hi from NYC! need help!!

dumbblonde · 02-11-2008

new york city newbie - never been to mexico- planning playa for girl's trip/40th bday (YIKES!!) in sept.
if anyone can give us their top 3 hotel/villa/reort suggestions- we are clueless! - - -
we dont know if we should go private house rental, hotel on 5th ave (deseo, basico), or all inclusive resort!!
ps- i originally started this trip wanting hotel deseo (as per pics on website look amazing!) - but i have gotten some negative feedback : rooms arent as nice as photos, it is very noisy being on 5th ave, no restaurant on premises, drinks are expensive, etc!
then someone recommended basico- but i didnt like the rooms as much as deseo!
private rentals seem like a great idea -but am leery to book something site unseen!
and as for all inclusives- - -we have no suggestions- but want adult only, on the smaller/private/upscale/quieter side - if that even exists??? we are not interested in restaurant options, etc- as we want to only eat local- and only mexican.
see how much help i need!! i appreciate all comments & suggestions- thks!

**Susie Q Roo** · 02-11-2008

I suggest you contact Heather using THIS FORM and see what she has to offer you. She's pretty wise about everything available here and will probably be able to help you narrow down what you're looking for.

Babaloo · 02-11-2008

if you are only going to eat local, then i would forget an all inclusive (i support that decision)
How many of you are there?
That would have an impact on whether a condo/villa or hotel would be appropriate

Andiline · 02-11-2008

How about La Tortuga? Did you look it up? I second Rick on that: for local food forget AI but rely on what you can find on Playa.Info about eating out.

And I am with Susie in suggesting to contact Heather.

Andrea

dumbblonde · 02-11-2008

thank you all for your speedy replies!!
i have contacted heather as per your advise- and will look up la tortuga right now!!
pls keep the suggestions coming!!!

dumbblonde · 02-11-2008

right now there are 4 of us

dumbblonde · 02-11-2008

OMG- la tortuga looks stuperndous!!!! and totally affordable??? - what is the catch?? have you been there??
and we were planning on coming sept 6-12- - but i just read that it is rainy/storm season at that time - - and we are total sun whores! should we reconsider this time of year???

Andiline · 02-11-2008

I haven't been at La Tortuga but have heard great things about it. Anna Tortuga and LauraB are both posting on this board so if you have any questions you might want to contact them.

September is hurricane season. There is always the danger of being there while a hurricane hits but there is always the possibility that you'll be fine and have great weather...

**Bumper** · 02-11-2008

rackburt · 02-11-2008

We always do a condo especially if there are more than 3 of us for the extra bathroom! In 2006, we were 5 girls and the extra bathroom was a must to get everybody ready for a night out on the town!!!
Also, one of my favorite things is going through the bakery in the grocery store and piling up a tray then getting a bag of good coffee to start out my day. We also pick up stuff to make blender drinks to have by the pool and local things for late night snacking!
I highly recommend the Plantation House for the character, LOCATION and owners (not totally upscale but definitely a very cool, relaxing vibe). This year we are staying at Arena Blanca which is a new condo complex at the North end of the tourist section.
Have fun planning!

Jbold1 · 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by dumbblonde

thank you all for your speedy replies!! i have contacted heather as per your advise- and will look up la tortuga right now!! pls keep the suggestions coming!!!

I'll be at La Torguga next week for 10 nights for my first trip to Playa. When I get back I'll give you an absolutely unbiased opinion of whether it's the place for a NYC Girl's trip. One question though, should my evaluation be based on watching Sex in the City, or The Golden Girls???

dumbblonde · 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by Jbold1

I'll be at La Torguga next week for 10 nights for my first trip to Playa. When I get back I'll give you an absolutely unbiased opinion of whether it's the place for a NYC Girl's trip. One question though, should my evaluation be based on watching Sex in the City, or The Golden Girls???

