03-20-2006, 11:16 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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Sunny travel advice requested...
My wife and I are looking to spend the first week of May someplace down south. We are thinking Mayan Riviera, but aren't averse to other recommendations.
What we hope for is something in the 4 star or better, and not too big. While we like a few drinks, we aren't looking to close the bar down. We are looking to relax, not party
Our last trip was our Honeymoon in Jibacoa, Cuba, which was excellent. We were scheduled to go to Dreams Tulum last fall, but hurrincane Wilma ended that.
Anyone have any places they would recommend, or places we should avoid? Good sites for prices or reviews?
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"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance--it is the illusion of knowledge."
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"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity"
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03-20-2006, 11:19 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Work
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I would highly recomend the Mayan Riveria, I have been there 3 times with my wife and we love it down there.
Check out Tripcentral.ca
escapes.om
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03-20-2006, 11:32 AM
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My face is a bum!
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I'm going to the Mayan the first week of May myself, and our resort sent us a post hurricane update. The only damage was 3 downed trees, the beaches are intact and everything.
http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com/
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03-20-2006, 11:44 AM
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Franchise Player
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Panama! Cheaper because its still on the rise...fantastic resort...one of the seven wonders of the world in the Canal.
The Royal Decameron is fantastic!
Some snapshots
Also...for info on resorts use Debbies...one of the best.
Debbies
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03-20-2006, 11:46 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Boxed-in
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We went to Huatulco (Mex) a couple of months ago.... Not a very big place, and definitely not a party hub. I found it pretty relaxing, and the hotel was nice (Barcelo)...went with Signature vacations and it was ok. There are other resorts around there as well, but here's some info from Sig vacations:
http://www.signaturevacations.com/huatulco
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03-20-2006, 11:50 AM
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Sleazy Banker
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Cold Lake Alberta Canada
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ok, I'll pop in here..since I own a travel agency.
I just got back from Cancun and stayed at the RIU Cancun.
Great resort, good food, beaches were spectacular. Some of the resorts in the area dont have their beaches up to snuff yet. But the RIU properties got on it right away and theirs are in wonderful shape.
If I can be of assistance to you, please let me know, would love to help you out with a booking. We do provide the CP discount!!! 
If nothing else, let us provide you with a quote, compare it to online stuff if you like.
www.yellowheadtravel.com
axel@yellowheadtravel.com is my email
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03-20-2006, 11:52 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Work
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Originally Posted by hulkrogan
I'm going to the Mayan the first week of May myself, and our resort sent us a post hurricane update. The only damage was 3 downed trees, the beaches are intact and everything.
http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com/ |
Been to Barcelo Maya twice. It is a beautiful resort, beaches are nice, rooms are nice, and the food is excellent
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03-20-2006, 01:28 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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I really enjoyed the Dominican Republic. It is a poorer country than Mexico and their number one industry is tourism. I was treated like gold where ever I went. It's also a good place to bring Western currancy (US, Canadian or Euro)
It also helped that I brought $50 in US dollar bills with me so I always had tipping money on hand.
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03-20-2006, 01:33 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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I like Hawaii. Nothing like it. Middle of the ocean. Paradise. No 3rd world type stuff to deal with, nice people.
It's got it all.
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03-20-2006, 02:48 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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We enjoyed Bahia Principe (Tulum).
Day trips to Cozumel, Chichen Itza.
No 3rd world type stuff to deal with
What's that supposed to mean?
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03-20-2006, 03:12 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by troutman
We enjoyed Bahia Principe (Tulum).
Day trips to Cozumel, Chichen Itza.
No 3rd world type stuff to deal with
What's that supposed to mean?
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No language barriers, no real safety issues, clean, no need for shots. ect
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03-20-2006, 03:14 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: 161 St. - Yankee Stadium
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I have never been farther south than Chinook Center
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03-20-2006, 03:20 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by JBR
I have never been farther south than Chinook Center
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I actually feel sorry for you... I know people who never travel except to like Edmonton or Saskatchewan.
Don't you want new experiences??
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03-20-2006, 03:37 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: sector 7G
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Costa Rica was very nice. Playa Tambor was where we stayed, nothing too fancy, decent beach, beautiful ocean.
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03-20-2006, 04:40 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: 161 St. - Yankee Stadium
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Originally Posted by Calgary Flames
I actually feel sorry for you... I know people who never travel except to like Edmonton or Saskatchewan.
Don't you want new experiences??
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PLEASE tell me you are kidding.... that you did not sense any sarcasm in my post...
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03-20-2006, 06:27 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by JBR
PLEASE tell me you are kidding.... that you did not sense any sarcasm in my post...
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Jesus christ people. use goddamn emoticons if you are kidding!! If not, expect someone to take you seriously!!
Honestly, I know people in this city who were born here that don't know there's a Canada Olympic Park!!! no joke.
So forgive me for taking you seriously. 
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03-21-2006, 01:37 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Section 218
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After having spent 7 of the last 20 months lying around on the remotest beaches of Thailand it is SO hard to think of going on an all inclusive vacation to Mexico, etc.
Places like Koh Payam (Near Burma, not the one near Cambodia) or Had Yuan where it is like $3/night and you are on an empty and virtually private, perfect beach with great food and great people....
Man i miss it...
Claeren.
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03-21-2006, 02:34 AM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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I'm biased towards Arizona.
Golf in the morning.
Quite a few beers by the pool in the afternoon.
I know it sounds boring.
But it's paradise to me!
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03-21-2006, 08:12 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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Good ideas there.
The wife has always said she wants to "swim in a pool that has a swim up bar", so I think that is one of the criteria, as well as under 2K per person. Thailand sounds awesome, but I think it is a little far afield for one week away.
__________________
"The problem with any ideology is that it gives the answer before you look at the evidence."
—Bill Clinton
"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance--it is the illusion of knowledge."
—Daniel J. Boorstin, historian, former Librarian of Congress
"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity"
—WKRP in Cincinatti
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03-21-2006, 08:24 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Saint John, NB
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Grand Lido Braco in Jamica a couple of times Great food (the lambchops at the Grille are the best i have ever had), ok Beach, 9 hole executive golf on site included, Au Natural side that really adds to the flavour of the toga party, Miller Lite Beer.
Superclubs Breezes Varadero - Great Staff great beach, Food so so but all the food in cuba is pretty much crap. 3 round of golf generally included although we have played every day when we have gone at no charge. Great course to boot. Safe to leave the resort.. Last time we were there myself and a friend rented scooters and went about halfway to Havana on them.
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