Spring Break 2011(Trip Report)

E.J. · 04-03-2011, 10:10 AM

So this is VERY family friendly, but just a quick and to the point report on my family trip to Cancun, Mexico. I'll start by saying that we didn't do much other than suck in the sun and hang out at the resort. That said, it was a FANTASTIC TIME!

We stayed at a place called the GR Solaris. It is not the greatest resort in Cancun, but in my research it was good bang for the buck. I could not be more pleased. It filled out needs and probably exceeded my expectations, though it should be noted that they were not for a 5 star resort, I expected 3 Star and that is what we got....but with 5 Star FUN.

It was sooooo humid, I was always having issues with the lens being foggy and or dropped with himidity. Spotting is not the sensor, it is the lens....
Packed some needed luggage before we left.

View from the room

The Little Man may have set a resort record for number of piña colada consumed in a 7 day period

The Little One getting her dance on at a kids event

E.J. · 04-03-2011, 10:13 AM

The Little One spent a ton of time at the pool playing basketball and with friends she met....which were many.

The girls and their toes

At the bar....Little Man with his iTouch, Little One with her colors....

This is not a mad look or a look of frustration, it is the look of a man with more than a few drinks in him and 4 in his hands, knowing a wrong move could cause MUCHO embarrassment

Monte PE in the shade. Usually had a cigar at lunch and then one before dinner while the girls got ready.

E.J. · 04-03-2011, 10:18 AM

My three favorite people...

Sombrero fest

The Little One taking after mom....

Pool games.... Little Man had a BIG CRUSH on that girl...

Beach Volleyball tournament.... Little Man getting ready for their first round match-up

Remo · 04-03-2011, 10:18 AM

Looks like a great trip!!! Family vacations are great, love taking mine to the ocean and letting her play.

E.J. · 04-03-2011, 10:24 AM

....as you see in these photos, the event staff was AMAZING. Spent so much time getting everyone involved in everything that was going on, assuming that was your thing. The kids joined in a lot of stuff....Michelle and I, we did a little....

Speaking of event staff....here's one of them!

The Little One playing some soccer

Me(in the Charlie Brown shorts) and my second place finishing beach volleyball team

Basketball

Getting ready for the GRS Olympics and wishing this woman a Happy Birthday, she was from Vancouver and great, we visited at the pool quite a bit.

elderboy02 · 04-03-2011, 10:28 AM

Nice pics! Event staff looks nice!

E.J. · 04-03-2011, 10:29 AM

If you were thirsty, didn't matter where you were at, there was a place to fill your drink. This came in handy at the beach...

Like most people, I leave my assault rifle at home when at the beach...but there is always an exception to the rule...

This guy apparently loved chicken wings.

My girls....

...and the boys...

LasciviousXXX · 04-03-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

...and the boys...

This picture is classic!

E.J. · 04-03-2011, 10:37 AM

..well, that's a wrap of E.J.'s Family Vacation Spring Break 2011....

Oh, and we didn't do anything... No tours, no boat ride, snorkel, jungle, whatever.... Did some shopping, went to the LCdH....but spent 99% of the time at the resort and didn't have enough time in the week for that...

LCdH was awesome and had the best mojito that I have ever had. Pricing was expensive IMO....though being that I have never been to another, I have nothing to compare to.... Think I paid $17 for a BRC....and another $38 for the mojito, 2 beers and 2 cokes....

Skywalker · 04-03-2011, 10:38 AM

Sweet vacation!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!

kelmac07 · 04-03-2011, 10:41 AM

Great pics EJ!! Looks like a grand time brother!!

Remo · 04-03-2011, 11:46 AM

Glad the Federale's were around E.J and you came back with your head intact

elderboy02 · 04-03-2011, 12:58 PM

The Federale's have some nice looking guns!

Remo · 04-03-2011, 01:00 PM

Not as good as their cartel counterparts i'm sure. Crazy A$$ place down there lately.

04-04-2011, 07:41 AM

Looks like you guys had a great trip. getting in the sunshine and heat down there does wonders for a person, doesn't it?

How about all the fakes that were available for sale down there, too? Did you see them all over the beach and in the shop at the resort?

MiamiE · 04-04-2011, 07:53 AM

I can't wait to go!

E.J. · 04-04-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanger

Looks like you guys had a great trip. getting in the sunshine and heat down there does wonders for a person, doesn't it?

How about all the fakes that were available for sale down there, too? Did you see them all over the beach and in the shop at the resort?

Yes, getting down there in the heat and humidity was soooooo nice and refreshing.... Came back and woke up to 6" of snow....

FAKES EVERYWHERE. Could have built a house with glass tops....

