Playa Excellence Mujeres/Isla Mujeres Trip Report - Page 3

TAPPY · 05-26-2012

A great trip...even my hubby enjoyed it. He has never been overly fond of vacations because he travels so much....but it was nice to see him truly enjoy himself.

We would go back to Excellence Playa Muj. in a heartbeat....I have to admit, I love the fact there were no kiddos running wild.

I booked a suite with a roof top plunge pool (those pics did not ccome out) - but we only used it twice, so really not worth the extra cost. I thought the swim up rooms were nice, but honestly not worth the extra money - I think I would save the money and get a regular room (they are plush ) and will stay a few extra days next time.

**Shammy** · 05-26-2012

I loved my swim out room, and I usually don't go for those, especially the ones that have grass between the patio and the pool (as these do). But...I was there in August and we were the envy of anyone that didn't have a swim out room. We'd set up a table next to the edge of the pool with our drinks (ice bucket and champagne

), grab a couple of rafts and float through the lazy river portion of the pool. It was way too hot to lay out in the sun, or be anything but wet. Even though the pool was probably 100 degrees, at least it was wet! Then we'd hop out, order room service for lunch and eat it on the patio. Then...back to floating. It was a rough rough trip, let me tell you.

Uno · 05-26-2012

very nice, Tappy.

TAPPY · 05-26-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shammy

I loved my swim out room, and I usually don't go for those, especially the ones that have grass between the patio and the pool (as these do). But...I was there in August and we were the envy of anyone that didn't have a swim out room. We'd set up a table next to the edge of the pool with our drinks (ice bucket and champagne

), grab a couple of rafts and float through the lazy river portion of the pool. It was way too hot to lay out in the sun, or be anything but wet. Even though the pool was probably 100 degrees, at least it was wet! Then we'd hop out, order room service for lunch and eat it on the patio. Then...back to floating. It was a rough rough trip, let me tell you.

Roughing it for sure !!!
I could see where that would work in August !

syl · 05-28-2012

Omg...looks amazing ..just catching up ....so happy you both had a great time!

Rissask · 05-28-2012

Your Isla pics made me really want to get back there.

Thanks!

The hotel sounds really nice. I have read the beach is not the greatest there. Do you have any photos of the beach?

TAPPY · 05-28-2012

I will check, the beach/water was fine, lots of palm trees and sunbeds to (I like shade) with several beach bars and walk around service....(hey that counts to) .....they had some seaweed wash up one morning, but it was swept up by 9 am.

Rissask · 05-28-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAPPY

I will check, the beach/water was fine, lots of palm trees and sunbeds to (I like shade) with several beach bars and walk around service....(hey that counts to) .....they had some seaweed wash up one morning, but it was swept up by 9 am.

Sounds good!! Shade is good, yup. Especially this time of year.

Beach service is a big plus.

They only had poolside bar service at the Barcelo Palace, we missed having service on the beach there.

HarleyGirl04 · 06-10-2012

Thanks for the trip report Tappy....looks like you had a great time! EPM looks very nice, hope I enjoy ERC just as much in August!!

Caribbean5 · 11-10-2012

We have booked for the Playa Excellence Mujeres for May. Anything we should know? We have stayed twice at the Excelllence Canun in Puerto Morales and had nothing but a great experience both times.

Wanted to try Mujeres this trip. Your pictures were great. Thanks for posting. Can't wait until May.

Bob

caramba · 11-12-2012

I'm glad this TR was brought back up- I missed it at the time. Very nice pics, looks lovely. And a much deserved trip after going through such a tough time.

05-26-2012	#31 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,154	A great trip...even my hubby enjoyed it. He has never been overly fond of vacations because he travels so much....but it was nice to see him truly enjoy himself. We would go back to Excellence Playa Muj. in a heartbeat....I have to admit, I love the fact there were no kiddos running wild. I booked a suite with a roof top plunge pool (those pics did not ccome out) - but we only used it twice, so really not worth the extra cost. I thought the swim up rooms were nice, but honestly not worth the extra money - I think I would save the money and get a regular room (they are plush ) and will stay a few extra days next time. Last edited by TAPPY; 05-26-2012 at 08:20 AM..

05-26-2012	#32 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,502	I loved my swim out room, and I usually don't go for those, especially the ones that have grass between the patio and the pool (as these do). But...I was there in August and we were the envy of anyone that didn't have a swim out room. We'd set up a table next to the edge of the pool with our drinks (ice bucket and champagne ), grab a couple of rafts and float through the lazy river portion of the pool. It was way too hot to lay out in the sun, or be anything but wet. Even though the pool was probably 100 degrees, at least it was wet! Then we'd hop out, order room service for lunch and eat it on the patio. Then...back to floating. It was a rough rough trip, let me tell you.

05-26-2012	#33 (permalink)
Uno PROUD RANDOMITE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 18,950	very nice, Tappy.

05-28-2012	#35 (permalink)
syl añejo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: santa ynez Posts: 7,387	Omg...looks amazing ..just catching up ....so happy you both had a great time!

05-28-2012	#36 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,641	Your Isla pics made me really want to get back there. Thanks! The hotel sounds really nice. I have read the beach is not the greatest there. Do you have any photos of the beach?

05-28-2012	#37 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,154	I will check, the beach/water was fine, lots of palm trees and sunbeds to (I like shade) with several beach bars and walk around service....(hey that counts to) .....they had some seaweed wash up one morning, but it was swept up by 9 am.

06-10-2012	#39 (permalink)
HarleyGirl04 lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manchester,PA Posts: 21	Thanks for the trip report Tappy....looks like you had a great time! EPM looks very nice, hope I enjoy ERC just as much in August!!

11-10-2012	#40 (permalink)
Caribbean5 into ruins Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 78	We have booked for the Playa Excellence Mujeres for May. Anything we should know? We have stayed twice at the Excelllence Canun in Puerto Morales and had nothing but a great experience both times. Wanted to try Mujeres this trip. Your pictures were great. Thanks for posting. Can't wait until May. Bob

11-12-2012	#41 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,654	I'm glad this TR was brought back up- I missed it at the time. Very nice pics, looks lovely. And a much deserved trip after going through such a tough time.

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