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Griff 24-Feb-2016 21:48
Hidy ho there
Robbie Keene 11-Jul-2014 23:48
My niece and her husband just returned from their honeymoon at Barcelo Maya Beach but failed to take a lot of pictures. These are beautiful!
Manuel Garcia 18-Mar-2013 04:44
Soy manuel el salvavidas del Barceló. Me podrás mandar las imágenes del lifeguard training a mi correo? squalo_manuel@hotmail.com
monro 08-Apr-2012 19:23
the obligatory message.
Divetsmom 16-Jan-2012 05:28
Love your pictures, Phil. I would love to use your Christmas tree at the Palace for my personal scrapbook since I failed to take one of it while we were there.
John B.E. Solomon 20-Oct-2011 02:51
Sir
I like your photo 'Palm Heart'. I would like to add a Bible Verse to it in my native language and present it to a Foster Home in my locality. Pls send it to my email ID
'sjohnbe@gmail.com'
Thank You
Jeff 03-Aug-2011 19:32
You take the best pics of me and my wife's favorite resort, the Barcelo. I also like to do a daily pic countdown before we leave.
Guest 27-Jul-2011 23:28
Great Photos, We can't wait to get there.
Don Chuba 10-May-2011 18:34
Hi Phil. Miricles do happen. Last year I received permission from you to use your photo entitled "White Twirl" as reference for a painting. Well, believe it or not, I finally completed it. My wife liked it so well that I am not allowed to sell it. If you could supply me with your email I would like to send you a photo of it.
Thanks again, DON
Guest 25-Aug-2009 13:39
Hi there - does anyone know an email address and who we should address it to so as to get a room request for the Iberostar Quetzal - any advice would be really appreciated as I have some health issues so a ground floor room near the beach would be really helpful. Thank you.
lynne.franklin1@btinternet.com
Adele 28-May-2009 02:09
I'm trying to fingd the email addresses for the Iberostar hotels in Mexico can anyone help me with this???
Thanks
Adele.shrout@yahoo.com
Anne Schneider 17-Mar-2009 23:14
Phil, My husband and 2 children (10 and 5) have booked a trip for 7 days in early July to Iberostar Tucan. We have booked Oceanfront Junior Suite. I see here from reading others that certian buildings and rooms can be requested. Do you have a recommendation as to which building and or room you recommend? Any other tips our suggestions you might have for us regarding our visit? Thanks you - Anne in Virginia
Clint 09-Nov-2008 04:47
Phil,

I used to frequent playaguide.com at the start of every winter season. Is this website still around? If not, where should I go now. I have already booked IB* Grand Pariso and would like to get some chatter on this place...Clint in Calgary
Larry Handley 19-Oct-2008 16:59
Planning a trip to Playa and environs and your pics helped a lot - guess I will have to drag my D70s down there................

Looks like it is worth a trip to Valladolid if just for photo ops.

Thanks, Nice job
Shawna 21-Dec-2007 09:45
We are going to be guests at Iberostar Quetzal in the near future; would anyone happen to have an email address for this facility.
Thanks,
Shawna
Guest 23-Jun-2007 04:49
For some reason, your pictures really cheered me up.
Guest 08-Mar-2007 07:52
Your photos have reignited my passion for photography. Thank you!
mark 09-Jul-2006 21:51
Hi We are already booked into the hotel Quetzal, Playa del Carmen with a large British Travel Company, as we always get the room overlooking the dustbins we would like to e-mail the hotel direct to request Ocean view rooms, can you help?
Donna 02-Jul-2006 16:13
I need email address for the Reservation Manager for the Paraiso Del Mar , could anyone help me?
D. J. 10-Jun-2006 00:02
My sister & I are going to be booking a room at the Iberostar Tucan. It's our first tropical vacation ever. We want a Jr. Suite and were wondering if you could recommend the best bldg to ask for of the Jr. suites. We would love to have an oceanfront room mainly. Your input would be very much appreciated! Thanks so much for your help.
Lorna Kerr 12-May-2006 16:01
Anyone able to give me the email address for the Iberostar Tucan. Going in a group 6 (but all separate bookings) and would like all to end up on the Tucan side and not the Quetzal.

