Playa Del Carmen

dingodi · 11-30-2005

Hi, we just went to Playa Del Carmen about 2 weeks ago for a couple of days, just wanted to check things out after Wilma...... and for anyone who's thinking about going......should definitely still go. I know alot of people are worried about the damage but really it wasn't bad at all. Fifth ave. was completely back to normal. Most of the places we walked to were in really good shape. There are alot of trees down on the side of the roads in Playacar, and all the trees have no foliage on them. But they were just starting to bud when we were there.

I've never seen so many construction workers at one given time......they are really working hard to get the resorts and other buildings back to normal.

The beach in Playa Del Carmen and Playacar were awesome.....other than it was a bit of a ghost town. But hey, the beers were icy cold, and the weather was fantastic.

The Senior frogs is destroyed....... nothing but a gutted, falling down frame.
Anyway, we had a great time as usual (this was our 4th time) just wanted to let anyone know that it is still really worth going.

We do have some pics if anyone is interested.

caramba · 11-30-2005

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Originally Posted by dingodi

Hi, we just went to Playa Del Carmen about 2 weeks ago for a couple of days, just wanted to check things out after Wilma...... and for anyone who's thinking about going......should definitely still go. I know alot of people are worried about the damage but really it wasn't bad at all. Fifth ave. was completely back to normal. Most of the places we walked to were in really good shape. There are alot of trees down on the side of the roads in Playacar, and all the trees have no foliage on them. But they were just starting to bud when we were there.

I've never seen so many construction workers at one given time......they are really working hard to get the resorts and other buildings back to normal.

The beach in Playa Del Carmen and Playacar were awesome.....other than it was a bit of a ghost town. But hey, the beers were icy cold, and the weather was fantastic.

The Senior frogs is destroyed....... nothing but a gutted, falling down frame.
Anyway, we had a great time as usual (this was our 4th time) just wanted to let anyone know that it is still really worth going.

We do have some pics if anyone is interested.

Always interested!

SarahB · 11-30-2005

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Originally Posted by dingodi

...The Senior frogs is destroyed....... nothing but a gutted, falling down frame...

But Carlos and Charlies is open and they're all the same, right?! Jenn chose there to meet last week and it was my first time in there ever! I don't know when I'll ever go back, but it is kinda cool sitting outside upstairs and they bring some sort of crab dip and chips which is different than the normal salsa and chips.

Glad you enjoyed your visit, Dingodi!

dingodi · 11-30-2005

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Originally Posted by SarahB

But Carlos and Charlies is open and they're all the same, right?! Jenn chose there to meet last week and it was my first time in there ever! I don't know when I'll ever go back, but it is kinda cool sitting outside upstairs and they bring some sort of crab dip and chips which is different than the normal salsa and chips.

Glad you enjoyed your visit, Dingodi!

Yes, I'm not sure how we missed that.....we were talking to a guy from Cozumel who was flying to Canada.....and he asked us if we went. I guess because we were only there for literally 1 day and 2 nights.....we just went back to our favorite spots. But we are planning on going again in Feb.....I'm sure we'll check it out then.

ljm · 12-01-2005

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Originally Posted by dingodi

Hi, we just went to Playa Del Carmen about 2 weeks ago for a couple of days, just wanted to check things out after Wilma...... and for anyone who's thinking about going......should definitely still go. I know alot of people are worried about the damage but really it wasn't bad at all. Fifth ave. was completely back to normal. Most of the places we walked to were in really good shape. There are alot of trees down on the side of the roads in Playacar, and all the trees have no foliage on them. But they were just starting to bud when we were there.

I've never seen so many construction workers at one given time......they are really working hard to get the resorts and other buildings back to normal.

The beach in Playa Del Carmen and Playacar were awesome.....other than it was a bit of a ghost town. But hey, the beers were icy cold, and the weather was fantastic.

The Senior frogs is destroyed....... nothing but a gutted, falling down frame.
Anyway, we had a great time as usual (this was our 4th time) just wanted to let anyone know that it is still really worth going.

We do have some pics if anyone is interested.

Like to see your picture-We will be down in Playa in Feb for the 4th time.
Cant wait-We decided we could not wait and booked a short cruise thats leaving tommorow morning
Waterboy

Tlyn · 12-01-2005

Would love to see your pictures! We will also be coming down, but not until April, for our 4th trip to Playa!

ceci113 · 12-03-2005

I'd like to see your picture,please...

