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Lokes are in San Gimignano in Tuscany. Louise said the hotel is beautiful. She is under the weather so K will head to Florence tomorrow. (Feel better)
Brenda & Duane enjoyed it. “A few pics from the new Chang Thai Restaurant…the food was spectacular, so full of flavor and the service was amazing(Antonio and Lorenzo took such good care of us!)….Duane Gordon and I think it might be the best a la carte now!”
Gorgeous day
Some tips from Rome:
The Goods:
Fit in…..we were asked twice by Italians for directions we just said we offer no auto. Like it..The pasta is Gooooòd
The weather is perfect
The hotel
The people in services mostly speak ok English
The traffic usually stops at red lights
It is surprisingly clean..no urine smells is a bonus
The wine is Sooooo very cheap and good
Apparently the secret police hit terror hard before it surfacesMany car drivers can drive without hands…who needs a
Scooter drivers usually aim to miss you and often stop for red lights and nuns
You can buy a self stick for about 5 bucks on any corner
The bad
Do not eat the breakfast scrambled and cold eggs . You could be real sorry foe a number of hours.
Do not over drink fluids unless you want to drink even more at a restaurant
A Canuck is often mistaken for an American
People with maps are somewhat unpopular
Polite walking is frowned upon
Gellato is apparently fattening
Older people are not necessarily held in high regard
Crowds do not care if you are going the wrong way
Sweat is usually taken for granted
K+L
Yes,noon on Wednesday. The only info I saw on it was at the animation hut at the main Colonial pool. When I tried to do it , you had to show up there and wear long trousers with closed toe shoes. The day I showed up there were no other guests attending and they had a five person minimum. Maybe it’s a little more organized now so check at the POP animation hut. Please let us know if you get to go
Hi Linda, It is held at the buffet above the main pool at Colonial (El Gran Azul). Sign up with the mini club or at Guest Services.
Beautiful day for a foam party.
I’ve always wanted to do that. The one time I showed up for it there weren’t enough people attending for them to do it.
Karen reports: Passed the turtle camp a couple of hours ago, nest count is about 796 and there was a cooler of babies that’ll make the big swim tonight sometime!! ?
Angela reports: “A little overcast this afternoon but sun is trying to break through. Enjoyed lovely rib eye steak at El Dorada last night.We are eating at Italian this evening.We popped along to see w,hen Chang Thai was opening and was told Friday so hopefully will get to try it before we leave and get some pics on.”
Responses on FB:
Robyn: would also like to say, there are some TC members that feel they are allowed to do that. I’ve seen some treat staff so badly, and they literally pushed me out of line in RM…and I had a TC bracelet too, same as them. Some people are just plain rude.
Peter Gittinger Absolutely there are rude guests that are TC and I find it so distasteful. Put the perception that TC members have that ability or somehow get preference to be seated without reservations is certainly not true.
Louise Claire Evans We experienced this all the time in RM and we are not members. Members who pushed in front were dealt with so really it’s up to the resort to tell them to wait in line or they won’t!Cape Cod Anne I have also seen this rude behavior with gold bracelet VIP guests. Got me upset at Christmas as I waited for the Christmas Eve gala dinner. I am also a gold bracelet guest and try to be polite. NO ONE is entitled to treat staff or other guests rudely.
Carolina Rdrgz Unfortunately, instances like these is why we are choosing not to return to GP for now. It’s the rudeness of guests and the lack of action by the staff that has ruined it for me. The worst part was waiting in line for the trams, only to be cut off by rude guests. We had children with us and after being cut off many times, we almost always gave up and ended up walking back to our rooms late at night.
Rodney Freeman I also have experienced this. I just excuse by telling myself that these people were raised with no manners or respect.
Cape Cod Anne : Carolina, I am sorry you feel this way as you will find rude people at most resorts. Many resorts now have some sort of club so people sometimes feel “entitled”. I have been going to the Palladium for almost 14 years and it feels like home despite the “rude” people. Staff are wonderful and we are always made to feel special
Peter Gittinger It really bothers me to hear when rude guests mistreat staff or put staff in a situation that they shouldn’t be put in. It makes for an unfair situation for the staff. Unfortunately, as Rodney alluded to, some people lack social skills and general manners. They feel entitled to treat people poorly.
