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I will try to post later today about our "owner update".
I will be interested to hear what they say, especially since we will be there at the end of April/early May.
I will try to post later today about our "owner update".
How are the kitchen knives in your unit? Ours, in January, were the cheapest, dullest kitchen knives I have ever found.We're here now, 2nd day, and it's very nice. DH is impressed with connections for TV have HDMI front and center for Roku and other things, compared to other TSs.The larger sizes of dish and laundry detergent is great too.
We signed up for owners update only to get discount on Chichen Itza tour and the $125 credit. DH didn't want to drive.
Weather's great and place is full. My only complaint is the kitchen service for day time is so slow. Both Saturday & Sunday a 45+ min wait for food, ordering at 1:30!
We got a nice villa assignment IMO, bldg 14 top floor. Great view of ocean & beach. I just requested a high floor.
I will be interested to hear what they say, especially since we will be there at the end of April/early May.
How are the kitchen knives in your unit? Ours, in January, were the cheapest, dullest kitchen knives I have ever found.
I suggested to the general manager that he give one set to his head chef and one set to his wife and ask them to use those knives for a week. Never heard back from that. Perhaps they are not speaking to him? (My only complaint. All else at WLR was excellent.)
Reading this TripAdvisor thread, it seems to be a non event. I would actually be surprised that schools are closed in Cancun for the day. I would expect a bigger party at your local bar back in the USA than you will find for this day in Cancun. Cinco de Mayo is kind of like St Patrick's Day. As if they need another reason for this, but it is mainly a reason for Americans to go out and drink.Just realized we will be at Lagunamar for Cinco de Mayo. Anybody been here for the holiday? I know all the schools are closed that day, but wondering about celebrations around the resort or in town, if any.
Any floor above the fourth is usually good. All will have a view of the ocean.What buildings/floors have good ocean or pool views?
September 16 is independence day.Reading this TripAdvisor thread, it seems to be a non event. I would actually be surprised that schools are closed in Cancun for the day. I would expect a bigger party at your local bar back in the USA than you will find for this day in Cancun. Cinco de Mayo is kind of like St Patrick's Day. As if they need another reason for this, but it is mainly a reason for Americans to go out and drink.
Beyond that, 1, 9, 14 are nearer the ocean, but also nearer the hot tubs so that noise can travel. 5 and 12 look all the way over the resort to the ocean.Any floor above the fourth is usually good. All will have a view of the ocean.
We were there for Cinco de Mayo a few years ago - total non-event.Ok, looks like a drinkers holiday only. Maybe some margaritas on special ..... but that's every day, really, lol!
The official rules in EnglishI have found conflicting answers to your questions about bringing in food to Mexico. I have seen in print and heard first hand from friends about food being confiscated. I have found websites that state it is ok if it is for personal use or if you have dietary restrictions. Food is pretty reasonable. Costco and Sams club are in Cancun. I found the grocery store downtown to be quite nice. (Better than the one a blocks walk from WLR, but that's my opinion.)
http://rockypoint360.com/what-food-can-i-bring-across-the-border-into-mexico/
I have found conflicting answers to your questions about bringing in food to Mexico. I have seen in print and heard first hand from friends about food being confiscated. I have found websites that state it is ok if it is for personal use or if you have dietary restrictions. Food is pretty reasonable. Costco and Sams club are in Cancun. I found the grocery store downtown to be quite nice. (Better than the one a blocks walk from WLR, but that's my opinion.)
http://rockypoint360.com/what-food-can-i-bring-across-the-border-into-mexico/
That isn't customs that was taking it away, it was the equivalent of the TSA. Since you were able to bring it in, it was fine and customs allowed it to be imported.I personally have had food confiscated by Mexican customs officials, and it wasn't even persishables or meats or veggies. Rather it was Jiff peanut butter that I brought down sealed from the US. We didn't use it all and given peanut butter prices we decided to take it home with us. Customs took it on the way out, citing "liquid" because it said "creamy" on the outside. Arriving, I know they actively look for perishables if you get searched. If you push the button "red" get ready to lose it.