Secrets Capri or Excellence?

donnaluv2cruise · 04-14-2007

My husband and I are thinking of taking a quick trip (4 days,) with two other couples. I like the idea that the Capri has the shuttle into Playa, since it sounds like things shut down at the resort pretty early, and I know the guys would enjoy the free greens fees. We actually got to stay at The Excellence on our way home last year when our flight got cancelled. Unfortunately it was so late and we were so exhausted we really couldn't enjoy it. We thought the resort was lovely though.
I see they both get very good reviews. Does the Excellence offer a shuttle into Playa? How much is it by taxi if they don't? Do they both do reservations for dinner? How dressed up do we have to get? How early do the bars shut down at the resorts? Besides eating and drinking, what else is there to do at the resorts> Do they have anything like pool tables?
Thanks!

carolina · 04-15-2007

My husband and I have been to both and liked both of them. We prefer Capri because it's a little smaller and more intimate. There are no reservations for the restaurants and the food and service were very good. Both are low key. We meet great couples at both resorts. I do not know if Excellence has a shuttle to Playa, but the Capri did. I think the cab was about $30 from Excellence.

They both have a pool and ping pong table and board games. Entertainment is low key and a good place to chill. You can make your own party. We had at great time at both. Enjoy!

cptfnch · 05-15-2007

My wife and I went to Capri 2 times and love both. It is smaller and more intamate and the cab is only 10 usd to playa. We love it there and cant wait to go back. Hope you enjoy your trip.

**Shammy** · 05-15-2007

They're both nice but if given the choice, I'd pick Capri for sure. Much better beach, smaller resort, closer to Playa.

cuffedlinks · 05-15-2007

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Originally Posted by Shammy

They're both nice but if given the choice, I'd pick Capri for sure. Much better beach, smaller resort, closer to Playa, shorter hems.

There you have it.

sauvichick · 05-15-2007

The Secrets capri shuttle has limited hours(1 drop-off,1 pickup-unless it has changed) and a limited capacity. Sign up must be done in advance. We will be relying on taxi & hopefully sharing it with others we meet @ the resort.

actran · 05-15-2007

Shorter hems?
Where did that come from cuffed?

lbiguy · 05-16-2007

just booked a trip tp Capri for Nov. can't wait. i've nothing but great reviews. this will be our first time to playa, and our first time away without the kids in 14 years. i'm ready! any one else going Nov 10-15th?

cuffedlinks · 05-16-2007

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Originally Posted by actran

Shorter hems?
Where did that come from cuffed?

Capri......pants.

actran · 05-16-2007

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Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

Capri......pants.

Everyone is a comedian

cuffedlinks · 05-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by actran

Everyone is a comedian

Well if you didn't like that, go check out my reply to the Bayreuth question in the "Where's That?" thread....then get back to me.

I'll try harder next time...really I will....

actran · 05-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

Well if you didn't like that, go check out my reply to the Bayreuth question in the "Where's That?" thread....then get back to me.

I'll try harder next time...really I will....

Help me out here. I looked, I really did, but I couldn't find it.

cuffedlinks · 05-16-2007

Scan this page but timing is everything...

actran · 05-16-2007

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Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

Scan this page but timing is everything...

Better. That one made me laugh.

badgirljo · 05-20-2007

Well you made me laugh, cuffedlinks

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbiguy

just booked a trip tp Capri for Nov. can't wait. i've nothing but great reviews. this will be our first time to playa, and our first time away without the kids in 14 years. i'm ready! any one else going Nov 10-15th?

We're there from 1st-13th Nov, Ibiguy, so we just overlap

04-14-2007	#1 (permalink)
donnaluv2cruise way into it Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 141	Secrets Capri or Excellence? My husband and I are thinking of taking a quick trip (4 days,) with two other couples. I like the idea that the Capri has the shuttle into Playa, since it sounds like things shut down at the resort pretty early, and I know the guys would enjoy the free greens fees. We actually got to stay at The Excellence on our way home last year when our flight got cancelled. Unfortunately it was so late and we were so exhausted we really couldn't enjoy it. We thought the resort was lovely though. I see they both get very good reviews. Does the Excellence offer a shuttle into Playa? How much is it by taxi if they don't? Do they both do reservations for dinner? How dressed up do we have to get? How early do the bars shut down at the resorts? Besides eating and drinking, what else is there to do at the resorts> Do they have anything like pool tables? Thanks!

05-15-2007	#6 (permalink)
sauvichick way into it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 111	capri shuttle The Secrets capri shuttle has limited hours(1 drop-off,1 pickup-unless it has changed) and a limited capacity. Sign up must be done in advance. We will be relying on taxi & hopefully sharing it with others we meet @ the resort.

05-16-2007	#8 (permalink)
lbiguy lost on fifth Join Date: May 2007 Location: east coast Posts: 15	we're in just booked a trip tp Capri for Nov. can't wait. i've nothing but great reviews. this will be our first time to playa, and our first time away without the kids in 14 years. i'm ready! any one else going Nov 10-15th? Last edited by lbiguy; 05-16-2007 at 09:05 AM.

04-15-2007	#2 (permalink)
carolina into ruins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 78	My husband and I have been to both and liked both of them. We prefer Capri because it's a little smaller and more intimate. There are no reservations for the restaurants and the food and service were very good. Both are low key. We meet great couples at both resorts. I do not know if Excellence has a shuttle to Playa, but the Capri did. I think the cab was about $30 from Excellence. They both have a pool and ping pong table and board games. Entertainment is low key and a good place to chill. You can make your own party. We had at great time at both. Enjoy!

05-15-2007	#3 (permalink)
cptfnch beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 262	My wife and I went to Capri 2 times and love both. It is smaller and more intamate and the cab is only 10 usd to playa. We love it there and cant wait to go back. Hope you enjoy your trip.

05-15-2007	#4 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,480	They're both nice but if given the choice, I'd pick Capri for sure. Much better beach, smaller resort, closer to Playa.

05-15-2007	#7 (permalink)
actran life=playa Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 874	Shorter hems? Where did that come from cuffed?

05-16-2007	#13 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	Scan this page but timing is everything...

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