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playadreaming · 05-03-2008

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Originally Posted by playadreaming

The afternoon was overcast

Enjoyed reading your TR!!

I like the image above, did you have a camera that does panoramic or did you have to use stiching software??

Thanks!
Our camera has a panoramic feature. You take your photos, and each one you try to marry with the one before by looking at the viewfinder matching it to a partial view of previous pic. Then the camera processes/stitches them together.

playadreaming · 05-03-2008

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Originally Posted by sunshinejk

Gosh darn it! My penis tree is gone? Whatever am I going to do next trip....Glad I got my picture! LOL.

Great report, by the way. I have a list of Playa resorts I am making by reading everyones review, and I added this resort to my list! Looks awesome.

I had a feeling you'd be upset

Thanks for reading.

playadreaming · 05-03-2008

End of Day Seven April 18th

We wanted to have dinner at ******** since we were in Playa last year. We had looked inside, and heard good things. While we were on vacation, there was a daily banner fly from the “blue bird place” and for “Rachel Ray loves Playasia” every afternoon.

So were off to ********.

I had the kung pao chicken.

Kylee had the sweet and sour chicken

Review: Dinner was delicious. We didn’t try anything exotic, but the food was great. The atmosphere was relaxed with really cool seating and lighting. Our pictures don't do it justice. The only negative was our server. We were ignored most of the evening, and reduced to waving at him as he joked around with other servers in front of the kitchen…and still ignored after he looked at us waving. It was the only time on vacation that we didn’t leave a tip. **Edit** We actually left a $1 tip on our $30 tab so the server would know that we just didn't forget to tip, but he chased us down at the exit and held the check book up with the 10 peso coin on it. He said your change? I thought, is this guy serious?

So I picked up the coin, and said thanks as we left. Probably the worst service we'd received in a really long time.

That being said, again the food and atmosphere of the restaurant was fine. It was either a really bad night for our server or he’ll be gone before you try it. So we'd say, worth trying once, although we probably wouldn't go back.

Anyway, we had a great night out in town. Now back to the hotel for a nightcap, and then to bed. Our ride will be picking us up at 8:30am.

playadreaming · 05-03-2008

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Originally Posted by mbelec

Thanks so much for sharing your vacation with us! It is nice to get away without the kiddies, even though you miss them horribly. Now that ours are older (18,15,11) they enjoy coming with us.

Glad you're reading. Last year we took our oldest with us to Puerto Vallarta and he had a great time. Now that our youngest is fully potty trained, I'm trying to talk Ky into taking a family vacation at the end of summer or fall break. Want to try the Barcelo Maya complex south of Playa. Wish me luck

mbelec · 05-04-2008

You'll like the Barcelo. We went years ago (hubby and I, without kids) when it was just the first 2 buildings. Huge beach with plenty of snorkeling areas, plus open areas for swimming. You could walk a long ways in either direction. Nice rooms/staff, etc. Food at buffets was much better than restaurants (first time we'd experienced that). Large selection, nicely prepared. We emailed a few months before arrival and upgraded through the hotel for a Master suite (was $60 more/night for our 7 night stay). Top floor, front and center, 2 rooms, 1.5 baths, jacuzzi, huge balcony. We felt like royalty, and the upgrade was cheaper through the hotel than through the travel agent. The unofficial barcelo site is great with tons of information. This was the first place we always said we'd return to, although we haven't yet. Have a great time there!

playadreaming · 05-05-2008

Last day, Saturday April 19th

Since we had an early pick up time, we were both up early. After breakfast, we walked down to the beach to take some final pictures. It was a beautiful day.

Beach empty

beach view north, from the upper railing

beach view south, from railing

out front

guys cleaning beach

it gets buried

view back up at the resort

Our last sunrise in Playa

Then off to the airport, and home. Had a great time and can't wait to go back. Thanks for reading

TEX · 05-05-2008

Thanks for posting!!! Enjoyed every word and pic.

playadreaming · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by mbelec

You'll like the Barcelo. We went years ago (hubby and I, without kids) when it was just the first 2 buildings. Huge beach with plenty of snorkeling areas, plus open areas for swimming. You could walk a long ways in either direction. Nice rooms/staff, etc. Food at buffets was much better than restaurants (first time we'd experienced that). Large selection, nicely prepared. We emailed a few months before arrival and upgraded through the hotel for a Master suite (was $60 more/night for our 7 night stay). Top floor, front and center, 2 rooms, 1.5 baths, jacuzzi, huge balcony. We felt like royalty, and the upgrade was cheaper through the hotel than through the travel agent. The unofficial barcelo site is great with tons of information. This was the first place we always said we'd return to, although we haven't yet. Have a great time there!

Thanks! I took your advice, and have been researching on the unofficial barcelo website. Have a great vacation

playadreaming · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by TEX

Thanks for posting!!! Enjoyed every word and pic.

