Hedonism II vs Desire Resort: Which Fits Your Style?
Hedonism II and the two Desire Resorts (Riviera Maya, Pearl) are the dominant adults-only, clothing-optional, lifestyle-friendly resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico. They overlap a lot but differ in tone: Hedo is older, looser, Jamaican-feel; Desire is newer, more curated, all-inclusive luxury aesthetic. This quiz picks one for your first booking.
Your ideal property aesthetic:
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Crowd you want:
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Food and drink expectations:
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Play environment preference:
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Travel friction tolerance:
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Scoring
For each answer, A = 3, B = 2, C = 1, D = 0. Add up your total (max 15).
Your result
- 12-15 — Desire Resort. Desire Riviera Maya or Desire Pearl is your match — curated lifestyle crowd, polished food and drink, and well-run play spaces. RM is bigger and more party-leaning; Pearl is smaller, quieter, and more boutique. Pick by mood.
- 8-11 — Either could work — book by date and price. You'd be happy at either property. Watch for takeover weeks (themed lifestyle takeovers run 2-4× per year at each), and book the takeover that matches your vibe — that's where the curated crowd is.
- 4-7 — Hedonism II. Hedonism II is your match — looser, older, less curated, and beloved by long-time lifestyle travelers. Book during a known lifestyle takeover (Top Gun, Young Swingers Week, etc.) for the curated crowd; off-takeover the resort still works but the lifestyle density dips.
- 0-3 — Not yet — try a domestic lifestyle weekend first. International clothing-optional resorts are a big leap. Try a domestic lifestyle resort weekend (Caliente Resort in Tampa, or a Sea Mountain weekend) before booking Hedonism or Desire.