Solo man (39) from WI....heading to PdC 2/25!!

Jake7272 · 02-17-2012

would like to learn of fun activities fit for those of us without a significant other in tow....first time to PdC. Looking forward to it!! Would also appreciate hotel suggestions...still haven't booked one! (decided against all-inclusive, though).

cormacsg · 02-18-2012

have a look at this thread there are some suggestions about where to stay
http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...more-time.html

also have a try at the search feature and play around with your search terms and you will probably find more ideas.

have fun!

activities... depends on what you are interested in. I really enjoyed Tulum and Xcaret (probably better with someone) when we there three years ago. Drinking is a lot of fun as well!

have a look also at the Peeps section http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...um/peep-stuff/ and maybe post a message there. You may also find some people looking to do tours or other activities.

Gargi · 02-18-2012

I'd like to recommend Hotel La Tortuga. We're headed back for the third time in a couple months. Great property. Great location. Great restaurant. A full breakfast is included each day with your stay. We've found that's a great way to start, then you've got the rest of the day and countless choices on where to eat.

Jake7272 · 02-18-2012

Thanks for the replies....La Tortuga does look nice, although was a little more expensive than some of the others I was reviewing (e.g. Posada Mariposa). I will definitely consider it, though!! Need to get my act together here.

I'd love to golf as well if anyone needs an extra to fill out their foursome!

Jake7272 · 02-18-2012

and cormacsg....I'm right with you on the drinking part! Abstaining now so I'll be ready to hit it in PdC.

Gargi · 02-18-2012

Well if you consider LT any further, and want to economize I'd guess that their standard rooms would be great. We try to spoil ourselves and get the swim-ups. I know they offer a larger discount for stays of 5 nights or longer. Good luck with your choices.

Jake7272 · 02-18-2012

Thanks Gargi....looks like you have very good taste....LT is definitely something I'll consider

Gargi · 02-19-2012

Jake...where in WI are you? Just wondering. I'm sure you'll have a great time. We'll be looking forward to the trip report. Abstaining from drinking..in Wisconsin..in Winter? You must have a very strong resolve

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Johnny'D' · 02-19-2012

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Originally Posted by Jake7272

Thanks for the replies....La Tortuga does look nice, although was a little more expensive than some of the others I was reviewing (e.g. Posada Mariposa). I will definitely consider it, though!! Need to get my act together here.

I'd love to golf as well if anyone needs an extra to fill out their foursome!

We stayed at Posada Mariposa twice, we really like the location, full time desk person always willing to help, Vagabunda restaurant across the street for breakfast, 5 minute walk to Kool or Mamitas beach club. We would stay there again.

Jake7272 · 02-19-2012

Gargi - I'm in Madison. Maybe "abstain" is a bit strong....but I'll definitely be ready to go.

and thanks Johnny....always nice to have feedback from those with experience in PdC!

equinenut · 02-19-2012

Well sorry our paths won't cross this time! Mke resident here but spent many years in Mad-town. 68-74, Liz Waters, east side, Mifflin/Basset, West Wash...you name it, I've lived there!

Have you decided on a place to stay? Be sure and get to Luna Blue, Wa Wa, and Bad Boyz for a great place to meet people!

Gargi · 02-20-2012

Jake and Equinenut, it's good to see Wisconsin so well represented here. Equine, we'll be headed up to Playa from Tulum the day after you arrive according to your trip counter. Maybe we'll have a chance to say hello. There's a peeps list in that category. Lots of overlapping visits. Regarding Wisconsin, there was a place I noticed last visit that was in effect a "Packer Bar". We never got back around to it. I'd be interested to know it it's still there. Forgot which side street it was on off of 5A.

onetuffcookie · 02-26-2012

I just got back from Cozumel, and while there I took the ferry to playa and booked a room at Playa Palms Condo's ,right on the beach( after much research) it is not all inclusive, but there is a kitchenette in the room...it is on the beach and 2 blocks to 5th ave. Looking forward to next trip in May...

D33RHUNT3R · 02-26-2012

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Originally Posted by Jake7272

Thanks for the replies....La Tortuga does look nice, although was a little more expensive than some of the others I was reviewing (e.g. Posada Mariposa). I will definitely consider it, though!! Need to get my act together here.

I'd love to golf as well if anyone needs an extra to fill out their foursome!

I would HIGHLY recommend Aventura Mexicana over PM, it should also be in that price range but much nicer and only about a block difference in location...

PS: walk a block N. from there and have a few beers on a swing at the Luna Blue also don't forget to have a drink at Bad Boys and Manne's and then the Tequila Barrel.. ... all places not to be missed..

