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Anyone been to Grand Riviera Princess in Mexico?
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08-18-2010, 03:55 PM | #1 |
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Anyone been to Grand Riviera Princess in Mexico?
Booked for me and the wifey and just wondered if anyone had been and their thoughts and recommendations etc.
Cheers guys.
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08-18-2010, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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Can't help with that particular hotel but we had a blast in Cancun. That hotel is down the coast a bit at the Playa del Carmen, which is supposed to be a little quieter (not in a bad way).
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08-18-2010, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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I'll second that - the area is good fun with lots to do. I went there back in May and stayed at Moon Palace (simply the biggest resort I've ver seen...maybe a bit too big!).
The service (in the hotels at least) is fantastic....the Mexican's really can't do enough for you. Absolutely incredible when you think just how poorly paid they are. The area has been through a lot in the last few years what with the hurricanes, swine flu, world credit crunch etc so they are trying really hard to get visitor numbers back up. Back in May they were typically at 30% occupancy which they thought was fantastic after the 8-10% of the previous year This means that you benefit from the great service and the great location! BTW - if you fancy a trip to somewhere different and like snorkeling etc then I can recommend Xel-Ha....you'll see it advertised everywhere and it's great fun! |
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08-18-2010, 04:54 PM | #4 |
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Princess Riviera is the absolute dogs testicles.
Here is a tip.... In your room, drink everything there is, leave them a note and 20 bucks that says 'Fill me with Corona' and guess what you will come back to? Matt |
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We didn't go to Xel Ha though, we did Xcaret instead! |
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08-18-2010, 05:42 PM | #6 |
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i was just looking at something similar and saw your thread on main page
http://mayanresorts.com/our-resorts |
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08-19-2010, 01:51 AM | #8 |
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we stayed in the Moon Palace about ten years ago and it is a great resort, as long as you're not too close to the desalination plant.
I didn't think much to Cancun itself personally, but as I say it was a while back.
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I had a blast but I don't think I'd go back if that makes sense... |
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08-19-2010, 12:46 PM | #10 | |
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Can anyone advise me on giving tips. The price paid typically includes all service charges/tips/gratuities. I have no problem tipping people at all, and plan on tipping anyway, but the last time I stayed all inclusive in the Caribbean, the staff actually got reprimanded for accepting tips. It took some major convincing to get the maid to accept a tip at the end of the stay. Are they OK accepting tips...will they compete to serve me if I tip...what is a fair amount to tip the baggage guy, the maid, the waiters etc??? Cheers guys....looking forward to it. Havent been away for a while.
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08-19-2010, 12:49 PM | #11 |
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I prefer it a bit quieter to be honest.
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My philosophy is around a $ a drink to bartenders, $5-10 to your waiter and $20-$30 to the maid at the end of your stay.
That's plenty generous enough and perfectly reasonable for an all-Inc resort IMO...I certainly wouldn't tip forcfilling up the minibar ad that happens anyway everyday! If you budget for the above you'll only need to pay for any daytrips or excursions...that's it, everything else is FREE!! Happy days! |
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08-19-2010, 12:58 PM | #13 |
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Cool...cheers for the advice.
I've never been to Mexico before, so if any of you guys have any tips, that would be much appreciated.
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10 dollars is a strong tip, 20 is exemplary. More will get some part of your anatomy sucked by just about anyone!! Matt |
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08-19-2010, 02:07 PM | #15 |
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Hi mate
The better half and i just came back 2 weeks ago. We stayed in the Royal Playa del carmen. We had a fantastic time. As its been said the mexicans are really lovely people. Could not do enough for you. We did not have one bad experience. I would recomend getting the Ferry across to the island of Cozumel from the main dock at the end of 5th Avenue. Leaves every 45mins or so. We hired a couple of mopeds on the island and toured about. Some stumnning coast and great snorkling sites. Definately get Fish Tacos from some of the restaurants on the beach in Playa. My god they are delicious. Dont know if you are into night life much but there is quite a bit off 5th avenue. Gets busy after 11pm. Senior Frogs near the ferry port is great for some beers or margaritas. COCO Bongos is another good night out. Starts at 11pm over at 3am. If you go get there at 11 when the doors open and ask the guys to get you seats when you get in. Gets very busy quickly with standing room only. Also if you can afford the luggage space buy your suntan creams here. They can be quite expensive out there. And its bloody hot. Another trip we went on was the EXPLORE. Good fun. Big Zip lines through the junge ATV driving and canoe trips in under ground caverns. Get loads of single dollar bills for tips. As said before 1$ for bar / waiters is enough. Have a good time. Bloody Jealous. Good site for info is http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carmen-forum/ (gotta love a forum) |
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They cleared up the bird flu outbreak then?
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