TRAVEL DEALS

DannyN · Regular Plus

RE: TRAVEL DEALS

God · Foro Master

GENIE wrote:

@god - yes its beautiful - I love it!!! I want buy a house there or in Progresso!! its crazy beautiful and untouched!

Yeah there are sooo many untouched places in that area...I hate the "mayan Riviera" BS

GENIE · Foro Master

@god - yes its beautiful - I love it!!! I want buy a house there or in Progresso!! its crazy beautiful and untouched!

God · Foro Master

GENIE wrote:

Dogo - IF you want to go to Merida I can get you a house to rent and I will even through in a tour guide! lollol

No im kidding!

You know what Merida is beautiful! On sundays they close down the downtown square and have shows and little markets! Its nice and they offer tours so your not searching the city by yourself (tour guide offer stands) they have nice hotels and theres lots to do and learn! Plus its all in Pesos and way cheap!! Took $400us bucks and came back with money and i spent it on all kinds of stuff!!!Progresso is like half hour away with a beautiful beach! Plus all the mayan ruins and cenotes! There is lots to do!

But if you are deciding and want to do the american vacation go to cancun for a more relaxed kids fun go to the Mayan Riviera!

Oyahhhh you've been there isn't gorgeous....

GENIE · Foro Master

Dogo - IF you want to go to Merida I can get you a house to rent and I will even through in a tour guide! lollol

No im kidding!

You know what Merida is beautiful! On sundays they close down the downtown square and have shows and little markets! Its nice and they offer tours so your not searching the city by yourself (tour guide offer stands) they have nice hotels and theres lots to do and learn! Plus its all in Pesos and way cheap!! Took $400us bucks and came back with money and i spent it on all kinds of stuff!!!Progresso is like half hour away with a beautiful beach! Plus all the mayan ruins and cenotes! There is lots to do!

But if you are deciding and want to do the american vacation go to cancun for a more relaxed kids fun go to the Mayan Riviera!

Guadalupana · Foro Master

YEAH! the only time i l ike fish, is when they're refritos on my plate! Hmph!

Chilenita · Comandante

Dogo wrote:

Chilenita wrote:

Guadalupana wrote:

For once, i agree with you in regards to how beautiful the cuban water is. Even still, the little fish in it FREAK me out.

One time I was on a catamaran with a Cuban dude who took me "site seeing".....we got in the water and he says "want to see something cool".....I say "but of course" he grabs some bread and scatters the crumbs all around us...I swear it attracted HUNDRES of fish...big and small....I thought I was going to have a heart attack because I could picture a shark coming at me through the fish

The end

We went scuba diving on a reef in Mexico. The guide was out in front and we all sort of followed him. He said "I'll dive deep to see if there are any sharks... if we're lucky we'll get to see one"... to which I said "LO QUE???"
Thankfully we didn't see any
Then in Xel-ha we went snorkeling again... they have some HUGE fish in the lagoon... Freaks you out the first couple of times they come real close... you kinda get used to it.... after a few hours

Well it freaked me right the hell out. He was trying to be all sexy and adventerous and I was like "get me out of here you loser, I don't want to get eaten by no shark" furious

Dogo · Comandante

Chilenita wrote:

Guadalupana wrote:

For once, i agree with you in regards to how beautiful the cuban water is. Even still, the little fish in it FREAK me out.

One time I was on a catamaran with a Cuban dude who took me "site seeing".....we got in the water and he says "want to see something cool".....I say "but of course" he grabs some bread and scatters the crumbs all around us...I swear it attracted HUNDRES of fish...big and small....I thought I was going to have a heart attack because I could picture a shark coming at me through the fish

The end

We went scuba diving on a reef in Mexico. The guide was out in front and we all sort of followed him. He said "I'll dive deep to see if there are any sharks... if we're lucky we'll get to see one"... to which I said "LO QUE???" weirdface

Thankfully we didn't see any
Then in Xel-ha we went snorkeling again... they have some HUGE fish in the lagoon... Freaks you out the first couple of times they come real close... you kinda get used to it.... after a few hours blankstare

Dogo · Comandante

Chilenita wrote:

Dogo wrote:

I think you'll probably prefer most places over Cuba for vacationing (as far as having diverse entertainment) However.. the water/beaches in Cuba are stunning, I must admit

Go to Chile...it's the best place in the Universe.

Ummm... excuse me. I think you mean it's right NEXT to the best place in the universe hmm

aka_taco · Guru

PlayDead wrote:

have you checked Air Transat? I'm thinking of going next year to Germany with Zoom airlines

IM BOOKIN MY GERMANY FLIGHT THIS MONTH AS WELL

I JUST NEED THE FLIGHT SINCE ILL BE DRIVING DOWN TO ITALY AND MAYBE EVEN SPAIN AFTER

WHATS THE LINK U GOT FOR GERMANY FLIGHTS???

