eabishop2
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Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, Mazatlan
Tahiti Village, Las Vegas
HGVC Elara, Las Vegas
My wife and I are looking at going to PV next February. We are Mexico veterans, usually Mazatlan although we've been other places in Mexico. But this will be our first time to PV.
We are NOT All-inclusive people! We like to leave the resort property frequently to walk around town, enjoy shops and restaurants, etc. We like to go day one to the grocery store and stock up on drinks, breakfast, snacks etc and base out of our room (although we never cook dinner in the room).
We like a nice pool and access to a beach from the resort (for walking, wading, etc).
We are comfortable taking city buses and/or short cab rides to get around. Our Spanish is "passable". We would like one or two "excursions" to someplace with something different to offer. Again, "figuring it out" is a fine way for us to get somewhere.
What areas (and resorts within those areas) would you all recommend? Is the marina area a possibility? How hard is it to get from there into "town" (and what exactly is "town")? Are there other good options?
As far as resorts, we would like a direct owner rental if possible and reasonably priced. We could do an RCI exchange, but lately they don't seem worth the cost. I've seen lots of good stuff about Mayan Palace (if you avoid the presentation!)...how easy is it to get in there via rental or exchange? Are there equally good or better options that fit our profile? We are fine with a studio with refrigerator/kitchenette (or 1BR if that's all that's available).
I'm sure I've left something out but I'd love the advice of this esteemed group!
Thanks,
Eddie
We are NOT All-inclusive people! We like to leave the resort property frequently to walk around town, enjoy shops and restaurants, etc. We like to go day one to the grocery store and stock up on drinks, breakfast, snacks etc and base out of our room (although we never cook dinner in the room).
We like a nice pool and access to a beach from the resort (for walking, wading, etc).
We are comfortable taking city buses and/or short cab rides to get around. Our Spanish is "passable". We would like one or two "excursions" to someplace with something different to offer. Again, "figuring it out" is a fine way for us to get somewhere.
What areas (and resorts within those areas) would you all recommend? Is the marina area a possibility? How hard is it to get from there into "town" (and what exactly is "town")? Are there other good options?
As far as resorts, we would like a direct owner rental if possible and reasonably priced. We could do an RCI exchange, but lately they don't seem worth the cost. I've seen lots of good stuff about Mayan Palace (if you avoid the presentation!)...how easy is it to get in there via rental or exchange? Are there equally good or better options that fit our profile? We are fine with a studio with refrigerator/kitchenette (or 1BR if that's all that's available).
I'm sure I've left something out but I'd love the advice of this esteemed group!
Thanks,
Eddie