Holiday Inn Trip Report
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Stayed at the Holiday Inn Jan. 12 thru the 19th. Temps were in the low to mid 70's. Burgers in the hut were especially good this year. Only change from last year was the smaller drink size so I changed to cerveza. I don't know if the happy hours were real or not at the pool but for a $1 tip each trip I mostly got 2 for 1 from Raphael and Enrique.
Celebrated my 55th birthday with Canadiens that we met last year that are from Prince George and Campbell River. Also met some nice people from Winnipeg.
There is a vendor there on Tuesdays and Fridays that paints picturesque paintings of PV. The thing is he uses nothing other than his finger and fingernail. Got to see it to believe the job he does. Bought three to bring back home, (only 100 pesos each). Supposed to take two days to dry but I found out at home a week later that it wasn't quite dry yet. Be careful if you buy one.
It was a great relaxing trip, got plenty of sun, made some new friends, learned more about PV, what else can you ask for?
Celebrated my 55th birthday with Canadiens that we met last year that are from Prince George and Campbell River. Also met some nice people from Winnipeg.
There is a vendor there on Tuesdays and Fridays that paints picturesque paintings of PV. The thing is he uses nothing other than his finger and fingernail. Got to see it to believe the job he does. Bought three to bring back home, (only 100 pesos each). Supposed to take two days to dry but I found out at home a week later that it wasn't quite dry yet. Be careful if you buy one.
It was a great relaxing trip, got plenty of sun, made some new friends, learned more about PV, what else can you ask for?
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It was a great relaxing trip, got plenty of sun, made some new friends, learned more about PV, what else can you ask for?
When on vacation..Nada...
Happy belated BDay Chevy Man
It was a great relaxing trip, got plenty of sun, made some new friends, learned more about PV, what else can you ask for?
When on vacation..Nada...
Happy belated BDay Chevy Man
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We did not go AI either. Drinks around the pool were 35 pesos for beer and 40 or 50 for mixed drinks. Don't know what premium liquors they have, basically had the cerveza. Once I tipped the pool waiters, ( Raphael or Enrique) a dollar, I generally got two for 1. We have been there two years in a row and enjoyed every minute of it. Have fun!
Drinks - Another Option
Go across the street walk down a block and go into the Gigante - buy a cheap styrofoam cooler - get your booze and mix at competitive prices - use free hotel ice - go to the pool or beach and laugh at the suckers paying for cheap drinks .
Holiday Inn
I changed my money at the hotel to pesos so 90% of the time it was in pesos. We went to Gigante for some snacks and such. With just me drinking I didn't feel like messing around making my own. I'm on vacation, please serve me!
If I was on my own I'd probably go AL Inclusive too. I'll see how I like it. Next year we may look for a lower star resort and then you don't have to feel like you have to eat all your meals there. I've heard there is a big difference between 4 and 5 star and that 5 star the food and drink are absolutely fantastic. Unless I get a really good deal I'm pretty sure I won't get to do 5 star in the near future. One daughter in university and the next one going in fall!! Enough said!
Holiday Inn
While I was at the HI they were paying 10.5 per US and 10. for Canadian. This was better than anything I saw nearby. As for which they preferred I don't think they cared, they were greatful for any tip.