Merin Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Going to Cancun next Friday My BF booked the trip and called me at work with the news.. He got us round trip tickets for Mexico 4 Nights 5 Days.. all inclusive resort. Yay! I'm so excited to go! My BF isn't the most *Romantic Guy* in the way a lot of people would see as romantic.. but this was pretty amazing.. feel like a pretty lucky girl.
LittleMiss Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Cool! You're a lucky girl. Have lots of fun getting wild n crazy and be sure to take pictures!
Author Merin Posted March 30, 2005 Author Posted March 30, 2005 Originally posted by alphamale go to Costco and buy a carton of pepto-bismo I LOVE Pepto! Thanks Tabatha.. I'm so excited to go! I will most def take some pics see if I can get them small enough for LS when I get back!
Barby Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Yeah for Merin!! I'm so happy for ya! Enjoy Enjoy....you'll come back even more in love! Have fun!
Pocky Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 You'll have a great time. I've been there a couple times and have enjoyed it immensely. Generally, you have to be careful of the water (this includes ice) when you're eating away from the hotels. As far as I know, the all-inclusive hotels purify their water for use on-site so you should be safe. Don't be too nice to the children in the city. They will try and swindle you out of every penny you have. They'll try to tie on their handmade bracelets so that you can't get them off and you'll have to pay for them. Have a super time!
Naive Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Oh my God Merin!!!Q It's so beautiful there!!!! You will love it!!!! Tje beach is a clear blue and it's so tropical You have to get lots and lots of tamarindo, that is the best there!!!
Mz. Pixie Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 I'm doing the happy dance for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From what I hear you also have to watch anything that might have been touched by contaminated water- salad that's been washed, fruits that may have been rinsed in dirty water. Have a good time and don't worry about us slobs here at ls!
Linlin Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 I love going to Mexico. I had one of my best vacations in Puerto Vallarta (sp?). Partied with the girls every morning until dawn. Have fun you lucky girl!!
alicia24 Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Check out these clubs: La Boom and Daddy Rock. They have all you can drink specials and the atmosphere is great. Have fun and dont drink the water.
Author Merin Posted March 30, 2005 Author Posted March 30, 2005 Thanks you guys! I can't freakin wait! LOL the damn week is draggin on man! One more week.. the waiting is killin me! What a good guy my BF is uh? Not drinking the water!!! I've never been there.. so yeah.. I'm thrilled!
Naive Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Yeah definitely be careful with the water because our spoiled U.S. stomaches are not used to other water!!!1
Author Merin Posted March 30, 2005 Author Posted March 30, 2005 Originally posted by ~Naive~ Yeah definitely be careful with the water because our spoiled U.S. stomaches are not used to other water!!!1 The resort we will be staying at is so nice.. AND they have a day spa there.. hmmm... massage! LOL this week is going by so slow!
blind_otter Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Originally posted by Merin Thanks you guys! What a good guy my BF is uh? Not drinking the water!!! Awwww....felicidades! Don't drink the water, also....try not to get ice in your drinks, and watch out with fresh veggies, as they are usually rinsed in tap water rather than bottled water. I went to Jamiaca for a week at an EXPENSIVE all-inclusive resort and I still had tummy troubles
Author Merin Posted March 30, 2005 Author Posted March 30, 2005 Originally posted by blind_otter Awwww....felicidades! Don't drink the water, also....try not to get ice in your drinks, and watch out with fresh veggies, as they are usually rinsed in tap water rather than bottled water. I went to Jamiaca for a week at an EXPENSIVE all-inclusive resort and I still had tummy troubles Damn.. LOL maybe I should just buy some bottled water when we get there? Jamiaca.. that sounds great too! I'm so excited Girl.. this is the ONLY guy EVER thats actually followed through on things for me/with me..
tiki Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Go ahead and get hitched there too! OMG did I just say that? Anyway, yay 4 mer!!!!!
tiki Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Hey, have they seriously not fixed the water problem there? Especially since it's a hot tourist destination?! That's a little ridiculous! It's been going on for years!
