Review - Adventure Isles
After we’d had an initial look around the new Adventure Isles Resort Aria mentioned that it reminded her of a kind of theme park hotel that you might find at Universal World, Florida. That is probably what the owners are aiming for. This is a place focused on RP activities, and is very suited for groups.
We went to say for three days and this is our review.
All pictures by Aria Christen, rights reserved.
Note, this is a closed resort where you need to pre-book. Want to know what this involves? There’s an introductory guide here.
Overview
Adventure Isles has, as mentioned, kind of a theme park feel to it. It’s spread around three regions, each with a different look.
The main area is a pirate town, with lots of things to do and the main reception. Then there is a Japanese / Far East themed area. Finally, there’s a kind of tropical beach resort part.
Despite the three themes not really being connected, it works. There were a few design glitches here and there (e.g. Aria noticed a lack of phantoming in some bits), but overall it looks good and a lot of thought has obviously been put into it.
Overall - 3.5 / 5
The rooms
We stayed in a two level tropical themed “Tiki Villa”, with a pleasant outdoor area. There was also a pathway to the neighbouring Asian themed area, as well as down to the sea.
Overall it was well designed with good attention to detail.
Prices range from 1550 - 1700L a night, which for what you get is reasonable.
Overall - 4 / 5
The facilities
This is where the Adventure Isles really excels. The pirate town area has a row of shops and a games area, and add on packages that you can book include sky diving, sailing (guided with a captain who takes you out), the pirate bistrol (we did this - you have dinner on a pirate ship), yoga and spa treatments.
There are also jet skis and boats free to use on the beach.
Overall - 4.5 / 5
Other considerations
It’s worth mentioning two more things: The arrivals process and the use of Discord.
Arrival is via plane. Here you board an aircraft (I believe on a runway which is built on a platform over the sim), while the owners fly you around. However, you are given a HUD to watch online clips (an ‘in flight movie’). Full marks to the Adventure Isles team for doing something different.
There is a lot of reliance on Discord, though you can opt out of this if you want. Separate voice channels exist for everything from the restaurant to check-in. We did wonder if it wouldn’t just have been simpler to use SL voice as this can get over complicated.
Privacy is good, as this is a closed resort you will only ever see other guests and staff.
There is adult furniture in the rooms.
Overall
This is maybe not the best choice if travelling as a couple (unless you love lots of RP activities), but it definitely is if going as a group. There’ is plenty to do, and the staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. Recommended.
