Couple packing questions

hadleybe · 07-19-2006

We're going to Sandos Playacar (Gala) in a few days... yeee haw!
Does anyone see need for long sleeved light jacket? Wondering about air conditioned restaurants and sunburn ? I'm packing only sleeveless & spaghetti strap shirts.
My husb decided against packing dress shoes and will go with dressy open toe sandals. He called travel agent who thinks that'll suffice. So...what do you think odds are he'll be eating at the grill while his family enjoys the a la carte fare?

fuzzlekins · 07-19-2006

Long sleeve light jacket in July

... NOT likely! It should be plenty hot. Sunburn ... VERY likely if you don't constantly wear sunblock.
Have fun!!

Nerak936 · 07-19-2006

I plan on bringing a lightweight terry jacket with me when we go to Playa on Saturday. More to stay warm on the freezing cold plane but also just in case the A/C is cranked too high in the resort's ala carte restaurants. And you're right... if you have a sunburn, you'll be even more sensitive to the cool A/C.

I also don't think any resort would keep your hubby out of the ala cartes because of dressy sandals. Some might have restrictions on "long pants required for men". I know David will need to pack a pair for that reason. (and we'll go back to the room for him to change into shorts after dinner too!)

maestranba · 07-19-2006

My husband wore nice leather sandals at Gala with no problem. Make sure your husband has a shirt with sleeves for the specialty restaurants. They won't let him in without long pants and a shirt w/ sleeves. Now you can where a sleeveless, strapless, tiny top with a super mini skirt and flip flops....no problem!!

taln · 07-19-2006

Leave the hot, stilleto shoes at home and bring your flip flops. Trust me on this one. flip flops, flip flops, flip flops. Cute ones, dressy ones, whatever...just bring em. and have a blast!

maestranba · 07-19-2006

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Originally Posted by taln

Leave the hot, stilleto shoes at home and bring your flip flops. Trust me on this one. flip flops, flip flops, flip flops. Cute ones, dressy ones, whatever...just bring em. and have a blast!

Ditto!! I've learned the hard way...can you say BLISTERS????

The heat makes my feet swell, so my favorite "at home" sandals are killers in Mexico! Last trip I brought 3 pairs of flip flops: beach, town, and dressy!

hadleybe · 07-20-2006

<<The heat makes my feet swell, so my favorite "at home" sandals are killers in Mexico! Last trip I brought 3 pairs of flip flops: beach, town, and dressy!>>

good to know flips will work for me. and dressy sandals will work for him. its sure helps with the goal of packing light. thanks for the input, everyone!

kellyandtom · 07-29-2006

Random question about Sunscape PA, dress code ....does the hubby need dress shirt and long pants? We are traveling with a 9 yr old child so I cant imagine we will do too much fine dining.
We leave on Sunday !!

longbrdr · 07-30-2006

Tube top, tiny shorts, stiletto heels...
I would add some fishnet stockings. Cool tan lines.
Okay, climbing out of gutter now!

keith5919 · 07-30-2006

Three of us are going to the Sunscape PA in September also. I believe the men have to wear long pants to the ala cartes for dinner, but am not so sure about the buffet for dinner. The Sunscape website states casual elegance for all dinners at all restaurants, but someone on the Sunscape Forum yesterday stated dress shorts for men are okay at the buffet. If I find out the definitive answer, I'll let you know.

keith5919 · 07-30-2006

Someone from the Sunscape Forum answered by inquiry & said that sometimes the dress code at the buffet is relaxed and shorts are acceptable, but men should definitely pack long pants in case this is not the case when you go. She suggested to inquire at Guest Services upon check-in.

kellyandtom · 07-30-2006

Thanks Keith- I will let you know how it is when we get back !

keith5919 · 07-30-2006

Please do. I'm very curious about this hotel after reading many reviews.

**Shammy** · 07-30-2006

I've stayed at the Sunscape PA. Men can wear shorts (although they should be nice shorts) to the buffet but do need to wear pants to the ala carte restaurants. No long sleeve dress shirts though - a short sleeve polo, Hawaiian shirt, etc. is fine.

hadleybe · 07-31-2006

Will add follow up -- the dressy (open toe) sandals worked fine for my husband at the Sandos Playacar / Gala resort A La Carte (Mexican) restaurant. In fact, I saw men wearing run of mill t-shirts and flips. The Italian restaurant might have adhered to the dress code but the Mexican restaurant didn't seem to.

p.s. Had a great time at the resort! Playa Del Carmen has gorgeous beaches!

