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Originally Posted by Super Dave
I am new to this forum....actually I've been "lurking" for weeks....but wanted to ask you a couple of questions and also wanted to say thanks so much for this great report. I can tell you put a lot of time into the TR; but please know that the time you are putting in is saving the rest of us time in mistakes/learning curve when we are on vacation, which is invaluable, and for your help I thank you sincerely!
Now for my questions....
1. I believe you connected to the internet while staying at the hotel. how did the process work (i.e. did you bring a laptop, or are computers available at the resort)?
2. Are the in-room safes large enough to store a laptop computer in? If you carried your laptop with you did you feel comfortable leaving it in the room and/or safe?
3. you mention going to the ADO bus stops - did you somehow know the departure times before arriving at the bus station? if so, where did you find them?
Thanks so much again for all the help you've already provided to me (via the TR).
My wife and I eagerly anticipating a short vacation at the Sandos Playacar in about 1 1/2 weeks! I can't wait!!!
Thanks, Dave
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Hi Dave:
Thanks for taking the plunge and coming off the fence to post!
I also appreciate the comments about the helpfulness of this TR - that's why I did it & I hope it helps more people enhance their experience and that of the people they encounter in Mexico as well. No need to be coarse after all - we're all on this planet for a purpose!
Now to your questions:
1) I wasn't able to get on any wireless at the resort. There is a "shop" off the main courtyard next to the check in palapa that has internet available (try using Windows in Spanish! HA!
) for $5.00/half hour. Have a plan and get it rolling right away. We pre-scheduled everything we wanted to do & used the MapChick maps (which have local contact info) to schedule things we wanted to do once there.
2) Yes safes are large enough for a 15" laptop - maybe 17" but not sure. I felt comfortable leaving mine in it. One day I forgot to lock the safe with the laptop in it and returned to find EVERYTHING in place in the safe. Staff is great!!!!! Whew!
3) Do yourself an unregretable favor and get the MapChick Maps. That told us bus times, prices, everything we wanted to know. If you get there early, buy your tickets then wander about a bit if you are early.
To any touristas planning to venture off the beaten path, or even to go into Playa from the coziness of your resort, I highly recommend these maps. When you think about the thousands you are investing in the airfare, lodging and food, why wouldn't you spend twenty bucks for the best tourist guide you can get to save you time, decision making an money on your trip? It's a no brainer to me.
Hope this helped, Dave. Have fun, God bless you & we'll read about it when you return!