Viva Maya

mgman · 09-22-2005

I just got a new e-mail from Nicolas Racicot at viva maya and they are delaying the opening of the hotel until OCT. 15TH.

**Shammy** · 09-22-2005

But...they have been telling travel agents...and it has always said on their web site that the Maya and the Azteca are closed until November 1st.

jldaddy · 09-23-2005

Shammy,

Do you know if the work they are doing at Viva Maya are all hurricane related? I tought that they were planning some renovations anyway (more rooms, pool remodeling) and the hurricane happened just before they were to start the renovations. What have you heard?

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Originally Posted by mgman

I just got a new e-mail from Nicolas Racicot at viva maya and they are delaying the opening of the hotel until OCT. 15TH.

**Shammy** · 09-23-2005

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Originally Posted by jldaddy

Shammy,

Do you know if the work they are doing at Viva Maya are all hurricane related? I tought that they were planning some renovations anyway (more rooms, pool remodeling) and the hurricane happened just before they were to start the renovations. What have you heard?

I really don't know exactly what they are doing to the Maya. It can't ALL be hurricane related, unless they are just very slow at getting the work done. But I think they, like a few other resorts that are still closed, are taking the opportunity to do some renovations and upgrades to the whole property.

geckogurl · 10-12-2005

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Originally Posted by Shammy

But...they have been telling travel agents...and it has always said on their web site that the Maya and the Azteca are closed until November 1st.

Shammy, we were recently there in Playacar, and, we have an insider friend who let us know that they are adding on to the resort. 50 more rooms, and adding a level to the pool bar, where the Mexican al a carte will be located!
The last we heard, they will be taking reservations for November 1st.
In the new 50 room area, there will be an adults only pool, and exclusive bracelets, separate for the adults only area.
Michele and Tony...Calgary

maplesyrup · 10-13-2005

gg, That's some great news about the Viva! That's our destination in April. We like the idea of an "adults only" area...not that we don't like children, raised a son ourselves, but vacation time is relaxation time. Don't want to have to deal with screaming and whining kids. This time around, our budget wouldn't allow an adults only resort.

I've heard that there was a lot of beach erosion in Playacar from Emily...any news about the beach in front of Viva Maya?

geckogurl · 10-13-2005

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Originally Posted by maplesyrup

gg, That's some great news about the Viva! That's our destination in April. We like the idea of an "adults only" area...not that we don't like children, raised a son ourselves, but vacation time is relaxation time. Don't want to have to deal with screaming and whining kids. This time around, our budget wouldn't allow an adults only resort.

I've heard that there was a lot of beach erosion in Playacar from Emily...any news about the beach in front of Viva Maya?

Hey!
The beach has actually improved hugely since last March!! WAY MORE BEACH!!
The fact they will have an adults only area thrills us as well,we too have grown children...been there done that!!
We will be down again in March...have a great time in April!
M

sunwrshpr · 10-13-2005

Did you happen to check out the beach area at the Viva Azteca? I was told they fixed their beach area....

geckogurl · 10-13-2005

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Originally Posted by sunwrshpr

Did you happen to check out the beach area at the Viva Azteca? I was told they fixed their beach area....

We were there the 3rd week of September, and Yes, the beach at the Azteca looks good also...it looks like Emily actually dumped a lot of sand back onto the beach all along playacar!
M

maplesyrup · 10-13-2005

geckogrl, Hey, thanks for the info. That's really good news. When we stayed at the ASP, we realized that we DID miss not having a beach to use. Looking forward to lying on the white sand.

**Shammy** · 10-14-2005

Just an FYI...spent the past 5 days at the Riu Palace, right next to the Viva Maya. They DO have an awful lot of work to do and I can't imagine how they'll have that place open in Nov. 1st! I took some pictures and will try to get them up tomorrow. But the buildings that are directly on the beach are still just concrete shells right now, no windows, interior walls, paint...nada! Parts of the same building further back are done though. The pool area looks pretty good, the big palapa is back up. The beach needs a little "evening out" because it's gone unused for so long. We walked by the front entry of the hotel last night at about 10pm and there were guys working on the walkways...putting in the cobblestones. They are also building a new building (or buildings) right up next to the street as well, but that shouldn't impact what's going on with the rest of the resort I'm thinking.

So it could happen if they keep working around the clock, but I don't think I'd want to be the person with a reservation for Nov. 1st! Time will tell!

maplesyrup · 10-14-2005

Shammy, What are you doing...burning the midnight oil?

Clock says you posted 5 hours ago...that puts it at 1 AM MR time!

You're supposed to be rested and relaxed after a vacation...or are you always working?
Thanks for the update on the Vivas. Looking forward to those pics. Kinda happy we have to wait till April...everything ought to be ship-shape by then.

