Comments on: A few more trip reports… http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/ The Story of how Cancún & the Riviera Maya got back on its feet. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:45:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Steve Bridger http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-313 Steve Bridger Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:04:45 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-313 Gary - it seems that the Moon Palace is open, although not yet fully operational. See the <a href="http://cancun-hotels.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g150807-d219163-r4414154-Moon_Palace_Golf_Resort_and_Spa-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html">recent reviews</a> on TripAdvisor. Gary - it seems that the Moon Palace is open, although not yet fully operational. See the recent reviews on TripAdvisor.

]]> By: Steve Bridger http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-312 Steve Bridger Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:00:56 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-312 Chantelle - gracias! I appreciate your support. Chantelle - gracias! I appreciate your support.

]]> By: Steve Bridger http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-310 Steve Bridger Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:51:10 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-310 Diane - the <a href="http://www.barcelo.com/Barcelo/EN/Producto/America/Mexico/Cancun/Tucancun/Principal/Descripcion.htm?cHotel=245">Barcelo Tucancun</a> will definitely not re-open until April 22nd, so you should contact your travel agent pronto. The Barcelo Hotel Group has used the 'down time' following Hurricane Wilma to conduct an extensive remodelling of the Tucancun - new reception area & lobby bar, new restaurants, a new pool + deck area...and new lounge with hammocks, etc. Diane - the Barcelo Tucancun will definitely not re-open until April 22nd, so you should contact your travel agent pronto. The Barcelo Hotel Group has used the ‘down time’ following Hurricane Wilma to conduct an extensive remodelling of the Tucancun - new reception area & lobby bar, new restaurants, a new pool + deck area…and new lounge with hammocks, etc.

]]> By: Gary Redmond http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-309 Gary Redmond Thu, 09 Feb 2006 23:39:48 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-309 Dear Steve - Yes our vacation is at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa. We have heard from some sources that the hotel is almost back to normal. We would love to here from your expertise about the hotel. We hope that when we arrive on March 24, 2006, the Cancun hotel zone and its hot spots will be open and jumping. Thanks for any information you have. Dear Steve - Yes our vacation is at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa. We have heard from some sources that the hotel is almost back to normal. We would love to here from your expertise about the hotel. We hope that when we arrive on March 24, 2006, the Cancun hotel zone and its hot spots will be open and jumping. Thanks for any information you have.

]]> By: Chantelle http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-308 Chantelle Thu, 09 Feb 2006 04:29:32 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-308 Thank you very much for creating this website. As a part time playa del carmen inhabitant, it is important to maintain proper documentation and communication. While I was there I saw very little damage. Far less then I had thought there would be. I did not see Cancun however and have been told by many that Cancun suffered the most. However there were definately reminders scattered where ever I went that a hurricane was definately present and that recovery efforts were well under way. I encourage people to explore the whole area, venture far from your resorts. The gems are found with those of the people who have come from Mexico and afar. Together they are producing some really amazing results. It's an amazing place. Thank you very much for creating this website. As a part time playa del carmen inhabitant, it is important to maintain proper documentation and communication.

While I was there I saw very little damage. Far less then I had thought there would be. I did not see Cancun however and have been told by many that Cancun suffered the most.

However there were definately reminders scattered where ever I went that a hurricane was definately present and that recovery efforts were well under way.

I encourage people to explore the whole area, venture far from your resorts. The gems are found with those of the people who have come from Mexico and afar. Together they are producing some really amazing results.

It’s an amazing place.

]]> By: Steve Bridger http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-306 Steve Bridger Wed, 08 Feb 2006 21:53:23 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-306 Diane - that's what their <a href="http://www.barcelo.com/Barcelo/EN/Producto/America/Mexico/Cancun/Tucancun/Principal/Descripcion.htm?cHotel=245">website</a> says. Awaiting clarification. Diane - that’s what their website says. Awaiting clarification.

]]> By: Diane Clayton http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-305 Diane Clayton Wed, 08 Feb 2006 20:03:21 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-305 We're staying at the Barcelo Tucancun in the middle of Hotel Zone 26th March. Believe it to be shut til 22nd April. Is this true? Our tour operator can't say yet. We’re staying at the Barcelo Tucancun in the middle of Hotel Zone 26th March. Believe it to be shut til 22nd April. Is this true? Our tour operator can’t say yet.

]]> By: Steve Bridger http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-299 Steve Bridger Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:38:42 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-299 Hi Gary - just to clarify... is your reservation at the <a href="http://www.palaceresorts.com/Resorts/MoonPalace/Index.asp">Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort</a>, just to the south of the Hotel Zone?<br /><br />See <a href="http://www.palaceresorts.com/Press/WilmaRelease.asp">this page</a> for more info. I'll contact the resort myself, just to make sure. Hi Gary - just to clarify… is your reservation at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, just to the south of the Hotel Zone?

See this page for more info. I’ll contact the resort myself, just to make sure.

]]> By: Gary Redmond http://www.afterwilma.info/2006/02/07/trip-reports/#comment-298 Gary Redmond Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:17:46 +0000 http://www.afterwilma.info/?p=60#comment-298 We are planning to be at the Moon Palace resort on 03/24/2006. We have not heard anything about this resort or any of their sister resorts. Is there anyone with information about this resort that you can relay to us. This is our honeymoon and we truly need this information. Thanks Gary Redmond. We are planning to be at the Moon Palace resort on 03/24/2006. We have not heard anything about this resort or any of their sister resorts. Is there anyone with information about this resort that you can relay to us. This is our honeymoon and we truly need this information. Thanks Gary Redmond.

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