7 dAY DRUNK AT THE CATALONIA ROYAL TULUM - Page 2

Nerak936 · 10-21-2011

Great report!! I'm loving those photos and you're right... your wife is beautiful!! (and you're pretty cute too, BTW...

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Drink, relax, eat... plus a gorgeous beach. Can't go wrong with THAT!!

Glad you had a good time!! Looking forward to more TR!!

Harold-R · 10-22-2011

Saturday we ate breakfast and took a cab to Playa and planned to hit Bad Boys to listen to the Nasty Basterds. Had lunch at La Vagabunda and walked down to the beach by Playa Palms to check out the beach erosion since I was there last September and then up to the Tequila barrel, but that’s as far as we got.

Folks having fun on the bar at the Tequila Barrel

My wife had fractured her little toe three weeks before we left home and it was bothering her bad enough that we decided to grab a cab back to the resort. Back at CRT we just hung out at the lobby bar and then got ready for dinner.

The walkway to the beach is long and winding through the jungle with trees growing in the middle.

leaving the lobby towards the pool and beach

Jungle critters looking for handouts

It also has two bridges that go over pools and kinda looks like something out of Indiana Jones.

The bridges could use some repair, quite a lot of rotten spots.

The trail is beautiful but a bit of a trip hazard; we saw a guy fall and get a nasty cut on his arm, and I don’t think he had been drinking, damn teetotalers. The resort does have a golf cart shuttle than you can take from the lobby out to the pool and beach and that’s a good thing if you have a sore foot.

That evening we ventured back to the steakhouse I wanted a steak so I gritted my teeth and ordered the same steak I had on the first night. To my amazement I got the best steak I have ever had in Mexico. The first night must have been some sort of mistake (pun intended) it was good enough that we went back again and had another and that was also very good. The quality of the beef used a Catalonia is of a better grade than secrets, But the presentation is better at secrets so are the deserts.

There’s not a lot to do except drink and eat. There is a theater that had some shows, the best being the Michael Jackson impersonator. There are some pool tables in the lobby and out by the pool, and there is a night club that we never went to.

Lobby pool table.

There is snorkeling equipment, and water craft that you can check out, but there is a one hour time limit and that’s kind a pain in the butt if your snorkeling and don’t have a watch, you get charged if you go over.

Harold-R · 10-22-2011

So our seven day came to an end we had our last breakfast, packed our bags and went down to have our farewell drink.

so here I sit playing Angry Birds and having a beer while waiting for our ride to the airport

The reaction of the young lady working behind the bar when she heard we were leaving

Most of the people there were from Italy, their vacations are arranged using a travel agency called Veraclub. They have an onsite desk and agents roaming around and leading exercise classes. I think this gives the Italians the idea the resort is theirs and everyone else is second class. Anyway there rude and push to the head of the line at the front desk and computer room. They also expect you to get out of
their way when you meet them on the pathway to the beach and pool. This was not much of a problem for us, but if the place was busy I think it would be.

My overall opinion of the CRT is that it’s a great place to stay and a very good value, especially at low season. The food is fairly good and the service is very good. I wouldn’t recommend staying during the busy season unless you’re Italian.

Thats it folks

RonH · 10-23-2011

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Originally Posted by jslowrider

Just need to know how is the beach there?

IMHO, I think it is top 2 beaches in the RM, the other is tulum.

Harold, I sang and love the lyrics. CRT, is a nice resort. We are doing our 3rd trip there in May. Its the only AI I don't wine to the wife about going to when she's gotta do AI.

Luv2Dance · 10-23-2011

Loving your report! CRT is a great resort! Love that place.

Did you know you can take the side roads to the beach instead of walking the main interior pathway? Great if you are in a hurry! We noticed the employees were using it to haul luggage and other stuff they need to do. Much quicker, straight shot to pool/beach.

2PuttPaul · 10-23-2011

Harold, thanks for the trip report.!! It made me think of our time at the CRT a couple of years ago. I think you are correct in saying the place is a good value. We got the same impression of the europeans as you did, also. And like you, not a big deal.

We plan on going back....someday. The resort can be a little boring but there are some trips that my woman and I look for exactly that. A fantastic beach (argueably the best we have ever stayed at), decent food, good service, and tequila.

Funny how times and people change. One of my latest criteria is wi-fi. Used to not care but now consider it a desired feature in a resort. Maybe they have it now or will in the future.

cmsitaly · 10-23-2011

Nice song! Just sang it Josh and had a laugh.

Thanks for posting a report!!

