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We had a lovely breakfast at Royal Gourmet then plopped ourselves on the beach. Or room is one of the closest to the Royal beach. (Gracias). We had a mixture of sun, clouds, wi, drizzle an more sun. It’s a bit cool now so bring an evening shawl or sweater.
We returned to the room to find Happy Birthday banner across door, balloons, beautiful towel art and some other treats.
I had 2 goals this trip…my full family photo and my babies wedding resort with the lil princess. I achieved them on the 13th day!!! LOL It’s hard to coordinate!!!! This mama is HAPPY!!!!! Time to go home
We had a phenomenol time. El Jardin….ahhhhh our new favorite!! And the Thai. Never made to the Spanish 🙁 next time!!! Hoping May prices are good!!
Christmas Eve “16 / NY 2017
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Hugs to you Felipe and wishing wonderful things for you and your family. Will miss you next week as will be in PC so see you in 2017.
I read today that the PC airport officials are shaking some people down for an exit fee of $20. They usually try this with UK travelers. Your exit fee is included in your ticket. Look at your ticket under taxes for AA $20
Room switch! Arely offered to put us in the same building as my daughter and Grandbaby!! She’s an angel! All moved in and ready to continue our vacation! Bldg 20 closer to the main pool!
Menu will be the same as Punta Emilia Waiting on new design.
Lots of pics and videos of the opening.P lease refer to Facebook or I will post some here tomorrow.
Great report! I agree with your comments about country music. Too bad your room was noisy. I enjoy peace and quiet. Thanks for sharing.
Lori posted:I should have posted sooner, but here goes: live from Palladium Vallarta! We are having a great time, though we didn’t see the sun the first 3 days. It is beautiful, our room is stunning, and the food has been great! We are eating most meals at the Royal restaurant but are having dinner tonight at the Mexican. Aside from a slight mix up with wristbands at check in, all is lovely. They really do need to come up with more options for Palladium Money for Travel Club members though.
Tonight Riviera Maya & Punta Cana
Thanks for the update. Peter on FB said that the Royal gourmet has coffee at 7 am. I also found out the Bohio is now open at night for dinner.
I guess I am preparing myself not to expect the level of service I get in RM.
I was just thinking Chuck that it might be hard to find coffee if I get up early. It looks like the Royal lobby opens at 9 am? Where did you find coffee earlier?
The Royal pool at night, a great place for a evening swim. Swimwear after dinner ?? Nah, not a good idea after all of that food..lol
Wednesday:
10 am
stretching
beach volleyball
archery
11 am
water polo
rifle shooting
softball
noon
Kitchen tour
water robics
Salsa dancing
Beach volleyball
4 pm
POP fitness
Bartending lesson
5 pm
Yoga
6 pm
Soccer
8 pm
Mini show
9 & 10 pm
Colonial & Riviera shows
11 pm
Disco & Back to the 80s Party
Dinner at El Jardin was very good. I had the coconut shrimp and Mark had the rib eye and the coconut shrimp. We came back to our room and found these treats awaiting us. I think they will have to go in fridge for later. We are truly blessed to be able to enjoy such a beautiful place and enjoy all of the outstanding staff. They make every experience that much better..
Tonight we dined at La Lola. We thought it was okay but this one will not make the favorites list. I only took 1 picture of my cold tapas, after that we began talking and totally forgot to take more..oops. Upon returning to our room we had another tastey surprise waiting for us, chocolate covered strawberries…. yummm ! Life is good…
Gracias Brenda.
I cannot emphasize enough to book what you really want, especially if you want a Mayan Suite in Kantenah as those are in demand as are some categories in the Royal.. Do not go assuming you’ll be upgraded. I read a trip report from someone saying yesterday his entire trip was ruined because he was not upgraded for his anniversary. There are many variables including occupancy, availability (some rooms may be under refurbishment, etc).Thus, book what you’ll be happy with and if you get upgrade that’s ikea gift!
Filet mignon Royal Gourmet
Evening food update. I dined in Royal Gourmet and still had lunch on my mind…it was so good. So good I figured I would do a surf and turf and only have one filet. I ordered substituting sautéed red snapper for lobster. Boy was I wrong…and happy. Two fillets that were outstanding and the red snapper. No need for dessert
Hi Larking,
I usually post the Facebook info on here. Here is a link. I know not everyone uses FB and not everyone comes here so we try to share.
Gracias Peter. Have a fabulous time as I am sure you will. Please report back on restaurants as am counting down. Don’t work too hard!!
Hi and welcome! I am going for the first time in Dec. I’ll contact Peter who did some research on the bathrooms for us. I think he’s going back tomorrow so will try and catch him.
