LOOKING INTO Tucan/Quetzal

alex2028 · 03-09-2006

Hello i was looking into booking a family trip Iberostar Tucan. would this be a good choice for a family with 5 children all under the age of 10. i will also be traveling with four older adults that arent very open to topless sunbathing would this be a problem at this specific resort.

vhonodel · 03-09-2006

Your family will love it! So much to see and the kids will flip for the jungle atmosphere and all its critters. We have been to four different AI's in the Playa area and this one is our favorite by far. Basically everything was good, a few topless sunbathers but you really have to be looking. There are pluses to many of the other resorts as well but none compare to the wildlife you will see at the Tucan. We had howler monkeys outside our third balcony patio evey night!! They can be loud! My sons favorite thing to do was take bread/rolls from breakfast and on the way back to our room, through the jungle path, he would feed all the different looking birds and bunny/rat looking things (agouti, I think). These animals are roaming free and uncaged by the way. If you have anything specific you would like to ask, shoot me a pm. Oh, if you do decide to go, ask for building 10 or 11, closest to the beach

Brent & Kim · 03-09-2006

Building 13 has a pathway that leads directly to the pool on the Tucan side, this is our favorite, but I believe all the rooms have their advantages. building 12 is behind the restaurant, 10 and 12 are the furthest from the lobby area. your kids and friends will love this place, it is the best for the money in the area!

**TeeZet** · 03-09-2006

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Originally Posted by alex2028

...would this be a good choice...

Yes.

Welcome, Alex2028! And you've come to the right place to ask!

I'm going there for the second time in a couple of weeks.
Searching the forums will get you tons of info.

alex2028 · 03-10-2006

Thanks for all the info. My son loves animals and im sure he would love to see the jungle. Is the beach sutible for small children or is rough with large waves.

thanks again for all the help!!

abuelo · 03-10-2006

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Originally Posted by alex2028

Thanks for all the info. My son loves animals and im sure he would love to see the jungle. Is the beach sutible for small children or is rough with large waves.

thanks again for all the help!!

This thread contains alot of info on the Tucan. It should be a good place for you to start.

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ighlight=Tucan

deblis · 03-11-2006

We just booked our honeymoon there two days ago

, heard nothing but good things about this resort. Tried to book a jr. suite but they are hard to get!

guitarguy · 03-12-2006

This was one my favoite places to stay.I did get a JR suite and it was awsome...right on beach and close to everthing

blondyinnh · 03-12-2006

Love the Tucan. Can't go wrong here!!! We are traveling there for the 2nd time in a month+ . So excited to get there again!!! This is the perfect place for us and we always get a suite.

abuelo · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by deblis

We just booked our honeymoon there two days ago

, heard nothing but good things about this resort. Tried to book a jr. suite but they are hard to get!

We booked a Jr. Suite a couple of years ago. Found it not worth the extra price, as it is the same size as the regular rooms and we did not spend enough time in the room to enjoy it.

We are going to the Tucan for the 6th time in September. Love the place.

blondyinnh · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by abuelo

We booked a Jr. Suite a couple of years ago. Found it not worth the extra price, as it is the same size as the regular rooms and we did not spend enough time in the room to enjoy it.

We are going to the Tucan for the 6th time in September. Love the place.

I just enjoy being near the ocean and not having to walk far when I want to reserve my spot before breakfast!!! We have been going during high season so requesting a closer standard room is not always going to happen. I like waking up and seeing the ocean in front of me and hearing it at night. We only travel once per year so spending the extra money isn't really a big deal.

alex2028 · 03-14-2006

Does anyone know when the high season for this hotel and how the weather is in july and august. I plan on going to last week of july and stay threw out the first week of august. Also does 1500 us dollars per adult sound like good price for a 7 night stay flying out of LAX for tucan.

vhonodel · 03-14-2006

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Originally Posted by alex2028

Does anyone know when the high season for this hotel and how the weather is in july and august. I plan on going to last week of july and stay threw out the first week of august. Also does 1500 us dollars per adult sound like good price for a 7 night stay flying out of LAX for tucan.

