Cragus Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Got back from the El Dorado Royale in Mexico yesterday and thought I would share a few snaps. Hotel was out of this world- food, booze and activities were great, especially enjoyed jet skis and parasailing - roll on next year so I can go again! Mango Glazed Duck: Ash: Profiteroles: One of the pools: Hydro-therapy pool: New friends: Seared Tuna Bedroom: Me feeding Zeus the Iguana: Beach: Texan Burger: Feeding the fish in sea: Eggs Benedict: Jamaican Short Rib: Hot-tub in room: Filet Mignon Room Service: Sushi: More Food: Lobby: Ice Cream Tempura 3 week old donkey Let the diet begin! Quote
Jay Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 So its safe to say you dont like grub Dude I think neil and I will get u on the protein shakes Looks like you had a cracking time tho Quote
Neilp Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 I loved mexico !!! Fried ice cream is the business!!! Looks like you had as good a time as we did!! Hows the suntan?? Plus 1 on the protein shakes Quote
Cragus Posted April 16, 2012 Author Posted April 16, 2012 I have been running two 5ks a week since Xmas trying to shed weight - I don't want to put it on! Yeah it was amazing mate - I only did dessert once and it was the tempura ice cream. Not a dessert kinds guy - it takes away extra space for beer! Quote
Neilp Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 lol, you have some serious sunburn in the photo's feeding the fish lol Quote
Neilp Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 looks like you seen the same little guy as us also did you feed the ants? I got up early one day and caught the sunrise also Definately going back at some point! How was your hotel dude?? Quote
Wasso Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Looks real nice Can't believe after all that food you ate a 3 week old donkey, that's just not on. What happened to the history and sight seeing. Although to be fair I'd be stuffed after a small donkey. Quote
Neilp Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Looks real nice Can't believe after all that food you ate a 3 week old donkey, that's just not on. What happened to the history and sight seeing. Although to be fair I'd be stuffed after a small donkey. I done the history thing but I will start another thread so as not to hijack craigs lol Quote
Cragus Posted April 16, 2012 Author Posted April 16, 2012 Hotel was out of this world! Facilities, drinks, restaurants and service were superb. The only thing that bothered me was that some people ( mainly Americans if I am honest) were hugely rude to the staff - i got the impression that they saw them as being 'below' them. The staff ran to their every need and were so polite and helpful. Whats more many of the rude ones didn't tip. This annoyed me, especially when they come from a tipping culture and Mexican staff live in such poor conditions. I made friends with a few of the staff that work there, in particular one of the bar keepers. I knew that they were paid poorly but didn't realise how poorly. 6 dollars a day for an eight hour shift with no break. We ended up tipping highly everywhere when I found this out. I really wanted to see the Mayan tower etc but I couldn't go the two and a half hours bus journey - I'll save that or next year. As for the donkey - I could only manage a small one with fries. Quote
John tarantula Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Looks lovely! was it Cancun? had honeymoon there and loved it if you do go back do your best to get to the Mayan ruins, very worth it and good to get out of the more touristy bits. Chichen Itza good but Palenque very nice as well but a lot further I need to go back one day as well. Quote
Humpy Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Nice pics Cragus Always been tempted to do Mexico and might have to do it sooner than later! Think another month road trip across the States is first though Quote
Dblock Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Nice holiday but you should really wear sun block I bet you will shed the weight in skin Quote
Dave J Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 We had a few weeks in the Moon Palace about 4 years ago and really enjoyed it. Put on a stone in weight in the first week though so had to but new shirts for the second week Quote
Sarnie Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 That Eggs benedict looks amazing - I'm starving!!! Quote
maxi-glasgow Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Know what you mean about being rude to the staff, when we went to the Dominican Republic we were eating a meal on the terrace one night and there was only one other table with about 6 or 7 young guys who were American. One guy lifted a cigarette and said 'light boy' to one of the young waiters, me and the missus had to be escorted off the premises as we went mental... Really fancy going to Mexico though, mate just back from Cancun and he said was he best holiday he has had. Quote
Ruddles Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Cool pics dude! The g/f is hoping to drag me there next year to see her family. If your photos are anything to go by, looks like I'll enjoy the trip! Quote
AK350Z Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Theres only one "glazed duck" in that first picture, a quality scottish tan Quote
Ebized Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 It's a good job fish don't eat nuts Can't go there, I would end up rolling home or having to pay for 2 seats on the plane Quote
Neilp Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 I put on almost 2 stone in the weeks I was away and the one after!! Far too many carbs and alcohol!! Did you go to coco bongo's Craig? Quote
Dave J Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 I went to Coco Bongo's the night before we went swimming with dolphins............that was a bad idea after drinking cheap shots all night Quote
Neilp Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 I went to Coco Bongo's the night before we went swimming with dolphins............that was a bad idea after drinking cheap shots all night We paid VIP bongo thing so were up on a private balcony with out own waiter. I disnt get out my bed the next day except to be sick Next door must have though everybody was out as it was day time and were shagging like **** and woke me up lol Quote
glrnet Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Seared Tuna!!! Is that anyway to talk about your beloved? Quote
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