I have booked Royal and am told that they are giving me a sea facing Jr suite. I haven’t been there either but I trust the management’s decision. I’ll send you a contact
Pink Party & Fire Show 9: pm on Fridays Colonial beach.
Saturdays Costa Mujeres
Mondays Puerto Vallarta
Some restaurant info:
A la cartes are as good as or better than Riviera Maya IMHO. Royal Gourmet is larger and open for 3 meals daily. Le Chanterelle is adjacent and top notch.
Like · Reply · October 5 at 7:14pmAnne Adams Is there unlimited lobster like in RM?
Linda Wickstrom found them excellent loved the indian
Peter Gittinger Yes…we enjoyed the Indian restaurant also.
Kathleen Kyle 2 weeks ago: Hibachi and steakhouse great. Mexican good. Italian and Brazilian barely edible and the buffet at bavaro, sports bar, and beach snack bar were absolutely awful. I will not return to a palladium based on our food and water experience aloneLarry Rybicki We were at the Royal Suites in Punta Cana about 3 years ago. We were in a Romance Suite for our anniversary. The room was not comparable to the Royal Suites at R. M. The room was smaller. IMHO te food at both Royal restaurants was not as good as El…See More
Michelle Allen Burton I’ve always loved el jardin and la chantetelle. I also enjoy the buffets and japanese. Steak house was good. The beach bars are not nearly as good as RM. Room service is also good. Get a swim up room. You won’t regret it!
Danny Sweeney It’s a lovely resort however it’s the worst food we have had at an all inclusive. Some food was good but some was awful. We would go back to punta Cana but not to this resort. We were at Royal in May 16
Geoffrey Sanders Asian & Sumptuori were excellent. especially show table. buffets very nice, not quite as good as RM, but you’ll have a job to go hungry, ((theres always one who doesn’t like whats on offer) as i’ve said before, your holiday is only as good as you want to make it. go and enjoy.
Michaela Rukopf Chanterelle and Royal Gourmet are always good. Brazilian not bad. Asian yesterday was the worst we eve r had. No taste in anything and steak totally overlooked. Japanese show was good, food was simple and average. Won’T return to one of them. The only …See More
Linda Benasky Michaela, we will be in a cabana swim up…think those are buildings 53&54. Is that going to be okay? He really wants to be in a swim up, although I would love the royal master~
Peter Gittinger Cabaña suites are all in 59. We stayed in one in 2012. They are nice…and nicer not with the newer showers.
Lori Cuddeback Getting worried reading these reviews. We have a group of 20 going for spring break. Did anyone like the buffets? How are the bars and disco?
Peter Gittinger I wouldn’t worry, Lori. You have been to Punta Cana 7 times and am going for my 8th in November. 16 trips to palladium resorts. I have eaten in every restaurant in Punta Cana and have never had a bad meal (a la carte and buffet). Sometimes the meals ar…See MoreLarry Rybicki The people there were great but that is to be expected at a Palladium. The beach was great. The Royal Suite Romance room was smaller than Royal at R M. The bars were good too. The 2 Royal restaurants were not as good as El Jardin. But food likin…See More
Anne-Marie Blake Ryan The food was good, but the system they use to get in was less than desirable. They allow people to start lining up at each door early in the afternoons to ” reserve a spot”. Some restaurants were completely booked by the time the doors opened for servi…See More
Angela Horner I have been to both Anne and have to say RM comes out top.I thought the Sumptori was much better in PC and the Arrecife restaurant overlooking the ocean was fantastic for lunch.
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Anne Adams My expectations are that RM will always be my favorite but we are thinking we might like something new.Angela Horner
Angela Horner I think your right.Sometimes change is good.The Palladium is arranging transfers for my daughter as she gets in at 1 am so I would feel comfortable with that. Did you get decent flights or are you gong standby? What are your dates?
Agree Dominican or Dominican Plus get good reviews
If you decide on Royal ask for a “sea facing room”. We have a Jr unite as we need 2 beds. Those do have open concept bath
Some Jr Suites in Palladium Palace have sea views.
If you go beggining of December you’l be there before me!
Flights aren’t great. My daughter got direct to and from NY but awful times (like she gets in at 1 am). I couldn’t get direct from Charleston. Maybe you can from Charlotte?
I would stay in Royal Suites Turquessa or get a renovated room in the Palace. I’ll report more once I’ve been there.
BTW flights to and from PC are horrible. Don’t know if you’ll have better luck. Are you now in NC?
Today: 10 – Beach voleyball
Sun Soltation
12 -Pool bike
3 – Merengue dancg
5 – Pilates
11:15 – Peace & Love party
Weather permitting. Currently overcast.
Noon Paella on the beach (If it rains they may have it in El Gran Azul)
Dancing Limbo with Raggs at the paella party
3 pm salsa dancing for adults
on our last day – Bob Marley
