Royal Playa Del Carmen: Nov 22-27, 2007

Karen in NYC · 09-28-2007

As you may know, I JUST GOT BACK from my trip to RPDC (Sept 15-23), and I am GOING BACK November 22-27 (not surprisingly cost for 5 nights in Nov nearly the same as 8 nights in Sept (except that this time I am doing a private transfer. (Funjet, Lomas Travel).

I am beyond excited. So this had been a good travel year.

April 07: Sunscape Casa del Mar (La Romana, DR)
April 07: Dallas Texas for 3 day weekend
Sept 07: Labor day weekend in Arizona
sept 15-23: RPDC, Playa del Carmen, MX
Oct 18-21: Dallas Texas again
Nov 22-27: Royal PDC again

December 15-29: Arizona for Xmas to see my sister.
That's a lot of miles!!!!

Oct 7, 2007: i started planning for April 2008 and boy did I get a BIG SHOCK. Not only the airlines but the hotel prices (and I do realize that's still high season.

In SEpt 07 I paid around $425 RT JFK-CUN with Jet Blue. The fare for next april is $993. And American is only a few dollars cheaper.

Unless I get large amounts of cash for Xmas, I may not be able to go ANYWHERE.

debk · 09-28-2007

Is there a trip report I missed? I loved the Royal and especially trip reports! I am absolutely green with envy! Enjoy!!!

Karen in NYC · 09-28-2007

I am SO CONFUSED about WHERE I posted trip report.
Here;s a link to my travel agents msg board where one version is posted;

http://mybeachboard.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3f1ec78f86a6b962e3509f1d5c7322 be&topic=4638.0

debk · 09-29-2007

Thanks, I liked your nice concise report! We were in room 153 (pre-Royal service era) and really liked not having to use elevators and being able to use our own bathroom during the day!

bebe2 · 09-30-2007

Happy to read your birthday trip was great. I only wish I could head back that quickly to RPDC. I'm soooooo jealous. Any different plans from your first trip there - or just more fun and relaxation?

Whatever you get up to, have another great trip and give us a full report when you get back.

Karen in NYC · 09-30-2007

Bebe2, just more relaxation. And several trips to Starbucks. I have to find out how early they open.

I was SOOO careful with the sun last time (last week!!!) this time i want to get a little more sun!

Next trip report will be short. Just comparisons between two trips.

Garlic Addict · 10-01-2007

We're going November 20-December 31, so maybe we'll see you. This is my 8th or 9th trip to the Playa area but my first to the Royal. This board has been so helpful!

bebe2 · 10-01-2007

With heading to Starbucks you'll get a chance to take in some of 5th's flavor. We enjoyed the atmosphere even with the store owners hooting at us to check out their place. LOL I believe someone mentioned they were disappointed Starbucks wasn't open all that early. I was a coffee and cream in the resort "Magic Box" person myself while we were there. Gotta have the morning cup or two.
Looking forward to hearing what differences you encounter your second trip there. Enjoy!

luv2sun · 10-01-2007

Karen
I will be at rpdc same time as you, 11/23-11/27 4 nights w/out kids can't wait! I guess you will be there for Thanksgiving, never had a mexican turkey! Can't wait to read you trip report!

abachechi · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by bebe2

With heading to Starbucks you'll get a chance to take in some of 5th's flavor. We enjoyed the atmosphere even with the store owners hooting at us to check out their place. LOL I believe someone mentioned they were disappointed Starbucks wasn't open all that early. I was a coffee and cream in the resort "Magic Box" person myself while we were there. Gotta have the morning cup or two.
Looking forward to hearing what differences you encounter your second trip there. Enjoy!

Java Joes just around the corner is open at 7 am.... I bet they have better coffee too

**Shammy** · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by abachechi

Java Joes just around the corner is open at 7 am.... I bet they have better coffee too

WAYYY better! But no need to go that far down from the Royal if you don't want to........

Cafe Corozon was up the street from the Royal, make a right turn - coffee and cappucino to die for. Ah Cacao is also at the top of the street....again, better coffee than Starbucks for less money too.

Mamafish · 10-06-2007

We were at the RPDC from 8-23 to 8-28 and it was amazing, airfare and oceanview suite (all-inclusive) came to $2,500 now that's INCREDIBLE. Feel free to contact me about the Royal Playa del Carmen

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JillieP · 10-07-2007

Hi,
I was interested in your comment about using private transfer. Who are you using and how did you find them? We are traveling to Playa in Dec. and need transportation to Playacar.
Thanks much!

Karen in NYC · 10-07-2007

Jillie, in fairness to THIS website, I should tell you FIRST that if you go to the trip planning tab at the top of the page you can find information about airport transfers.

If you are using a tour operator such as apple, funjet your transfers might be included.

Otherwise you can check CancunValet - they wont be cheap but you will be the only person.

