Exposing Expedia and their “less desireable” rooms
This past week I was reading reviews on Trip Advisor from people complaining about various properties. They all had one thing in common: they had used Expedia. As a consumer, I like using Expedia because I can see cheap rates for a variety of places. But there’s a down side to the cheaper prices they offer – many to most times you are not getting the property’s best room, in fact you are going to get the least desireable rooms. That’s the way it works.
Finding a Place to stay in Playa del Carmen over Christmas Holidays
Best places in Playa book early, but here’s how to find a place to stay in Playa del Carmen over Christmas Holidays. The following are owned by many of the same owners, run by the same Property Management Association, and are condo hotels giving you all the benefits of condos (spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, full kitchens, large balconies, etc) and hotels (daily maid service, 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, concierge, etc).
What to do if there’s a hurricane in Riviera Maya
Lots of people ask me about the threat of hurricanes in Playa and what they should do about insuring their trip in case of a hurricane. Let’s look at some facts, statistics and how to plan your vaation around a hurricane.
Discounts and Promotional Rates in Playa del Carmen: Rates are Scheduled to Increase
We just received notice from our Property management Association that rates in 2012 for El Taj Ocean, El Taj Beach, Porto Playa, Maya Villa and Villa Sacbe will be increased for reservations made after September 14, 2011.
June 1, 2011 Best places to stay in Playa
I’m really picky about places to stay, so I don’t have a Top 10 list, but I do have a top 4. I base my list on several things that are important to me.
May 30, 2011 How to choose a place to Stay in Playa del Carmen
There are several choices when it comes to choosing the right property to stay at in Playa del Carmen. First, do you want an all-inclusive property, a hotel or condo/hotel? All inclusives appeal to some people. Usually they are large properties with drinks and meals included. The good news is that drinks and meals are included. Most of the all-inclusives in Playa are extremely large properties with several thousand rooms, several pools and restaurants, and things to do for all age groups.
May 18, 2011 Porto Playa
Today we go tour the units at Porto Playa. I have guests in 216 and as Matt and I are walking around, I see them leaving the unit. I’ve knocked on their door a couple of times to say “hi” and make sure they have everything they need, but I’ve not had any luck finding them home.
Porto Playa also has 4 sister properties
Porto Playa is one of our 5 properties. All have similar design and architecture, are located within 1.5 blocks of each other, and offer the same features and ammenities at a variety of rates. The properties include the 5 star El Taj Ocean, as well as El Taj Beach, Maya Villa and Villas Sacbe.
Inside each Porto Playa unit
Every unit in Porto Playa has beautifully designed condo’s with high ceilings, large balconies or terraces with seating, full-sized appliances, microwave, blender, toaster oven dishes, cookware, glasses and more. Marble floors and bathrooms walls, glassed showers and bathrooms built for 2, with temperature controls in each room, as well as ceiling fans in each room.