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Jessa0614 · 05-14-2008

Hi Richie-
We went to Sandos Caracol last year, and are heading back in 6 days...from what I remember, they do provide soap, shampoo, and conditioner. But, the soap is a regular "hotel-sized" bar, and the bottles for shampoo and conditioner are really small.
I think someone else mentioned the insulated mug (bubba keg). We brought those last year, and saved ourselves lots of steps from the beach to the bar!!
Hopefully, I'll see ya there, enjoy your trip!!

actran · 05-14-2008

Surprisingly, we had trouble finding Benadryl. I would take some antibiotic ointment too. (Can you tell I'm a nurse?)
The homeopathic, Nux Vomica, is great for a hangover, or just plain general overindulging.

pattybin · 05-14-2008

actran,
Thanks for the heads up on benadryl and the hang over remedy! I also love your Obama 08 tag.

actran · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by pattybin

actran,
Thanks for the heads up on benadryl and the hang over remedy! I also love your Obama 08 tag.

The Obama tag is thanks to Jacko.

I think this man is going to rock our world!

pattybin · 05-14-2008

actran,
Absolutely! My daughter and I have been canvassing for him in OH, PA,SC, and NC. She is a delegate to the VA state convention. We have had the most amazing mother/daughter bonding experience thanks to him.

actran · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by pattybin

actran,
Absolutely! My daughter and I have been canvassing for him in OH, PA,SC, and NC. She is a delegate to the VA state convention. We have had the most amazing mother/daughter bonding experience thanks to him.

That is so cool.

130taKen120 · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by morphasia

In terms of toiletries ... hmm ... I always bring Pepto Bismal because I end up drinking more alcohol and eating more food at AI's which invariably means my digestive system gets a bit out of whack.
You probably didn't need to hear this, but I have to see my ticker today, which will say how many days to my lift off!!

I agree with the Pepto treatment - but this time I abandoned it after about day 5 due to.....um.... medical considerations

. Had no problem following that so you should gage your use accordingly.

A good thing to bring is that insulated mug, and feel free to peruse Wal Mart or Mega for things you forgot!

richiefullerton · 05-15-2008

Awesome, awesome, awesome. You've all been very helpful. I've crafted quite the list of things to bring. Hopefully it all fits in my luggage!

Juanito · 05-15-2008

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Originally Posted by richiefullerton

Awesome, awesome, awesome. You've all been very helpful. I've crafted quite the list of things to bring. Hopefully it all fits in my luggage!

Taxi fare to the Walmart or the Mega is probably still less than the 2nd bag charge or an overweight bag charge.

playa jim · 05-15-2008

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Originally Posted by actran

The Obama tag is thanks to Jacko.

I think this man is going to rock our world!

yeah, he's going to rock your world alright! Not all he is going to rock

mexisv · 05-15-2008

Sandos Caracol has a shuttle to take you to Playa free. Up until 5:00 PM.

MN Annie · 05-15-2008

Make sure you have enough:

aloe and sunscreen (it is very expensive at the resort store)
cash (for the store, pictures, parasailing; no resort ATM)

If you want to go to the specialty restaurants, make reservations ASAP with the customer service people at the desks in the lobby. They take reservations from 8-1 daily.

We took the bus into town one day. We got to the resort bus stop over 30 minutes early to get a place. We didn't get to Playa until an hour later. It was a cloudy day, so we walked the beach back to the resort. The walk took about 75 minutes.

Have fun~~we had a great time there!

hampsha · 05-15-2008

hey richie,
we stayed at sandos last year and had a great vacation! They have blow dryers in the rooms and toiletries. The food is great, many pools and make sure you sign up for the vip card on their website-many perks. If you want to go into town after the shuttle is done it only costs 10 bucks us, just make sure you confirm the price with your taxi driver and if there is another couple waiting, share the fare! There is also a card(your room key) to activate the electricity for after the power goes off and it will but usually temporarily. Definately bring watershoes and bugspray, you will need both.
Hope this helps! have an awesome trip...

victoria

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05-14-2008	#16 (permalink)
Jessa0614 into ruins Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 74	Hi Richie- We went to Sandos Caracol last year, and are heading back in 6 days...from what I remember, they do provide soap, shampoo, and conditioner. But, the soap is a regular "hotel-sized" bar, and the bottles for shampoo and conditioner are really small. I think someone else mentioned the insulated mug (bubba keg). We brought those last year, and saved ourselves lots of steps from the beach to the bar!! Hopefully, I'll see ya there, enjoy your trip!!

05-14-2008	#17 (permalink)
actran life=playa Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 773	Surprisingly, we had trouble finding Benadryl. I would take some antibiotic ointment too. (Can you tell I'm a nurse?) The homeopathic, Nux Vomica, is great for a hangover, or just plain general overindulging.

05-14-2008	#18 (permalink)
pattybin sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6	actran, Thanks for the heads up on benadryl and the hang over remedy! I also love your Obama 08 tag.

05-14-2008	#20 (permalink)
pattybin sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6	actran, Absolutely! My daughter and I have been canvassing for him in OH, PA,SC, and NC. She is a delegate to the VA state convention. We have had the most amazing mother/daughter bonding experience thanks to him.

05-15-2008	#23 (permalink)
richiefullerton sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Awesome, awesome, awesome. You've all been very helpful. I've crafted quite the list of things to bring. Hopefully it all fits in my luggage!

05-15-2008	#26 (permalink)
mexisv into ruins Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 64	Sandos Caracol has a shuttle to take you to Playa free. Up until 5:00 PM.

05-15-2008	#27 (permalink)
MN Annie reposado Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,268	Make sure you have enough: aloe and sunscreen (it is very expensive at the resort store) cash (for the store, pictures, parasailing; no resort ATM) If you want to go to the specialty restaurants, make reservations ASAP with the customer service people at the desks in the lobby. They take reservations from 8-1 daily. We took the bus into town one day. We got to the resort bus stop over 30 minutes early to get a place. We didn't get to Playa until an hour later. It was a cloudy day, so we walked the beach back to the resort. The walk took about 75 minutes. Have fun~~we had a great time there!

05-15-2008	#28 (permalink)
hampsha toe in water Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 48	hey richie, we stayed at sandos last year and had a great vacation! They have blow dryers in the rooms and toiletries. The food is great, many pools and make sure you sign up for the vip card on their website-many perks. If you want to go into town after the shuttle is done it only costs 10 bucks us, just make sure you confirm the price with your taxi driver and if there is another couple waiting, share the fare! There is also a card(your room key) to activate the electricity for after the power goes off and it will but usually temporarily. Definately bring watershoes and bugspray, you will need both. Hope this helps! have an awesome trip... victoria

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