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2013 BPM Festival (Playa del Carmen, Mexico) Thread (pg. 2)
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| portugzMTL |
yeah, but I guess I'ts about proximity. If I wanna go for a walk downtown, all my stuff will be so far, whereas if I get an apt, I just have to go back and get whatever I need.
I mean, walking around a resort gets boring. I guess I'm just not really a resort person. I gotta figure my out.
I just feel that "all-inclusives" aren't real vacations, I've mostly ever travelled to Europe. I've only been to one inclusive, and I feel like it gets so boring. Vs staying in the actual city, there's always something to do, visit.
One of my big negative points is to be stuck using the public beach, vs being in a resorts private beaches. |
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| portugzMTL |
| quote: | Originally posted by kotsy
no nye celebration this year? :o |
yeah, heard there was aa lot of complaints about the dates this year.
| quote: | Originally posted by Spin Laden
You could do a search and read some reviews from last year for ideas, I wrote one in there too. |
I feel retarded, cause I can't find the threads. I tried to do a search in the general forum area, but nothing came up?? I didn't understand. |
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| mindspin1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by portugzMTL
yeah, but I guess I'ts about proximity. If I wanna go for a walk downtown, all my stuff will be so far, whereas if I get an apt, I just have to go back and get whatever I need.
I mean, walking around a resort gets boring. I guess I'm just not really a resort person. I gotta figure my out.
I just feel that "all-inclusives" aren't real vacations, I've mostly ever travelled to Europe. I've only been to one inclusive, and I feel like it gets so boring. Vs staying in the actual city, there's always something to do, visit.
One of my big negative points is to be stuck using the public beach, vs being in a resorts private beaches. |
Europe is not Mexico. These are very different vacations. You do realize you are allowed to walk off the resort whenever you want right? |
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| portugzMTL |
| lol I completely understand that. |
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| oldskool94 |
| I went last year and got to see Burridge for free (no admission price) at a beach party with Matthew Dekay, and also got to see My Favourite Robot for free at Cannibale Royale. We were very discrete about the free booze we brought in from our all-inclusive, about a 10 min walk away. We paid to go to the cave party and to see Behrouz. Both we found to be very reasonably priced. Unless you plan to hit 2-3 parties EVERY single day you're there, I think the bracelets are very overpriced. We stayed at palace resorts (right beside Senior Frogs) and while not cheap, were very impressed with the location, service, 24/7 food. Our friend had a timeshare there and as a result of this we got a significant discount. |
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| portugzMTL |
so Im narrowing down my stay, I know it's early but condos/appartments are already selling out for those dates, fast.
All-Inclusive:
4* Downtown
1 Block/1 min walk from beach, right off Main Street (5th Ave)
14 Days
$1919 each ... but the reviews are up and down.
Total:
$3838 + (2x350$)$700 for Bracelets:
$4538
Appartment:
On 5th ave, with airport transfer included
maid service once per week
free bottled water dispensers refilled upon request
wifi
Total:
1134$ + flights +/- $650 each + 700$
$3134
4538-3134= 1404 extra spending money.
Thing is, I don't know how expensive Playa is, in the sense of dining out, etc. I checked a few of the suggested Restaurants from BPM's site, I'm guessing they are the more expensive ones.
and it seems not too, too bad.
As for alcohol, rumor has it $8 for a bottle of rum,
even less for a bottle of vodka.
Hotel Alcohol apparently is really watered down, unless in the expensive hotels.
Now I need opinions from people who've been, cause I feel like I'm talking to myself here. lol |
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| portugzMTL |
| quote: | Originally posted by oldskool94
I went last year and got to see Burridge for free (no admission price) at a beach party with Matthew Dekay, and also got to see My Favourite Robot for free at Cannibale Royale. We were very discrete about the free booze we brought in from our all-inclusive, about a 10 min walk away. We paid to go to the cave party and to see Behrouz. Both we found to be very reasonably priced. Unless you plan to hit 2-3 parties EVERY single day you're there, I think the bracelets are very overpriced. We stayed at palace resorts (right beside Senior Frogs) and while not cheap, were very impressed with the location, service, 24/7 food. Our friend had a timeshare there and as a result of this we got a significant discount. |
How much was cover at the parties?
And how did you bring in the alcohol? |
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| oldskool94 |
| quote: | Originally posted by portugzMTL
How much was cover at the parties?
And how did you bring in the alcohol? |
Behrouz 25USD in advance via wantickets
Cave Party 40 USD at door
As mentioned, the 2 other beach parties were free. Brought a backpack to the free parties only, no one checked and brought in waterbottles filled with alcohol and tough clear plastic cups with lids / straws that looked like the ones at clubs (picked them up at Loblaws). Even brought one wine bottle, had opened by a waiter and gave him $5 tip to turn a blind eye. I think it was only fair, he has to make a living, plus it was after all a free party. :) |
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| portugzMTL |
I guess I'll stick to the bracelet. Any idea if the bracelet works for the cave parties?
Did you go to go bars & restaurants? |
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| oldskool94 |
I believe the bracelet works for the cave party as I think recalling it is an official BPM event. I suggest you do the math and figure out how many events you want to hit (they average aprox between 25-40 USD) and then determine if the bracelet is indeed saving you money. I hope they continue to have free events!
We hit a restaurant once and did not hit any bars as our all-inclusive had several and their mojitos (among many other drinks, wine) were amazing ! |
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| mindspin1 |
| If you're doing this many calculations you can't afford it. Go another time. |
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