The Palazzo Las Vegas Resort and Casino

We stayed at the Palazzo for 3 nights from June 1-4. We arrived at 1pm and were able to check in right away. We had a luxury suite on the 42 floor, with a partial strip view and a view of the Las Vegas Mountains. gorgeous during the day, spectacular at night. The suite was very spacious and luxurious. The room was spotless for the most part, except for some suspicious stains on the sofa. Velvet was probably not the best choice of upholstery for a hotel room in Las Vegas. Everything else was perfect. Be careful not to touch the candy at the minibar. They are located on sensors and you will be charged just for picking them up and not replacing them fast enough. $9.00 for a $0.75 bag of peanut M&Ms. If you need candy, go to Walgreens downstairs.
The beds were extremely comfortable and clean. Mattresses looked brand new. There is a card in the room that you can put on your bed to have your linen changed daily, otherwise it is routinely changed every 3 days. The hotel has won many green awards. The only problem was our shower was not very green conscious. The water pressure could remove your skin. It actually hurt. I am sure it was broken, as the other couple we travelled with had not problems with their shower. But if that was my only complaint, it's really no big deal.
The Palazzo has a fantastic pool area. There are so many pools to choose from, between the Palazzo and the Venetian. The pool lounges have cushions on them and are extremely comfortable. Wednesday and Thursday, you could find a chair easily, in the sun and near the pool. Friday afternoon was a little harder as it became more crowded, but we still found seats. The pools were a nice temperature.
The crowds at the pool varied in age. The main pools had a nice relaxing vibe, but if you wanted to party, Tao Beach was fantastic. Great music, good drinks. A little pricy, but worth it. No cover for Tao Beach on Wednesday and Thursday. Photo ID needed for entry. Azure at the Pool opened on Friday and ladies were free, guys $10. Ok Atmosphere , but all seats were reserved already when I got there. We got pizza at Solaro, by Wolfgang Puck at the pool. Pretty decent Pizza. We ate at Grand Luxe Cafe, great food.
The Palazzo connects to the Venetian, and the feel of the whole resort is luxurious. The gondola ride was undergoing some repair, so the outside portion was closed. We chose not to go on the shorter ride, but many people did, and looked like they enjoyed it.
The staff at the Palazzo were professional and friendly. The desk staff were courteous and accommodating. I loved having my boarding pass printed for me on check out. Nice touch, Thanks. They do charge $17 plus tax for use of fitness center and for internet access. Pricy, but we paid. The table staff were entertaining and funny. Cynthia at the Roulette table was my favorite. A real doll. Also, got $15 in slot play for signing up for Grazie online before I left home, and won a few dollars more. Overall I was up $240.00.
I would totally stay at Palazzo again.

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Timeshare/Rental Home vs. All Inlcusive/Cruise

     When making a vacation decision, you need to know what kind of vacation
you are looking for. When thinking of  a Vacation Rental you need to
realize it will not be a work free vacation. (You may need to pack more
supplies, like linens and such for a rental home.)  There is usually grocery
shopping, laundry and general housekeeping involved.Timeshare rentals
will provide linens and a once weekly housekeeping visit. These may be cons,
 if you are in need of a totally relaxing vacation. You will also, most likely,
 need to rent a car to get around.
     There are pros to a vacation rental as well. There is usually more space and
more privacy for your family. There are usually separate bedrooms and you
may have multiple bathrooms. You can save money by cooking some
meals in your own kitchen, and eat out when you choose.
     However, if you are in need of a stress free, hassle free vacation, with
luxury amenities and pampering, think of an all inclusive trip or a cruise.
     At an All inclusive resort, all you meals, drinks, activities and
entertainment and kids activities, are included in your price. You can eat
and drink all day and not pay a penny more. (Unless you choose to tip
 a small amount for exceptional service). Some resorts include excursions,
 some do not.
     When booking a cruise, know that all meals are included, but drinks are not.
You will also be responsible for gratuities and if you choose to take excursions.
With cruises kids activities, and nightly entertainment are included. Cruises have
 many daily activities to keep you busy if you want to participate. You can do
as much or as little as you want. There are many different types of cruises and
cruise lines to choose from.
    Look below at my pictures from some cruise vacations, all inclusive resorts
and from our timeshare trips. I love all three types. It just depends on what I am
looking to do on my vacation. If looking for an adventurous trip or theme park
type vacation, the timeshare/rental makes sense to me. When I just need time to
relax and unwind without having to cook meals, do laundry or make a bed,
I look for All inclusive and Cruises.
    All three types are good for small families, couples and large groups.
If doing a large group in a rental, make sure you do not overbook the rental.
The caretaker will usually make sure the amount of people does not exceed,
accommodation limits.
Call me or email me any questions you may have, and I will help you decide
which vacation is right for you.