Guadalupana · Foro Master

Oh my dear chilenita, i think you and i, do have fear of what we cannot see.

Here we were with hubby, walking through the gorgeous blue water, enjoying the waves and it's warmth, when all of a sudden this school of fish come slamming on my legs!!! I SCREEEECHED like a little girl, and in a split second i was on hubby's back, yellling at him to get me the heck out of the water. I refused to go in the water after that.

DannyN · Regular Plus

Chilenita wrote:
Go to Chile...it's the best place in the Universe.

bahaaa!!!

what a joke.....thanx for a good monday laugh !

Chilenita · Comandante

Guadalupana wrote:

For once, i agree with you in regards to how beautiful the cuban water is. Even still, the little fish in it FREAK me out.

One time I was on a catamaran with a Cuban dude who took me "site seeing".....we got in the water and he says "want to see something cool".....I say "but of course" he grabs some bread and scatters the crumbs all around us...I swear it attracted HUNDRES of fish...big and small....I thought I was going to have a heart attack because I could picture a shark coming at me through the fish cry

The end

Chilenita · Comandante

Dogo wrote:

I think you'll probably prefer most places over Cuba for vacationing (as far as having diverse entertainment) However.. the water/beaches in Cuba are stunning, I must admit

Go to Chile...it's the best place in the Universe.

Guadalupana · Foro Master

For once, i agree with you in regards to how beautiful the cuban water is. Even still, the little fish in it FREAK me out.

Dogo · Comandante

I think you'll probably prefer most places over Cuba for vacationing (as far as having diverse entertainment) However.. the water/beaches in Cuba are stunning, I must admit

Guadalupana · Foro Master

Dogo wrote:

Have YOU been to Mexico?

I haven't. But IMHO, i preffer DR over Cuba.
Who knows if we'll ever go to Mexico. It doesn't attract me too much really.

Dogo · Comandante

God wrote:

Dogo wrote:

We're taking children

Dogo...I'm taking my boys to Merida..I'm renting a car and I can drive to all the Mayan ruins, Xcaret, Tulum, chel ha, etc etc.. In Merida there are lots musueums, mercados, haciendas and, you have a bunch of beaches at the same drive distance from Toronto to Barrie..nice beaches (tourist free) where kids can play.

Merida ia very nice, historical city, close to cultural attractions, I would say Meridas has the best from both worlds.

I know!...
I haven't been to Merida though, but have researched it quite a bit (for other reasons) and that whole area (Telchac, Chelem, Progreso, etc...) and would really like to check it out... just not quite ready to roam almost aimlesly with a couple of kids. If I were by myself.. no problem. But I would definitely consider it for next time

Dogo · Comandante

I'm a Mexico fan
I haven't been to DR, but have close friends that have.. and have also been to Mexico, and they prefer Mexico
Have YOU been to Mexico?

Guadalupana · Foro Master

Does it have to be Mexico?

Porque so no, Punta Cana in Dominican Republic is really nice.

God · Foro Master

Dogo wrote:

We're taking children

Dogo...I'm taking my boys to Merida..I'm renting a car and I can drive to all the Mayan ruins, Xcaret, Tulum, chel ha, etc etc.. In Merida there are lots musueums, mercados, haciendas and, you have a bunch of beaches at the same drive distance from Toronto to Barrie..nice beaches (tourist free) where kids can play.

Merida ia very nice, historical city, close to cultural attractions, I would say Meridas has the best from both worlds.

GENIE · Foro Master

Dogo - go to mexico lots more to do! Mayan Riviera is not a party place like Cancun there both actually very different! Plus theres more to see like the ruins and Cenotes which are cool plus so much more to do! I would say mexico is pretty safe and still affordable another place you may want to check out is Cozumel its still up in coming but lots to see and do!

DannyN · Regular Plus

it changed alot now bro ..and it will continue to change now that raul is in power...haha cubans are actually fully entitled to stay at the resorts now can u believe it?? there were issues about that before pero ahora se mejoro....and ya man seems like alot of desperate older women go to cuba to pick up....algunas en mi trabajo lo hicieron ya

Dogo · Comandante

I don't know if it's changed at all.... but when I went a few years ago, there was nothing in varadero. No restaurants, no malls/stores, attractions, etc... unless you went to ANOTHER resort.
I remember the first day stepping out of the hotel and asking a Cuban guy: "So which way is el centro?" he pauses, yells to another guy across the street "HEY! Carlitos... where is el centro" he says "El centro?.... you're in it!"

it was pretty much un barrio
Other than the beach, the resort.. or maybe if you're into checking out the arquitecture in Havana (although I've never been) there's very little to do. Thank God I went with a bunch of other guys and we befriended some Cubans (que nos llevaron a unos clubs de mala muerte) otherwise I would've had to spend 7 days on the beach, and not much else
Mexico has a bunch of crap to do. Ruins, Eco parks, aquariums, shopping, etc
Cuba is good for one thing only.... you know...

