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I'll be taking lots Anne.... anyone worried about Riviera lobby being closed please don't, the amazing vibe and atmosphere at the colonial is brilliant 😍😍😍👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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Construction at new Palladium halted due to accident. One worker killed.

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Clausuran obras del Palladium de Playa Mujeres por morir un albañil | Noticias de turismo REPORTUR

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El derrumbe de un muro en la construcción del hotel Palladium en la Zona Continental de Isla Mujeres cobró la vida de un trabajador de 60 años de edad este martes. El hombre, de oficio albañil, fa...

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cancunmio.com/0691098-clausura-ayuntamiento-isleno-obras-del-hotel-grand-palladium-hubo-9-lesiona...

That is so sad.

Oh how sad! Prayers to the family, friends and coworkers... :(

Very sad

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Clint Heine

7 hours ago

Looks like First Choice in the UK got their sh** together ;)
We are finally being told about the renovations! Haha.

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It only took them 8 months to let people know! Good work "Change Control Executive".

We've been here for 10 days and we're still waiting to hear from first choice 😉

They amazing 😂 I v been come home sent them evidence and still they say they didn't know until I returned home of any work but had raised it with the hotel about my concerns don't think one member of Thomson knows what the others doing but they did thank me for me pointing out there errors /customer service and I had made them realise a lesson is to be learnt from the way they dealt with me . I had to just laugh that thanked me !

We are leaving the UK in 4 weeks. We haven't been informed! It won't change our plans as we are returning guests, but they don't know that! Poor PR First Choice and Thompson!

lol replacing tiles really lol

Of course they knew they informing customers a week before so they can't do anything!

It seems that First Choice internationally withhed this info from their guests going to both P RM & P PC.

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John Cummings

6 hours ago

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Yay.. so glad you are having fun.

Lindsay Lent

4 hours ago

Contact email for gp Jamaica?

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frontoffice.jamaica@palladiumhotelgroup.com There is no age restriction for the Roselle pool. It is marketed as tranquil.

Josette Gustavus

5 hours ago

I have a question.. We are looking to travel to Jamaica for the first time, and there are two hotels listed - Grand Palladium Jamaica and the Lady Hamilton resorts. Can someone tell me the difference between them, and what you like about each hotel more? Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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If the prices are similar I'd choose Lady Hamilton. That has been updated. Jamaica side has not. LH has some gorgeous views and is closer to things like sunset Cove.

I'm going to Jamaica nxt week I have stayed in the Jamaica side before and loved it lady Hamilton is a bit more plush but on the whole is a brilliant hotel whichever side you stay

I went to Jamaica side in may could not fault it amazing.

is there a difference in distance to the airport from either?

No they are the same resort

No they are the same complex and share amenities.

Lady Hamilton it's been updated lovely and closer to everything 😊

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Brenda Wegert

7 months ago

I thought we could have a little fun sharing our favorite travel tips.

One of mine is to pack those dry facial cleansing clothes vs a liquid. They are light weight and work well.

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A) I scan my passport, my credit cards, ID, job ID's, driving license and I send them to my mail. So if I lost anything and I need issue o cancel anything I have all the information in one place. B) I look for information about writers of the country I'm going to visit and try to read novels whose action takes places in the country or city I'm about to visit . C) I do a little research about the country. I like to know facts about their history , traditions , food and language. E) I make a "clothing schedule" of the whole trip so I can plan more efficiently the amount of clothing I have to pack.

My favourite thing is to bring Ziploc bags for anything you want kept dry or free of sand!

If you bring your own insulated mug I have a cleaning tip. Before I travel I wet a sponge and put dishwashing liquid on it. Let it dry, cut into pieces. When you want to wash your mug, wet a sponge piece to wash easily!

Always bring a power strip with extra outlets. Also bring some non-perishable containers of half n half for my coffee.

