Saturday, August 29, 2009

Mapas


Some maps to help you get around.

Transportation from the airport to Playa del Carmen





For the cheapest transportation from the airport to Playa:


Xavi and I take the bus. There is airconditioning and a cheesy movie. It is 8 or 9 USD each way - pay the driver or the helper outside the bus before you get on. They run every hour from 9am to 10pm (there is a bar outside so you can drink Margaritas while you wait, but they are 10 bucks). The bus runs from the airport to the bus terminal. From the terminal in Playa, you can walk to your hotel or take a very cheap taxi (don't forget to ask how much before you get in).

In order to get to the bus from the airport, you must walk through the whole airport until you are outside. Don't let all the salesman fool you. Just keep walking until you are out of the airport. There are a million saleman trying to get you before you make it to the bus. Just keep your head down and say, "No, Gracias." Everything is more expensive in the airport. Once you are outside, look for the bus service called "ADO."

Shuttles to Playa del Carmen:
Sharing a Shuttle: Approximately 20-25 USD/per person, not knowing how many stops. They will drop you in front of your hotel.

Private Shuttle: Approx. 85 USD per group of 5-7 people. Ask first. Only one destination.

Taxis: Approx. 85 USD for up to 4 people.

Porto Playa Shuttle: 75 USD 1-3 people, 100 USD 4-7 people. You must call to make a reservation: 1-866-479-2738 or 1-347-901-5092. They speak English.

At the wedding...


Suddenly our day feels so much closer. We are realizing just how much needs to be done. We really are working on it. Xavi is keeping me from going too crazy.

Pics, from Ando and Aylie's Wedding...finally!


Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
love, dre and xavi

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

More info, another hotel option

Posada Freud as a hotel option there are three levels of rooms $38 - 48 - 68 with +$5 for AC and a 10% discount for 7 days. http://www.posadafreud.com/

There is a map of Playa screen shot with the three hotels marked - the map is from www.playa.info and really easy use if you haven't found it yet. They are all really close to each other.
PPC = Porto Playa Condominiums
HPP = Hotel Phanton Paradise
HPF = Hotel Posada Freud (where the Krembs are staying - Bernie stayed there before and enjoyed it.)

email to Freud hotel: reservations@posadafreud.com

Freud hotel website www.posadafreud.com

area website www.playa.info

ecopark www.xcaret.com

Phantom Hotel - Cash only!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Ando and Aylie's wedding...

...Getting ready for the big day with some coaching from Ando and Aylie at their wedding.

Having technical difficulties, the picture will follow....we need Fergus...

Sunday, August 2, 2009

HOTELS and ACCOMMODATION - Let's Avoid a "Lench Tour"

Here are the following options:

HOTEL PHANTOM PARADISE:
------The hotel Xavi and I normally stay

Available: First come, first serve

Price: $40 USD per night for two people, no tax - 10 USD extra per extra person

Includes: AC, Cable, Fridge, Cleanliness, nice staff, central in playa, one block from the beach, one block from the after party.

Contact:
Julio Cesar Pareda, if not there, Emilio
From USA: 011529848731974
email: phantomparadise@prodigy.net.mx
1A Avenida Norte X 12 y 14

HOTEL PORTO PLAYA: (Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen)

IF YOU DECIDE TO STAY HERE, THE RATES AND ROOMS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED UNTIL AUGUST 20.

Available: 11 2-bedroom rooms, each room with its own bathroom (perfect for sharing) and 0ne 1-bedroom room.

Price: 230 USD per night + tax. 10% discount for wedding party + an extra 30% discount + 10% discount for 7 nights or more.

Includes: A central location, though not quite so much as the other hotel, we have never stayed there but it looks to be beautiful.

Contact: Lourdes Diaz
USA: 1866479-2737/1347901-5092 ext. 114
Mexico: +529848793918 or 19 ext. 114
http://www.condohotelsplayadelcarmen.com/