Sept 25, 2011 Wonder - Mexican Riviera

[sokimura]

OK I have a question aimed particularly at those who are going to "wing it" in port. Although we are going on the "city tours" so to speak I realise we will get time to shop etc and I need to go and organise currency...am I right. I just have no idea who much/little or do the locals prefer American dollars. Please help as I realise I need to get this done asap.

Sigrid

We went on a Mexican Riviera cruise in March 2006. In both Cabo and PV, we were able to use American Money when shopping at the flea markets in both places and at the little shops near the port. My BIL bought some jewelry at a jewelry store in PV and they took American $$ as well. Hubby and I went to HOOTERS for a drink and some lunch in PV and they would not accept American money so he had to go outside to a street vendor and have the street vendor change money for him so that we could pay for our food. So, we got the impression that the local non-chain vendors preferred American money. We do not plan to exchange very much, maybe $20 to have just in case.

I hope this helps!

 

[LimoFam5]

OK I have a question aimed particularly at those who are going to "wing it" in port. Although we are going on the "city tours" so to speak I realise we will get time to shop etc and I need to go and organise currency...am I right. I just have no idea who much/little or do the locals prefer American dollars. Please help as I realise I need to get this done asap.

Sigrid

There is no need to change currency, American dollars are welcome and accepted everywhere, we were there in Jan 2011 and American dollars worked fine and so did our debit and credit cards.

 

[swx72]

We went on a Mexican Riviera cruise in March 2006. In both Cabo and PV, we were able to use American Money when shopping at the flea markets in both places and at the little shops near the port. My BIL bought some jewelry at a jewelry store in PV and they took American $$ as well. Hubby and I went to HOOTERS for a drink and some lunch in PV and they would not accept American money so he had to go outside to a street vendor and have the street vendor change money for him so that we could pay for our food. So, we got the impression that the local non-chain vendors preferred American money. We do not plan to exchange very much, maybe $20 to have just in case.

I hope this helps!

Thanks. I did actually search on the forums after making this post and will exchange a little as a precautionary measure but also make sure that I have plenty of small bills for purchases. The only thing I did take note of is if you plan to make a purchase of more than $100 you have to use mexican. I know we will be going to the local glass factory, but I have no doubt they will take credit cards, but as I said it will be precautionary. I am letting the credit card companies know we are travelling, and, although I have done this every time we have travelled they have always put a hold on our cards (yup really annoying) so I will exchange just a little.

Thanks again for everyone's advice.

 

[kawigrl]

We are doing the park and cruise deal with the Doubletree. We're staying on in Dana Point after the cruise for 6 days so already have tickets to go to the Halloween party on the Monday night and will go back for at least another full day at Disney. We've still never stayed there, but there's always another trip.

Sigrid

we are going to Disneyland for the week after the cruise we also have tickets for the Halloween party

 

[sdKT]

yes mexico is just fine with american $$

we plan to wing it. i planned one activity in cabo for M, but we all will attend. and then wing it! thers a good ice cream/gelato place right on the walk from ships. mmmm. and air conditioned.

 

[Super*Mum]

yes mexico is just fine with american $$

we plan to wing it. i planned one activity in cabo for M, but we all will attend. and then wing it! thers a good ice cream/gelato place right on the walk from ships. mmmm. and air conditioned.

I'm gonna need more info on the gelato place... stat! I have a gelato addiction. Not something that is easy to have where I live... the gelato in California doesn't come close to Europe. I am going to have to test (AKA eat a lot) in Mexico to draw some comparisons

 

[sdKT]

I'm gonna need more info on the gelato place... stat! I have a gelato addiction. Not something that is easy to have where I live... the gelato in California doesn't come close to Europe. I am going to have to test (AKA eat a lot) in Mexico to draw some comparisons

haha ok u cant miss it!!! tehres like 1 path/walk from teh ship dock into town, past many small restaurants etc.

this is where u wanna be!! Eatin gelato w/me. hehe.

http://www.loscabosguide.com/restaurants/senorsweets.htm

 

[sdKT]

and we signed up for this: ANyone else?

Dolphins!!

 

[sokimura]

We are sign up in Cabo to do the Dolphin encounter for myself and my 4 year old DD, and Hubby and my 6 year old DD are doing the dolphin swim. I have to go back and check, but I think we are doing it the 2nd day in Cabo ...

 

[LimoFam5]

WOW I can't believe our cruise is just over a week away.....FUN FUN FUN.

 

[AussieFan]

Hi everyone
It's just after 1pm Friday here in Australia.
We leave for LA tomorrow morning.
I still have some packing to do but most things are organised. I'll finish when the girls come home from school.

I just wanted to wish everybody safe travels.
We'll see you on the Wonder!

 

[swx72]

Hi everyone
It's just after 1pm Friday here in Australia.
We leave for LA tomorrow morning.
I still have some packing to do but most things are organised. I'll finish when the girls come home from school.

