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photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/27/2012 1:47:44 PM
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monofrio
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I know we have run this subject in ground but I was hoping that someone has taken some photo's of the recent changes at ABR. construction fencing and what areas are no longer available to use, like tennis courts or ping pong room. It would be interesting viewing.
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/27/2012 7:58:51 PM
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Vancouver Sundog
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My earlier posts mentioned what they were shutting down behind the fences that they had installed in late November
Part of bldg 3 and everything north and west of it
Including the tennis courts
I can post the photos
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/27/2012 8:07:58 PM
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monofrio
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that would be great, Sundog!
looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about.
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/28/2012 11:23:03 PM
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murphytaters
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I'm with you moon. Share the pics. LOL
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/29/2012 2:24:50 PM
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GlennAP
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We just got back on the 18th. Nothing to see really. There are four posts with rope fence heading from the walkway by the massage hut to about room 304 then behind bldg 3 the fence, continuung in a westerly direction, is 6 concrete posts with barbed wire (??). The fence ends at the old admin bldg. (though we didn't check west of it for further fencing) There is a rope fence in front of the moonrise heading north to the former property line. The moonrise and the lifeguard tower are being used by guests as temporary palapas. Ping pong is now outdoor by the shuffleboard court. The "gym" is in room 306. Showers and rinse tank behind the dive are now turned off. (waaaaah).
We spoke to two staffers who we know and one professed no knowledge of what was planned and the other (who does know but is not saying) said that Sr. Ortiz is planning to make a formal announcement when all contracts/plans are finalized. This is no different than how any other mulit-part development proposal would be treated in Canada. We spoke to someone in the pueblo about the speculation that the entire place may have been sold off and he laughed and said that will never happen as the ABR is the Ortiz family "baby". He said the current deal is just a land assembly by the Bush family to continue development of their properties on Ak bay: their unused property (gorgeous it is) south of the HAC combined with the northern strip of land from the ABR. The current buzz seems to be that it will be a low rise condo complex...hey maybe time shares!!!! LOL
Conclusion: wait and see.
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/29/2012 2:52:43 PM
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reefhugger
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Photos posted elsewhere online have a sign saying restaurant, concession and I think it also lifeguard, don't remember exactly. Sounded more like a beach club sort of set up then condos... although with the Bush family who knows? Other than ABR they do have a monopoly of Akumal Bay. There seems to a few version of what the plans are, depending on which staffer (who swears they know) people talk to. At this stage I'm not even convinced the two owners doing business even know for sure.
Every time there have been changes to ABR there's a lot of commotion, a lot of declarations of never returning, etc., etc., and yet it seems the people who've been several times do keep going back, new people keep going, and the resort and Akumal Bay keep going just fine.
While I don't stay there, I've been through the property several times and from what I see and hear regularly from people who do stay there, the resort could use some improvements and upgrading. It's also been a very long time since they operated at anywhere near capacity.
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/31/2012 9:04:49 AM
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KAFOKA
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ORIGINAL: Soleil Soul
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While I don't stay there, I've been through the property several times and from what I see and hear regularly from people who do stay there, the resort could use some improvements and upgrading. It's also been a very long time since they operated at anywhere near capacity.
Your last sentence is simply not true Reefhugger! Think you should get your facts straight and not comment on hearsay.
I am confused - how could they operate at capacity when most of the buildings 1,2, 3 & 4 (minus a few rooms here and there) have been shut down? They've been only using 5,6 & 7 for a while now. Maybe I am wrong - but that's what I saw when I was down there last spring...??
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/31/2012 10:28:39 AM
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KAFOKA
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Yes, I agree - but with those buildings closed the resort is not at full capacity in the dining rooms, the main bar, palapas use, etc.
I get what RH is saying...
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/31/2012 11:02:54 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: KAFOKA
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ORIGINAL: Soleil Soul
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While I don't stay there, I've been through the property several times and from what I see and hear regularly from people who do stay there, the resort could use some improvements and upgrading. It's also been a very long time since they operated at anywhere near capacity.
Your last sentence is simply not true Reefhugger! Think you should get your facts straight and not comment on hearsay.
I am confused - how could they operate at capacity when most of the buildings 1,2, 3 & 4 (minus a few rooms here and there) have been shut down? They've been only using 5,6 & 7 for a while now. Maybe I am wrong - but that's what I saw when I was down there last spring...??
Yup, that's exactly what I meant, K.
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/31/2012 12:55:53 PM
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otpara
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When we were there in July, buildings 3 & 4 were filled. Building 1 was housing the owners daughters and a few others. Only building 2 was not open. It was the most had ever seen!
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/31/2012 4:15:03 PM
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panesh
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I"ve been there when there was a total of 12 people staying at the resort. The buffet was never open, everything, breakfast lunch and dinner was ala carte in the small dining room. It was so slow the staff ate dinner with us.
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RE: photos of ABR construction, anyone? - 12/31/2012 6:33:29 PM
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Gem
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All I know is this~we stayed in room 402 this past April and loved it! This was our 10th time at ABR... We're willing to give it another try in 2013, after that...who knows? I'm not giving up on this place until they prove me wrong!
< Message edited by Gem -- 12/31/2012 6:34:57 PM >
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