Ohhhhhhh, now I know why you were on the forum at 1 AM! Just read your post on the "What's your temp..." thread.

Checking up on the home-front, eh....is everything OK this AM?

**Shammy** · 10-14-2005

Nope, I was posting from home, not from MX so it was closer to 2 AM NJ time. We got back last night and yes, I was working already!

Everything is not too OK here...STILL raining but at least the high winds have stopped. I have two trees down in the yard, and LOTS of branches. My basement is about to flood...the pump is also burning the midnight oil and working overtime, just don't know if it can keep up with this much water. I think they are saying that it will stop by tomorrow, but it might be too late. The water table has risen so much that the concrete blocks in the unfinished portion of the basement are wet about 2 feet up from the ground.

Ack!

maplesyrup · 10-14-2005

Shammy, I'd cross my fingers and toes for you, but I can't...they've become webbed!

I've started building a large boat in the only dry corner left in our back yard

! Hope your basement pump can keep up. Good luck!

**Shammy** · 10-15-2005

Here are some pictures of the Viva Maya taken on 10/10. Two weeks until they open? I dunno!

09-22-2005	#1 (permalink)
mgman into ruins Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philly,PA Posts: 69	Viva Maya I just got a new e-mail from Nicolas Racicot at viva maya and they are delaying the opening of the hotel until OCT. 15TH.

10-14-2005	#12 (permalink)
maplesyrup very sparkly Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 35	Shammy, What are you doing...burning the midnight oil? Clock says you posted 5 hours ago...that puts it at 1 AM MR time! You're supposed to be rested and relaxed after a vacation...or are you always working? Thanks for the update on the Vivas. Looking forward to those pics. Kinda happy we have to wait till April...everything ought to be ship-shape by then. Ohhhhhhh, now I know why you were on the forum at 1 AM! Just read your post on the "What's your temp..." thread. Checking up on the home-front, eh....is everything OK this AM? Last edited by maplesyrup; 10-14-2005 at 06:30 AM..

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09-22-2005	#2 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 12,302	But...they have been telling travel agents...and it has always said on their web site that the Maya and the Azteca are closed until November 1st.

10-13-2005	#6 (permalink)
maplesyrup very sparkly Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 35	gg, That's some great news about the Viva! That's our destination in April. We like the idea of an "adults only" area...not that we don't like children, raised a son ourselves, but vacation time is relaxation time. Don't want to have to deal with screaming and whining kids. This time around, our budget wouldn't allow an adults only resort. I've heard that there was a lot of beach erosion in Playacar from Emily...any news about the beach in front of Viva Maya?

10-13-2005	#8 (permalink)
sunwrshpr lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22	Did you happen to check out the beach area at the Viva Azteca? I was told they fixed their beach area....

10-13-2005	#10 (permalink)
maplesyrup very sparkly Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 35	geckogrl, Hey, thanks for the info. That's really good news. When we stayed at the ASP, we realized that we DID miss not having a beach to use. Looking forward to lying on the white sand.

10-14-2005	#11 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 12,302	Just an FYI...spent the past 5 days at the Riu Palace, right next to the Viva Maya. They DO have an awful lot of work to do and I can't imagine how they'll have that place open in Nov. 1st! I took some pictures and will try to get them up tomorrow. But the buildings that are directly on the beach are still just concrete shells right now, no windows, interior walls, paint...nada! Parts of the same building further back are done though. The pool area looks pretty good, the big palapa is back up. The beach needs a little "evening out" because it's gone unused for so long. We walked by the front entry of the hotel last night at about 10pm and there were guys working on the walkways...putting in the cobblestones. They are also building a new building (or buildings) right up next to the street as well, but that shouldn't impact what's going on with the rest of the resort I'm thinking. So it could happen if they keep working around the clock, but I don't think I'd want to be the person with a reservation for Nov. 1st! Time will tell!

10-14-2005	#13 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 12,302	Nope, I was posting from home, not from MX so it was closer to 2 AM NJ time. We got back last night and yes, I was working already! Everything is not too OK here...STILL raining but at least the high winds have stopped. I have two trees down in the yard, and LOTS of branches. My basement is about to flood...the pump is also burning the midnight oil and working overtime, just don't know if it can keep up with this much water. I think they are saying that it will stop by tomorrow, but it might be too late. The water table has risen so much that the concrete blocks in the unfinished portion of the basement are wet about 2 feet up from the ground. Ack!

10-14-2005	#14 (permalink)
maplesyrup very sparkly Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 35	Shammy, I'd cross my fingers and toes for you, but I can't...they've become webbed! I've started building a large boat in the only dry corner left in our back yard ! Hope your basement pump can keep up. Good luck!

10-15-2005	#15 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 12,302	Here are some pictures of the Viva Maya taken on 10/10. Two weeks until they open? I dunno!