Cape Cod Anne Even before the travel cub I saw people treat staff poorly. Staff are not servants people. My daughter worked at the P in Spain so I have heard many stories of staff mistreatment by guests. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Just think of working with demanding guests 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, living in a dorm away from your family and traveling most of you one day off to see your kids. Think about doing this for very little money. NO ONE is entitled to treat staff poorly.
Lynn Shallenberger
Lynn Shallenberger The staff put up with a lot of BS and always with a smile on their faces… The rudeness and “entitlement” of some guests is awful…I guess the “Golden Rule” does not apply to them…Amber Kiss I am no more important than any other person. I cant imagine being rude to other guests or even someone that works there. For me they work harder for less pay. This year I even had one of the drivers remwmbwr me from last year. He had to ask my name but remember it all week. And I ever needed a ride he would take me. When I left I gave him a big tip. He almost didnt want to take it. He earned every cent of it. And now we are facebook friends and I cant wait to see him next year.
Peter Gittinger Amber Kiss, very well said.
Peter Gittinger
Peter Gittinger I was talking with the resort manager at the bonfire tonight. I told him, “Every guest gets the same level of service. Travel Club members receive more services.” Just as Royal guests receive more services.Dan Peshkin We had yellow apple bracelets In Punta Cana. Supposedly it gave us some type of Vip status. On one occasion my wife and sister were in line for Brazilian and a man and his companion pushed right past them and the hostess just watched it and dos nothin…See More
Kelly Freadrich Let me ask the TC members, when you have a reservation, do you wait in line? Or do you give your reservation to the hostess?
Thanks for sharing this Brenda. Thinking of my Rios on our 30th wedding anniversary.I was blessed to spend our last days together at our favorite place in Paradise.
Last trip to Paradise
Peter reported: “44 reservations checked in today for the One Love Members Party today. And tomorrow should be about the same. Things are starting to heat up.”
Peter & Carolyn have arrived. Awesome suite.
Really enjoyed
Here’s to Us by Elin Hildrebrand.
Takes place on Nantucket Island off the coast of Cape Cod. Three ex-wives and their children gather to spread the ashes of their husband, a former famous chef.
Lots of twists and turns.
Amber reports,
“Not happy about leaving to go home. But on the bright side….. I got freah churos right out of the fryer and rolled in cinnamon and sugar for me. Breakfast of champions.
And I ate at El Dorado last night and had the turkey Kababs and they were delicious.”
With only 3 days left to take advantage of the 40% special offer, time is running out. There are 19 days left until the 2nd annual party for members of the Palladium Travel Club.
The One Love Members Party by Palladium Travel Club will be the largest event of the year. And members have booked 20% of the resort. The bad news is that time is running out to be a part of it. The resort is now booked to be at a high occupancy. For those who have been waiting to make up their minds, book soon while there is still availability.
The Palladium Travel Club is hosting their second annual members party at the Grand Palladium Jamaica complex on September 16, 2016, offering a 40% discount off of the members’ preferential rates for reservations from September 11 to 25.
To make a reservation, use the contact info below:
reservations@palladiumtravelclub.com
Our phone lines:
– From USA: 1877 296 9330
– From Canada: 1877 287 0724
– From Mexico: 01 800 836 7256
– From Europe: +52 984 873 4801Gorgeous day
Kern has had a busy summer boating ad enjoying beautiful Cape Cod. She and her husband are heading to Bermuda before back to school. We hope she’ll squeeze in a trip report!!!
Dona says, “Honestly? We are loving a lot of things – the kids mini club, the travel club staff, the salt water pool, all the things to do onsite; but we are missing the size of Riviera Maya, the size of their suites, the variety of restaurants and the service at meals. It’s almost a 50/50 split between the two right now. Think next trip will be Punta Cana to see another huge resort and compare that.”
