Rajiv Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I am sure many from US must have been there Going to Los Cabos next week on a 1 week all inclusive ( a much awaited break ) I see that US $ is preferred than local currency, even though the all-in says gratuities included,; frankly they never are so I was thinking a 1st day $100 bill to the bartender for good service? This is my 1st strip to Mexico ( I am sucker for places like Goa, Las Palmas, Tenriffe etc ) , and I am going solo Anyone been there, any stories, comments..etc thnx
CC1981 Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Never been there Rajiv, but i hope you have a grand time !
Dhondy Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I went to Tijuana a couple of years ago, just across the border from San Diego. Huge contrast.
Aditi Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Been to Tijuana when I was a kid....don't really remember much, except that the weather was a lot like Bombay summer.
Guest dada_rocks Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Was in Puerto-Rico last year on university dime ....Yes that bill will come handy.. If it's the package deal of some well-known hotel then u may not have to fork out the hafta.
apocalypse Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I went to Tijuana a couple of years ago, just across the border from San Diego. Huge contrast. for Tijuana I guess you dont need any visa or something?
Rajiv Posted June 14, 2007 Author Posted June 14, 2007 Never saw any package for Tijuana I actually wanted to see Cuba but again packages were sold out
Dhondy Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Never saw any package for Tijuana I actually wanted to see Cuba but again packages were sold out No packages, just day trips. It's a horrible, crummy place that reminded me of Old Delhi. The two things that stood out was a huge arch across the main street, imitating the Golden Gate Bridge, I think, and a car fastened on top of a building (photo attached).
gator Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 tijuana is like half an hour drive from my place..... and u guessed it right, san diego... actually, i dont like mexico much... but then, Rajeev, u going alone and all tht, expect lots of action, if u know wat i mean :devil_smile:
Dhondy Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 It's such a beautiful city, Gats. Loved every moment of it. None more so than the trip to Sea World. But the city itself is amazingly well planned, and gives a sensation of space. The downtown area is amazing.
gator Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 yes Dhonds... in US, it is considered the best place to live because of 70 degrees year round and terrific beaches... i think, u r referring to the downtown gaslamp district....it is a very nice place.... did u check out la jolla, as well?
Dhondy Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Yup, the Gaslamp Quarter is what I was alluding to. The beach at Coronado Island...eating by the waterfront at Seaport village at a Mexican place, really nice memories.
Rajiv Posted June 14, 2007 Author Posted June 14, 2007 Yes gats, I expect action..it was either Vegas or mexico but I wanted to avoid Vegas coz my trip would start and end at the Casino I just wanted to relax before I start my new job
gator Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 right choice, Rajeev... south america is the best for action.... brazil aint too bad either.... dollar goes a loooooooong way there, if u know, wat i mean :tounge_smile:
gator Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Yup, the Gaslamp Quarter is what I was alluding to. The beach at Coronado Island...eating by the waterfront at Seaport village at a Mexican place, really nice memories. nice quaint places there, Doc.... i dont kknow, if u rented a car..... the scenic drive along the coast is a must-do too...
Dhondy Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 No, missed out on that, Gats. Sh1t scared of driving on the "wrong" side of the road, unfortunately.:sad_smile:
ludhianvi Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I am sure many from US must have been there Going to Los Cabos next week on a 1 week all inclusive ( a much awaited break ) I see that US $ is preferred than local currency, even though the all-in says gratuities included,; frankly they never are so I was thinking a 1st day $100 bill to the bartender for good service? This is my 1st strip to Mexico ( I am sucker for places like Goa, Las Palmas, Tenriffe etc ) , and I am going solo Anyone been there, any stories, comments..etc thnx :haha: sorry rajeev but found it funny
Rajiv Posted June 14, 2007 Author Posted June 14, 2007 :haha: sorry rajeev but found it funny :haha::haha: I won't edit it either
The Outsider Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 Never been there, but had friends in grad school who had immense fun on shoestring budget so the place would get my thumbs up!!
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