El Dorado Royale (EDR) bound

Campsalot · 01-18-2006

My wife and I will be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary this February and our travel agent booked us at the EDR in a junior <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:place w:st="on">oceanside</ST1:place></st1:City> suite. We were in <st1:City w:st="on">Mazatlan</st1:City> <st1:country-region w:st="on">Mexico</st1:country-region> last year and wanted to visit another part of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Mexico</st1:country-region>, specifically the <ST1:place w:st="on">Caribbean</ST1:place>. <st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:place w:st="on">Mazatlan</ST1:place></st1:City> was nice although the time share deal got real bad, real fast. I think that is anywhere though. I have fully checked this web site out and find it very usefull although up-to date info on the EDR is scarce. Our goals are simple; lie on beach, drink, snorkel (me), shop (her), walk, explore, and have fun. So what do I want from this forum? Up to date info on the EDR, and anything else you folks may want to add to make us anticipate this trip even more

Tonys · 01-18-2006

QUOTE=Campsalot Our goals are simple; lie on beach, drink, snorkel (me), shop (her), walk, explore, and have fun. So what do I want from this forum? Up to date info on the EDR, and anything else you folks may want to add to make us anticipate this trip even more[/font][/color][/quote]

Campsalot
The goals you want will be found at EDR. Go lie on the vast beach it's massive. Stretches for a mile or more. Go snorkelling near the old pier or in the salt water pool. As many bars as you would want plus a posh & fancy martini bar. This was our stop every evening before meals. Have you visited the Karisma site for more info on their hotels.
www dot karismaresorts dot com
We are returning for our 3rd straight year in February.
For shopping catch the daily free shuttle into Playa del Carmen. The evenings in playa are fabulous. You can walk the beach for mile or more in each direction it is so uninhabited near EDR. You can take a bike ride thru the resort. It's about a 20 to 25 minute ride to Playa or about $16 or $18 each way for a taxi.
The food is magificent no buffets, all sit down al a carte. 5 & 6 course meals. and don't be afraid to ask for extra if you want, but i doubt you will need it.
Tonys

**Shammy** · 01-18-2006

There is up to date info on the EDR on the Wilma forum, as well as some slide shows that were sent to me. Click HERE.

Okdawg · 01-19-2006

Hey Campsalot....my wife and I are headed to the EDR next Wednesday and I will be happy to post a report upon return.

Campsalot · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Okdawg

Hey Campsalot....my wife and I are headed to the EDR next Wednesday and I will be happy to post a report upon return.

Thanks! I'm looking forward to reading about your trip. We leave on 2/20 and stay a week! Enjoy yourselves and let me know!

cpfstich · 01-19-2006

We stayed at EDR in 2003 & 2004, we loved it and I am sure you will too.

Tonys · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Okdawg

Hey Campsalot....my wife and I are headed to the EDR next Wednesday and I will be happy to post a report upon return.

Have a great trip, can't wait to read your trip report.
Tonys

Tonys · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Campsalot

Thanks! I'm looking forward to reading about your trip. We leave on 2/20 and stay a week! Enjoy yourselves and let me know!

We overlap by a few days, we arrive Feb 23rd for 10 days. Maybe we'll run into each other. We are 6 Canadians who love the Kampai and Martini bar. If you e-mail
Samantha @ EDR, sfrachey@eldorado-resort dot com dot mx
she will let you make up to 4 restaurant reservations for dinner, do this about 3 weeks before your departure. It may take her uo to 7 days to get back, but lately someone else told me she only took a day.

Campsalot · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Tonys

We overlap by a few days, we arrive Feb 23rd for 10 days. Maybe we'll run into each other. We are 6 Canadians who love the Kampai and Martini bar. If you e-mail
Samantha @ EDR, sfrachey@eldorado-resort dot com dot mx
she will let you make up to 4 restaurant reservations for dinner, do this about 3 weeks before your departure. It may take her uo to 7 days to get back, but lately someone else told me she only took a day.

Thanks for the input. Perhaps we shall meet, that would be great! Regarding the reservations, I don't know enough about the property to know where I want to reserve. Although, I do love Italian. This trip is really starting to get us fired up.

Campsalot · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by cpfstich

We stayed at EDR in 2003 & 2004, we loved it and I am sure you will too.

Ralph,we enjoyed your slide show. Are the seaside suites in the same resort? Probally a obvious newbie question however, we were curious! We are looking forward to warming our frozen ND bodies in the warm Mexican sun.

