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BeckyThane
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 07:34 pm | 226th Post |
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Catnip wrote: Has she already been there, Becky? If so, what was her impression of the resort? Food? accomodations?
She's leaving on the 30th.
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BeckyThane
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 07:34 pm | 227th Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: The price seems high too! Did she get the Prez suite?
Jr. Jacuzzi Suite. It works out to $330pd pp including the airfare; I don't know what portion of the $3970 is represented by the airfare.Last edited on Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 07:35 pm by BeckyThane
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 07:36 pm | 228th Post |
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| If they got one of the oceanfront suites or a swimup, that's probably not that high, figuring that's for two people. She's going at a more expensive time than May is, and airfare from Louisville was probably a killer.
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 07:53 pm | 229th Post |
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Looks like we are gonna be in freaking Land Steerage!
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 07:55 pm | 230th Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: Looks like we are gonna be in freaking Land Steerage!
You mean the janitor's closet? 
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:00 pm | 231st Post |
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I think thats where they store the extra sandbags!
Shoud get it at a good price!!
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:14 pm | 232nd Post |
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BeckyThane wrote: BAMA X 2 wrote: The price seems high too! Did she get the Prez suite?
Jr. Jacuzzi Suite. It works out to $330pd pp including the airfare; I don't know what portion of the $3970 is represented by the airfare.
If it is an oceanfront Jr. without air it would be $240 pp That would make air and transfers (90 X 6) $540 pp
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:45 pm | 233rd Post |
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shoreguy wrote: That would make air and transfers (90 X 6) $540 pp
Isn't $540 a bit steep for air, or is it just me? I knew fares were going up, but YOWSA!
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:57 pm | 234th Post |
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One question about dinner attire.......I can't remember if I read about it here, or on a link for the resort.
BUT....is there a dress code for dinner? (Don't worry, I don't want to wear jeans in the dining room! )
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:58 pm | 235th Post |
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Rich,
What would the pricing be for a high, med, low catagory suite for 7 nights with todays air prices?
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 08:59 pm | 236th Post |
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Resort Casual for dinner at most places.
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BeckyThane
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:07 pm | 237th Post |
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Catnip wrote: shoreguy wrote: That would make air and transfers (90 X 6) $540 pp
Isn't $540 a bit steep for air, or is it just me? I knew fares were going up, but YOWSA!
Keep in mind they only booked 5-6 weeks out, so they probably got hosed on the airfare.
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:09 pm | 238th Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: Resort Casual for dinner at most places.
I thought I read somewhere that men couldn't wear sandals to dinner! Closed-toes shoes only??????
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:19 pm | 239th Post |
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BeckyThane wrote: Catnip wrote: shoreguy wrote: That would make air and transfers (90 X 6) $540 pp
Isn't $540 a bit steep for air, or is it just me? I knew fares were going up, but YOWSA!
Keep in mind they only booked 5-6 weeks out, so they probably got hosed on the airfare.
Just did a quick check on Kayak 6 weeks out - Best fare $648 with 9 hours travel time home.Last edited on Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:36 pm by shoreguy
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:22 pm | 240th Post |
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Catnip wrote: BAMA X 2 wrote: Resort Casual for dinner at most places.
I thought I read somewhere that men couldn't wear sandals to dinner! Closed-toes shoes only??????
or shorts
To enhance your unique dining experience we maintain a casual elegant dress code:
No t-shirts, tank-tops, shorts, Bermudas*, tennis shoes or sandals may be worn in air-conditioned restaurants. *Bermudas and beach sandals (not flip flops) can be worn at La Isla, Jojos, Fondue and for Candlelight Dinners.
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:28 pm | 241st Post |
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Resort Casual
Invitations with the term, “resort”, indicates attire that is a cut above very casual clothes. So, avoid jeans, flip flops, camisoles, t-shirts, and short shorts or very short skirts.
Resort wear appropriate for men and women are ‘country club’ type clothing. Since the invitation is for dinner, then evening resort attire for men would be nice slacks, polo shirts, button down shirts, nice shoes or sandals, with the option of wearing a sport coat. For women: nice pants, skorts, skirts, nice top, casual dress, sundress, nice sandals or casual shoes. The length of the skirt or dress is knee length or longer.
