DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Mexico (country) {MEX}
Feb 18, 2003, 6:02 am
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I tracked this down a few months ago. Apparently, the in-room marketing material was printed with a few errors. I spoke with the VP of Development for Latin America. He confirmed that they are looking for property in Cabo but that's as far as it's gotten so far. So the good news is that there will be an ES in Cabo. Bad news is that it won't be anytime soon.
Feb 18, 2003, 7:19 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by harold:
I tracked this down a few months ago. Apparently, the in-room marketing material was printed with a few errors. I spoke with the VP of Development for Latin America. He confirmed that they are looking for property in Cabo but that's as far as it's gotten so far. So the good news is that there will be an ES in Cabo. Bad news is that it won't be anytime soon.</font>
I tracked this down a few months ago. Apparently, the in-room marketing material was printed with a few errors. I spoke with the VP of Development for Latin America. He confirmed that they are looking for property in Cabo but that's as far as it's gotten so far. So the good news is that there will be an ES in Cabo. Bad news is that it won't be anytime soon.</font>
Actually I'm not so sure this works unless they buy an existing property. The whole Los Cabos corrider has been restricted to 10,000 rooms and all of the permits for those rooms have been let. There are a couple of abandoned projects where the buliding is up but the developer has opted not to finish the project that ES could maybe buy. One in between the Fiesta Americana and the Hacienda Del Mar, a great spot. All to say it doesn't look like a happening thing at this point.
May 21, 2003, 2:54 pm
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Cancun vs. Cabo
Booking a GLON for a family vacation next March. I am aware of the oodles of posts on these properties, but am looking for comments from those who have been to both. Leaning toward Cancun for the beach and other activities, but the spring break atmosphere is a definite concern. Thanks.
May 21, 2003, 3:10 pm
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dont be worried. there was 1 girl staying during peak week at the hilton cancun for spring break. how ever outside the hotel is a different story. everything will be spring break...
May 21, 2003, 4:14 pm
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Both Cabo and Cancun are very popular for spring break. But not at the Hiltons. Too much money for those poor college students, I guess. I have been to both in March and spring break was not an issue. However, when you travel to Cabo San Lacus or other part of the island in Cancun, you will find spring break. Cabo has whale watching in Spring....
May 24, 2003, 10:13 am
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Taking the family (wife, kids x 3, and babysitter) to Cancun Hilton on Wednesday for 9 days. I will save your email and let you know how it is upon my return.
Jul 9, 2003, 4:20 am
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I have spent a good portion of my life living in the Caribbean and ventured through a few islands (such as Puerto Rico, Jamaica, St Thomas,St Croix, Dominican Republic, etc.)
And for the travel industry I have researched and visited all of Mexico's resort areas.
This is my opinion: Cancun is the best resort area in the Caribbean, for its white sand beaches, flouresent blue waters, outstanding resorts, excellent restaurants and nightlife. First rate shopping. Sounds like paradise, except when Spring Break, and unless you are in this age group this vacation may be a nightmare.
Cabo is a terrific place to visit, there is golfing, fishing, whale watching, nightlife, very good restaurants, excellent weather (desert), be careful downtown there are a few "Pick Pocket Artist". Visit Sammy Haggar's place Cabo Wabo, quite a Party, Dude.
Being in the travel industry I can choose to vacation anywhere and choose to visit Cancun once a year (I be the first week of December 2003). I have had clients visit Cancun during Spring Break, the college kids have had the time of their life and the adults (against my recomendation) have had a nightmare.
Keep in mind, Mexico in general is one of the destinations with outstanding service.
I hope you have a great time. Life is great.
And for the travel industry I have researched and visited all of Mexico's resort areas.
This is my opinion: Cancun is the best resort area in the Caribbean, for its white sand beaches, flouresent blue waters, outstanding resorts, excellent restaurants and nightlife. First rate shopping. Sounds like paradise, except when Spring Break, and unless you are in this age group this vacation may be a nightmare.
Cabo is a terrific place to visit, there is golfing, fishing, whale watching, nightlife, very good restaurants, excellent weather (desert), be careful downtown there are a few "Pick Pocket Artist". Visit Sammy Haggar's place Cabo Wabo, quite a Party, Dude.
Being in the travel industry I can choose to vacation anywhere and choose to visit Cancun once a year (I be the first week of December 2003). I have had clients visit Cancun during Spring Break, the college kids have had the time of their life and the adults (against my recomendation) have had a nightmare.
Keep in mind, Mexico in general is one of the destinations with outstanding service.
I hope you have a great time. Life is great.
Jul 9, 2003, 9:42 pm
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I haven't been to Cabo, though know a lot about it as I used to sell accomodations there.
Spring break is much more popular in Cancun and many shopping malls and shopping areas will be filled with students, and of course the clubs. The upscale resorts don't get spring breakers as they really don't allow them to book.
Cabo will have more sea and colonial activities while Cancun you can go to X-Caret, Xel-Ha and the ruins and probably head over to the islands, though for some tours you will be joined by many spring breakers.
I would prefer Cabo.. (my opinion)
Spring break is much more popular in Cancun and many shopping malls and shopping areas will be filled with students, and of course the clubs. The upscale resorts don't get spring breakers as they really don't allow them to book.
Cabo will have more sea and colonial activities while Cancun you can go to X-Caret, Xel-Ha and the ruins and probably head over to the islands, though for some tours you will be joined by many spring breakers.
I would prefer Cabo.. (my opinion)
Jul 10, 2003, 4:20 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by sargento:
I haven't been to Cabo ...
I would prefer Cabo.. (my opinion)</font>
I haven't been to Cabo ...
I would prefer Cabo.. (my opinion)</font>
Jul 10, 2003, 11:16 pm
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Cabo in my opinion.. year round is a drinking/party town.. not as developed as Cancun... Cancun is amazing.. even during Spring break, you can spend time away from it at the Hilton.. (AMAZING HOTEL) or many of the other hotels to eat,etc. Visit Chichen Itza.. and the ruins.. maybe go snorkling..etc.
I went to Cabo and did not enjoyt he snorkling or the atmosphere.. more humid that cancun... just not as nice.
My wife made the comment she may have enjoyed Cancun better than Hawaii (HHV)... she does love Hawaii too...
Oh well..either way.. ENJOY
I went to Cabo and did not enjoyt he snorkling or the atmosphere.. more humid that cancun... just not as nice.
My wife made the comment she may have enjoyed Cancun better than Hawaii (HHV)... she does love Hawaii too...
Oh well..either way.. ENJOY
Jul 11, 2003, 11:40 am
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I have been to both places in the last 6 months. I would go back to Cancun before Cabo. In Cancun it is very cheap to go anywhere via buses or cabs. In cabo it is not cheap to go anywhere ( you will need are car if you stay at the hilton). Also not cheap to eat or drink in cabo.
Beaches:
cabo is ok at best.
Cancun - one of the best beaches - white sand and blue water.
Just my 2 cents..
Beaches:
cabo is ok at best.
Cancun - one of the best beaches - white sand and blue water.
Just my 2 cents..