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Fortunately it s still beach weather in SC. Read a fabulous beach book today. Murder mystery, sex, money, scandal on Nantucket (wealthy island off Mass.) The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
Reminder White Parties for October will be “pink”. Pink clothing optional
Friday Riviera Maya, Monday Costa Mujeres, Puerto Vallarta. Thursday Punta Cana.
Note the foam parties will also be pink.
Some parts of Punta Cana such as Capa Cana suffered damage. Anyone booked at TRS Cap Cana may move to TRS Turquesa.
Here is a long thread from Punta Cana Mike on the ground
Wednesday, Friday Saturday TRS Yucatan,
Monday, Saturday TRS Turquesa,
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday TRS Coral.
$135 pp reservation fee. $35 reservation fee for TRS guests.
There will be a specific area set up in the Colonial pool with special games and thing to keep the little ones happy.
Chanel Cleeton
Next Year in Havanna A sequel on the above re a wealth Cuban family member exiled from Cuba returns to find her roots.
Dorothea Benton Frank
Full of Grace An Italian American family from NJ re-locates to South Carolina. Lots of family dynamics.
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I have been really remiss about updating this. I am a vociferous reader and have read 2 books recently by Chanel Cleeton about a Cuban exild to Florida in 1960.
‘”When we Left Cuba”
Fascinating. Please add your favorite books.
We attended the “Raggs” characters breakfast at Las Terrazas this morning and it was a big hit. The kids were thrilled with the dog characters interacting with them and the dance party. The food was so adorable! The also fed all the adults. Highly recommended! You have to reserve a spot for the number in your party.
We were able to catch some of the entertainment tonight. We saw the tail end of the childrens circus and some of the moonlight show and they were FABULOUS! The children who spent some time in the kids club got to perform and it was super cute. We all wore ear protection because sitting up close is way too loud. Totally worth keeping the kiddo up a little late! Each time a set/song ended, my daughter would say “Another one, another one!!!”.
We were able to catch some of the entertainment tonight. We saw the tail end of the childrens circus and some of the moonlight show and they were FABULOUS! The children who spent some time in the kids club got to perform and it was super cute. We all wore ear protection because sitting up close is way too loud. Totally worth keeping the kiddo up a little late! Each time a set/song ended, my daughter would say “Another one, another one!!!”.
Cancun/ Puerto Vallarta: Update: FMM form no longer needed.
TAXES:
Quintana Roo/Cancun/Riviera Maya: Your hotel will charge you $20 pesos per room per night upon arrival. (Approx $1 US).
Your departure tax is included in your airfare. (This includes UK now)
Effective 1 January 2022, the VISITAX amount is 241 pesos per foreign visitor over the age of 4 years, BUT you don’t need to pay it unless you choose to. Check-in agents are not asking for proof of payment.
Here is the site which can be glitchy. VISITAX
Video from breakfast buffet
Lots of info for families taking kids . My daughter is 5, so my tips are perhaps centered around that age group. I found an inflatable booster seat on Amazon that has been super handy. It also has a strap to hold the shoulder belt away from their neck as well. We also use this as a booster seat at restaurants here. The restaurants have high chairs but not booster seats. I’ll post a pic of it with the description. You can use it on the plane but not during taxi, takeoff, or landing. We found we did not use it on the plane, but definitely when using taxis, buses, and Uber. Super fast to inflate, like 5 breaths, and instantly deflated to store.
We brought an iPad mini which we’ve used at restaurants with headphones. Service can take a bit. I also brought a small sketchbook and some pens and crayons. The kids menu is not always listed, but just ask. They totally cater to the kids and love to make them happy. There are also kids mocktail drinks. The apple juice is a little different, my daughter didn’t like it. But she has enjoyed the lemonade, and they make her a smoothie with coconut cream, pinapple and strawberry that she loves.
My daughter is on the autism spectrum, so meltdowns and anxiety are common. I found a chewable supplement that helps her a lot. We just use it occasionally when she’s feeling really tired or overwhelmed. Details in pics. Also brought kids Dramamine. The gift store here does have kids Tylenol. They have a lot of adult meds, but not a lot of kid meds.
I’ll post more tips later! Off to dinner at the Nest!
There are tons of fun creatures around! The monkey at the sanctuary will hold your hand ! We found tiny frogs at night jumping on the paths. Hawk at family selection. Crabs all over the tide pools.
Brought our own diving toys and net for hours of fun!
Lots of info for families taking kids . My daughter is 5, so my tips are perhaps centered around that age group. I found an inflatable booster seat on Amazon that has been super handy. It also has a strap to hold the shoulder belt away from their neck as well. We also use this as a booster seat at restaurants here. The restaurants have high chairs but not booster seats. I’ll post a pic of it with the description. You can use it on the plane but not during taxi, takeoff, or landing. We found we did not use it on the plane, but definitely when using taxis, buses, and Uber. Super fast to inflate, like 5 breaths, and instantly deflated to store.
We brought an iPad mini which we’ve used at restaurants with headphones. Service can take a bit. I also brought a small sketchbook and some pens and crayons. The kids menu is not always listed, but just ask. They totally cater to the kids and love to make them happy. There are also kids mocktail drinks. The apple juice is a little different, my daughter didn’t like it. But she has enjoyed the lemonade, and they make her a smoothie with coconut cream, pinapple and strawberry that she loves.