Hotel Marina El Cid- All Inclusive

Hotel Marina El Cid- All Inclusive

Hotel Marina El Cid- All Inclusive



Carnival Miracle-Family Group Cruise



Carnival Miracle-NYC

Carnival Miracle- Grand Turk

Carnival Miracle- Grand Turk

Carnival Imagination

Carnival Imagination

Carnival Imagination

Carnival Imagination

Hyatt Coconut Plantation/ 2BR timeshare

Hyatt Coconut Plantation/ 2BR timeshare

Lazy River pool Hyatt Coconut Plantation

Trolley/ Hyatt Coconut Plantation

Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas... True Hawaiian paradise

We stayed at the Westin Kaanapali Villas for 1 week arriving Feb 18th. We stayed in a one Bedroom Premium Villa. It is a beautiful resort, with a wonderful staff. Our room was well appointed and beautifully decorated. The Heavenly Beds are extremely comfortable and the kids slept well on the sofa bed. We asked for bathrobes and a comforter for the sofa bed, all were provided promptly. No request was ever met with a poor attitude. Nothing was too much for the staff to provide. We had a mid-week cleaning as timeshare owners, and the staff did a great job.

The grounds a pools are gorgeous and well maintained. The resort is split up into 2 sections, but feels like one resort. Both lobbies are beautiful with plenty of staff to answer questions about the resort or excursions.

The beach is spectacular with excellent snorkeling right off the beach. Renting beach chairs and umbrellas is expensive. We did it one day, it cost $40 for 2 chairs and an umbrella. The next day we got beach mats in Lahaina for $1.49. We took them to the beach at the resort and elsewhere on the island, when we went exploring.

Thanks to the Westin for making us feel like we were coming home each day. We cannot wait to return to Maui and this beautiful resort.

Moon Palace, Cancun February, 2007

My family just returned from a 5 night stay at Moon Palace.
 When we arrived we were placed in a room with double beds
but far from the beach and pool ( we requested pool view).
 They agreed to move us but couldn't do it that day. So we
spent one night in that room, and thanks goodness we got
 moved. My sister in law's room was 2 doors down and they
got flooded. Both of our rooms had gaps above the doors and
 we woke up to tons of baby mosquitos all over the room.

They moved us as promised, closer to the pool. But now the
problem was they only had a king size bed and we have 2 children.
They brought us a rollaway bed and one slept there and the
 other slept with us. We made the best of it. They told us there
 are no rooms by the pool with 2 beds.

Other than that, the vacation was spectacular. There is food
constantly. If you don't like something, get something else.
 The drinks were plentiful. My husband and brother in law
loved the fact that it is a self serve tap for beer. The staff
were always courteous and friendly. They always greeted
 you with an Hola or Buenos Dias/ Noches. Tips were not '
expected, but appreciated.

The pools were fantastic, our kids spent hours everyday in
the pools. They went to the kids' club several times and enjoyed
 most of the activities. It is a little more suited for the younger
 ones, but the older ones made friends from other parts of the
country/world. The video games could have been on longer
times in the evenings. Some of the movies chosen were not
for everyone. (too young, too old, too girly, too boyish). They
 also had a mini golf course, and a place to paint your own ceramics.

We only did one tour to Wet and Wild, as it rained the morning
we were to go to Isla Mujeres. (the late morning it cleared, but
we didn't take the chance) Wet and Wild was a great day. We
 practically had the place to ourselves. The kids did all of the
slides and the lazy river,and the wave pool, they also swam
with the sea lions. It was very memorable. The voucher for
 lunch was 10$ per person and enough to pay for a decent lunch.
 The facilities were very clean. The boat ride from MP was
extremely entertaining, and one of the highlights of our trip.

Back at MP we experienced some long waits for dinner if we
got to the ala-carte rest. at 7pm or later. I suggest you get
there early or waits become 1 to 2 hours. They have a kid's
menu in each of the ala carte restaraunts. The buffets are
good with nice selelctions for all meals. The outdoor grills are
 good and they serve sushi at the outdoor grill at night. The
 desserts were the only disappointment in the food dept. Ice
 cream was good, but other desserts were pretty bland.

The decor of the resort is absolutely beautiful and the setting
is very relaxed on the Nizuc side. This is were we stayed. The
 Sunrise side is very busy with a lot of people. We went over
a few times, but liked the Nizuc better. We didn't participate
in too many activities but did go to the Beach Party. This is
so much fun. We all particpated, kids and parents and we had
a blast. We were definitely wishing we stayed for 7 nights.
We came home to and Ice strom.... BOO HOO.

We did the timeshare tour and learned alot. The offer is very
tempting, but we are just learning about timeshares and didn''t
feel it was the right time to make a purchase. We recieved 100$
 in palace money, a beach bag and 2 t -shirts, for attending the tour.
There was pressure to buy, but you could use it to your advantage.
 Each time you say no thanks, they change the price and offer
more. If you truly are interested in purchasing, there is definitely
 room to haggle.

I would definitely return to MP or try another Palace resort,
based on this experience, but would be sure to research the rooms
 more thoroughly. Anyone travelling here should have a really good

 time.