PC

cuffedlinks · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Campsalot

Thanks for the input.

Sir Campsalot...

I have some nice photos of the EDR...

You can see them by clicking the "Click Here For Our Mexico Photos" link in my signature...Or the Visit Cuffedlinks' Homepage by cicking my username to the left.

We enjoyed the EDR...we were there in August of 2004 for our 25th Anniversary.

Tonys · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Campsalot

Thanks for the input. Perhaps we shall meet, that would be great! Regarding the reservations, I don't know enough about the property to know where I want to reserve. Although, I do love Italian. This trip is really starting to get us fired up.

Follow this link and it will take you to EDR's restaurant list along with menus of each restaurant. Our favorite is Kampai (oriental), Carratera (mexcan) La Isla (International)
http://www dot karismahotels dot com/doradoroyal/rest_bars dot html
Tonys

Campsalot · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

Sir Campsalot...

I have some nice photos of the EDR...

You can see them by clicking the "Click Here For Our Mexico Photos" link in my signature...Or the Visit Cuffedlinks' Homepage by cicking my username to the left.

We enjoyed the EDR...we were there in August of 2004 for our 25th Anniversary.

Cuffed< I saw your photos when I originally searched the site. Thanks though for posting. Great shots!

Campsalot · 01-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Tonys

Follow this link and it will take you to EDR's restaurant list along with menus of each restaurant. Our favorite is Kampai (oriental), Carratera (mexcan) La Isla (International)
http://www dot karismahotels dot com/doradoroyal/rest_bars dot html
Tonys

Tonys, if we did not make reservations and opted to dine late would this work??

cpfstich · 01-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Campsalot

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Tonys, if we did not make reservations and opted to dine late would this work??

You are better off making reservations, you may get a table late, but no guarantee. They will take reservations up to 10pm (I think)

01-18-2006	#1 (permalink)
Campsalot lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 11	El Dorado Royale (EDR) bound My wife and I will be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary this February and our travel agent booked us at the EDR in a junior <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:place w:st="on">oceanside</ST1:place></st1:City> suite. We were in <st1:City w:st="on">Mazatlan</st1:City> <st1:country-region w:st="on">Mexico</st1:country-region> last year and wanted to visit another part of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Mexico</st1:country-region>, specifically the <ST1:place w:st="on">Caribbean</ST1:place>. <st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:place w:st="on">Mazatlan</ST1:place></st1:City> was nice although the time share deal got real bad, real fast. I think that is anywhere though. I have fully checked this web site out and find it very usefull although up-to date info on the EDR is scarce. Our goals are simple; lie on beach, drink, snorkel (me), shop (her), walk, explore, and have fun. So what do I want from this forum? Up to date info on the EDR, and anything else you folks may want to add to make us anticipate this trip even more

01-18-2006	#2 (permalink)
Tonys way into it Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chatham,Ontario Posts: 156	QUOTE=Campsalot Our goals are simple; lie on beach, drink, snorkel (me), shop (her), walk, explore, and have fun. So what do I want from this forum? Up to date info on the EDR, and anything else you folks may want to add to make us anticipate this trip even more[/font][/color][/quote] Campsalot The goals you want will be found at EDR. Go lie on the vast beach it's massive. Stretches for a mile or more. Go snorkelling near the old pier or in the salt water pool. As many bars as you would want plus a posh & fancy martini bar. This was our stop every evening before meals. Have you visited the Karisma site for more info on their hotels. www dot karismaresorts dot com We are returning for our 3rd straight year in February. For shopping catch the daily free shuttle into Playa del Carmen. The evenings in playa are fabulous. You can walk the beach for mile or more in each direction it is so uninhabited near EDR. You can take a bike ride thru the resort. It's about a 20 to 25 minute ride to Playa or about $16 or $18 each way for a taxi. The food is magificent no buffets, all sit down al a carte. 5 & 6 course meals. and don't be afraid to ask for extra if you want, but i doubt you will need it. Tonys

01-18-2006	#3 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,502	There is up to date info on the EDR on the Wilma forum, as well as some slide shows that were sent to me. Click HERE.

01-19-2006	#4 (permalink)
Okdawg lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	Hey Campsalot....my wife and I are headed to the EDR next Wednesday and I will be happy to post a report upon return.

01-19-2006	#6 (permalink)
cpfstich añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Badger State! Posts: 16,622	We stayed at EDR in 2003 & 2004, we loved it and I am sure you will too.

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