Holiday Village Resort - Page 41

jolyn · #**401** 12-30-2006, 07:37 PM

This is a great forum, many thanks to the planner for all of your hard work. We are going to Holiday Village on Jan 13 (17 of us) and are looking forward to it. My husband and I were there last year and had a great time. Prior to going last year, we read a few bad reviews, but had a great experience. Just go with an open mind....and have fun.

jftoronto · #**402** 12-30-2006, 07:55 PM

Hi,

this one is coming to you from the internet cafe at HV. This is a great resort for people with small children. The resort is nice but the rooms haven't really lived up to the brochure. It advertises two queen beds but there is only one. Our lamps didnt have light bulbs which I thought was really funny as I wondered what the last occupants did! We have been two days without a toilet and have relied on other guests and the public washroom. They are finally fixing it tonight. Went to Ocean World today. Did every encounter possible. A Bit disappointed with the dolphin swim. They basically rush you from photo op to photo op with the dolphins. The photos aren't cheap either $10 US for a 4 x 6. The t shirts were very reasonable $9.95 US. The people here are friendly and the food is good. Looking forward to visiting the spa. There still aren't any exercise classes available except for aquafit. The positives outweigh the negatives. This really isn't the place right now if you were looking for an adult vacation. It really explains the whole Royal Suites idea after you've been here a few days. It is a high time to travel with children this week so that may be different at other times. Played Bingo last night. Lots of fun to be had!

KathyP · #**403** 12-30-2006, 09:23 PM

Could someone please let me know what the 15-19 yr old age group can do down at the HV? I have heard lots about the younger group but not about the older kids. Are they allowed into the disco to dance at night? Are they allowed drinks?

Could someone check this out for me as I am travelling with 6 kids all in this age group.

Thanks
KathyP

planner · #**404** 12-31-2006, 12:32 AM

Will do honey! I will find out what they can and can't do. I know for a fact they must be 19 to get into the disco - Mangu. Unfortunately few resorts cater to that age group. But this one seems to do a better job. There is the teen club - its' own small building. There is the bungee / cable running zone - extra charge applies and of course lots of sports............

sharon366 · #**405** 12-31-2006, 05:45 AM

well i, for one cannot wait to go now,
my tickets have arrived and i have tried on my bikini

only just a fit

so roll on the 22nd of january

as long as we have a room, the rest will be great

hope to see you soon planner, please pm me with details of were and when to met up with you or how we can get in touch with you while we are out there
see you soon xx

jolyn · #**406** 12-31-2006, 11:16 AM

Hi Planner, or anyone presently at Holiday Village..Is the restaurant on the beach open yet? We liked to go there for lunch last year.

KathyP · #**407** 12-31-2006, 12:01 PM

Hello Group.... Can anyone who is at the HV now or have been there pass on information as to what this age group can do at the HV? We were in Mexico last year and this group was allowed drinks as well as dancing in the disco with the parents. I certainly hope this is the case here. We were told by our agent it would be the same. It could be along 2 weeks if not.

Also.. Planner.... We were told that the bungee / cable running was included in the resort... I hope this is true as well?????

Thanks for everyone's imput and please let me know.

Thanks
KathyP

moretonhouse · #**408** 12-31-2006, 12:22 PM

we are due to go on the 5 of feb to hgv and are thinking of changing to the riu merengue because of the bad vibes has any one been to riu merengue what is this hotel like

OttawaSenators · #**409** 12-31-2006, 12:33 PM

It's a very nice hotel. you get to use all 3 resorts, but for dinner you have to stay at the hotel you booked at.

Only 1 swim up bar (that I know of) and thats at the bachata (sp?).

Water Activites is a walk, beach isn't that good, but overall it was a fun place to go.

There have been numerous reports about people getting sick there. When we came back we weren't feel well, and once we read reviews about alot of people getting sick we thought maybe the same for us.

Now this was 2 years ago, so I can't comment for today

We leave for the HV on the 18th, and we are looking forward to it regardless of the neg. reports. Remember you make your own fun.

Ron

moretonhouse · #**410** 12-31-2006, 12:40 PM

thanks ron we we have not made up are minds yet