I just wanted to wish everybody safe travels.
We'll see you on the Wonder!

I don't know where in Australia you are, but travel safe and we will see you in another 10 days.

Sigrid

 

[HBmomof2]

We have decided to go for sure. Can't wait so excited. We do have the SPH room. I booked tow incase I can convince a family to come with us. As for now it will be me DH, DS (almost 12) andDD (almost 5). Can't wait to see what excursions Disney will do. Looking forward to hearing all your ideas and thoughts. YEAH!!!

Hey Kimberly. So glad you are going!! We are in huntington too & we have a 5 year old too!! Where in HB are ya???

 

[HBmomof2]

We are sign up in Cabo to do the Dolphin encounter for myself and my 4 year old DD, and Hubby and my 6 year old DD are doing the dolphin swim. I have to go back and check, but I think we are doing it the 2nd day in Cabo ...

I think that's when we are doing it too & so is Jennifer In MI. I think we are around noon. Let me check.

 

[sica1799]

haha ok u cant miss it!!! tehres like 1 path/walk from teh ship dock into town, past many small restaurants etc.

this is where u wanna be!! Eatin gelato w/me. hehe.

http://www.loscabosguide.com/restaurants/senorsweets.htm

Another date I wanna be on! mmmmm

Hi everyone
It's just after 1pm Friday here in Australia.
We leave for LA tomorrow morning.
I still have some packing to do but most things are organised. I'll finish when the girls come home from school.

I just wanted to wish everybody safe travels.
We'll see you on the Wonder!

YAY!! Your vacation has begun!! Safe travels!!


We are officially in the single digit countdown!!

I won two 3 day hoppers for disneyland that just arrived today!! So of course I am already trying to plan how to use them!!

 

[Avas]

Random Question... can we use a Photopass on the cruise? We just went to DL this weekend and got a couple photos, and I just wondered if I could keep using the same photo card and bring it along on the cruise? Does anyone know if the card only works for a certain amount of time or can I use it every time we go back?

We'd love to be there...DD and I.
Can you let me know as we have sent a "yes" we would like to be there before and haven't heard back.
I don't have enough post to PM you.

CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH..WOO-HOO

Debra and Ava

 

[Avas]

Thanks Sigrid! Good to know.

Did anyone else think they may want to come sit in on our ceremony? I have Janice and Trevor down, but I thought there was someone else who might come. I'll send in the list tomorrow, so if anyone else thinks they might want to come join our little par-tay, let me know! PM me your names, room #, and reservation. We'll have plenty of cake to go around!

The ceremony is is on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Time: 4:00PM
Location: Deck 7 Aft Patio

p.s. I'm sooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!

SEE! lol...I'm a newbie.
DD Ava and I Debra Bond would love to be there. I tried to PM it won't let me as I don't have enough posts....

 

[Avas]

OK I have a question aimed particularly at those who are going to "wing it" in port. Although we are going on the "city tours" so to speak I realise we will get time to shop etc and I need to go and organise currency...am I right. I just have no idea who much/little or do the locals prefer American dollars. Please help as I realise I need to get this done asap.

Sigrid

Hi Sigrid
can you tell me what page the list for the FE's are on I need to print it up again...

Also you have a packing list is that possible to get without trouble..

Thank you very much.

 

[poohj80]

Hi all!

We were on the last Alaskan cruise ending Sept 6 and had a WONDERful time! We met some awesome crew memebrs who you will just love. I'd like to send a couple a little something in thanks for all they did, but not sure how to send to a port especially when they head to LA. Just wondering if anyone who might be on this cruise might be willing to take a little something for us and leave at guest services for those crew members?

Thanks for your help!

PJ

 

[Super*Mum]

haha ok u cant miss it!!! tehres like 1 path/walk from teh ship dock into town, past many small restaurants etc.

this is where u wanna be!! Eatin gelato w/me. hehe.

http://www.loscabosguide.com/restaurants/senorsweets.htm

That place looks AMAZING!!! You know where I will be. Thank you for the info!

Hi everyone
It's just after 1pm Friday here in Australia.
We leave for LA tomorrow morning.
I still have some packing to do but most things are organised. I'll finish when the girls come home from school.

I just wanted to wish everybody safe travels.
We'll see you on the Wonder!

I think you've already taken off by now... have a safe trip!!!! See you next week!!!

(DISBOARDS has stopped sending me emails when people post... I was wondering why this board was so quiet for so long.. apparently not that quiet!)

Hi all!

We were on the last Alaskan cruise ending Sept 6 and had a WONDERful time! We met some awesome crew memebrs who you will just love. I'd like to send a couple a little something in thanks for all they did, but not sure how to send to a port especially when they head to LA. Just wondering if anyone who might be on this cruise might be willing to take a little something for us and leave at guest services for those crew members?

Thanks for your help!

PJ

We are leaving tomorrow or I would volunteer. Anything you send won't reach me in time. Sorry! Hopefully you find someone!