Thanks
Mama 01-May-2006 20:53
We are going to the Tucan on May 10th for a week. I want to make sure we get a localized
room as we are older folks who can't walk too far..anyone have their email address? it's
gone from their website thanks
Amy 03-Mar-2006 07:23
I am getting married at the Tucan in November. Here is the email address:
weddings.playacar@iberostar.com.mx or you can call them at: 52-984-877-2000
Ronnie 17-Feb-2006 00:27
I am going to the Tucan on 3/2/06. I would like to email guest relations does anyone have their email address?
b 09-Feb-2006 01:54
loved your tucan pictures and especially the aerial shots. Felt like I was there. Going soon.
gm in mi 14-Jan-2006 04:33
Loved your Tucan pictures! Do you a email address or contact for guest relations at the Tucan? Many thanks!
Chad 16-Oct-2005 01:52
Hello, I also was wondering if you would email there email address for a room request for a upcoming visit. I noticed on their website the hotel email has disapeared.
Marcie 11-Aug-2005 13:54
Can you give me the email addresses you have for the Iberostar Quetzal. Going in a couple of weeks and would like to send a request. Thanks in advance. Your website and pictures are awesome!!
Amanda 19-Jul-2005 16:45
Hello! Do know if IB Paraiso Beach has any damage from Emily? Beautiful Pics!
Kellie 16-Jul-2005 15:02
Phil/Nicki
Hi! Great Website!
Hi we traveled to the Barcelo a couple years ago and like many people like to try different resorts. I was wondering how you like the IB Quetzal in comparison to the Barcelo??
Thanks
Kellie
Nanaimo, B.C.
Joe 15-Mar-2005 22:54
Phil/Nikki:
Great info on the Iberostar. We are travelling in late March with our teenage children and it sure looks like it is going to be a great family vacation. I see that you have had a number of requests on your forum for Vera and Martha's e-mail addresses for room requests etc. If you have those I would certainly appreciate that.
Thanks again
Regards,
Joe
Doug McArthur 03-Mar-2005 16:08
Hi Phil,
Your Photograghs are astounding, it is not often I look at somebodys work and it makes me feel like I was right there, looking through the lens. Outstanding mate. I can't wait to see the pictures you took of "The staggering punters"
Cheers

Doug
Barbara 13-Feb-2005 14:18
Your pictures were award winning! A travel agency or resort should pay you for this "free advertising"! Going to IB Quetzal in April 2005. What building/room recommendations would you have to be closest to the beach? How far is the beach from the rooms? Also, any direct email addresses to make these requests would be appreciated. Keep up the good work!
Andrea in Ohio 10-Feb-2005 01:18
Hi! Was just reading the postings on the Playa del Carmen board since my husband and I are going there in March for the third time in three years. We are interested in traveling to Chichen Itza by plane and I was wondering if you could give me any information on how to do this. Also, my husband is an avid birder and loved your pictures of the great grey owls!

Thanks!
tracy 26-Jan-2005 14:55
HI DIANE just read you have e mail address for tucan to make room requests would you be so kind as to e mail it to me or leave on this site i am traveling on 1st april cant wait .many thanks tracy
Diane 24-Jan-2005 00:36
Hi Phil,
Just want to thank you for your info on the IB Tucan in regards to who to email with a request for a specific room. We just returned from our vacation and they were great as we had requested room 1142 and got our request filled without asking about the email we sent. Room location was great. Thanks again!
Carolyn 22-Jan-2005 02:23
Hi there. Just visited your website....fabulous photos!! Super excited about our upcoming vacation at IB Tucan departing Jan 27th. We read with interest your note about emailing the hotel in advance requesting specific rooms. Would you be so kind as to provide us with Ms. Vera & Ms. Martha's email addresses so we can do the same?
Thank you in advance!!
Carolyn & Bryan
tracy 27-Dec-2004 15:43
my husband and i are going to tucan on 1st april was a bit dubious at first by some of the comments i have read but after seeing your pictures feel a bit more reassured about my choice we are use to the maldives but fancied a change and was recommended the tucan by a couple we met there . cant wait hope to meet any other british flying out of gatwick on that day
tracy 27-Dec-2004 15:32
could you email me hotel email address so i can make a room request
Lisa 27-Dec-2004 02:39
Saw your pics which were great and anxiously counting the number of "sleeps" until we can see this paradis in person. Would like to take Nikki's suggestion re emailing the public relations and Reservation Manager to request a nice room but wondering how you found out their names and email numbers? Since it has been a few months since you were there, just want to make sure they still work there. Don't want to insult anyone and end up in the worse room.. if that's even possible. Also wondering if it is better at the Tucan or the Quetzal?(is there a difference?) Hoping you still check your guestbook, look forward to your advice. Thanks!~!
carl hill 24-Nov-2004 12:05
i really enjoyed the pictures, and cant wait to show the family when they get home this evening.we'll be flying out from london, april 2005, and i'm even more exited having seen these now, ta very much!
Roberta 01-Nov-2004 16:43
Thank you so much for sharing your awesome photo albums, your pictures are beautiful, I can't wait to vacation in PDC area in summer of 05, thanks your pictures have helped us make our decision!
Katie Angus 31-Oct-2004 19:59
Thanks for posting your fantastic photographs. They are lovely and we are really excited about our trip to Mexico now. :)

