Weather in November and Hotel Advice

wackojackouk · 10-18-2007

Hello ppl

Be gentle as this is my first post. Looking to come to Playacar in mid November from the UK.

Wondering what sort of temperatures to expect in the day and at night (I heard it can get a bit chilly at night)

Have been looking at the Riu Hotels (Tequila, Yucatan, Playacar) - can anyone tell me which is the better of the three to stay in? and also if anyone knows what the policy is for the a la carte restaurants are (ie.. how many visits per week).

I also noticed that a few people on here said the Iberostar hotel were maybe better than the Riu chain - is this the case (not even sure if we can get a holiday with this one but might push for it, if it's better).

Cheers for your help

WJUK

ps - Do any of the hotels show football on TV (that's soccer to some of you)

Babaloo · 10-18-2007

the weather is fabulous in November
you might want to wear a shirt with sleeves in the evening

i'm not an AI person, but the Iberostars are great - ya can't go wrong

and yes...futbol is shown on the telly
...not sure about Manchester

Brent & Kim · 10-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

the weather is fabulous in November
you might want to wear a shirt with sleeves in the evening

i'm not an AI person, but the Iberostars are great - ya can't go wrong

and yes...futbol is shown on the telly
...not sure about about Manchester

Garlic Addict · 10-19-2007

We went last year (over Thanksgiving) in November. The ocean was cold. We got in a heated pool during the day & enjoyed it. Going back to the Royal this year for Thanksgiving so we'll have a better idea. I'm bringing a light jacket for after the sun goes down.
Have fun! I'm counting down the days.

Babaloo · 10-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Garlic Addict

We went last year (over Thanksgiving) in November. The ocean was cold. We got in a heated pool during the day & enjoyed it. Going back to the Royal this year for Thanksgiving so we'll have a better idea. I'm bringing a light jacket for after the sun goes down.
Have fun! I'm counting down the days.

wacko...the ocean was cold is coming from a Houstonite

the ocean is nice year round IMHO
you may bring a light jacket but i think it will only be clutter for your suitcase

Garlic Addict · 10-19-2007

I've been to the Iberostar Lindo, Riu Playacar & Riu Palace Mexico. I liked the location of the Riu's closer to Playa. I liked the wildlife and being able to make arrangments for a la carte dinners for the whole week by sitting down with the concierge once. The Riu's have you make reservations that morning & to make sure you get in you need to be down there early.
I'd go back to either a Riu or the Iberostar chain, but I like to try different places

Garlic Addict · 10-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

wacko...the ocean was cold is coming from a Houstonite

the ocean is nice year round IMHO
you may bring a light jacket but i think it will only be clutter for your suitcase

True my blood has thinned after 20+ years in Houston, but

I only saw 2 people in the ocean the whole time we were at the resort, so it wasn't just me. I pack light - going for 11 days with one carry on bag.

Babaloo · 10-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Garlic Addict

True my blood has thinned after 20+ years in Houston, but

I only saw 2 people in the ocean the whole time we were at the resort, so it wasn't just me. I pack light - going for 11 days with one carry on bag.

wacko is from the UK...i think he'll find the water delightful

...and 11 days with a carry-on - you're good

Barbidoll1 · 10-19-2007

We stayed at the Iberostar Tucan last year over Thanksgiving. It was wonderful! It is only a 5 minute cab ride into PDC. Last year the weather was chilly. When we got there they told us that they were having a cold front---it figured!
It did warm up later in the week. We have been in November twice now, the only downside we found was that the sun sets early, just like here at home...so it is dark by about 5:30 or so. The pools were also really chilly!!! The ocean was a wonderful temp though---which was perfect!!!

raquelle261 · 10-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

wacko is from the UK...i think he'll find the water delightful

Well said Rick. I live on the east coast of England and have grown up in a seaside town - in fact it was Skegness, a town whose slogan boasts how it "is so bracing" [read "it is blowing a freaking freezing gale"]. And when you've been brought up with the "ocean" consisting the North Sea, the waters in the Caribbean area are warm by comparison at ANY time of the year. I am not expecting to feel chilly of an evening either when I am there in January. Yes, it is cooler than Mexico is at other times of the year, but even the evenings will still be warmer than those during most English summers.

playaluva · 10-19-2007

I am sure it is probably different each year but we were at IB Maya last Thanksgiving and found the ocean to be warmer than the pools. Had to buy a sweatshirt and a fleece jacket since I found the evenings quite chilly. Have usually gone to Playa in April/May/June and prefer the weather then rather than November. To each his own though.

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wackojackouk lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 12	Weather in November and Hotel Advice Hello ppl Be gentle as this is my first post. Looking to come to Playacar in mid November from the UK. Wondering what sort of temperatures to expect in the day and at night (I heard it can get a bit chilly at night) Have been looking at the Riu Hotels (Tequila, Yucatan, Playacar) - can anyone tell me which is the better of the three to stay in? and also if anyone knows what the policy is for the a la carte restaurants are (ie.. how many visits per week). I also noticed that a few people on here said the Iberostar hotel were maybe better than the Riu chain - is this the case (not even sure if we can get a holiday with this one but might push for it, if it's better). Cheers for your help WJUK ps - Do any of the hotels show football on TV (that's soccer to some of you)

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Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,825	the weather is fabulous in November you might want to wear a shirt with sleeves in the evening i'm not an AI person, but the Iberostars are great - ya can't go wrong and yes...futbol is shown on the telly ...not sure about Manchester Last edited by Babaloo; 10-18-2007 at 07:15 PM.

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Garlic Addict toe in water Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 48	November weather We went last year (over Thanksgiving) in November. The ocean was cold. We got in a heated pool during the day & enjoyed it. Going back to the Royal this year for Thanksgiving so we'll have a better idea. I'm bringing a light jacket for after the sun goes down. Have fun! I'm counting down the days.

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Garlic Addict toe in water Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 48	Iberostar vs. Riu I've been to the Iberostar Lindo, Riu Playacar & Riu Palace Mexico. I liked the location of the Riu's closer to Playa. I liked the wildlife and being able to make arrangments for a la carte dinners for the whole week by sitting down with the concierge once. The Riu's have you make reservations that morning & to make sure you get in you need to be down there early. I'd go back to either a Riu or the Iberostar chain, but I like to try different places

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Barbidoll1 way into it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis Posts: 218	We stayed at the Iberostar Tucan last year over Thanksgiving. It was wonderful! It is only a 5 minute cab ride into PDC. Last year the weather was chilly. When we got there they told us that they were having a cold front---it figured! It did warm up later in the week. We have been in November twice now, the only downside we found was that the sun sets early, just like here at home...so it is dark by about 5:30 or so. The pools were also really chilly!!! The ocean was a wonderful temp though---which was perfect!!!

10-19-2007	#11 (permalink)
playaluva way into it Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	I am sure it is probably different each year but we were at IB Maya last Thanksgiving and found the ocean to be warmer than the pools. Had to buy a sweatshirt and a fleece jacket since I found the evenings quite chilly. Have usually gone to Playa in April/May/June and prefer the weather then rather than November. To each his own though.

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