Need help choosing

tropigal · 01-05-2006

I will be visiting Playa March 11th for a week with my hubby. We've been there a few times before, stayed at the Continental Plaza - great location, the Iberostar Tucan - nice place...kinda jungly, and the Riu Playacar (favorite so far)...but we like to try different places. We're thinking about the Barcelo, but I love to play in big waves...and from what I've read, it sounds like mostly calm waters...is this right? Any other suggestions? We like to go into Playa Del Carmen a few times during the week, but other than that, we stick by pool and beach (for those big waves and fruity drinks). Or should I get over the big-wave thing, because the Barcelo sounds so cool...

cpfstich · 01-06-2006

Try doing a search on the places you're thinking of, with the forum search function. You will find reviews, etc. of those places. Have fun.

VacationBount · 01-06-2006

Barcelo wave action does vary but if it is wavy then the snorkeling is worse. I don't think you will get the wave action on a normal basis. But the resort is wonderful. You could always go on a day trip to somewhere with waves. (Someone else will have to direct you on that.)

The pools are huge and the beach is awesome - you never have to worry about finding a chair at either. Love that!

For more info on Barcelo Maya - check out http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com

Good Luck!

fall50 · 01-06-2006

How far is this from downtown Playa,,,, can u get cabs,,,, do they provide transportation?

fireinmn · 01-06-2006

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Originally Posted by fall50

How far is this from downtown Playa,,,, can u get cabs,,,, do they provide transportation?

Their website says 20 minute bus or cab ride to dt Playa...

yak · 01-06-2006

The cab's about $20 with tip. You're close to Tulum, which is nice if you want to visit there. There's also a cenote (underground cave filled with clear fresh water) across the street.

And as vacation bound said, there ain't much of a wave thing going on there, which makes for decent snorkling right off the beach. You won't find that at most other resorts.

I'm going back there for my second time this April. I've also been to Rui Palace, IB* Paraiso, and Grand Palladium and I like Barcelo the best.

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tropigal toe in water Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 43	Need help choosing I will be visiting Playa March 11th for a week with my hubby. We've been there a few times before, stayed at the Continental Plaza - great location, the Iberostar Tucan - nice place...kinda jungly, and the Riu Playacar (favorite so far)...but we like to try different places. We're thinking about the Barcelo, but I love to play in big waves...and from what I've read, it sounds like mostly calm waters...is this right? Any other suggestions? We like to go into Playa Del Carmen a few times during the week, but other than that, we stick by pool and beach (for those big waves and fruity drinks). Or should I get over the big-wave thing, because the Barcelo sounds so cool...

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01-06-2006	#2 (permalink)
cpfstich el poli Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10,662	Try doing a search on the places you're thinking of, with the forum search function. You will find reviews, etc. of those places. Have fun.

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VacationBount very sparkly Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 35	Barcelo wave action does vary but if it is wavy then the snorkeling is worse. I don't think you will get the wave action on a normal basis. But the resort is wonderful. You could always go on a day trip to somewhere with waves. (Someone else will have to direct you on that.) The pools are huge and the beach is awesome - you never have to worry about finding a chair at either. Love that! For more info on Barcelo Maya - check out http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com Good Luck!

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fall50 lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 19	How far is this from downtown Playa,,,, can u get cabs,,,, do they provide transportation?

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yak way into it Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marshfield, MA Posts: 182	The cab's about $20 with tip. You're close to Tulum, which is nice if you want to visit there. There's also a cenote (underground cave filled with clear fresh water) across the street. And as vacation bound said, there ain't much of a wave thing going on there, which makes for decent snorkling right off the beach. You won't find that at most other resorts. I'm going back there for my second time this April. I've also been to Rui Palace, IB* Paraiso, and Grand Palladium and I like Barcelo the best.

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