Grand Sunset/Grand Riviera Princess? - Page 24

Chris in VT · 05-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Linnysue

Oh gee, I can't wait!

Well, please keep in mind those of us who wanted to have more of a restful time. Not everyone that goes to Playa is in "party" mode. That's why some of us stay away from Cancun.

Ditto that. Leave the loud drunk ugly american at home. I have warned my college kids that drunken behavior is not acceptable at a resort. Just because you can drink all you want doesnt mean you have too.

steelerbeachbum · 05-19-2008

we're all so excited! we're not going there in party mode, just to have a good time. i guess rowdy was the wrong word. i'm going with my family, so i have no intentions of being a drunk college kid. even if i wasn't going with my family, i still wouldn't be the drunk college kid. everyone is just excited to meet new people, relax, try a couple of new drinks, and get out of town for a week!

Chris in VT · 05-19-2008

Hey I'm not too far from my college days...partying is fine and i'll be there with you... I guess what you wrote was interpreted as spring break.

Linnysue · 05-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Chris in VT

Hey I'm not too far from my college days...partying is fine and i'll be there with you... I guess what you wrote was interpreted as spring break.

Yes, that's how it seemed to me as well. Steelerbeachbum, thanks for clarifying.

KC Arrowhead · 05-19-2008

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Originally Posted by steelerbeachbum

hey everyone! i'm new to these boards but i'm counting down the days until i'm laying on the beach at the grand sunset princess with a drink in my hand. just thought i'd let everyone know thats going to be there in june to expect a rowdy group of 100 or so of us from pittsburgh to be there from june 15-22! i'm 22, but there's going to be lots of kids, teens, adults, and seniors there as well! we're all looking to have a great time!

Wow

100 people?? Alright then! 10 of us 2 sets of parents with teen guys aged 15,16,19 and 3 girls 12,10,4 from Kansas City, and other family from Houston (family) getting together down at the GSP for 10 days from June 10th - June 19th.. Guess well see you all there since you guys may not be hard to miss

KC

booperinbham · 05-20-2008

It's getting closer for me and hubby. We are finally getting away by ourselves. I am hoping not to encounter all the terrible things I have read by previous visitors. (GRP) I am going today to buy insect spray!!

theterms · 05-20-2008

Buy the wipes, if you can get them - I read here and elsewhere that they work great. I bought 60 individual pkgs. of Cutter Advanced from Amazon for something like $14.95.

steelerbeachbum · 05-20-2008

No- it won’t be spring break.. I didn’t even get to go on spring break when I was in college

!! What I meant by rowdy was that I’m sure we’ll be taking part in all of the activities and games at the pool and probably trying to get everyone else involved. We stayed at the Riu Cancun for 2 years in a row, and it sounds like the resort will be having the same types of activities as they did… which I’m excited about! Ha I can’t hold myself accountable for everyone else in our group, but I don’t think anybody will be out of control. I’m just hoping the resort takes groups out at night to places in playa.. because I think it would be fun to check out the nightlife!

Oh and kcarrowhead- you can tell the teens that there will be a number of teens/kids their age with our group- boys and girls.. maybe they can make friends! And we have family meeting us there from Houston too!

booperinbham · 05-20-2008

Traci - - thanks. I did buy a box of 40 (I think) Cutter wipes. I wanted some of the spray for extra protection! Also, a citronelle candle or two couldn't hurt. I assume they will let me use a candle on my patio/deck. I am very allergic to mosquitos. I take every precaution I can. Also, putting a dryer sheet through your belt loop (or anywhere hanging on your clothes) works also.

theterms · 05-20-2008

Booper - I'm sitting here at work cracking up about the dryer sheets. I usually will find one inside my clothes without even trying!!!! hahaha

booperinbham · 05-20-2008

The dryer sheets really do work. Also, a white plate (not plastic) and lemon scented Joy dishwashing liquid - put the liquid onto the plate and set it on the opposite side of the deck from where you are sitting. The bugs/mosq., etc., gravitate to that. It really works. Both of these "hints" were taken from Hints from Heloise. I don't think I'll be taking dishwashing liquid on my trip though. Who knows, I might find a small bottle!

carole lacombe · 05-21-2008

Heys guys, I just read that if you spray Listerine around patio door, deck, room, even a little on your clothes, mosquitos won't be coming near you. Doesn't hurt to try and if it doesn't work; beats badbreath.
As for party goers in my group, of course, I will have no control over them but I'm taking a taser with me. (just kidding). We will be there to have fun but that does not mean without respect for others.

Chris, don't forget me regarding Akumal. Can't wait to meet you and your family/friends.

Chris in VT · 05-21-2008

Carole..there's been a change of plans with the akumal gig. Due to the large # of people going I didnt think the PDC newbies would be able to handle going to and getting back to the resort being split up on several collectivos. I am renting 3 vans for the day and am going to Tulum ruins for an hour then to Playa Paraiso south of the ruins then hit Akumal on the way back to the resort for 2 hours. Costs about $20 pp. We have 3 seats left if anyone in your group is interested or you can do this yourself.

carole lacombe · 05-21-2008

I may join the gang but I'm not sure. I have 53 people to take care of. Will confirm when I get there. My girls will probably join you. Thanks!