Shamrock0421 · 10-07-2007

We'll be there then as well. We'll be at Iberostar Grand.
Our first trip to PDC. We're really excited!
Enjoy!

09-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
Karen in NYC way into it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 203	Royal Playa Del Carmen: Nov 22-27, 2007 As you may know, I JUST GOT BACK from my trip to RPDC (Sept 15-23), and I am GOING BACK November 22-27 (not surprisingly cost for 5 nights in Nov nearly the same as 8 nights in Sept (except that this time I am doing a private transfer. (Funjet, Lomas Travel). I am beyond excited. So this had been a good travel year. April 07: Sunscape Casa del Mar (La Romana, DR) April 07: Dallas Texas for 3 day weekend Sept 07: Labor day weekend in Arizona sept 15-23: RPDC, Playa del Carmen, MX Oct 18-21: Dallas Texas again Nov 22-27: Royal PDC again December 15-29: Arizona for Xmas to see my sister. That's a lot of miles!!!! Oct 7, 2007: i started planning for April 2008 and boy did I get a BIG SHOCK. Not only the airlines but the hotel prices (and I do realize that's still high season. In SEpt 07 I paid around $425 RT JFK-CUN with Jet Blue. The fare for next april is $993. And American is only a few dollars cheaper. Unless I get large amounts of cash for Xmas, I may not be able to go ANYWHERE. Last edited by Karen in NYC; 10-07-2007 at 06:59 PM. Reason: Additional information

10-01-2007	#7 (permalink)
Garlic Addict toe in water Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 48	Hope to see you @ Royal We're going November 20-December 31, so maybe we'll see you. This is my 8th or 9th trip to the Playa area but my first to the Royal. This board has been so helpful!

09-28-2007	#2 (permalink)
debk beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 437	Is there a trip report I missed? I loved the Royal and especially trip reports! I am absolutely green with envy! Enjoy!!!

09-28-2007	#3 (permalink)
Karen in NYC way into it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 203	I am SO CONFUSED about WHERE I posted trip report. Here;s a link to my travel agents msg board where one version is posted; http://mybeachboard.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3f1ec78f86a6b962e3509f1d5c7322 be&topic=4638.0

09-29-2007	#4 (permalink)
debk beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 437	Thanks, I liked your nice concise report! We were in room 153 (pre-Royal service era) and really liked not having to use elevators and being able to use our own bathroom during the day!

09-30-2007	#5 (permalink)
bebe2 way into it Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Far, far away from Playa Posts: 145	Happy to read your birthday trip was great. I only wish I could head back that quickly to RPDC. I'm soooooo jealous. Any different plans from your first trip there - or just more fun and relaxation? Whatever you get up to, have another great trip and give us a full report when you get back.

09-30-2007	#6 (permalink)
Karen in NYC way into it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 203	Bebe2, just more relaxation. And several trips to Starbucks. I have to find out how early they open. I was SOOO careful with the sun last time (last week!!!) this time i want to get a little more sun! Next trip report will be short. Just comparisons between two trips.

10-01-2007	#8 (permalink)
bebe2 way into it Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Far, far away from Playa Posts: 145	With heading to Starbucks you'll get a chance to take in some of 5th's flavor. We enjoyed the atmosphere even with the store owners hooting at us to check out their place. LOL I believe someone mentioned they were disappointed Starbucks wasn't open all that early. I was a coffee and cream in the resort "Magic Box" person myself while we were there. Gotta have the morning cup or two. Looking forward to hearing what differences you encounter your second trip there. Enjoy!

10-01-2007	#9 (permalink)
luv2sun very sparkly Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	Karen I will be at rpdc same time as you, 11/23-11/27 4 nights w/out kids can't wait! I guess you will be there for Thanksgiving, never had a mexican turkey! Can't wait to read you trip report!

10-06-2007	#12 (permalink)
Mamafish sandflea Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8	We were at the RPDC from 8-23 to 8-28 and it was amazing, airfare and oceanview suite (all-inclusive) came to $2,500 now that's INCREDIBLE. Feel free to contact me about the Royal Playa del Carmen p

10-07-2007	#13 (permalink)
JillieP sandflea Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	Hi, I was interested in your comment about using private transfer. Who are you using and how did you find them? We are traveling to Playa in Dec. and need transportation to Playacar. Thanks much!

10-07-2007	#14 (permalink)
Karen in NYC way into it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 203	Jillie, in fairness to THIS website, I should tell you FIRST that if you go to the trip planning tab at the top of the page you can find information about airport transfers. If you are using a tour operator such as apple, funjet your transfers might be included. Otherwise you can check CancunValet - they wont be cheap but you will be the only person.

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10-07-2007	#15 (permalink)
Shamrock0421 añejo Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 1,819	We'll be there then as well. We'll be at Iberostar Grand. Our first trip to PDC. We're really excited! Enjoy!