North American Standards · 02-27-2012

Hi Jake
You should consider going on one of the Yucatrecks tours, they are great and maybe you can ask Mitch to give you a day when not only couples are going. The groups are small and it would not be fun if its only couples and you =) but I´m sure Mitch can recomend a day when singles are travelling

Have fun,
I have only done the Chichen Itza one myself but all our guests love them
here is a link to book
Playa del Carmen - Anna James Chichen Itza Valladolid

Claudiadeplaya

02-17-2012	#1 (permalink)
Jake7272 sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6	Solo man (39) from WI....heading to PdC 2/25!! would like to learn of fun activities fit for those of us without a significant other in tow....first time to PdC. Looking forward to it!! Would also appreciate hotel suggestions...still haven't booked one! (decided against all-inclusive, though).

02-18-2012	#2 (permalink)
cormacsg way into it Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 144	have a look at this thread there are some suggestions about where to stay http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...more-time.html also have a try at the search feature and play around with your search terms and you will probably find more ideas. have fun! activities... depends on what you are interested in. I really enjoyed Tulum and Xcaret (probably better with someone) when we there three years ago. Drinking is a lot of fun as well! have a look also at the Peeps section http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...um/peep-stuff/ and maybe post a message there. You may also find some people looking to do tours or other activities. Last edited by cormacsg; 02-18-2012 at 02:38 PM..

02-18-2012	#3 (permalink)
Gargi way into it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Racine, Wisconsin USA Posts: 108	I'd like to recommend Hotel La Tortuga. We're headed back for the third time in a couple months. Great property. Great location. Great restaurant. A full breakfast is included each day with your stay. We've found that's a great way to start, then you've got the rest of the day and countless choices on where to eat. Last edited by Gargi; 02-18-2012 at 03:18 PM.. Reason: adding details

02-19-2012	#8 (permalink)
Gargi way into it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Racine, Wisconsin USA Posts: 108	Jake...where in WI are you? Just wondering. I'm sure you'll have a great time. We'll be looking forward to the trip report. Abstaining from drinking..in Wisconsin..in Winter? You must have a very strong resolve.

02-18-2012	#4 (permalink)
Jake7272 sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks for the replies....La Tortuga does look nice, although was a little more expensive than some of the others I was reviewing (e.g. Posada Mariposa). I will definitely consider it, though!! Need to get my act together here. I'd love to golf as well if anyone needs an extra to fill out their foursome!

02-18-2012	#5 (permalink)
Jake7272 sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6	and cormacsg....I'm right with you on the drinking part! Abstaining now so I'll be ready to hit it in PdC.

02-18-2012	#6 (permalink)
Gargi way into it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Racine, Wisconsin USA Posts: 108	Well if you consider LT any further, and want to economize I'd guess that their standard rooms would be great. We try to spoil ourselves and get the swim-ups. I know they offer a larger discount for stays of 5 nights or longer. Good luck with your choices.

02-18-2012	#7 (permalink)
Jake7272 sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks Gargi....looks like you have very good taste....LT is definitely something I'll consider

02-19-2012	#10 (permalink)
Jake7272 sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6	Gargi - I'm in Madison. Maybe "abstain" is a bit strong....but I'll definitely be ready to go. and thanks Johnny....always nice to have feedback from those with experience in PdC!

02-19-2012	#11 (permalink)
equinenut añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin Posts: 1,650	Well sorry our paths won't cross this time! Mke resident here but spent many years in Mad-town. 68-74, Liz Waters, east side, Mifflin/Basset, West Wash...you name it, I've lived there! Have you decided on a place to stay? Be sure and get to Luna Blue, Wa Wa, and Bad Boyz for a great place to meet people!

02-20-2012	#12 (permalink)
Gargi way into it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Racine, Wisconsin USA Posts: 108	Jake and Equinenut, it's good to see Wisconsin so well represented here. Equine, we'll be headed up to Playa from Tulum the day after you arrive according to your trip counter. Maybe we'll have a chance to say hello. There's a peeps list in that category. Lots of overlapping visits. Regarding Wisconsin, there was a place I noticed last visit that was in effect a "Packer Bar". We never got back around to it. I'd be interested to know it it's still there. Forgot which side street it was on off of 5A.

02-26-2012	#13 (permalink)
onetuffcookie sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	I just got back from Cozumel, and while there I took the ferry to playa and booked a room at Playa Palms Condo's ,right on the beach( after much research) it is not all inclusive, but there is a kitchenette in the room...it is on the beach and 2 blocks to 5th ave. Looking forward to next trip in May...

02-27-2012	#15 (permalink)
North American Standards beachaholic Merchant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 477	Hi Jake You should consider going on one of the Yucatrecks tours, they are great and maybe you can ask Mitch to give you a day when not only couples are going. The groups are small and it would not be fun if its only couples and you =) but I´m sure Mitch can recomend a day when singles are travelling Have fun, I have only done the Chichen Itza one myself but all our guests love them here is a link to book Playa del Carmen - Anna James Chichen Itza Valladolid Claudiadeplaya

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