Trip Report Sandos Playacar Mar 2008 - Page 14

130taKen120 · 05-10-2008

Hi all – remember more specific details about our trip are found earlier in this trip report. These sections have additional information about the days from the video perspective.

Where did all the beach go? From the time we arrived on 3-20 until 3-28, Sandos lost at least 20 feet of beach in front of their north building. I recall walking along the beach at dawn on 3-21 almost tripping on this funny canvas bag thing sticking out of the sand. It turned out to be the intake valve of one of he giant sandbag whales that you see in the video at the top of the beach.

We had no idea that the Sandos had planted so many of these whales so close to their palapas, and then covered them with tons of sand to extend the beach out to sea. These were stacked whales – one on top of the other and they made an interesting climb down as we entered the water this day. The whale out in the water in the video was still fun to play on, as was the beach and water itself.

The cruise ship in the distance south towards the center of Playa was the same ship we saw the next day when we went downtown (see the pics on the TR). As usual, the beach and atmosphere was great, service exceptional and hard to beat this or any other day in tropical paradise.

Find your palapa, hunker down in lounger and let the relaxation wash over you like a warm, Caribbean wave….

Playadicta · 05-11-2008

I like the music you added to the video. What is it?

130taKen120 · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Playadicta

I like the music you added to the video. What is it?

Hi Playadicta: It's called Playa Azul (Blue Beach) by Del Mundo: Album: At the edge of the world. Good album! Thanks!

blondyinnh · 05-16-2008

Amazing thank you for sharing your trip report!

**Heather** · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by blondyinnh

Amazing thank you for sharing your trip report!

Hey!!! Where have YOU been????!!!

blondyinnh · 05-16-2008

Oh you know how it is

Life. Work, home, routine. I get sad when I come into the forumn LOL when I don't have a trip planned too. HEHEHE. But we're thinking of taking a trip somewhere trying to decide where

Thanks for asking Heather

130taKen120 · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by blondyinnh

Amazing thank you for sharing your trip report!

Thanks blondyinnh - glad you stopped by & hope it was helpful!

Frombe · 05-24-2008

I know that there has been a lot of good info and trip reports, so any last minute advice? We only have 11 days left. I am already packed and ready to go.

130taKen120 · 05-29-2008

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Originally Posted by Frombe

I know that there has been a lot of good info and trip reports, so any last minute advice? We only have 11 days left. I am already packed and ready to go.

Hi Frombe:

1) Bring 2 cameras

2) Get the maps from cancunmapstore.com

3) Enjoy every minute!

Frombe · 06-11-2008

Here are some pics from our trip.

View from room 2222

Beach

Beach and some of the remaining sand bags that are visible

Frombe · 06-11-2008

More

Sign at entrance

"Adult Pool" Near Beach and Bar

More of the "Adult Pool"

Bar on 5th Ave. with Swings....Very Fun but don't drink too much tequilla and try to stay in the swing

Best Bar Tender at the resort. I think he made a ton of money from us.

Spa Pool.

Mi Mamasita on the beach

Frombe · 06-11-2008

Frombe · 06-11-2008

Me and the Mamasita

Great service...Maybe too good. Hey watch your hands pal!

Frombe · 06-11-2008

I am ready to go back already!!!!! Had a wonderful time and I found my chi again.
Hope y'all have enjoyed the pics.

jslowrider · 06-11-2008

Wonderful pictures....18 days and counting....I am so excited

05-10-2008	#196 (permalink)
130taKen120 beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Frozentundra, MinneSnowta Posts: 374	Video 10 – Sandos Beach Lounging 3-28-08 Hi all – remember more specific details about our trip are found earlier in this trip report. These sections have additional information about the days from the video perspective. Where did all the beach go? From the time we arrived on 3-20 until 3-28, Sandos lost at least 20 feet of beach in front of their north building. I recall walking along the beach at dawn on 3-21 almost tripping on this funny canvas bag thing sticking out of the sand. It turned out to be the intake valve of one of he giant sandbag whales that you see in the video at the top of the beach. We had no idea that the Sandos had planted so many of these whales so close to their palapas, and then covered them with tons of sand to extend the beach out to sea. These were stacked whales – one on top of the other and they made an interesting climb down as we entered the water this day. The whale out in the water in the video was still fun to play on, as was the beach and water itself. The cruise ship in the distance south towards the center of Playa was the same ship we saw the next day when we went downtown (see the pics on the TR). As usual, the beach and atmosphere was great, service exceptional and hard to beat this or any other day in tropical paradise. Find your palapa, hunker down in lounger and let the relaxation wash over you like a warm, Caribbean wave….

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05-11-2008	#197 (permalink)
Playadicta into ruins Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 66	I like the music you added to the video. What is it?

05-16-2008	#199 (permalink)
blondyinnh reposado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,038	Amazing thank you for sharing your trip report!

05-16-2008	#201 (permalink)
blondyinnh reposado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,038	Oh you know how it is Life. Work, home, routine. I get sad when I come into the forumn LOL when I don't have a trip planned too. HEHEHE. But we're thinking of taking a trip somewhere trying to decide where Thanks for asking Heather

05-24-2008	#203 (permalink)
Frombe toe in water Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 40	I know that there has been a lot of good info and trip reports, so any last minute advice? We only have 11 days left. I am already packed and ready to go.

06-11-2008	#205 (permalink)
Frombe toe in water Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 40	Here are some pics from our trip. View from room 2222 Beach Beach and some of the remaining sand bags that are visible

06-11-2008	#206 (permalink)
Frombe toe in water Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 40	More Sign at entrance "Adult Pool" Near Beach and Bar More of the "Adult Pool" Bar on 5th Ave. with Swings....Very Fun but don't drink too much tequilla and try to stay in the swing Best Bar Tender at the resort. I think he made a ton of money from us. Spa Pool. Mi Mamasita on the beach

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Frombe toe in water Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 40

06-11-2008	#208 (permalink)
Frombe toe in water Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 40	Me and the Mamasita Great service...Maybe too good. Hey watch your hands pal!

06-11-2008	#209 (permalink)
Frombe toe in water Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 40	I am ready to go back already!!!!! Had a wonderful time and I found my chi again. Hope y'all have enjoyed the pics.

06-11-2008	#210 (permalink)
jslowrider ruined Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danville ca Posts: 92	Wonderful pictures....18 days and counting....I am so excited

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