Author Merin Posted March 30, 2005 Author Posted March 30, 2005 Originally posted by tiki Go ahead and get hitched there too! OMG did I just say that? Anyway, yay 4 mer!!!!! LOL Omg Tiki IF my BF even thought an idea of gettin hitched was on the agenda he would crap his pants! LOL and that would be without drinking the water!!!!! Thanks sista
gridiron Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Simplest solution to the water issue - drink beer, it's cleaner. If you want to buy anything from a street vendor or at a market, offer 1/4 of what he/she is asking and you can then settle for 1/2 price, or sometimes less than that. Have fun!
Author Merin Posted March 31, 2005 Author Posted March 31, 2005 Originally posted by gridiron Simplest solution to the water issue - drink beer, it's cleaner. If you want to buy anything from a street vendor or at a market, offer 1/4 of what he/she is asking and you can then settle for 1/2 price, or sometimes less than that. Have fun! LOL Thats exactly what my BF said.. drink beer Thanks I most def plan to have a great time;)
moimeme Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Any time I travelled where the water's supposed to be no good, I drank everything else but and bought bottled water to brush my teeth with. Worked fine. It's why I finally learned to enjoy beer - just couldn't get milk in Amsterdam LOL.
Maria46 Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 When I saw that someone was coming to Mexico, I thought, cool!! I could finally meet someone from this site. But..... I live in Puerto Vallarta and have been here three years now. Originally from the states. Anyway.... I will give you some of the hints I give the tourists I meet here. Take one Imodium AD before you get here. Really helps alot as you never know what you can get the runs from. Drink only bottled water even though most of the big resorts don't have problems with the water. The city water is good to drink, but the problems are the old water pipes it runs thru. So with a new resort, the pipes should be good. Also... If you are buying any silver jewelry, make sure it is stamped with .925 All real silver must be stamped with that. Many vendors try to pawn off the "silver" that turns you green. And you will always get a better deal by shopping at the markets instead of from the beach vendors. It is correct about cutting the asking price way down. From what I have seen here, is that the vendors are asking twice what the merchandise is worth. Also, if you like to drink, go into some of the smaller bars and ask for some Raicilla, which is Mexican moonshine. No bar will advertise that they sell it (because of the laws), but 9 out of 10 bars have it. They usually only sell it to toursists and local Mexicans they know so as not to get busted for it. It will really light you up!! Don't drink more than two of those, or you will be crawling back to your room. Many toursist are getting robbed this time of year. Be very careful, even in busy areas. Other than that, I hope you have a real good time. The weather is great this time of year. The resort you described sounds great!!!!! Get a good suntan.
Author Merin Posted April 1, 2005 Author Posted April 1, 2005 Originally posted by Maria46 When I saw that someone was coming to Mexico, I thought, cool!! I could finally meet someone from this site. But..... I live in Puerto Vallarta and have been here three years now. Originally from the states. Anyway.... I will give you some of the hints I give the tourists I meet here. Take one Imodium AD before you get here. Really helps alot as you never know what you can get the runs from. Drink only bottled water even though most of the big resorts don't have problems with the water. The city water is good to drink, but the problems are the old water pipes it runs thru. So with a new resort, the pipes should be good. Also... If you are buying any silver jewelry, make sure it is stamped with .925 All real silver must be stamped with that. Many vendors try to pawn off the "silver" that turns you green. And you will always get a better deal by shopping at the markets instead of from the beach vendors. It is correct about cutting the asking price way down. From what I have seen here, is that the vendors are asking twice what the merchandise is worth. Also, if you like to drink, go into some of the smaller bars and ask for some Raicilla, which is Mexican moonshine. No bar will advertise that they sell it (because of the laws), but 9 out of 10 bars have it. They usually only sell it to toursists and local Mexicans they know so as not to get busted for it. It will really light you up!! Don't drink more than two of those, or you will be crawling back to your room. Many toursist are getting robbed this time of year. Be very careful, even in busy areas. Other than that, I hope you have a real good time. The weather is great this time of year. The resort you described sounds great!!!!! Get a good suntan. Thanks Maria Good Information!
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