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Fantastic Graduation Trip at Villa Park

I had a wonderful experience at Villa Park with my girlfriend as a graduation trip in July 2025. A special thanks to Afrin (please let her know from Jared and Amy) our primary caretaker and representative who went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic holiday. She even moved us to a nicer room after we had an uncomfortable night because some bugs got into our bed. The upgrade truly enhanced our stay, and it was so kind of her since she didn’t have to but saw we were upset. The water, sand, and lounging on the beach are exactly as described. Bikes were super fun and reasonably priced to rent. The main restaurant had an excellent food selection (note that you need to go all-inclusive to visit the other A La Carte restaurants, which we didn’t realize). If you’re looking to relax on the beach, enjoy lots of top-notch food, and have a super chill time, this is the place to go. Another shout-out to the watersports crew! They are an awesome group and very laid-back. They even took 30-45 minutes to search the sea floor with scuba gear because I lost my glasses. P.S. Bring mosquito spray; they treat the island with insecticides, but they are still pesky. P.S. 2, bring your own scuba gear; there is entertaining watersports, but the cost can add up.
Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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Villa Park Sun Island Resort

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