Thanks. Now I'm stuck with nothing to do at work, except work

130taKen120 · 05-08-2008

Thanks you guys for your TR - thanks for the pics and great report!

playadreaming · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by 130taKen120

Thanks you guys for your TR - thanks for the pics and great report!

Thanks for reading. Can't wait to go back so I'll have more to contribute

TX OIL GIRL · 05-22-2008

After your wife told you no photos of topless chics............you sneak one in.
Surely you realized that the ta-tas in the top right were not man-boobs! ha!

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playadreaming · 05-22-2008

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Originally Posted by TX OIL GIRL

After your wife told you no photos of topless chics............you sneak one in.
Surely you realized that the ta-tas in the top right were not man-boobs! ha!

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I promise I didn't see the topless chick until later

tsquared · 05-22-2008

loving your report, we stayed at the Riu Palace Mexico, some years back, other than the beach changes (deterioration) and they have added a few restaurants, not much has changed. Paradise remains paradise. The pictures are outstanding. I can't wait to be there in November!

PrettyJewels · 07-09-2008

playa dreaming
there you are thanks for your review
i wrote you on tripadvisor too but here you are!
good pictures we are doing the alltournative thing too
J

05-03-2008	#108 (permalink)
playadreaming way into it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: near Tulsa Posts: 230	End of Day Seven April 18th We wanted to have dinner at ****** since we were in Playa last year. We had looked inside, and heard good things. While we were on vacation, there was a daily banner fly from the “blue bird place” and for “Rachel Ray loves Playasia” every afternoon. So were off to ****. I had the kung pao chicken. Kylee had the sweet and sour chicken Review: Dinner was delicious. We didn’t try anything exotic, but the food was great. The atmosphere was relaxed with really cool seating and lighting. Our pictures don't do it justice. The only negative was our server. We were ignored most of the evening, and reduced to waving at him as he joked around with other servers in front of the kitchen…and still ignored after he looked at us waving. It was the only time on vacation that we didn’t leave a tip. Edit** We actually left a $1 tip on our $30 tab so the server would know that we just didn't forget to tip, but he chased us down at the exit and held the check book up with the 10 peso coin on it. He said your change? I thought, is this guy serious? So I picked up the coin, and said thanks as we left. Probably the worst service we'd received in a really long time. That being said, again the food and atmosphere of the restaurant was fine. It was either a really bad night for our server or he’ll be gone before you try it. So we'd say, worth trying once, although we probably wouldn't go back. Anyway, we had a great night out in town. Now back to the hotel for a nightcap, and then to bed. Our ride will be picking us up at 8:30am. Last edited by playadreaming : 4 Weeks Ago at 10:50 PM.

05-05-2008	#111 (permalink)
playadreaming way into it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: near Tulsa Posts: 230	Last day, Saturday April 19th Since we had an early pick up time, we were both up early. After breakfast, we walked down to the beach to take some final pictures. It was a beautiful day. Beach empty beach view north, from the upper railing beach view south, from railing out front guys cleaning beach it gets buried view back up at the resort Our last sunrise in Playa Then off to the airport, and home. Had a great time and can't wait to go back. Thanks for reading Last edited by playadreaming : 05-05-2008 at 10:40 AM.

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TX OIL GIRL sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3	Sneaky devil you! After your wife told you no photos of topless chics............you sneak one in. Surely you realized that the ta-tas in the top right were not man-boobs! ha! [/quote]

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05-04-2008	#110 (permalink)
mbelec into ruins Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 67	You'll like the Barcelo. We went years ago (hubby and I, without kids) when it was just the first 2 buildings. Huge beach with plenty of snorkeling areas, plus open areas for swimming. You could walk a long ways in either direction. Nice rooms/staff, etc. Food at buffets was much better than restaurants (first time we'd experienced that). Large selection, nicely prepared. We emailed a few months before arrival and upgraded through the hotel for a Master suite (was $60 more/night for our 7 night stay). Top floor, front and center, 2 rooms, 1.5 baths, jacuzzi, huge balcony. We felt like royalty, and the upgrade was cheaper through the hotel than through the travel agent. The unofficial barcelo site is great with tons of information. This was the first place we always said we'd return to, although we haven't yet. Have a great time there!

05-05-2008	#112 (permalink)
TEX añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mesquite,Texas Posts: 4,911	Thanks for posting!!! Enjoyed every word and pic.

05-08-2008	#115 (permalink)
130taKen120 beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Frozentundra, MinneSnowta Posts: 381	Thanks you guys for your TR - thanks for the pics and great report!

05-22-2008	#119 (permalink)
tsquared lost on fifth Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12	loving your report, we stayed at the Riu Palace Mexico, some years back, other than the beach changes (deterioration) and they have added a few restaurants, not much has changed. Paradise remains paradise. The pictures are outstanding. I can't wait to be there in November!

07-09-2008	#120 (permalink)
PrettyJewels toe in water Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 56	playa dreaming there you are thanks for your review i wrote you on tripadvisor too but here you are! good pictures we are doing the alltournative thing too J

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