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hadleybe lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 17	Couple packing questions We're going to Sandos Playacar (Gala) in a few days... yeee haw! Does anyone see need for long sleeved light jacket? Wondering about air conditioned restaurants and sunburn ? I'm packing only sleeveless & spaghetti strap shirts. My husb decided against packing dress shoes and will go with dressy open toe sandals. He called travel agent who thinks that'll suffice. So...what do you think odds are he'll be eating at the grill while his family enjoys the a la carte fare?

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longbrdr sandflea Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3	Tube top, tiny shorts, stiletto heels... I would add some fishnet stockings. Cool tan lines. Okay, climbing out of gutter now! Last edited by longbrdr : 07-30-2006 at 07:21 PM.

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fuzzlekins lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20	Long sleeve light jacket in July ... NOT likely! It should be plenty hot. Sunburn ... VERY likely if you don't constantly wear sunblock. Have fun!!

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Nerak936 =^. " .^= Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,479	I plan on bringing a lightweight terry jacket with me when we go to Playa on Saturday. More to stay warm on the freezing cold plane but also just in case the A/C is cranked too high in the resort's ala carte restaurants. And you're right... if you have a sunburn, you'll be even more sensitive to the cool A/C. I also don't think any resort would keep your hubby out of the ala cartes because of dressy sandals. Some might have restrictions on "long pants required for men". I know David will need to pack a pair for that reason. (and we'll go back to the room for him to change into shorts after dinner too!)

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maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,686	My husband wore nice leather sandals at Gala with no problem. Make sure your husband has a shirt with sleeves for the specialty restaurants. They won't let him in without long pants and a shirt w/ sleeves. Now you can where a sleeveless, strapless, tiny top with a super mini skirt and flip flops....no problem!!

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taln beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 291	Leave the hot, stilleto shoes at home and bring your flip flops. Trust me on this one. flip flops, flip flops, flip flops. Cute ones, dressy ones, whatever...just bring em. and have a blast!

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hadleybe lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 17	<<The heat makes my feet swell, so my favorite "at home" sandals are killers in Mexico! Last trip I brought 3 pairs of flip flops: beach, town, and dressy!>> good to know flips will work for me. and dressy sandals will work for him. its sure helps with the goal of packing light. thanks for the input, everyone!

07-29-2006	#8 (permalink)
kellyandtom sandflea Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Random question about Sunscape PA, dress code ....does the hubby need dress shirt and long pants? We are traveling with a 9 yr old child so I cant imagine we will do too much fine dining. We leave on Sunday !!

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keith5919 ruined Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Posts: 87	Three of us are going to the Sunscape PA in September also. I believe the men have to wear long pants to the ala cartes for dinner, but am not so sure about the buffet for dinner. The Sunscape website states casual elegance for all dinners at all restaurants, but someone on the Sunscape Forum yesterday stated dress shorts for men are okay at the buffet. If I find out the definitive answer, I'll let you know.

07-30-2006	#11 (permalink)
keith5919 ruined Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Posts: 87	Someone from the Sunscape Forum answered by inquiry & said that sometimes the dress code at the buffet is relaxed and shorts are acceptable, but men should definitely pack long pants in case this is not the case when you go. She suggested to inquire at Guest Services upon check-in.

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kellyandtom sandflea Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Thanks Keith- I will let you know how it is when we get back !

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keith5919 ruined Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Posts: 87	Please do. I'm very curious about this hotel after reading many reviews.

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Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,234	I've stayed at the Sunscape PA. Men can wear shorts (although they should be nice shorts) to the buffet but do need to wear pants to the ala carte restaurants. No long sleeve dress shirts though - a short sleeve polo, Hawaiian shirt, etc. is fine.

07-31-2006	#15 (permalink)
hadleybe lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 17	Will add follow up -- the dressy (open toe) sandals worked fine for my husband at the Sandos Playacar / Gala resort A La Carte (Mexican) restaurant. In fact, I saw men wearing run of mill t-shirts and flips. The Italian restaurant might have adhered to the dress code but the Mexican restaurant didn't seem to. p.s. Had a great time at the resort! Playa Del Carmen has gorgeous beaches!