My daughter is on the autism spectrum, so meltdowns and anxiety are common. I found a chewable supplement that helps her a lot. We just use it occasionally when she’s feeling really tired or overwhelmed. Details in pics. Also brought kids Dramamine. The gift store here does have kids Tylenol. They have a lot of adult meds, but not a lot of kid meds.
I’ll post more tips later! Off to dinner at the Nest!
There are tons of fun creatures around! The monkey at the sanctuary will hold your hand ! We found tiny frogs at night jumping on the paths. Hawk at family selection. Crabs all over the tide pools.
Brought our own diving toys and net for hours of fun!Ultimately the long term goal of this alliance is to allow the Palladium Hotel Group to expand and offer its guests more options & more locations.
There have been some recent updates:
All guests will have access to the Infinity pool. There will be a separate reserved area for Signature guests.
All guests will have access to the Sky bar. Premium drinks will be included for Signature level guests.
Karen wrote:
Thanks to Cesar in La Bohemme restaurant, we had a fantastic experience from start to finish! Thank you to chef Igor who came out to personally see how we were doing. Thanks for making our evening so enjoyable Cesar and other staff members! Well done! See you next year!
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Response from management:
Hi Anne,
I can perfectly understand there will be many questions.
It’s all very simple. Wyndhan is the biggest hotel franchise, with millions of members. They were looking for luxury hotels that could be added to one of their top brands: Registry Collection Hotels
And then we have access to their distribution channels.
We could say it’s something similar than the type of partnership we have with Leading Hotels of the World. It’s not exactly like that but very similar.
Perhaps, we can also see it as if, in this case, Wyndham was something like Vacances Air Transat or Apple Vacation, that include certain hotels in special programs.
At the end, they can offer more luxury All Inclusive Hotels and we can access to a great distribution channel.
I hope I have solved any doubt, my dear.
Have a great day!
Felipe Martínez Verde
Regional Brand Senior Director of Operations America
PALLADIUM HOTEL GROUPFamily Select Vallarta Wish list
Congratulations!
It has been aa privilege to get to know Felipe & many wonderful staff over the past 19 years. Wishing you many more successful years!
TRS Ibiza new page
E Butler wish list
I am told that some travel companies include the cost of quarantine so check with your travel company if you are using one.
Welcome. I believe it is $95 per day pp for five days. If the guest has not recovered after five days it can be extended to ten days. There may be additional costs for additional test (s).
I saw this on the beach in SC today. Silly. what not to wear.
Punta Cana: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Riviera Maya: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Costa Mujeres: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
You can also check the portal
My butlers are awesome . Very on top of things. Memo just sent me daily activities, weather and schedule of restaurants. Yesterday I asked Jessica where I could find some paperbacks and she found some & delivered them to me at the pool!
GP Riviera Maya restaurants
On the 24th in GP La Lola, Portofino, El Dorado and La Adelita (for the a la carte only with the menu attach, not regular menu) on the 25th Ribs & More, Bahia e Brasa, Poseidon, El Dorado with regular menu
Note on TRS Gaucho is also open. There will be the traditional Gala dinner on GP for everyone. Christmas Eve sample menu
I have used pesos & US. If you use US use clean bills, no coins, no tears. Staff appreciate any tip.
Holger also posted his album from 2005 – honeymoon during a hurricane
Lots of countdowns Facebook
For the week beginning Monday October 11, the epidemiological risk colour code for the Northern Region changes to GREEN (low risk). The Southern Region remains Yellow (moderate risk).
The Northern Region includes the municipalities of Benito Juarez (Cancun), Isla Mujeres, Puerto Morelos, Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen), Cozumel, Tulum and Lazaro Cardenas.
According to the guidelines, Green means 80% maximum allowed capacity at hotels, restaurants, theme parks, beaches, public parks & cinemas, 50% at bars and nightclubs, and 80% on public transportation. Schools are now classified as essential and can open with normal capacity.
As of 15 December 2020, a decree makes the wearing of masks in all public spaces mandatory in the entire state.
The white parties will be pink parties for the month of October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month.
For the week beginning Ocotber 4 the color code will be Yellow. The Feder Color is Green but the
State color takes precedence.
Palladium Update:
Dear Valued Travel Partner,
We would like to provide you with the latest update on Hurricane Grace, which made landfall in the TULUM area this morning.
The good news is that all our Guests and Employees are safe!
There are some minor damages which affected mostly the gardens and public outdoor areas as expected, but nothing significant to worry about.
In the Riviera Maya area electricity has been on/off during the last 12hrs.
Please know that our amazing Operations Team is cleaning all the areas and getting ready to resume operations, rest assure all our Grand Palladium Hotels & TRS Hotels in Riviera Maya and Costa Mujeres are open and will be operating normally by the end of the day today.
Nevertheless, the Safety and well-being of our Guests and employees is our highest priority. We continue monitoring hurricane Grace, and the severe weather policy remains in place for guests unable to arrive or depart, due to flight delays and cancellations in the neighboring airports in the areas which have been or are about to be impacted.Hurricane protocols
CDC testing to change in January 2022
Orange 8/9-15
