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Not much value in renting it the resale value isn't very high, though you may be able to get a hundred bucks. If you can't get that, it could probably be unloaded by giving it away for free (buyer paying closing costs).

Not sure about the Studio but we own an every year 1BR Gold Plus and have had most success in renting out the 1st week in January. For 2020 we rented for about 30% above MF and I must admit I don't think we've ever achieved the same yield on our 2BR IV WKORV-N even in the peak summer season.
 

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USA Transfers is still a good choice to move to/from the airport? I've only used Lagunamar's service but I remember they were pretty late last time and their current price feels really high:

Transportation in a shared basis service (Maximum capacity of seven people).

$45 USD one way for up to four people.

$60 USD round-trip for up to two people.

$ 75 USD round-trip for three or four people.

$ 12 USD per additional passenger (only applies for the 5th , 6th and 7th passenger round trip).

 

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Lagunamar service is $60rt for 2-4. Never had a problem. They have a desk in the lobby.
 

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Lagunamar service is $60rt for 2-4. Never had a problem. They have a desk in the lobby.

I have plenty of experience with Lagunamar but specifically asked about USA Transfers.

6 people round-trip USA - $65
6 Lagunamar - $84
 

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I have plenty of experience with Lagunamar but specifically asked about USA Transfers.

6 people round-trip USA - $65
6 Lagunamar - $84
We have used USA Transfers for every trip in Cancun (four to Lagunamar) and have never had a problem.
 

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there are so many transfer services available. They are all pretty similarly priced $55 to $65. We have used USA transfers, Canada transfers, Happy Shuttle and at least two others all without any major issues. no need to pay more than $65
 

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I always use USA. They are always ready to go as soon as we arrive and when we are ready to depart Lagunamar, they are always early to pick us up.


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We always use USA transfers to Lagunamar, 5 trips so far. Last time in November on our return to the airport they sent us a VIP luxury van for no additional cost. Free upgrade!
 

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If you stop at the grocery store on the way in from the airport and your room is not ready does Lagunamar have cold storage for some groceries?
 

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Yes, they have storage for the groceries.
 

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We always use USA transfers; we own at Lagunamar and on advice of dioxide45 use their transfer services. I don't remember how many times as it's too many. But, they have never have let us down.

We also go to Harborside quite a bit. It always shocks me the difference in price. Cancun is so much cheaper for transfers....the Bahamas it's double :)
 

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We also like USA transfers. Canada transfers is at least equally good.
 

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We have used Happy Shuttle the last 3 times. We have been very satisfied so no reason for us to change. We have befriended our driver, Henrry (yes 2 "r" s) on face book and enjoy catching up with him each time.

We will see him February 1, when we return again.

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I think Expedia is a little bit cheaper

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I think Expedia is a little bit cheaper

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super shuttle does not get good reviews. I would avoid them. I hear that CanadaLuxury transfers is pretty good and they have the best price that I have found $55 Canadian. We will be trying them on our next trip in March. We used CheapTransfercancun on our most recent trip in December because they had a very reasonable price for trip to Costco en-route to the resort. USA and Canada transfers have raised their Costco grocery stop prices significantly
 

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Be aware that the stores no longer have plastic bags. You have to bring your own. Walmart will sell cloth bags for 10 pesos. If you have Soriano deliver your groceries are not bagged. So you either need your own bags or have bellman bring it to your room which is another tip.

Tip. Bring plastic bags from home.
 

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Be aware that the stores no longer have plastic bags. You have to bring your own. Walmart will sell cloth bags for 10 pesos. If you have Soriano deliver your groceries are not bagged. So you either need your own bags or have bellman bring it to your room which is another tip.

Tip. Bring plastic bags from home.
Thanks for this, heading there in 2 weeks and we will make sure we are prepared.

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Be aware that the stores no longer have plastic bags. You have to bring your own. Walmart will sell cloth bags for 10 pesos. If you have Soriano deliver your groceries are not bagged. So you either need your own bags or have bellman bring it to your room which is another tip.

Tip. Bring plastic bags from home.

OR bring reusable shopping bags from home!
 

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Be aware that the stores no longer have plastic bags. You have to bring your own. Walmart will sell cloth bags for 10 pesos. If you have Soriano deliver your groceries are not bagged. So you either need your own bags or have bellman bring it to your room which is another tip.

Tip. Bring plastic bags from home.
Bags...the heck with them! I use my backpack (if it's not too big, airlines treat this as a personal item, not a carry-on). I have also seen folks wheeling their groceries back to their resort in a carry-on suitcase.
 

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We brought reusable bags this trip and of course forgot them in the room yesterday. A large reusable bag at Chedraui Selecto was 10 pesos (53 cents).
 
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