TOTALLY sex in the city!!! thanks so much & look forward to hearing about it! happy travels!

dumbblonde · 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by rackburt

We always do a condo especially if there are more than 3 of us for the extra bathroom! In 2006, we were 5 girls and the extra bathroom was a must to get everybody ready for a night out on the town!!!
Also, one of my favorite things is going through the bakery in the grocery store and piling up a tray then getting a bag of good coffee to start out my day. We also pick up stuff to make blender drinks to have by the pool and local things for late night snacking!
I highly recommend the Plantation House for the character, LOCATION and owners (not totally upscale but definitely a very cool, relaxing vibe). This year we are staying at Arena Blanca which is a new condo complex at the North end of the tourist section.
Have fun planning!

thanks for the info! this is all so enlightening! i looked up plantation house, but it is listed as the property is no longer available. so we will keep trying!

rackburt · 02-11-2008

Plantation House is up and running! I spoke with Francoise just yesterday. She and her husband Joe are the owners. They've just changed the companies they list with. I know they're listing with homeaway.com. Their 2 bedroom suite is called the Antigua Suite. Enjoy the search!

monte · 02-11-2008

Welcome to the forum. I've stayed at LaTortuga and loved it. It really depends how many of you are going. You may want to look into a condo. Have a fun trip. Definately eat local

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dumbblonde sandflea Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	hi from NYC! need help!! new york city newbie - never been to mexico- planning playa for girl's trip/40th bday (YIKES!!) in sept. if anyone can give us their top 3 hotel/villa/reort suggestions- we are clueless! - - - we dont know if we should go private house rental, hotel on 5th ave (deseo, basico), or all inclusive resort!! ps- i originally started this trip wanting hotel deseo (as per pics on website look amazing!) - but i have gotten some negative feedback : rooms arent as nice as photos, it is very noisy being on 5th ave, no restaurant on premises, drinks are expensive, etc! then someone recommended basico- but i didnt like the rooms as much as deseo! private rentals seem like a great idea -but am leery to book something site unseen! and as for all inclusives- - -we have no suggestions- but want adult only, on the smaller/private/upscale/quieter side - if that even exists??? we are not interested in restaurant options, etc- as we want to only eat local- and only mexican. see how much help i need!! i appreciate all comments & suggestions- thks!

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Andiline añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 7,602	How about La Tortuga? Did you look it up? I second Rick on that: for local food forget AI but rely on what you can find on Playa.Info about eating out. And I am with Susie in suggesting to contact Heather. Andrea Last edited by Andiline; 02-11-2008 at 04:35 PM.

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Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 10,930	I suggest you contact Heather using THIS FORM and see what she has to offer you. She's pretty wise about everything available here and will probably be able to help you narrow down what you're looking for.

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Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,825	if you are only going to eat local, then i would forget an all inclusive (i support that decision) How many of you are there? That would have an impact on whether a condo/villa or hotel would be appropriate

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dumbblonde sandflea Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	thank you all for your speedy replies!! i have contacted heather as per your advise- and will look up la tortuga right now!! pls keep the suggestions coming!!!

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dumbblonde sandflea Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	right now there are 4 of us

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dumbblonde sandflea Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	OMG- la tortuga looks stuperndous!!!! and totally affordable??? - what is the catch?? have you been there?? and we were planning on coming sept 6-12- - but i just read that it is rainy/storm season at that time - - and we are total sun whores! should we reconsider this time of year???

02-11-2008	#8 (permalink)
Andiline añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 7,602	I haven't been at La Tortuga but have heard great things about it. Anna Tortuga and LauraB are both posting on this board so if you have any questions you might want to contact them. September is hurricane season. There is always the danger of being there while a hurricane hits but there is always the possibility that you'll be fine and have great weather...

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Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,703

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rackburt into ruins Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Way Down South But Not Far Enough Posts: 79	We always do a condo especially if there are more than 3 of us for the extra bathroom! In 2006, we were 5 girls and the extra bathroom was a must to get everybody ready for a night out on the town!!! Also, one of my favorite things is going through the bakery in the grocery store and piling up a tray then getting a bag of good coffee to start out my day. We also pick up stuff to make blender drinks to have by the pool and local things for late night snacking! I highly recommend the Plantation House for the character, LOCATION and owners (not totally upscale but definitely a very cool, relaxing vibe). This year we are staying at Arena Blanca which is a new condo complex at the North end of the tourist section. Have fun planning!

02-11-2008	#14 (permalink)
rackburt into ruins Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Way Down South But Not Far Enough Posts: 79	Plantation House is up and running! I spoke with Francoise just yesterday. She and her husband Joe are the owners. They've just changed the companies they list with. I know they're listing with homeaway.com. Their 2 bedroom suite is called the Antigua Suite. Enjoy the search!

02-11-2008	#15 (permalink)
monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,278	Welcome to the forum. I've stayed at LaTortuga and loved it. It really depends how many of you are going. You may want to look into a condo. Have a fun trip. Definately eat local

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