Harold-R · 10-23-2011

The song kinda wrote itself, and I had some fun with it.

For the price range I think CRT is hard to beat and we do plan to do it again, but not right away. We want to go to Playa again this coming Feb. My wife likes the AI treatment and at our age the night life of playa doesn't have much appeal so we probably will do an AI. We do like the Playa Palms and might just do it instead.

2PuttPaul · 10-23-2011

Our favorite AI resort for the money has been the Tucan/Quetzal. Either five or six trips there so far. Last time, oceanfront room. Worth the xtra $$$ to us. Normal rooms are slightly less than CRT. We'll go back someday.

I think it was you, who was asking about a non-adults only resort in a different thread. I can't recall ever having a kid issue at the Quetzal. They're there. Just never was an issue. But then we aren't pool people, either. This could be a difference. Never noticed the pools much. We have those here. We don't have an ocean, if ya know what I mean.

2PuttPaul · 10-23-2011

I forgot to mention a couple of things about the Tucan/Quetzal that are important to me. And I don't recall anyone ever mentioning it before. The paved jungle paths that you take to get from one place to another are, naturally shaded, and are a bit cooler because of this. I like that. We get plenty of sun on the beach.

Also, they are the only place we have been that serves umbrellas to those that ask at the towel shack. A real plus on those towel game days when you don,t get the palapa you want. You just make your own space, even closer to the water.

caramba · 10-24-2011

Nice report and great song, Harold... thanks for putting a smile on my face this afternoon!

abuelo · 10-24-2011

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Originally Posted by 2PuttPaul

Our favorite AI resort for the money has been the Tucan/Quetzal. Either five or six trips there so far. Last time, oceanfront room. Worth the xtra $$$ to us. Normal rooms are slightly less than CRT. We'll go back someday.

I think it was you, who was asking about a non-adults only resort in a different thread. I can't recall ever having a kid issue at the Quetzal. They're there. Just never was an issue. But then we aren't pool people, either. This could be a difference. Never noticed the pools much. We have those here. We don't have an ocean, if ya know what I mean.

We have stayed at the Quetzal 6 times. The five trips in late September, almost no kids. The week of Thanksgiving, they were everywhere. It all depends on when you go to a non-adult AI, not so much the AI you go to.

Barry

tonypelicon · 10-24-2011

is awesome that hotel I hope one have the chance to go there.

actran · 10-26-2011

Thanks for your trip report. I hope you both got lots of vegging time. Your wife is gorgeous. I love her haircut.

sueann · 11-22-2011

Harold, thanks so much for your trip report. We went to CRT last June for my son's wedding and just loved it! Of the four AI's we have stayed at this has been our favorite. Loved your song and photos too!

10-22-2011	#17 (permalink)
Harold-R life=playa Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 918	Saturday we ate breakfast and took a cab to Playa and planned to hit Bad Boys to listen to the Nasty Basterds. Had lunch at La Vagabunda and walked down to the beach by Playa Palms to check out the beach erosion since I was there last September and then up to the Tequila barrel, but that’s as far as we got. Folks having fun on the bar at the Tequila Barrel My wife had fractured her little toe three weeks before we left home and it was bothering her bad enough that we decided to grab a cab back to the resort. Back at CRT we just hung out at the lobby bar and then got ready for dinner. The walkway to the beach is long and winding through the jungle with trees growing in the middle. leaving the lobby towards the pool and beach Jungle critters looking for handouts It also has two bridges that go over pools and kinda looks like something out of Indiana Jones. The bridges could use some repair, quite a lot of rotten spots. The trail is beautiful but a bit of a trip hazard; we saw a guy fall and get a nasty cut on his arm, and I don’t think he had been drinking, damn teetotalers. The resort does have a golf cart shuttle than you can take from the lobby out to the pool and beach and that’s a good thing if you have a sore foot. That evening we ventured back to the steakhouse I wanted a steak so I gritted my teeth and ordered the same steak I had on the first night. To my amazement I got the best steak I have ever had in Mexico. The first night must have been some sort of mistake (pun intended) it was good enough that we went back again and had another and that was also very good. The quality of the beef used a Catalonia is of a better grade than secrets, But the presentation is better at secrets so are the deserts. There’s not a lot to do except drink and eat. There is a theater that had some shows, the best being the Michael Jackson impersonator. There are some pool tables in the lobby and out by the pool, and there is a night club that we never went to. Lobby pool table. There is snorkeling equipment, and water craft that you can check out, but there is a one hour time limit and that’s kind a pain in the butt if your snorkeling and don’t have a watch, you get charged if you go over. __________________

10-24-2011	#28 (permalink)
tonypelicon sandflea Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1	awesome hotel is awesome that hotel I hope one have the chance to go there.

