All Inclusive First Timers.....

richiefullerton · 05-12-2008

Hey folks,

Just reading all the threads on this forum has helped me a fair bit in preparing for the first AI trip my girlfriend and I have been on. We are going, of course, to the Playa area (Sandos Caracol) from May 17 - 24, 2008.

Being newbies.....can anyone help me? What are things we should bring with us in terms of toiletries, etc? Are shampoo, soap, etc included with our room?

Thanks in advance.

mallen10 · 05-12-2008

I can't speak specifically for that resort, but overall I would probally at least bring my own shampoo, cond., and toothpaste. Even if the Resort does provide these essentials, they may not meet your expectations.

mexisv · 05-12-2008

We have been there, they furnish all. And I am no fashion model, very low maintenance so all was fine with me! Take a insulated mug for the beach, no beach towel, they are provided. Good walking shoes, the resort is huge. Bring your own sunscreen, it is expensive on the resort as most gift shops.

130taKen120 · 05-12-2008

Consider these: They were invaluable to us. Have fun!

Can-Do Maps and travel guides

KC Arrowhead · 05-12-2008

Water band aids & a make shift first aid kit to fit your own needs! Trust me here. And for myself I take the pre packaged pickle relish condiments for hot dogs since you can not get pickle relish at any resort. ( Kind of stupid I know Just trying to help) Also consider a hair blow dryer. As for my wife and our girls, they hate the resort dryer's as they are very week. This will save them a lot of time getting ready.
Just a little something someone may not think of until they get back home and say .. Next time I would bring???
Have a great trip ... KC

richiefullerton · 05-13-2008

Great advice! Thank you all!

morphasia · 05-13-2008

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!!

mr2thec · 05-13-2008

Always pack a roll of the TP I use at home. Just in case you get a little 'ruint from over eating, drinking or a bug..... your butt will thank you later.

Catalyst · 05-13-2008

Bring cough drops, and basic medicine in case you catch a cold. I had a sore throat the first 2 days and was miserable until we hit the pharmacy.

Moxie · 05-13-2008

Zicam is great for the first signs of a cold! I usually don't go the herbal way, but if you feel a sore throat coming, start it, take it every four hours, and you can keep the cold away. I always pack it to bring it with me. That some sun, some tequila, and bye bye cold!

Linnysue · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by 130taKen120

Consider these: They were invaluable to us. Have fun!

Can-Do Maps and travel guides

I agree. Couldn't do without them. The website contains valuable info.

GoSpursGo · 05-13-2008

Well being a soon to be "newbie" myself (my trip is coming up June 1st)....I have heard to either wear (for the ladies I'm going to say under your sundress, etc) your bathing suit onto the plane. I have heard from several of my friends that if you arrive at your resort early your room may NOT be ready!! Apparently check in at several of the resorts is not until 3pm so if you arrive prior to that you basically have nothing to do so it would be wise to either take your swim wear in your carry on so that you can just go directly to the pool bar

until your room is ready. I have also heard that if you like to lay out on a float you should buy a cheap one and pack it in your luggage because apparently they are hard to find and very expensive.
Hope this helps a little?!?!!

richiefullerton · 05-13-2008

It's super exciting to be so close to leaving isn't it GoSpursGo? We leave early Saturday morning and I can't believe I have three days of work left......

Juanito · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by GoSpursGo

I have also heard that if you like to lay out on a float you should buy a cheap one and pack it in your luggage because apparently they are hard to find and very expensive.
Hope this helps a little?!?!!

Do the Walmart, Chedraui or Mega sell pool floats? I bought cheap snorkel equipment at the Playa Walmart. And if I remember, they had pretty much the same personal care items that the West Valley City, Utah Walmart has.

But then the taxi ride from the Caracol into Playa would cost more than the pool float itself.

Maybe the colectivos go by the Caracol and into Playa?

Richie, did you choose your username after the city in Orange County, CA?

richiefullerton · 05-14-2008

Ha, Juanito , that's hilarious! No, I didn't name myself after there, I'm from Canada! So I've never heard of the place!

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richiefullerton sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	All Inclusive First Timers..... Hey folks, Just reading all the threads on this forum has helped me a fair bit in preparing for the first AI trip my girlfriend and I have been on. We are going, of course, to the Playa area (Sandos Caracol) from May 17 - 24, 2008. Being newbies.....can anyone help me? What are things we should bring with us in terms of toiletries, etc? Are shampoo, soap, etc included with our room? Thanks in advance.

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mallen10 into ruins Join Date: May 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 72	Toiletries I can't speak specifically for that resort, but overall I would probally at least bring my own shampoo, cond., and toothpaste. Even if the Resort does provide these essentials, they may not meet your expectations.

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mr2thec way into it Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: VA Posts: 185	things to pack Always pack a roll of the TP I use at home. Just in case you get a little 'ruint from over eating, drinking or a bug..... your butt will thank you later.

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GoSpursGo sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 4	Well being a soon to be "newbie" myself (my trip is coming up June 1st)....I have heard to either wear (for the ladies I'm going to say under your sundress, etc) your bathing suit onto the plane. I have heard from several of my friends that if you arrive at your resort early your room may NOT be ready!! Apparently check in at several of the resorts is not until 3pm so if you arrive prior to that you basically have nothing to do so it would be wise to either take your swim wear in your carry on so that you can just go directly to the pool bar until your room is ready. I have also heard that if you like to lay out on a float you should buy a cheap one and pack it in your luggage because apparently they are hard to find and very expensive. Hope this helps a little?!?!! Last edited by GoSpursGo : 05-13-2008 at 07:51 PM.

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05-12-2008	#3 (permalink)
mexisv into ruins Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 73	We have been there, they furnish all. And I am no fashion model, very low maintenance so all was fine with me! Take a insulated mug for the beach, no beach towel, they are provided. Good walking shoes, the resort is huge. Bring your own sunscreen, it is expensive on the resort as most gift shops.

05-12-2008	#4 (permalink)
130taKen120 beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Frozentundra, MinneSnowta Posts: 374	Consider these: They were invaluable to us. Have fun! Can-Do Maps and travel guides

05-12-2008	#5 (permalink)
KC Arrowhead beachaholic Join Date: May 2004 Location: 15 minutes east of Arrowhead stadium Posts: 314	Water band aids & a make shift first aid kit to fit your own needs! Trust me here. And for myself I take the pre packaged pickle relish condiments for hot dogs since you can not get pickle relish at any resort. ( Kind of stupid I know Just trying to help) Also consider a hair blow dryer. As for my wife and our girls, they hate the resort dryer's as they are very week. This will save them a lot of time getting ready. Just a little something someone may not think of until they get back home and say .. Next time I would bring??? Have a great trip ... KC

05-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
richiefullerton sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Great advice! Thank you all!

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morphasia ruined Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada (sort of like the Kansas of USA ... only much, much colder) Posts: 99	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!!

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Catalyst way into it Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 139	Bring cough drops, and basic medicine in case you catch a cold. I had a sore throat the first 2 days and was miserable until we hit the pharmacy.

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Moxie into ruins Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 70	Zicam is great for the first signs of a cold! I usually don't go the herbal way, but if you feel a sore throat coming, start it, take it every four hours, and you can keep the cold away. I always pack it to bring it with me. That some sun, some tequila, and bye bye cold!

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richiefullerton sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	It's super exciting to be so close to leaving isn't it GoSpursGo? We leave early Saturday morning and I can't believe I have three days of work left......

05-14-2008	#15 (permalink)
richiefullerton sandflea Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Ha, Juanito , that's hilarious! No, I didn't name myself after there, I'm from Canada! So I've never heard of the place!

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