Puerto Vallarta
13-Mar-2005, 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by whosyodaddy16
do it right go to Cancun and stay at the grand oasis...you wont regret it
do it right go to Cancun and stay at the grand oasis...you wont regret it
just keep this in mind, a 5 star rating their is like a 3 star here. anything under 5 is not recommened
14-Mar-2005, 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by 95CivicDxCoupe
just keep this in mind, a 5 star rating their is like a 3 star here. anything under 5 is not recommened
just keep this in mind, a 5 star rating their is like a 3 star here. anything under 5 is not recommened
I beg to differ. 5 or 4 star for that matter is exactly that, 5 or 4 star. Better then anything I have stayed in anywhere.
The stars are assigned by an international commitie and are not given out "freely".
Don't open you pie-hole until you know what the call is.
That being said, do Cancun as mention above. There is something for everyone there including the beautiful caribbean, great day trips etc.I beg to differ. 5 or 4 star for that matter is exactly that, 5 or 4 star.
15-Mar-2005, 01:21 AM
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Originally posted by whosyodaddy16
do it right go to Cancun and stay at the grand oasis...you wont regret it
do it right go to Cancun and stay at the grand oasis...you wont regret it
15-Mar-2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally posted by ELECTRA
I beg to differ. 5 or 4 star for that matter is exactly that, 5 or 4 star. Better then anything I have stayed in anywhere.
The stars are assigned by an international commitie and are not given out "freely".
Don't open you pie-hole until you know what the call is.
That being said, do Cancun as mention above. There is something for everyone there including the beautiful caribbean, great day trips etc.I beg to differ. 5 or 4 star for that matter is exactly that, 5 or 4 star.
I beg to differ. 5 or 4 star for that matter is exactly that, 5 or 4 star. Better then anything I have stayed in anywhere.
The stars are assigned by an international commitie and are not given out "freely".
Don't open you pie-hole until you know what the call is.
That being said, do Cancun as mention above. There is something for everyone there including the beautiful caribbean, great day trips etc.I beg to differ. 5 or 4 star for that matter is exactly that, 5 or 4 star.
Ok sure what ever, a 5 star rating in North America is different then a 5 Star in Europe, South American and so on. Now to prove my point, go to:
Expedia
Travelocity
Orbitz
SideStep
Hotels.com
AAA
PriceLine
Hotwire
Travelweb
now get a hotel and check the same hotel one every site. Let's say it's a 4 star. One site will have a 4 the other will have a 3.5, 3 sometimes even a 2. If they where all rated the same why are they even changing?
15-Mar-2005, 05:12 PM
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Here is a little artical.
There is no real international hotel ratings system. Ratings of hotels in different countries, if they exist, typically come from the government or quasi-government sources, independent ratings agencies or sometimes the hotel operators themselves.
Therefore, variations between countries' standards naturally exist. For example, in France the government conducts a star rating system ranging from one star for simple accommodation to four for a deluxe hotel. Hotels in Germany and some Scandinavian countries have a one- to five-star rating, which the government reviews every three years, while in Britain the Automobile Association, Royal Automobile Club and English Tourist Board have agreed to a standardized hotel rating system. In South America, hotels are typically granted a star ranking from the government tourism ministry at the date of the hotel's opening, which may not be modified as the property ages.
From the private sector there are the independent ratings guides such as the Michelin Red Guide, England's AA and RAC guides or in the United States the American Automobile Association guide. Others, for example Leading Hotels of the World or Relais and Chateaux, recommend hotels that they have selected to include in their guides that meet their requisite standards. These latter agencies are not entirely independent, since they receive a fee for agreeing to list the particular hotel in their guide and for bookings at the hotel via their reservation service.
The International Standards Organization and the World Trade Organization met in 1998 to jointly discuss harmonizing hospitality standards. However, the delegation got only so far as to recommend that as a first step standards be set in key areas of housekeeping, front office, and food and beverage and nothing was implemented.
Similarly, the European Union addressed the issue at a Forum in December 2002, but no definitive steps have since been taken towards creating a European-wide hotel standards system.
There is no real international hotel ratings system. Ratings of hotels in different countries, if they exist, typically come from the government or quasi-government sources, independent ratings agencies or sometimes the hotel operators themselves.
Therefore, variations between countries' standards naturally exist. For example, in France the government conducts a star rating system ranging from one star for simple accommodation to four for a deluxe hotel. Hotels in Germany and some Scandinavian countries have a one- to five-star rating, which the government reviews every three years, while in Britain the Automobile Association, Royal Automobile Club and English Tourist Board have agreed to a standardized hotel rating system. In South America, hotels are typically granted a star ranking from the government tourism ministry at the date of the hotel's opening, which may not be modified as the property ages.
From the private sector there are the independent ratings guides such as the Michelin Red Guide, England's AA and RAC guides or in the United States the American Automobile Association guide. Others, for example Leading Hotels of the World or Relais and Chateaux, recommend hotels that they have selected to include in their guides that meet their requisite standards. These latter agencies are not entirely independent, since they receive a fee for agreeing to list the particular hotel in their guide and for bookings at the hotel via their reservation service.
The International Standards Organization and the World Trade Organization met in 1998 to jointly discuss harmonizing hospitality standards. However, the delegation got only so far as to recommend that as a first step standards be set in key areas of housekeeping, front office, and food and beverage and nothing was implemented.
Similarly, the European Union addressed the issue at a Forum in December 2002, but no definitive steps have since been taken towards creating a European-wide hotel standards system.
15-Mar-2005, 06:33 PM
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Ok..I believe you. I guess what I was trying to get at is that I have stayed at some Fabulous hotels in Mexico (yes 3 to 5 stars) and most people, if booking packages from Canada will most likely stay at a 4 or 5 star. Most of these 5* hotels are international chains (Melia, Bahia Principe etc) and are usually of very high quality.
Of course if you go on your own (which I have also done) you can just ask to see the room if the hotel is "questionable".
Of course if you go on your own (which I have also done) you can just ask to see the room if the hotel is "questionable".
13-May-2005, 08:26 PM
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ok i wanna go somewhere this summer,
cancun? is apparently the decision aftere research, i dont wanna go to cancun and only hang out wiht th ppl i went with , i wanna patry down there...and also lookin to go in august
where is good to go / stay and where is the cheapest to get tickets, lookin at around 5-600 all inclusive...doable?
thanks
cancun? is apparently the decision aftere research, i dont wanna go to cancun and only hang out wiht th ppl i went with , i wanna patry down there...and also lookin to go in august
where is good to go / stay and where is the cheapest to get tickets, lookin at around 5-600 all inclusive...doable?
thanks
13-May-2005, 09:18 PM
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not doable for that price.. cancun at least... ive heard people saying that they can get these all inclusive vacations last minute for 500 600.. but really.. they havent included taxes and other fees in the total.. to go to cancun in august will cost you at minimum 1000 not including spending money at clubs approx 200 usd
14-May-2005, 09:22 AM
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we went a few years ago and stayed in Playa del Carmen Can't remembet the resort but it was amazing - it's in the Mayan Riviera. I've also been over to Puerto Vallarta - that was fun but ...
Mayan Riviera is AMAZING - there's wicked scuba diving, the tombs, pyramids, ruins and stuff were incredable, plus the beaches were A+.
Mayan Riviera is AMAZING - there's wicked scuba diving, the tombs, pyramids, ruins and stuff were incredable, plus the beaches were A+.
