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book ahead or just show up?? - 9/10/2012 11:18:07 PM
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toban
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I have always booked ahead when travelling to this area in Mexico but am tempted to try just showing up and seeing if I could get any sweet deals. It could be a bit of a risk but may pan out as well. Has anyone done this in Tulum or similar area and had success or maybe bad experiences in doing so. I am not particularly picky about which specific place I end up but would like a nice place preferably on the beach... thoughts??
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RE: book ahead or just show up?? - 9/11/2012 8:09:09 AM
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DungSR
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If getting the best deal is your goal, the internet is your friend. I found my favorite room at OM during a limited sale on another website for $56. I dare you to just show during high or low season and beat that.
However, if you just want to go down and look around and find a special room that fits you, go for it.
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RE: book ahead or just show up?? - 9/12/2012 9:15:11 PM
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toban
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it is a bit of both. I am thinking about low season. wouldn't try it during a busy time as the odds of success would not be good. i like the idea of booking something for the first couple nights and then strolling the beach until i find something compelling and then see what kind of deal I could get. Makes sense to me that you should be able to get bottom end prices on that arrangement as it would likely just sit empty otherwise. I was curious if anyone has tried this in the past and had any success or failures and what recommendations may surface from the more experiences travellers in the area.
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RE: book ahead or just show up?? - 9/12/2012 9:27:56 PM
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DungSR
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i like the idea of booking something for the first couple nights and then strolling the beach until i find something compelling and then see what kind of deal I could get.
That's what we're doing this time down. Either that or Xcalak or Xamach Dos.
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RE: book ahead or just show up?? - 9/26/2012 2:30:56 PM
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saysme
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I am quite experienced at this "task" you have at hand!! Your best bet is to book your first two nights and scope. If you don't reserve at all, you're going to loose that wonderful "first day" feeling and you'll spend the day searching-beat from not sleeping the night before, travelling and tired from dragging luggage. Totally not worth it-I know!. Once you find what you're looking for and kinda know where you want to go next, use a computer and search cheap hotel websites. You will find something on the beach under 60US easy. Do a beach/bar crawl and search for a good rate in person. DO NOT allow yourself to get burned out fretting and searching. I did, the first time and blew 2 days.There are good prices available for Tulum, Playa, and Isla. Do a search for cheap hotels.Some of these prices match their walk-up rate. Another hint-I always wind my trip down staying somewhat near the airport for so many common reasons. Check out Puerto Morelos for your last couple of nights.
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RE: book ahead or just show up?? - 9/27/2012 9:57:58 AM
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DungSR
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use a computer and search cheap hotel websites
Bringing a PC to Mexico (especially Tulum) is everything I'm against. No offense but that's just me. Too much work. But your right. The walk up prices aren't usually any cheaper.
< Message edited by DougSR -- 9/27/2012 10:01:12 AM >
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RE: book ahead or just show up?? - 10/9/2012 9:28:24 PM
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Playakath
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I think that waiting until the last minute and then looking for internet specials is the way to go. La Mezzanine, La Zebra, and El Pez all have awesome October deals going right now. I'm considering grabbing the La Mezz $54 a night offer.
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RE: book ahead or just show up?? - 10/10/2012 9:03:34 AM
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barleypopgirl
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Mezzanine----$54.00 a night! Sweet deal! Room for two? Queen or king bed ?
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