To start, the host was very attentive to all our questions before we booked and prior to our trip. The property was a perfect location for visiting the marina shops, atlantis hotels, the beach, and the convention center to watch the basketball tournament. We loved the amount of room we had for the 6 of us. It was nice to be able to utilize the kitchen for breakfast and lunch. The property was very clean and beautiful. The beds were comfortable, even the pullout beds. Sometimes the service was hit or miss when asking for fresh bath towels. The pool was very nice and not crowded. The pools at the Royal are very crowded so if you decide to go there, leave early for a good spot. You have to put a personal item with your towel or people will move you. Keep your towels from the day and wash them in you unit, otherwise you wait in a really long line to get the towels (not the case for the Haborside pool). The Royal is really neat to visit and our kids loved the slides and The Dig. Drinks and food on paradise island are very expensive no matter where you go. If you need water, don't use the little shop at Harboride unless you have to. We spent $15 on a 32 Oz bottle. Try to go to the grocery. We went to Super Value and it was better priced. Not the same quality of food in the states...but adequate. I also was not impressed with any of the food at the restaurants, with the exception of Carmines. Expect to wait a really long time to get your food. Be aware that when you check in, the resort staff will try to sell you on listening to their pitch on becoming a time share owner. We were offered $60. We kindly declined and they respected our decision. All in all, it was a wonderful vacation to celebrate 25 years of marriage with our family.