We always used to take a small container of Coffeemate. I know a lady who packs all her outfits in giant ziploc bags - jewelry and shoes included. That's more for business but it works! I always take documents related to the trip in one ziploc bag that way you have everything easy to find and it saves problems if something isn't correct.

I always take a few wire hangers from dry cleaners. I don't particularly like the hangers in the closets at the GPRM, because they are awkward to use and I like to hang most of my clothes. I leave the ones I brought behind, because maybe the staff could use them or the next guests in our room.

I take hangers and leave them too, also a power strip for all the extra plugs you use as there are not many sockets, I also take a cool bag to use as a beach bag keeps all my suntan lotions ect cool and our soda x

cut up sponges with a little dish soap on them to wash bubbas out at the end of the day :)

I take small citronella candles to put on Porch/balcony of the Mayan Suites while we sit there in the morning and evenings to ward off the mosquitos....

I wish I could take my dog. He would have so much fun chasing his ball as well as the birds, agoutis, coatis, raccoons. Oh maybe that's why I can't bring him!

I'm loving reading these ideas. Been there so often and so many new little ideas for me. Thanks!

I like taking soft face cloths from home, then pouring cold water on them & using as a compress to keep cool whilst sun bathing 👍🏼 Foaming hand sanitiser for in the pool bag for before pool side snacks 👐🏼 Pack of baby wipes for my hands after sun cream application so I don't get a streaky kindle! 🤓

Zip lock bags, and duct tape....

Someone had suggested to me before I went last time to bring a bright colour t-shirt to put over the top of the lounger to make it easy to spot you chairs (as they all kind of look alike). Worked awesome!

I always bring a few hangers along too, the plastic department store kind with the clips on each side. They're great to hang things like swim suits, water shoes, undies etc. up in the shower or on the balcony, and you can always use the clips to close snack bags or curtains. :) Also, since we always leave home at 1 or 2 AM to get to the airport, I freeze a couple of sandwiches, pieces of cake, brownies etc. and put them in a little lunch bag cooler along with grapes, cheese or whatever. Things stay cold until we eat them on the plane or at the airport and no ice or liquids to cause problems going through security, lol. At the resort the lunch bag cooler goes into our beach bag to keep a couple of beverages cold while we're out and about. As a really bad over-packer, this year with hopes of not going over the luggage weight limit on the trip home (there's nothing like trying to redo suitcases on the floor of the airport while a line of impatient people are waiting to check their bags, lol) I brought some clothes that I could leave behind or throw away, like faded tee shirts and too big shorts to sleep in, a sweater, skirt and a couple of blouses that I never wear any other time.......it worked! :D

I forgot to add these to my list... Just in case of" tummy trouble" and you get dehydrated.... These are easy to pack and have electrolytes to get you back on track....lucky to say I haven't had the need for them , ready just in case....

When we were n PC many people had towel clips.Keep towels in place and also helps to find your spot. www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/boca-clips-reg-set-of-2/224592?Keyword=boca%2bclip

Happy Tuesday!

I use probiotics before I go for sensitive tummy. I also take some Pepto Bismal in case I feel queazy from combo of hot sun and new foods.

to stop getting tummy problems always try to have a little "spirit" i.e. Gin, Rum, Whiskey etc, in the stomach to help calm it, this can be administered at various bars throughout the resorts, so no excuse for a queasy tummy!!! as an after thought will be in PC next Tuesday!!!!!

Rum or vodka for me! 😇

What about the most important travel tip: travel to Palladium only ?

Any other tips?

Pack less .. you can always send your laundry out if you need to.

You can always buy it at the duty free shop. As I wrote above my suntan lotion costed me only 1 usd more than the one I bought in Texas.

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1 day ago

showers & thunderstorms clearing.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=2https://www.palladiumhotelgroup.com/en/webcams/mexico/riviera-maya/playa-kantenah/ ... See MoreSee Less

Webcam Playa Kantenah

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Hope the weather turns by Sunday

Clearing.

Kay Van-son

7 hours ago

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Looking good Kay!