Philip reports: “Special Birthday celebration for Gen’s birthday. The staff at the Mexican restaurant were fantastic and went the extra mile. Special starter, bubbly, decorations and cake. Food is delicious too. Palladium Palace Ibiza”
I am enjoying “All Summer Long” by Dorothea Benton Frank.
She is one of my favorite “beach book” authors. Her books take place in South Carolina where I now live. She may have “coaxed” me here as I read her books before moving.
This book takes a wealthy Manhattan interior designer and her laid back professor husband to “downsizing” to Sullivans Island in South Carolina
I received my refund after many phone calls and getting my bank involved. Perseverance worked.
“If it sounds too good to be true it usually is”. Learned that lesson!
This is the water park and surrounding area here at the resort. Lucy had a blast this morning. She is now at the mini club while Kim and I go relax and have spa treatments (including a surprise for Kim’s birthday). I’m not posting pics of this as I’m unplugging for the afternoon – ahhhh!
Good morning from GP Vallarta – big storm last night so surfs up this morning! 8 am and the die hard surfers are already out
Courtesy of Cindy – we got spoiled at the Travel Club members area here in PV – boy oh boy what a way to celebrate birthdays! Oh and everyone says – hi Peter Gittinger
they miss you! — drinking cocktails at Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa.
Brenda
Have a great trip Donna. I would bring bug spray, dusk seemed to be the worst. Those pesky little biters can be a pain !
Lisa says: The airport in PV is a breeze. Just keep walking when you get through customs and the sharks won’t “bite” HA HA. The resort it not big so it won’t take time to get accustom to it. Please feel free to look at my pics. I have been 4 times and enjoyed every second. The resort is a way from being in PV – and it is certainly worth a day trip in there to explore – beautiful place. As well you can visit Bucerias (my favourite) or Sayulita. ENJOY
Bring one dollar notes to tip the excellent staff
Donna Wassing
Donna Wassing Thanks for the reminder – I need to get more 1s – I have 5s and 10’s but I need more than the 10 $1US bills I managed to squeeze out of my bank lollNiall Kenny
Niall Kenny Donna Wassing if you can’t the bell boys and bar tenders carry ones but they sometimes don’t have any left.Cape Cod Ann
Marianne Collier Moreau
Marianne Collier Moreau water shoes…I stepped on an urchin the first day, and spent the next 4 in agony…with a room on the 3rd floor, so many stairs at that resort.Donna Wassing
Donna Wassing Ah yes thanks! Those will be in the bag for sure!If you like Clamato juice, maybe ask the flight attendant if you can get some to take with you. The stuff at the resort is no bueno
Cape Cod Anne
Cape Cod Anne Have a wonderful trip! I understand your ambivalence about trying a “new resort”. Are you in the Royal Suites or the other side?Carolyn Treney
Carolyn Treney We were just there a month ago and didn’t need bug spray at all. We always bring our travel coffee mugs and have our drinks made in them – they stay cold longer and less refills (unless you are staying on the Royal side and then Marisol never lets your drink go empty), sunset at the Mexican restaurant was beautiful, ribs and more was great food but make an early reservation or they might run out of filetCape Cod Anne
Cape Cod Anne Daughter loved the guacamole there!Update today. I heard from another forum that Dynamic cancelled all flights to/from Punta Cana & Mexico. Checked Dynamic and they still had my flights as scheduled ( even though they canceled all flights) Called Expedia and they were showing my flights as scheduled. I suggested they call Dynamic; that all flights are cancelled. Long story short they finally agreed to a refund in “8 weeks”. I filed a complaint with DOT as the refund should be issued in 10 days.
Storm should move out by tomorrow. Here’s a rainy day schedule
Yvonne said
“The staff here are wonderful! Very friendly and always ready to help with any little thing. Even if you don’t appraoch them, they approach you to ask if everything is okay.
I’ve only been to RM so compared to that, Jamaica is a lot smaller and more manageable to get to know your surroundings. I love both resorts though.”
Most wanted by Lisa Scottolini
A woman who conceives a child via a donor sees his pic on the news as a serial killer. She sets out to prove otherwise. Lots of twists and turns.