DannyN · Regular Plus

sure there is homie camaguey especially cayo coco cayo largo santa clara holguin even in varadero u can hop on a bus to havana and your all set

Dogo · Comandante

Done Cuba too (varadero)....
The thing with cuba is that other than the resort itself, there isn't much to do/see outside of them. Compared to Mexico, anyway
I've been to playa del carmen just for a day, and loved it! There's a good balance of party and family entertainment, and still feels like you're in Mexico... not even close to cancun

DannyN · Regular Plus

then go with cuba homie biggrin ......the mayan and cancun r more for the party peeps.....altho the alegro aint bad they got a special rate on kids.....i highley reccomend cuba camaguey or varadero.....relaxed a tad boring but u know good for kids

Dogo · Comandante

DannyN wrote:

29aug08-1week 4*allegro playacar AI based on dbl 957.00$ txs 296.50 per px.....mexico is always a bit higher...especially the mayan riviera homie....u been to cancun? oasis? much less expensive....

id hook u up more but we dont deal with the public id say ur better off going to maybe someone u know who is a trvl agent ...they can give u a discount even tho it effects their commission haha......or try marlin carlson trip central...sorry its my jb to promote them lol

Been to cancun. We're taking children this time around, so Cancun isn't my first choice, really
I'll check Marlin-no se cuanto

DannyN · Regular Plus

yea red tag is good too better then those itravel ******s ha

LGigolo · Comandante

Daeveed wrote:

what about redtagvacations...or something like that.

Ot you can ask the YTB Canada guy who offers incredible jobs around here.

Daeveed · Foro Master

what about redtagvacations...or something like that.

Ot you can ask the YTB Canada guy who offers incredible jobs around here.

DannyN · Regular Plus

29aug08-1week 4*allegro playacar AI based on dbl 957.00$ txs 296.50 per px.....mexico is always a bit higher...especially the mayan riviera homie....u been to cancun? oasis? much less expensive....

id hook u up more but we dont deal with the public biggrin

id say ur better off going to maybe someone u know who is a trvl agent ...they can give u a discount even tho it effects their commission haha......or try marlin carlson trip central...sorry its my jb to promote them lol

GENIE · Foro Master

YES THANK U DOGOITO!

Dogo · Comandante

Thanks, I'll ask...
Happy Bday, BTW

(I think)

-- Edited by Dogo at 12:42, 2008-05-02

GENIE · Foro Master

Dogo wrote:

I'm looking to go away sometime in August for a week. All inclusive, to Mexico. Specifically Playa del Carmen
I've checked all the well known sites (itravel, Expedia, Selloff... etc)
Any other -maybe not as well known- sites that you've been able to get good deals from, that I could check out?

Thanks!

Get the compra y venta go thru a travel agent ask Jamie Cruz he works for an agency or i can refer u to a certain ladybug who might be able to help u!

PlayDead · Guru

have you checked Air Transat? I'm thinking of going next year to Germany with Zoom airlines

LGigolo · Comandante

I am sure your good friend DannyD aka 416 could hook you up!

LGigolo · Comandante

the site I opted NOT to purchase from after reading reviews was lastminute.com. I didn't like what I read about them HERE

Look for reviews of lesser known sites before you purchase. Good Luck.

LGigolo · Comandante

Dogo wrote:

I'm looking to go away sometime in August for a week. All inclusive, to Mexico. Specifically Playa del Carmen
I've checked all the well known sites (itravel, Expedia, Selloff... etc)
Any other -maybe not as well known- sites that you've been able to get good deals from, that I could check out?

Thanks!

I'd be very careful purchasing from other not well known sites... A couple of weeks ago, I could have saved a couple of hundred on my flight to NYC through a lesser known website (will try to find it 4 u) - BUT after reading reviews on the site, I opted to spend the extra $ and know that my travel arrangements would be more secure.

Dogo · Comandante

I'm looking to go away sometime in August for a week. All inclusive, to Mexico. Specifically Playa del Carmen
I've checked all the well known sites (itravel, Expedia, Selloff... etc)
Any other -maybe not as well known- sites that you've been able to get good deals from, that I could check out?

Thanks!