Anne Adams

8 hours ago

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Anne Adams

3 months ago

Anyone going soon remember to bring a turtle safe flashlight so you can go down to the turtle camp on Kantenah beach and see the turtles at night. turtlesafeonline.com ... See MoreSee Less

Anyone going soon remember to bring a turtle safe flashlight so you can go down to the turtle camp on Kantenah beach and see the turtles at night. http://turtlesafeonline.com

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Wow that is so much bigger than the last time we were there!

What stage are the turtles in right now - is it the season when they are laying eggs, hatching, or somewhere in between? This is our first summer trip (next week), so don't know what to expect. Might we see adult turtles on the beach at this time of year?

They are laying.

www.hotelakumalcaribe.com/about/akumal-ecological-association-cea1.htm

David Viñolo Navarrete 😲😲😳😳

Anyone there who can report on the status for us?

I noticed in Daniel's pic that the turtle camp is up. Can anyone report on it?

I haven't looked since Tuesday when they were up to 207 nests. More now, I'm sure. We haven't been out at night.

Page reports 313 camps

Emma reports 1100 nests as of yesterday. Another report on the turtle season: "This year is supposed to be a banner "crop" Cozumel has broken their record already Green Turtles will continue to nest until early September Logger Head turtles have finished laying"

Any updates?

We go 8th October do we still have a chance of seeing the turtles

Where can I buy a turtle safe light in RM???

It would be a flashlight that shines a red light. I've seen ones that go around your neck & show 3 different lights from LL Bean

Mine is all ready packed

Brenda Talens I went on Walmart, Playa del Carmen and they had 2 different kinds. They were not expensive. You'd just have to take a taxi or colectivo to get there. (Can't guarantee they'll be in stock)

Thanks , i have a rentalcar 😊 that wont be a problem tot take a look

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Brenda Wegert

1 years ago

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Its my favorite day of the week again....

Happy wine Wednesday

When people ask me why we visit the GPRM so often, I say wine not..... 😂😂😂

Well, its my favorite day of the week again !

Happy Wednesday!

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Anne Adams

4 weeks ago

Outdoor movies for the little ones Tuesday at 6 pm in PC, Wed 6 pm in RM, PV & Jamaica. ... See MoreSee Less

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Wow amazing

Oh this is new! How fun!!

Amazing, where abouts in RM is this? X

Kids club

Awesome !

Tues. 6 pm in PC, Wed 6 pm in RM, PV & Jamaica.

Tonight in PC

Great idea... Cocktails in one Hand an a big cinema in front of 👍

Wednesday in RM, PV, Jamaica.

PC weather permitting

Wednesday RM, Jamaica, PV weather permitting

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7 months ago

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Kitchen tour @ noon. Back to the 80s Party – Unofficial Palladium

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¡Bienvenidos! › Forums › Unofficial Palladium Main Forum › Kitchen tour @ noon. Back to the 80s Party Search for: Tagged: Back to the 80s, Grand Palladium, Mexico, Riviera Maya This topic conta...

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Wednesday in RM

We are at Jamaica at the moment do they do the kitchen tour here ? X

There is a "Palladium Tour" on the App for Wednesday at noon. unofficialpalladium.com/palladium-app/

Today in RM

Anne Adams

6 months ago

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RM, Jamaica, PV at 9 am

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2 months ago

Chocolate delights in Jamaica.Our chef Garth is preparing this chocolate delicatessen every Wednesday at 6pm. Enjoy it at Miss Lou Bar 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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Awesome!

Tonight Miss Lous

Anne Adams

2 weeks ago

Wednesday - Margaritas in White Sand, Tequila in Colonial (pic by Louise) ... See MoreSee Less

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I am going to miss this cute little bar.