10-21-2011	#16 (permalink)
Nerak936 añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore of Baahhstun, Massachusetts Posts: 23,229	Great report!! I'm loving those photos and you're right... your wife is beautiful!! (and you're pretty cute too, BTW... ) Drink, relax, eat... plus a gorgeous beach. Can't go wrong with THAT!! Glad you had a good time!! Looking forward to more TR!!

10-22-2011	#18 (permalink)
Harold-R life=playa Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 918	So our seven day came to an end we had our last breakfast, packed our bags and went down to have our farewell drink. so here I sit playing Angry Birds and having a beer while waiting for our ride to the airport The reaction of the young lady working behind the bar when she heard we were leaving Most of the people there were from Italy, their vacations are arranged using a travel agency called Veraclub. They have an onsite desk and agents roaming around and leading exercise classes. I think this gives the Italians the idea the resort is theirs and everyone else is second class. Anyway there rude and push to the head of the line at the front desk and computer room. They also expect you to get out of their way when you meet them on the pathway to the beach and pool. This was not much of a problem for us, but if the place was busy I think it would be. My overall opinion of the CRT is that it’s a great place to stay and a very good value, especially at low season. The food is fairly good and the service is very good. I wouldn’t recommend staying during the busy season unless you’re Italian. Thats it folks

10-23-2011	#20 (permalink)
Luv2Dance añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25,603	Loving your report! CRT is a great resort! Love that place. Did you know you can take the side roads to the beach instead of walking the main interior pathway? Great if you are in a hurry! We noticed the employees were using it to haul luggage and other stuff they need to do. Much quicker, straight shot to pool/beach.

10-23-2011	#21 (permalink)
2PuttPaul lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 12	Harold, thanks for the trip report.!! It made me think of our time at the CRT a couple of years ago. I think you are correct in saying the place is a good value. We got the same impression of the europeans as you did, also. And like you, not a big deal. We plan on going back....someday. The resort can be a little boring but there are some trips that my woman and I look for exactly that. A fantastic beach (argueably the best we have ever stayed at), decent food, good service, and tequila. Funny how times and people change. One of my latest criteria is wi-fi. Used to not care but now consider it a desired feature in a resort. Maybe they have it now or will in the future.

10-23-2011	#22 (permalink)
cmsitaly añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,729	Nice song! Just sang it Josh and had a laugh. Thanks for posting a report!!

10-23-2011	#23 (permalink)
Harold-R life=playa Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 918	The song kinda wrote itself, and I had some fun with it. For the price range I think CRT is hard to beat and we do plan to do it again, but not right away. We want to go to Playa again this coming Feb. My wife likes the AI treatment and at our age the night life of playa doesn't have much appeal so we probably will do an AI. We do like the Playa Palms and might just do it instead.

10-23-2011	#24 (permalink)
2PuttPaul lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 12	Our favorite AI resort for the money has been the Tucan/Quetzal. Either five or six trips there so far. Last time, oceanfront room. Worth the xtra $$$ to us. Normal rooms are slightly less than CRT. We'll go back someday. I think it was you, who was asking about a non-adults only resort in a different thread. I can't recall ever having a kid issue at the Quetzal. They're there. Just never was an issue. But then we aren't pool people, either. This could be a difference. Never noticed the pools much. We have those here. We don't have an ocean, if ya know what I mean.

10-23-2011	#25 (permalink)
2PuttPaul lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 12	I forgot to mention a couple of things about the Tucan/Quetzal that are important to me. And I don't recall anyone ever mentioning it before. The paved jungle paths that you take to get from one place to another are, naturally shaded, and are a bit cooler because of this. I like that. We get plenty of sun on the beach. Also, they are the only place we have been that serves umbrellas to those that ask at the towel shack. A real plus on those towel game days when you don,t get the palapa you want. You just make your own space, even closer to the water.

10-24-2011	#26 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,644	Nice report and great song, Harold... thanks for putting a smile on my face this afternoon!

10-26-2011	#29 (permalink)
actran reposado Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,492	Thanks for your trip report. I hope you both got lots of vegging time. Your wife is gorgeous. I love her haircut.

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11-22-2011	#30 (permalink)
sueann way into it Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western N Carolina Posts: 118	Harold, thanks so much for your trip report. We went to CRT last June for my son's wedding and just loved it! Of the four AI's we have stayed at this has been our favorite. Loved your song and photos too!