Chris in VT · 05-21-2008

I mean you can do this with some of your group. If you want the details on the van rentals, 9 hours with drivers, I send you them. We are going Sunday (Tulum is free on Sun.) and thats the day after you get there, I am sure you will want to unwind for a while.

05-20-2008	#356 (permalink)
booperinbham lost on fifth Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24	other remedies The dryer sheets really do work. Also, a white plate (not plastic) and lemon scented Joy dishwashing liquid - put the liquid onto the plate and set it on the opposite side of the deck from where you are sitting. The bugs/mosq., etc., gravitate to that. It really works. Both of these "hints" were taken from Hints from Heloise. I don't think I'll be taking dishwashing liquid on my trip though. Who knows, I might find a small bottle!

05-19-2008	#347 (permalink)
steelerbeachbum sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9	we're all so excited! we're not going there in party mode, just to have a good time. i guess rowdy was the wrong word. i'm going with my family, so i have no intentions of being a drunk college kid. even if i wasn't going with my family, i still wouldn't be the drunk college kid. everyone is just excited to meet new people, relax, try a couple of new drinks, and get out of town for a week!

05-19-2008	#348 (permalink)
Chris in VT way into it Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: shelburne, VT Posts: 183	Hey I'm not too far from my college days...partying is fine and i'll be there with you... I guess what you wrote was interpreted as spring break.

05-20-2008	#351 (permalink)
booperinbham lost on fifth Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24	It's getting closer for me and hubby. We are finally getting away by ourselves. I am hoping not to encounter all the terrible things I have read by previous visitors. (GRP) I am going today to buy insect spray!!

05-20-2008	#352 (permalink)
theterms way into it Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Baby Posts: 100	Buy the wipes, if you can get them - I read here and elsewhere that they work great. I bought 60 individual pkgs. of Cutter Advanced from Amazon for something like $14.95.

05-20-2008	#353 (permalink)
steelerbeachbum sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9	No- it won’t be spring break.. I didn’t even get to go on spring break when I was in college !! What I meant by rowdy was that I’m sure we’ll be taking part in all of the activities and games at the pool and probably trying to get everyone else involved. We stayed at the Riu Cancun for 2 years in a row, and it sounds like the resort will be having the same types of activities as they did… which I’m excited about! Ha I can’t hold myself accountable for everyone else in our group, but I don’t think anybody will be out of control. I’m just hoping the resort takes groups out at night to places in playa.. because I think it would be fun to check out the nightlife! Oh and kcarrowhead- you can tell the teens that there will be a number of teens/kids their age with our group- boys and girls.. maybe they can make friends! And we have family meeting us there from Houston too!

05-20-2008	#354 (permalink)
booperinbham lost on fifth Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24	Traci - - thanks. I did buy a box of 40 (I think) Cutter wipes. I wanted some of the spray for extra protection! Also, a citronelle candle or two couldn't hurt. I assume they will let me use a candle on my patio/deck. I am very allergic to mosquitos. I take every precaution I can. Also, putting a dryer sheet through your belt loop (or anywhere hanging on your clothes) works also.

05-20-2008	#355 (permalink)
theterms way into it Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Baby Posts: 100	Booper - I'm sitting here at work cracking up about the dryer sheets. I usually will find one inside my clothes without even trying!!!! hahaha

05-21-2008	#357 (permalink)
carole lacombe toe in water Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 41	Heys guys, I just read that if you spray Listerine around patio door, deck, room, even a little on your clothes, mosquitos won't be coming near you. Doesn't hurt to try and if it doesn't work; beats badbreath. As for party goers in my group, of course, I will have no control over them but I'm taking a taser with me. (just kidding). We will be there to have fun but that does not mean without respect for others. Chris, don't forget me regarding Akumal. Can't wait to meet you and your family/friends.

05-21-2008	#358 (permalink)
Chris in VT way into it Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: shelburne, VT Posts: 183	Carole..there's been a change of plans with the akumal gig. Due to the large # of people going I didnt think the PDC newbies would be able to handle going to and getting back to the resort being split up on several collectivos. I am renting 3 vans for the day and am going to Tulum ruins for an hour then to Playa Paraiso south of the ruins then hit Akumal on the way back to the resort for 2 hours. Costs about $20 pp. We have 3 seats left if anyone in your group is interested or you can do this yourself.

05-21-2008	#359 (permalink)
carole lacombe toe in water Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 41	I may join the gang but I'm not sure. I have 53 people to take care of. Will confirm when I get there. My girls will probably join you. Thanks!

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05-21-2008	#360 (permalink)
Chris in VT way into it Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: shelburne, VT Posts: 183	I mean you can do this with some of your group. If you want the details on the van rentals, 9 hours with drivers, I send you them. We are going Sunday (Tulum is free on Sun.) and thats the day after you get there, I am sure you will want to unwind for a while.