Booking Dilemma

sunnsand · 02-11-2008

I have a dilemma – My family and I are currently booked for Grand Sunset Princess in July, but have many reservations about staying there due to negative comments in other forums. We are now considering changing our plans to either a Riu or an Iberostar AI. I will be traveling with my husband and our 24 and 18 year old. We like to have fun and enjoy shows, discos, shopping, etc. Considering all that, where would you suggest, as this is our first time to Mexico and I want it to be a special vacation for my family?

Babaloo · 02-11-2008

Royal Playa del Carmen
Right in town so the kiddos will have plenty to do
....and you, too.

The Riu and Iberostars in Playacar have serious beach issues and the Iberostars north of town are too far from town...IMO

mgampp · 02-11-2008

We have been to the Riu Yucatan 2 times. When we were there last June, there had been a lot beach lost from the year before. I check the review of tht Grand Sunset Princess on another forum and almost all reviews were positive. I would not change if I were you, especially to one of the Riu's due to the condition of the beach along that area and to the North of that area.

**Shammy** · 02-11-2008

Any of the Iberostar's in Playa Paraiso (Beach/Del Mar/Lindo/Maya) would be a good choice - IF you feel the need to change resorts that is.

actran · 02-11-2008

I have adult kids - 15, 19 and 21. We had a GREAT time as a family at the Iberostar Lindo last summer, and hope to return this summer. For sure take a trip into town to experience 5th Ave.

sunnsand · 02-12-2008

Thanks so much for the imput. For now, we will stick with our original arrangements of staying at Grand Sunset Princess. I will continue to check the reviews and hope that they continue to get better as time passes. Looking forward to our first trip to Mexico.

sonofdob · 02-13-2008

sunnsand...hang tough for a bit...I have reports that the Princess Resorts are well received after some initial (and expected) start up issues...I'll be there in a week and will provide accurate and up to date info...don't change your plans just yet !

sunshinejk · 02-13-2008

I am booked for the Grand Sunset Princess Feb. 25 - March 3. I was nervous at first, but I think there are just some people you won't please no matter what. This is a brand new resort, so there will be some kinks to work out, but if you don't go until July, it should be a pretty much worked out by then, I would think.

I say keep your Grand Sunset reservation unless you are an anal person that has to have everything just so. My thoughts are that your vacation will be what you make it. Go there with an open mind, have fun and don't sweat the small stuff.

I will post my Grand Sunset trip report here when I get back, and show you how fantabulous it is!!

sunnsand · 02-13-2008

sonofdob & sunshinejk - I believe that I am just as excited for you going as I am for me going in July. I hope you have a fantastic trip filled with memories of beautiful sun, sand, and surf. I will be looking forward to your reviews. My family and I are very easy going and, sunshinejk, I agree with you that there are those people that just dwell on the negatives instead of seeing all the positives. I am thankful that is not us. Have a great time, and thank you.

sunshinejk · 02-13-2008

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Originally Posted by sunnsand

sonofdob & sunshinejk - I believe that I am just as excited for you going as I am for me going in July. I hope you have a fantastic trip filled with memories of beautiful sun, sand, and surf. I will be looking forward to your reviews. My family and I are very easy going and, sunshinejk, I agree with you that there are those people that just dwell on the negatives instead of seeing all the positives. I am thankful that is not us. Have a great time, and thank you.

wahoooooo!!! So glad you are sticking with your first choice.

life@GrosCap · 02-13-2008

We will be there in April - I will post info for you too when we get back. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

sunnsand · 02-14-2008

Thanks so much. I'll be looking forward to it! Enjoy!

smrtypnts · 02-19-2008

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Originally Posted by sunnsand

Thanks so much for the imput. For now, we will stick with our original arrangements of staying at Grand Sunset Princess. I will continue to check the reviews and hope that they continue to get better as time passes. Looking forward to our first trip to Mexico.

