and to The Resort, and she frames the audience clearly: accomplished people with real professional lives who want elevated luxury, not a spring-break party center.
Finally, they talk about value in a way that will help guests plan. Because the experience is à la carte, you can choose how you spend, from poolside cocktails to spa treatments, while still benefiting from elements like live music at dinner and occasional complimentary tastings tied to cocktail showcases. Both describe it as a true five-star experience that felt worth it.
If you want to hear the conversation in their own voices, start at about the one-hour, four-minute mark in Episode 145 and listen through the close. The episode was released on December 16, 2025, and is available in major podcast directories or through the We Gotta Thing website.
