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Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:19 pm

Hey everybody, so wifey and I are planning to do a DRM trip sometime around August or September of next year. This will be our first trip there. We're just wondering how soon we should book and where is the best place to book to get good deals if we are travelling from Canada. Please get back to me if you can! Thanks guys! :CAN
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby khplay8 » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:12 am

We usually book our September trip thru expedia on black Friday and we have been lucky and gotten great deals.
August/September are slower months so availability is generally pretty good up until a month or 2 in advance.
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:34 am

Nice! Thank you for the feedback!
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:35 am

Also, how is the weather during those months?
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby TandD » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:06 am

That's getting into hurricane season. The chances of getting hit by a hurricane are relatively low but it also includes tropical storms, depressions, and more rainy weather in general. There's still plenty of good weather then too of course so you never know what you will get. Just something to think about.
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby desireaddict » Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:07 am

TandD wrote:That's getting into hurricane season. The chances of getting hit by a hurricane are relatively low but it also includes tropical storms, depressions, and more rainy weather in general. There's still plenty of good weather then too of course so you never know what you will get. Just something to think about.

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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:02 am

Wow that sucks! How is the weather during June or July?
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby CokeMann » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:26 pm

Cdn780azncpl wrote:Wow that sucks! How is the weather during June or July?

FYI - the Caribbean hurricane season officially runs from the beginning of June until mid November - most years not an issue for the Cancun and Riviera Maya areas - but as mentioned previously - BUY TRIP INSURANCE if you choose to travel in that time space.

June historically has been the rainest month for the area, however it's still a very popular month for many to go.

Best overall prices for Desire usually occur when Desire runs their annual direct booking, limited time, Cyber sale(usually in Nov) - the sale is announced well in advanced and linked on these forums.

Best air pricing from Canada for direct flights right now is from Interjet via one of their hubs in Vancouver,Toronto or Montreal or watch for seat sales from Westjet
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:12 pm

Thanks for the reply Cokeman!
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:13 pm

Sorry, I was just wondering what the point in trip insurance was and where do I get it?
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby CokeMann » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:28 pm

Cdn780azncpl wrote:Sorry, I was just wondering what the point in trip insurance was and where do I get it?

If you have to cancel all or part of your trip, for medical, hurricane, etc then at least you are going to see some financial reimbursement.
Best place to start is usually with your credit card companies since many offer that as another adjunct service, but there are many other good options as well.

Take the time in advance to shop around for it to get the best coverage for your dollar !
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:37 pm

Perfect! Thanks a lot! I hope the weather will be decent around that time. Which rooms would be the best to stay at DRM?
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby CokeMann » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:46 pm

Cdn780azncpl wrote:Perfect! Thanks a lot! I hope the weather will be decent around that time. Which rooms would be the best to stay at DRM?

Others many answer differently, but in about 40 trips to DRM all we have ever used the room for is to shower, change and sleep(yes, actually sleep - lol) so we always book the least expensive room and use the savings to get an extra night and spread it around in tips for the great staff.
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby Cdn780azncpl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:33 pm

lol I understand. Is there rooms that have the best views or is closest to the action?
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Re: Just a few questions guys!!!

Postby CokeMann » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:23 pm

Cdn780azncpl wrote:Is there rooms that have the best views or is closest to the action?


Lots of various opinions on "best rooms" search thru the General DRM section - here's one to get you started Best room for the money?

The resort is very compact - about a one minute walk, end to end(if you are sober - lol)

Check out Desire Riviera Maya Property Map and you can also see a Virtual tour of the property here http://virtualtour.desire.originalresorts.com/
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