What do you think of the Viva Wyndham Maya? - Page 3

mateja · 10-01-2007

i forgot to ask..
i just want to know if there is alot of fruit in hotel and what kind of fruit?
thanks for answer!!

Babaloo · 10-01-2007

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Originally Posted by mateja

i forgot to ask..
i just want to know if there is alot of fruit in hotel and what kind of fruit?
thanks for answer!!

it's a seasonal thing
melon, pineapple, kiwi, banana, etc.

mateja · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

it's a seasonal thing
melon, pineapple, kiwi, banana, etc.

uu..thanks...this year i was in turkey...and there was almost no fruit!
the same was in egypt last year...i hope that here will be better!!

dingodi · 10-15-2007

We've booked 2 weeks at the Viva Maya for Feb. because of a deal we couldn't refuse. Anyone know if the holidayers are mostly European? We went a few years ago for 3 days in November, slept at the Azteca but played all day at the Maya. (we felt it was much too quiet at the Azteca) Problem was, it was hard to play with others when they didn't much speak English and really kept to themselves. We thought maybe it was just the time of a year. Are we wrong in thinking that?

PDC-08Winnipeg · 10-16-2007

Hi dingodi...
We are also from Winnipeg staying at Viva Maya in Feb ... When are you going?? We are going for a week Feb 9-16 115 days to go but who's counting...

Dar

dingodi · 10-16-2007

Hi, we are going Feb 2-17th. We can't wait too. What are your names?

PDC-08Winnipeg · 10-17-2007

Rory & Darlene.. we are also going with our 2 daughters... and they are bringing friends... Donna 22 Dave 24 Kaitlin 19 Jackie 20... so it should not be to hard to find us...lol

oh by the way great wedding trip report on the other post...

Pictures are great...

Slayer · 10-25-2007

I have been to the Viva Maya nine or ten times. I don't choose it because it is cheaper (And I havn't found it to be all that much cheaper than the five stars.) I like the smaller resort because it seems like you get to know more of the guests and the staff. I vacation more for the people I meet and the good times I enjoy, not necessarily the pampering.

I find the food to be as good as the other resorts, including the Iberostars, except for the nights that the upscale resorts offer special lobster or steak dinners.

I don't like the fact that they have opened an adult only pool near the entrance to the resort. Now (or at least when I was last there) the main pool bar does not seem like the center of activity anymore.

I have come to know many of the staff there and its become like visiting old friends. If it was my choice, I would go to the viva maya this next trip, but I am part of a wedding party, and the bride and groom chose IB Tucan.

Slayer · 10-25-2007

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Originally Posted by dingodi

Anyone know if the holidayers are mostly European? We went a few years ago for 3 days in November, slept at the Azteca but played all day at the Maya. (we felt it was much too quiet at the Azteca)

I am with you on your comparison of the Azteca.....yawn. As far as nationalities of guests, it is hit or miss. I have gone times when the place is mostly Europeans, and other times mostly North Americans. Once we befriended an extended German family and only one or two could speak English, but we still had a great time with them. We became the token Americans of the group. I know its uncomfortable for some people, but reaching out beyond your comfort zone to meet new people leads to an amazing experience.

PDC-08Winnipeg · 10-25-2007

Slayer...
So good to hear the good review. We are not looking for 5 star by any means. Just was a place to soak up the sun, have a few drinks

and spend time with our kids. Also looking very forward to meeting new people. We are not picky people so I am sure the food will not be an issue...
Not that I am counting but 106 days to go to paradise

Slayer · 10-25-2007

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Originally Posted by PDC-08Winnipeg

Slayer...
So good to hear the good review. We are not looking for 5 star by any means. Just was a place to soak up the sun, have a few drinks

and spend time with our kids. Also looking very forward to meeting new people. We are not picky people so I am sure the food will not be an issue...
Not that I am counting but 106 days to go to paradise

Tell the big bartender at the pool, Edar (one of the biggest Mexicans I have met) that his friend Jeff from Boston said hello. He will take good care of you. If he doesn't know who you are talking about tell him the guy who drinks the Jim Beam and coke. He might not remember my name but he remembers my drink year after year. I am going to stop by and say hello when I am there in two weeks.
You folks have a great time. That is a really fun place.

catnhat · 10-25-2007

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Originally Posted by dingodi
Anyone know if the holidayers are mostly European? We went a few years ago for 3 days in November, slept at the Azteca but played all day at the Maya. (we felt it was much too quiet at the Azteca)
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I am with you on your comparison of the Azteca.....yawn

Yea Yawn....

I too enjoyed the good review makes me think we have chosen the perfect place in the Azteca...When choosing our first Playa area Resort I looked for a small more intimate place..A quiet Resort to just relax at the pool or on the beach...
At times one wants to see a bit more lively stuff going on

Looks like we will have best of both by being able to use Azteca's sister Resort the Viva Maya and ...we will...

We too enjoy meeting new people..some of our best friends we met at Resorts..
Slayer we also do not choose a Resort only because of price..Although I did get a very good deal on the Azteca that was not the deciding factor in choosing the place..