When in July are you going? We're booked for July too and I have an 18yo, as well. We're going the 18th - 25th.

sunnsand · 02-19-2008

Darn - We will be there July 5- 12. That's too bad. I'm sure they would have had a good time! I really do hope that there are younger people there for them to hang out with.

Leslie 2.0 · 02-19-2008

I'd just like to say that I'm jealous of everyone headed to the Princess Resorts before me.
*pouts*

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sunnsand lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	Booking Dilemma I have a dilemma – My family and I are currently booked for Grand Sunset Princess in July, but have many reservations about staying there due to negative comments in other forums. We are now considering changing our plans to either a Riu or an Iberostar AI. I will be traveling with my husband and our 24 and 18 year old. We like to have fun and enjoy shows, discos, shopping, etc. Considering all that, where would you suggest, as this is our first time to Mexico and I want it to be a special vacation for my family?

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sunshinejk beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 260	I am booked for the Grand Sunset Princess Feb. 25 - March 3. I was nervous at first, but I think there are just some people you won't please no matter what. This is a brand new resort, so there will be some kinks to work out, but if you don't go until July, it should be a pretty much worked out by then, I would think. I say keep your Grand Sunset reservation unless you are an anal person that has to have everything just so. My thoughts are that your vacation will be what you make it. Go there with an open mind, have fun and don't sweat the small stuff. I will post my Grand Sunset trip report here when I get back, and show you how fantabulous it is!! Last edited by sunshinejk : 02-13-2008 at 08:58 AM. Reason: oops, put June instead of July....

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02-11-2008	#2 (permalink)
Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,358	Royal Playa del Carmen Right in town so the kiddos will have plenty to do ....and you, too. The Riu and Iberostars in Playacar have serious beach issues and the Iberostars north of town are too far from town...IMO

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mgampp sandflea Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	We have been to the Riu Yucatan 2 times. When we were there last June, there had been a lot beach lost from the year before. I check the review of tht Grand Sunset Princess on another forum and almost all reviews were positive. I would not change if I were you, especially to one of the Riu's due to the condition of the beach along that area and to the North of that area.

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Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,235	Any of the Iberostar's in Playa Paraiso (Beach/Del Mar/Lindo/Maya) would be a good choice - IF you feel the need to change resorts that is.

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actran life=playa Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 849	I have adult kids - 15, 19 and 21. We had a GREAT time as a family at the Iberostar Lindo last summer, and hope to return this summer. For sure take a trip into town to experience 5th Ave.

02-12-2008	#6 (permalink)
sunnsand lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	Thanks so much for the imput. For now, we will stick with our original arrangements of staying at Grand Sunset Princess. I will continue to check the reviews and hope that they continue to get better as time passes. Looking forward to our first trip to Mexico.

02-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
sonofdob beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: White Rock, B.C. Posts: 274	sunnsand...hang tough for a bit...I have reports that the Princess Resorts are well received after some initial (and expected) start up issues...I'll be there in a week and will provide accurate and up to date info...don't change your plans just yet !

02-13-2008	#9 (permalink)
sunnsand lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	sonofdob & sunshinejk - I believe that I am just as excited for you going as I am for me going in July. I hope you have a fantastic trip filled with memories of beautiful sun, sand, and surf. I will be looking forward to your reviews. My family and I are very easy going and, sunshinejk, I agree with you that there are those people that just dwell on the negatives instead of seeing all the positives. I am thankful that is not us. Have a great time, and thank you.

02-13-2008	#11 (permalink)
life@GrosCap way into it Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gros Cap (Sault, Ontario) Posts: 154	We will be there in April - I will post info for you too when we get back. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

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sunnsand lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	Thanks so much. I'll be looking forward to it! Enjoy!

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sunnsand lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	Darn - We will be there July 5- 12. That's too bad. I'm sure they would have had a good time! I really do hope that there are younger people there for them to hang out with.

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Leslie 2.0 very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 36	I'd just like to say that I'm jealous of everyone headed to the Princess Resorts before me. pouts