Daytime resort attire includes the same clothing suggestions as evening resort plus nice shorts can be worn as well.
The big confusion with "Casual" on an invitation, comes from the fact that there are varying degrees of casual and just one word doesn’t cover it! Often the inviter has something in mind that isn’t properly communicated. "Informal" may mean "casual" to the inviter, but it is not.
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 09:33 pm | 242nd Post |
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Thanks!
Maybe it was on Trip Advisor that I read that ladies could wear sandals to the restaurants, but men could not.
My DH would be wearing khaki's/polo shirt most nights anyway.
As long as I can wear sandals, we'll be fine!
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 11:51 pm | 243rd Post |
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Catnip wrote: I'm not sure if I can get everything into a Cliff Notes version.......let's see:
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WAIT! WTF? The guy "in charge" of counting votes, Jerry, (some call him Mr. Tractor or Pinky), decided at that point call on his family & friends (not on CTT) to vote and they decided that the Crown was the winner........
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So, hope that helps explain why some of us don't have any warm and fuzzy feelings towards Jerry/Pinky. And why we always laugh when the words "vote" or "poll" is said here!!!!!!! 
Yeah, that was pretty rotten.  I guess it's safe to assume he doesn't come around these parts much now? 
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 12:24 am | 244th Post |
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I've gotten some preliminary estimates, but I can't get a guaranteed price yet. The hotel says "before long", but in Mexican time, that could mean six months.
These prices are land only and include transfers, hotel accommodations, hotel tax, housekeeping & bellman gratuities, and transfers. Rates are per person, double occupancy, and based on a minimum of ten rooms. These prices are for seven nights, from May 15-22, 2010.
Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1275
Oceanview Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1411
Oceanfront Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1592
Swimup Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1723
If you're comparing to the 2009 prices on El Dorado's website, these prices are less than the 2009 prices, and your transfers would be included. They seem pretty reasonable for a five-star resort.
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 12:55 am | 245th Post |
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Thanks Rich! That gives me an Idea! Just charge Dawsons card for my Suite! Might as well go for a swim up!:popcorn:
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 01:03 am | 246th Post |
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BAMA X 2 wrote: Thanks Rich! That gives me an Idea! Just charge Dawsons card for my Suite! Might as well go for a swim up!:popcorn:
Rich, while you're charging Dawson's card I'll take a casita. 
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 01:16 am | 247th Post |
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BeckyThane wrote: BAMA X 2 wrote: Thanks Rich! That gives me an Idea! Just charge Dawsons card for my Suite! Might as well go for a swim up!:popcorn:
Rich, while you're charging Dawson's card I'll take a casita.
I will have plenty of room on my Presidential Suite balcony for you freeloaders...just be sure to keep my cocktail refreshed! 
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 01:21 am | 248th Post |
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nhrich wrote: I've gotten some preliminary estimates, but I can't get a guaranteed price yet. The hotel says "before long", but in Mexican time, that could mean six months.
These prices are land only and include transfers, hotel accommodations, hotel tax, housekeeping & bellman gratuities, and transfers. Rates are per person, double occupancy, and based on a minimum of ten rooms. These prices are for seven nights, from May 15-22, 2010.
Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1275
Oceanview Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1411
Oceanfront Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1592
Swimup Jacuzzi Jr. Suite $1723
If you're comparing to the 2009 prices on El Dorado's website, these prices are less than the 2009 prices, and your transfers would be included. They seem pretty reasonable for a five-star resort.
Those prices look good Rich....right about what I expected with transfers thrown in as well!! Looks like with 10 rooms we will get a little price break and transfers as well!!
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 01:24 am | 249th Post |
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BeckyThane wrote: Catnip wrote: shoreguy wrote: That would make air and transfers (90 X 6) $540 pp
Isn't $540 a bit steep for air, or is it just me? I knew fares were going up, but YOWSA!
Keep in mind they only booked 5-6 weeks out, so they probably got hosed on the airfare.
And its not like Louisville is an air hub either! It sucks when your airport is kinda small cause you always get hosed on fares....Thats why I'm so glad the Bay Area has 3 large airports and at least 2 of em have non stops to Cancun!
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 01:25 am | 250th Post |
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Be sure to have her post her pics on here!  
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