Gophernut · 04-04-2011, 03:47 PM

Looks like a great time! Reminds me of how much I need to get on vacation!

Humpdebump · 04-04-2011, 10:40 PM

Great pics, glad you and your family had a great time

04-04-2011, 11:01 PM

Wow! Looks like you guys had a great trip.

04-03-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) So this is VERY family friendly, but just a quick and to the point report on my family trip to Cancun, Mexico. I'll start by saying that we didn't do much other than suck in the sun and hang out at the resort. That said, it was a FANTASTIC TIME! We stayed at a place called the GR Solaris. It is not the greatest resort in Cancun, but in my research it was good bang for the buck. I could not be more pleased. It filled out needs and probably exceeded my expectations, though it should be noted that they were not for a 5 star resort, I expected 3 Star and that is what we got....but with 5 Star FUN. It was sooooo humid, I was always having issues with the lens being foggy and or dropped with himidity. Spotting is not the sensor, it is the lens.... Packed some needed luggage before we left. View from the room View from the room The Little Man may have set a resort record for number of piña colada consumed in a 7 day period The Little One getting her dance on at a kids event

04-03-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) The Little One spent a ton of time at the pool playing basketball and with friends she met....which were many. The girls and their toes At the bar....Little Man with his iTouch, Little One with her colors.... This is not a mad look or a look of frustration, it is the look of a man with more than a few drinks in him and 4 in his hands, knowing a wrong move could cause MUCHO embarrassment Monte PE in the shade. Usually had a cigar at lunch and then one before dinner while the girls got ready.

04-03-2011, 10:18 AM	#3
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) My three favorite people... Sombrero fest The Little One taking after mom.... Pool games.... Little Man had a BIG CRUSH on that girl... Beach Volleyball tournament.... Little Man getting ready for their first round match-up

04-03-2011, 10:18 AM	#4
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Looks like a great trip!!! Family vacations are great, love taking mine to the ocean and letting her play. __________________

04-03-2011, 10:24 AM	#5
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) ....as you see in these photos, the event staff was AMAZING. Spent so much time getting everyone involved in everything that was going on, assuming that was your thing. The kids joined in a lot of stuff....Michelle and I, we did a little.... Speaking of event staff....here's one of them! The Little One playing some soccer Me(in the Charlie Brown shorts) and my second place finishing beach volleyball team Basketball Getting ready for the GRS Olympics and wishing this woman a Happy Birthday, she was from Vancouver and great, we visited at the pool quite a bit.

04-03-2011, 10:28 AM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Nice pics! Event staff looks nice!

04-03-2011, 10:29 AM	#7
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) If you were thirsty, didn't matter where you were at, there was a place to fill your drink. This came in handy at the beach... Like most people, I leave my assault rifle at home when at the beach...but there is always an exception to the rule... This guy apparently loved chicken wings. My girls.... ...and the boys...

04-03-2011, 10:37 AM	#9
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) ..well, that's a wrap of E.J.'s Family Vacation Spring Break 2011.... Oh, and we didn't do anything... No tours, no boat ride, snorkel, jungle, whatever.... Did some shopping, went to the LCdH....but spent 99% of the time at the resort and didn't have enough time in the week for that... LCdH was awesome and had the best mojito that I have ever had. Pricing was expensive IMO....though being that I have never been to another, I have nothing to compare to.... Think I paid $17 for a BRC....and another $38 for the mojito, 2 beers and 2 cokes....

04-03-2011, 10:38 AM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Sweet vacation!!! Thanks for sharing!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

04-03-2011, 10:41 AM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Great pics EJ!! Looks like a grand time brother!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-03-2011, 11:46 AM	#12
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Glad the Federale's were around E.J and you came back with your head intact __________________

04-03-2011, 12:58 PM	#13
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) The Federale's have some nice looking guns!

04-03-2011, 01:00 PM	#14
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Not as good as their cartel counterparts i'm sure. Crazy A$$ place down there lately. __________________

04-04-2011, 07:41 AM	#15
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Looks like you guys had a great trip. getting in the sunshine and heat down there does wonders for a person, doesn't it? How about all the fakes that were available for sale down there, too? Did you see them all over the beach and in the shop at the resort?

04-04-2011, 07:53 AM	#16
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) I can't wait to go!

04-04-2011, 03:47 PM	#18
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Looks like a great time! Reminds me of how much I need to get on vacation! __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

04-04-2011, 10:40 PM	#19
Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Great pics, glad you and your family had a great time

04-04-2011, 11:01 PM	#20
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Spring Break 2011(Trip Report) Wow! Looks like you guys had a great trip.