is it weird to pre-book play with another couple before you arrive at the resort, or smart
this is something we've been going back and forth on for our upcoming Desire trip in march. weve done 2 LS trips and both times we spent the first 2-3 days just trying to meet ppl, and by the time we clicked with a couple we genuinely liked, there were like 2 nights left in the week. it felt like a missed opportunity. so the idea this time is to use the SDC group for the week (and the desire fb group for our specific dates) and try to connect with another couple BEFORE we even fly out, like exchange photos, do a video chat, agree that if the vibe is right in person we're probably gonna play one of the early nights. essentially pre-screen. on one hand this seems smart and efficient and lots of ppl say they do it. on the other hand it kinda kills the spontaneity that imo is half the fun of a resort week. and theres also the risk that you spend the first 3 days hanging out with the pre-arranged couple and miss the chance to meet 5 other couples you would have clicked with more. real question — for the ppl who've tried this, did pre-booking play actually work, or did the in-person reality not match the pre-trip chemistry. did you regret committing to one couple early. and is there a "best practice" like "exchange a couple messages but dont over-plan" vs "be very explicit upfront so theres no awkwardness on day 1".