Slayer · 10-25-2007

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Originally Posted by catnhat

We too enjoy meeting new people..some of our best friends we met at Resorts....

I say this seriously,,,,I have never met a Canadian that I didn't like. Very nice people. I am sure you make lots of friends.

Hayes · 10-26-2007

Slayer, we are going to be there at the same time, I look forward to meeting you!

mateja · 10-29-2007

few days ago we came back from playa

it was so beautifull and we had so much fun!!

we stayed in viva azteca...this resort is so perfect!! place is great...food is delicious...cocktails also..

staff is very friendly and nice...i miss them already

!they are always smailing..
and it is also very clean...beach is small...but that is guilt of nature...

viva maya is bigger...and has bigger beach...we were there only once...yust too saw how it looks like..it is nice resort....but azteca is for me the best!!

10-15-2007	#34 (permalink)
dingodi way into it Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 107	viva maya We've booked 2 weeks at the Viva Maya for Feb. because of a deal we couldn't refuse. Anyone know if the holidayers are mostly European? We went a few years ago for 3 days in November, slept at the Azteca but played all day at the Maya. (we felt it was much too quiet at the Azteca) Problem was, it was hard to play with others when they didn't much speak English and really kept to themselves. We thought maybe it was just the time of a year. Are we wrong in thinking that?

10-29-2007	#45 (permalink)
mateja very sparkly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slovenia Posts: 25	few days ago we came back from playait was so beautifull and we had so much fun!! we stayed in viva azteca...this resort is so perfect!! place is great...food is delicious...cocktails also..staff is very friendly and nice...i miss them already!they are always smailing.. and it is also very clean...beach is small...but that is guilt of nature... viva maya is bigger...and has bigger beach...we were there only once...yust too saw how it looks like..it is nice resort....but azteca is for me the best!!

10-01-2007	#31 (permalink)
mateja very sparkly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slovenia Posts: 25	i forgot to ask.. i just want to know if there is alot of fruit in hotel and what kind of fruit? thanks for answer!!

10-16-2007	#35 (permalink)
PDC-08Winnipeg lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12	Hi dingodi... We are also from Winnipeg staying at Viva Maya in Feb ... When are you going?? We are going for a week Feb 9-16 115 days to go but who's counting... Dar

10-16-2007	#36 (permalink)
dingodi way into it Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 107	Hi, we are going Feb 2-17th. We can't wait too. What are your names?

10-17-2007	#37 (permalink)
PDC-08Winnipeg lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12	Rory & Darlene.. we are also going with our 2 daughters... and they are bringing friends... Donna 22 Dave 24 Kaitlin 19 Jackie 20... so it should not be to hard to find us...lol oh by the way great wedding trip report on the other post... Pictures are great...

10-25-2007	#38 (permalink)
Slayer life=playa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 899	I have been to the Viva Maya nine or ten times. I don't choose it because it is cheaper (And I havn't found it to be all that much cheaper than the five stars.) I like the smaller resort because it seems like you get to know more of the guests and the staff. I vacation more for the people I meet and the good times I enjoy, not necessarily the pampering. I find the food to be as good as the other resorts, including the Iberostars, except for the nights that the upscale resorts offer special lobster or steak dinners. I don't like the fact that they have opened an adult only pool near the entrance to the resort. Now (or at least when I was last there) the main pool bar does not seem like the center of activity anymore. I have come to know many of the staff there and its become like visiting old friends. If it was my choice, I would go to the viva maya this next trip, but I am part of a wedding party, and the bride and groom chose IB Tucan.

10-25-2007	#40 (permalink)
PDC-08Winnipeg lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12	Slayer... So good to hear the good review. We are not looking for 5 star by any means. Just was a place to soak up the sun, have a few drinks and spend time with our kids. Also looking very forward to meeting new people. We are not picky people so I am sure the food will not be an issue... Not that I am counting but 106 days to go to paradise

10-25-2007	#42 (permalink)
catnhat life=playa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 618	Quote: Originally Posted by dingodi Anyone know if the holidayers are mostly European? We went a few years ago for 3 days in November, slept at the Azteca but played all day at the Maya. (we felt it was much too quiet at the Azteca) Quote: I am with you on your comparison of the Azteca.....yawn Yea Yawn.... I too enjoyed the good review makes me think we have chosen the perfect place in the Azteca...When choosing our first Playa area Resort I looked for a small more intimate place..A quiet Resort to just relax at the pool or on the beach... At times one wants to see a bit more lively stuff going on Looks like we will have best of both by being able to use Azteca's sister Resort the Viva Maya and ...we will... We too enjoy meeting new people..some of our best friends we met at Resorts.. Slayer we also do not choose a Resort only because of price..Although I did get a very good deal on the Azteca that was not the deciding factor in choosing the place..

10-26-2007	#44 (permalink)
Hayes lost on fifth Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moses Lake, Washington Posts: 23	Slayer, we are going to be there at the same time, I look forward to meeting you!

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