Today

NickyDugan....i can almost taste it xx

Tonight RM

Diane Fazio

1 day ago

I will be taking a group of family &friends to GP palace in Punta Cana in Nov.This is my 1st Palladium experience .Any insight,suggestions would be great. ... See MoreSee Less

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You can check out some FAQ, activities and more here. Www.unofficialpalladium.com Download the APP for even more useful info. I'm sure others who have been will have more insight.

As Brenda suggested, download the App. When I was there I stayed mostly in the Royal but I agree with some who say it's kind of challenging to find out what's going on where. The App has most things and check here as we post things that are sent to us. You can also use the App to reserve a la carts (early slots) via the Chat. unofficialpalladium.com/palladium-app/

We have been to PC Grand Palladium many times and absolutely love it. After your flight lands, you will go into the airport. You will pay $10 each to an official to enter the country. Going through customs and immigration is really fast. The ride to the resort is a short one. My main suggestion is to take a large insulated mug (24 or 32 ounce). This will keep your drinks cold longer and saves trips to the bars. The whole resort is large - so ride the train throughout the entire place. This is a good way to become acquainted with the resort. There is an adult secret pool (which is located near the Royal Suites section). It is a nice calming pool. The beach is amazing!!! Overall, relax and have fun!!

Can't wait planning on going there in July. Any tips on which one I should want to stay at? I guess there is 3?

I would choose best price as you can use 3 resorts.

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Heather Marie

21 hours ago

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Is this a BBQ or something else?

Beautiful setting ! Enjoy..

So grateful the weather held out.

Brenda Wegert

2 days ago

Next time you are visiting the Royal Suites Turquesa and are craving a decadent ice cream treat, try one of their milkshakes. Gracias for the pictures Oly ! ... See MoreSee Less

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Brenda do they do them in the RM x

Oh my gosh!!! Those look amazing!

Yummy! I thought the frozen cappuccinos were good!!

Wow!! They need to make those in Mexico

this is not a want,,,,it's a NEED!

Yum! Where in Turquesa are they serving them?! Vacation can't come soon enough!

Well these look really good😋

They are being served in the lobby.

Steve Edwards .... they look yummy 😋 xx

Oohhhh frozen cappuccino! Tracie Schweizer what resort are they at plz x

Royal Suites

Frozen Cappuccino

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Julie Renshaw

2 days ago

We love this group .. for all the tips and information and how friendly the members are. Walking back from breakfast this morning and a lovely lady stopped to say hi as she recognised us from the group. My tattoo is famous haha x ... See MoreSee Less

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This is an amazing group, the best people. So glad you are having a good time !

Wonderful group. Very friendly. Keep posting Julie. We love it.

I'M HERE 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 just unpacking spotted Santiago had a cheeky one then back for more later x

this group is great. Anne Adams is all sorts of Awesomeness.

Lots of awesome people here including our Admins. Brenda Wegert & Patrick Prinzie.

Which property are you at ?

Riviera Mayer Amber 😍

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Stephanie Rodgers

1 day ago

Has anyone been to Xenses? How did you get there? To book direct with ticket, it'll cost $50 canadian a person there and back! I can take colectivo, but is it a far walk from the main highway? ... See MoreSee Less

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Brenda Wegert

1 day ago

I read a post yesterday which mentioned how much they enjoy this group; it got me to thinking...
We all love the planning of our vacations. We browse through trip reports and hit the group's looking for answers to our questions.
Once we are busy on vacation and back to our daily routines, we all to often find our selves too busy or simply forget, the importance of giving back to those same groups.
We appreciate all of you who post while away or once you return. Those of us living vicariously between trips love all of the pictures, live posts and info you share here. THANK YOU !
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We love trip reports also. Good way to re-live your trip. If you write a TR please share it with us on here and/or on UP. unofficialpalladium.com/forums/forum/trip-reports/

We going again in 4 weeks to Rivera maya went to Jamaica last time lovely but had fallen in love with Mexico so going back there heard it's all changed just hoping we still love it

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6 months ago

Peace & Love Party tonight RM, PC & Jamaica.
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