have booked the riu palace

02-27-2005

my wife and i have booked the riu palace for the 2nd time in three years. wanted to try somewhere different but everything we were looking for kept leading back to the riu palace. looking forward to a great time may 7th - 14th.

delsue · 02-27-2005

No doubt you'll have a wonderful time - enjoy!!

KevKaos · 02-27-2005

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Originally Posted by GAFAZ44

my wife and i have booked the riu palace for the 2nd time in three years. wanted to try somewhere different but everything we were looking for kept leading back to the riu palace. looking forward to a great time may 7th - 14th.

This may sound stupid coming from someone who has only been to PDC once, but I am referring back to past trips here. Not every AI resort is cut out for every AI customer, but once you find one that fit your needs, everything else seems to pale in comparison. This has been my experience with Sandals resorts in Jamaica. Last year, we did so much research on AIs beofre selecting the Lindo, that we felt we had already been there. This year, travelling with another couple and kids for both families has changed our selection process. This year it is the IB Tucan. I hope it does not pale in comparison to badly, but being closer to PDC will be a huge plus for me. Hope you have a wonderful trip.

02-28-2005

i know what you mean kevkaos- last year we went to punta cana and stayed at the riu palace macao. after doing tons of research we knew we couldnt go wrong with the palace there and we were right. we really wanted to try the ib tucan this year but the volume of kiddies scared us away. we are in our mid 40's with a daughter thats 22. when just the two of us travel we lean toward the "couples" oriented resorts.

jobob · 02-28-2005

Pretty tough to beat the Palace Gafaz, we were there Dec of '03 and '04, 1 week then 2 weeks. Upon our return several of the staff, as soon as they saw us, came over and welcomed us back. Will be looking again this summer for Dec trip and hopefully the beach erosion problem will be reversing or we might have to book a Riu elsewhere although we certainly won't want to.

4friends4ever · 03-10-2005

We will be there the end of July. The couple we are going with stayed there 2 years ago. They say the place is beautiful, great service and terrific food.

The only worry is, we love relaxing on the beach, please let us know when you get back how much of a beach is left. I have read so many reports of how the beach is disappearing. Was at the Sheraton Cancun more than 15 years ago and there was about a 10 foot drop to the water. Could lay on the top of the sand, but in a weeks time never touched the water. I hope this doesn't happen here.

03-10-2005

we will certainly let you know how the beach is.my wife and i like this place alot,very few kids, people from all over the world and in case anyone is offended, topless is very common. for us the resort has the "wow" factor.

4friends4ever · 03-11-2005

Thanks GAFAZ44,

That's what we have been told. Really beautiful, and first class all the way. If you are going back for a second trip, it must be really special.

I can't wait to get away from this cold and snow. July seems soooo far away. Have you been there in May before? Is it spring time there, with beautiful floweres in bloom?

03-11-2005

we usually go the last week of april but it was pretty much booked this year so we chose the 2nd week of may. the flora is beautiful the grounds are so well kept i dont think we saw a single piece of litter the entire week we were there.

4friends4ever · 03-23-2005

It's almost the end of March. May 7th will be here before you know it.

03-23-2005

Its getting to be that time, new clothes,swimsuits(venus makes a killing off of us at this time of year),tanning sessions,getting things in order.The next few weeks will be busy and exciting.

4friends4ever · 03-23-2005

I'm getting so excited for you. I'm suppose to be losing weight. Ha Ha! If I don't I will need a totally new wardrobe, but I can't afford that.

It's great fun, and adds to the excitement to get a few new pieces of clothing. The tanning feels great this time of year.

The days are getting longer. Really makes you feel like it is time for some summer weather and relaxing on a beach with your favorite beverage in hand.

02-27-2005	#1 (permalink)
GAFAZ44 Guest Posts: n/a	have booked the riu palace my wife and i have booked the riu palace for the 2nd time in three years. wanted to try somewhere different but everything we were looking for kept leading back to the riu palace. looking forward to a great time may 7th - 14th.

02-27-2005	#2 (permalink)
delsue toe in water Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 43	No doubt you'll have a wonderful time - enjoy!!

02-28-2005	#4 (permalink)
GAFAZ44 Guest Posts: n/a	i know what you mean kevkaos- last year we went to punta cana and stayed at the riu palace macao. after doing tons of research we knew we couldnt go wrong with the palace there and we were right. we really wanted to try the ib tucan this year but the volume of kiddies scared us away. we are in our mid 40's with a daughter thats 22. when just the two of us travel we lean toward the "couples" oriented resorts.

02-28-2005	#5 (permalink)
jobob life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: B.C., Canada EH! Posts: 601	Pretty tough to beat the Palace Gafaz, we were there Dec of '03 and '04, 1 week then 2 weeks. Upon our return several of the staff, as soon as they saw us, came over and welcomed us back. Will be looking again this summer for Dec trip and hopefully the beach erosion problem will be reversing or we might have to book a Riu elsewhere although we certainly won't want to.

03-10-2005	#6 (permalink)
4friends4ever lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester MA Posts: 24	We will be there the end of July. The couple we are going with stayed there 2 years ago. They say the place is beautiful, great service and terrific food. The only worry is, we love relaxing on the beach, please let us know when you get back how much of a beach is left. I have read so many reports of how the beach is disappearing. Was at the Sheraton Cancun more than 15 years ago and there was about a 10 foot drop to the water. Could lay on the top of the sand, but in a weeks time never touched the water. I hope this doesn't happen here.

03-10-2005	#7 (permalink)
GAFAZ44 Guest Posts: n/a	we will certainly let you know how the beach is.my wife and i like this place alot,very few kids, people from all over the world and in case anyone is offended, topless is very common. for us the resort has the "wow" factor.

03-11-2005	#8 (permalink)
4friends4ever lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester MA Posts: 24	Thanks GAFAZ44, That's what we have been told. Really beautiful, and first class all the way. If you are going back for a second trip, it must be really special. I can't wait to get away from this cold and snow. July seems soooo far away. Have you been there in May before? Is it spring time there, with beautiful floweres in bloom?

03-11-2005	#9 (permalink)
GAFAZ44 Guest Posts: n/a	we usually go the last week of april but it was pretty much booked this year so we chose the 2nd week of may. the flora is beautiful the grounds are so well kept i dont think we saw a single piece of litter the entire week we were there.

03-23-2005	#10 (permalink)
4friends4ever lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester MA Posts: 24	It's almost the end of March. May 7th will be here before you know it.

03-23-2005	#11 (permalink)
GAFAZ44 Guest Posts: n/a	Its getting to be that time, new clothes,swimsuits(venus makes a killing off of us at this time of year),tanning sessions,getting things in order.The next few weeks will be busy and exciting.

03-23-2005	#12 (permalink)
4friends4ever lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester MA Posts: 24	I'm getting so excited for you. I'm suppose to be losing weight. Ha Ha! If I don't I will need a totally new wardrobe, but I can't afford that. It's great fun, and adds to the excitement to get a few new pieces of clothing. The tanning feels great this time of year. The days are getting longer. Really makes you feel like it is time for some summer weather and relaxing on a beach with your favorite beverage in hand.

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