Hi Alex, I have done this trip out of SFO for 1050 up to 1275 this last time in Nov. The prices do seem to be higher now as I have been checking in hopes to re book. As far as the weather, plenty of people go in July/aug. Personally I never would. It's plenty hot and humid in Nov/early Dec. I mean like 85-90 degrees and a nice humid feel. I have heard the heat and humidity in July can be stiffling. Being a Calif girl and not experiencing or ever living with midwest/eastcoast heat/humidy I don't think I would enjoy myself but you may tolerate it differently. When ever you go, you will love the Tucan.

blondyinnh · 03-14-2006

Our friends went in August cause it was their honeymoon. They said the heat was awful! We live in NE so it's a big difference. August here in NH is bad enough!!! It's hard cause at the Tucan and many other resorts the AC is mostly in your room and the restuarants. The most of your time is out of these places. We go in April and the weather is just perfect.

maestranba · 03-14-2006

We stayed at the Tucan last August, and yes, it's hot, but when you're near the water it's breezy. We found it very hot while eating b/c the buffets don't have AC. Their prices have gone up quite a bit this year, so we're trying a couple of different hotels this year. We enjoyed the Tucan, even though we went right after Emily hit, and the jungle was sparse! I'm sure you'll enjoy it...just don't venture far from the water during daylight. It cools off a little at night, but it's very humid...like 100%!!

Here's a link to our photo album if you'd like to see our pics.

Iberostar Photo Album

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alex2028 sandflea Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	LOOKING INTO Tucan/Quetzal Hello i was looking into booking a family trip Iberostar Tucan. would this be a good choice for a family with 5 children all under the age of 10. i will also be traveling with four older adults that arent very open to topless sunbathing would this be a problem at this specific resort. Last edited by alex2028 : 03-09-2006 at 03:37 PM.

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Brent & Kim añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 4,827	iberostar tucan Building 13 has a pathway that leads directly to the pool on the Tucan side, this is our favorite, but I believe all the rooms have their advantages. building 12 is behind the restaurant, 10 and 12 are the furthest from the lobby area. your kids and friends will love this place, it is the best for the money in the area!

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alex2028 sandflea Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Does anyone know when the high season for this hotel and how the weather is in july and august. I plan on going to last week of july and stay threw out the first week of august. Also does 1500 us dollars per adult sound like good price for a 7 night stay flying out of LAX for tucan. Last edited by alex2028 : 03-14-2006 at 09:32 AM.

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03-09-2006	#2 (permalink)
vhonodel way into it Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S.F. bay area Posts: 156	Your family will love it! So much to see and the kids will flip for the jungle atmosphere and all its critters. We have been to four different AI's in the Playa area and this one is our favorite by far. Basically everything was good, a few topless sunbathers but you really have to be looking. There are pluses to many of the other resorts as well but none compare to the wildlife you will see at the Tucan. We had howler monkeys outside our third balcony patio evey night!! They can be loud! My sons favorite thing to do was take bread/rolls from breakfast and on the way back to our room, through the jungle path, he would feed all the different looking birds and bunny/rat looking things (agouti, I think). These animals are roaming free and uncaged by the way. If you have anything specific you would like to ask, shoot me a pm. Oh, if you do decide to go, ask for building 10 or 11, closest to the beach

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alex2028 sandflea Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Thanks for all the info. My son loves animals and im sure he would love to see the jungle. Is the beach sutible for small children or is rough with large waves. thanks again for all the help!!

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deblis toe in water Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 57	We just booked our honeymoon there two days ago , heard nothing but good things about this resort. Tried to book a jr. suite but they are hard to get!

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guitarguy into ruins Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 70	This was one my favoite places to stay.I did get a JR suite and it was awsome...right on beach and close to everthing

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blondyinnh reposado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,078	Love the Tucan. Can't go wrong here!!! We are traveling there for the 2nd time in a month+ . So excited to get there again!!! This is the perfect place for us and we always get a suite.

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blondyinnh reposado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,078	Our friends went in August cause it was their honeymoon. They said the heat was awful! We live in NE so it's a big difference. August here in NH is bad enough!!! It's hard cause at the Tucan and many other resorts the AC is mostly in your room and the restuarants. The most of your time is out of these places. We go in April and the weather is just perfect.

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maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,688	We stayed at the Tucan last August, and yes, it's hot, but when you're near the water it's breezy. We found it very hot while eating b/c the buffets don't have AC. Their prices have gone up quite a bit this year, so we're trying a couple of different hotels this year. We enjoyed the Tucan, even though we went right after Emily hit, and the jungle was sparse! I'm sure you'll enjoy it...just don't venture far from the water during daylight. It cools off a little at night, but it's very humid...like 100%!! Here's a link to our photo album if you'd like to see our pics. Iberostar Photo Album

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