DaveTravelGuy · 12-03-2005

We are going to be there NEXT SATURDAY Woohoo!!!

Can I see the pics too?

SKPTigger · 12-05-2005

I would love to see the pictures of Playa. We are planning on coming back down in May and have been wondering what it really looks like now.

Irene · 12-05-2005

Sounds wounderful that everythings begins to be normal again....we are going to playa in feb.and its going to be so nice......would be nice to se some pictures...

Beer 30 · 12-05-2005

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Originally Posted by dingodi

The Senior frogs is destroyed....... nothing but a gutted, falling down frame.

As of 02 December they have removed everything and said they were going to start rebuilding soon.

bigdave · 12-05-2005

beer bucket was closed while i was there. tons of construction going on. sand on the beach still needs moving around a little. mamitas beach was still packed with people even though the chairs were not out. water was still wonderful. a lite sunburn saturday. just getting me ready for the next trip down for the holidays.

beachmama · 12-05-2005

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Please share your pics. We are heading back down for trip #6 in Feb. Just need to get a look at somewhere warm. (We are currently at 0 degrees and dropping ) I hate winter!!!!!

Michael · 12-08-2005

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Originally Posted by bigdave

beer bucket was closed while i was there

The beer bucket has been open for my last two post Wilma visits (both in November and December) for anyone planning a visit. Don't worry the beer bucket has been open since at least November 1st. I'm not sure what Dave is trying to tell us.

bigdave · 12-08-2005

i have recently heard that the nights beer on friday nite had not worn off. they opened the beer bucket later than what i was there. sorry for any confusion.

11-30-2005	#1 (permalink)
dingodi way into it Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 107	Playa Del Carmen Hi, we just went to Playa Del Carmen about 2 weeks ago for a couple of days, just wanted to check things out after Wilma...... and for anyone who's thinking about going......should definitely still go. I know alot of people are worried about the damage but really it wasn't bad at all. Fifth ave. was completely back to normal. Most of the places we walked to were in really good shape. There are alot of trees down on the side of the roads in Playacar, and all the trees have no foliage on them. But they were just starting to bud when we were there. I've never seen so many construction workers at one given time......they are really working hard to get the resorts and other buildings back to normal. The beach in Playa Del Carmen and Playacar were awesome.....other than it was a bit of a ghost town. But hey, the beers were icy cold, and the weather was fantastic. The Senior frogs is destroyed....... nothing but a gutted, falling down frame. Anyway, we had a great time as usual (this was our 4th time) just wanted to let anyone know that it is still really worth going. We do have some pics if anyone is interested.

12-05-2005	#9 (permalink)
SKPTigger sandflea Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Pictures I would love to see the pictures of Playa. We are planning on coming back down in May and have been wondering what it really looks like now.

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12-01-2005	#6 (permalink)
Tlyn life=playa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SSP, MN Posts: 787	Would love to see your pictures! We will also be coming down, but not until April, for our 4th trip to Playa!

12-03-2005	#7 (permalink)
ceci113 sandflea Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	I'd like to see your picture,please...

12-03-2005	#8 (permalink)
DaveTravelGuy lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 18	We are going to be there NEXT SATURDAY Woohoo!!! Can I see the pics too?

12-05-2005	#10 (permalink)
Irene toe in water Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: sweden Posts: 50	Sounds wounderful that everythings begins to be normal again....we are going to playa in feb.and its going to be so nice......would be nice to se some pictures...

12-05-2005	#12 (permalink)
bigdave añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: short plane ride away from heaven on earth Posts: 2,676	beer bucket was closed while i was there. tons of construction going on. sand on the beach still needs moving around a little. mamitas beach was still packed with people even though the chairs were not out. water was still wonderful. a lite sunburn saturday. just getting me ready for the next trip down for the holidays.

12-05-2005	#13 (permalink)
beachmama into ruins Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 75	*Yes! Yes! Yes!* Please share your pics. We are heading back down for trip #6 in Feb. Just need to get a look at somewhere warm. (We are currently at 0 degrees and dropping ) I hate winter!!!!!

12-08-2005	#15 (permalink)
bigdave añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: short plane ride away from heaven on earth Posts: 2,676	i have recently heard that the nights beer on friday nite had not worn off. they opened the beer bucket later than what i was there. sorry for any confusion.