We are travelling to the Quetzal in March 05 for our wedding and would be very grateful if you could give us some information about the hotel. Please email if you have some spare time.
Lisa 01-Oct-2004 16:14
Beautiful pics of Playa and especially Del Mar, going the end of October and nice to get a "sneak peak" of my soon to be own little paradise. Thanks again.

Lisa
Chicago
Guest 27-Sep-2004 14:30
I think your pictures are incredibly beautiful. You are a gifted artist. I am an artist as well, but am a hermited one. :) One day I'll built up the courage.
Best of wishes to you and yours,
Jenny
Guest 22-Sep-2004 01:09
hi WOW what great pictures. We were going to stay at Gala but always liked what I had seen on Tucan. Your pictures and review sold me!!!!! Thank you for sharing those. I would love to chat with you and had some questions about tucan if you had the time. Please email me. I do not have your email
thanks!
blondyinnh@aol.com
Harry 29-Aug-2004 05:00
Hi Philip, (fellow Canadian)
Your review and photos are an inspiration and we look forward to going there in Jan./05 You mentioned that you and your friends had room 1142 & 1145 which faced the Gala Resort behind the Tucan. Did you find that having these rooms helped in what has been said numerous times about the loud noises coming out from the jungle? What can you tell me about the Quetzal side on building 21, 22, 23? Are they as desirable as the one you stayed at? Which is newer, the Tucan or the Quetzal? We will be travelling with a group of 8 and this will be the first time on the Carribean side and after extensive researching, we have decided on the Iberostar but not sure on whether to stay at the Tucan side or the Quetzal side. Any help on this would be appreciated and in the meantime, we will continue to view your photos and website. PS We're from Vancouver, so that mean Canucks...sorry!
anita russo 25-Aug-2004 13:11
Phil,
Your pics are fantastic! Can't wait to go!
Leaving next Wednesday for a week. Booked three oceanfront junior suites, extended family going. Would like to request 2nd floor rooom however not sure how many there are in one building, which I assume would be bldg. #10. Could you let me know? Also, who do I send email to, to request same/
Many thanks
Anita Russo
Ken Babineau 25-Aug-2004 02:19
Phil,

I can't believe I found your comments and site. I'm a Canadian living in the US. I'm planning a trip to an Iberostar property in February '05. I've been sold out of charters around Rochester/Buffalo/Syracuse, but have decided that economically its much better to fly out of TO. I'm trying to decide between the Toucan/Quetzel and the DelMar/Beach. I'll be bringing my 3 and 5 year olds and wanted to find out about beach conditions, kid friendliness, size of resort and restaurant options. Any advice you can provide would be great!
Cristian 27-Jul-2004 02:34
Hi, I'm from Chile y I have to congratulate you for the pictures, they were awesome.
I'm planning to go to the Iberostar Tucan for my honeymoon and it will be a surprise for my fiance.

I need an advice, which room do you recomended for us? I will love an ocean view but I don't know how to ask for it. If you can give the number o a room or a block I'll be very greatfull (happy)

Sorry If I had a mistake with my english.

Thanks
Cristian

Note: Could you give me the email adresses of the two people of the hotel you sent email to get a great room?
Karen 25-Jul-2004 15:21
All I can say is "WOW!!!" Those shots of Iberostar Tucan/Quetzal are wonderful. We've stayed there twice (6/2003, 5/2004) and cannot wait to return in spring '05! Thanks for taking me down Memory Lane!!!
Stu 25-Jun-2004 19:41
Great photos, Philip! Thanks for sharing! We're planning a vacation there this summer and have a quick question: we will be at the Tucan for 9 nights. I read in your review that you ate in 3 of the a la cart restaurants. Curious how many "a la carte" tickets they gave you? My travel agent says they only give 2 tickets for a 7-night stay, and additional tickets are available on request & based on availability.

I am sure I had read in several places that the hotel gives out 1 ticket per every 3 nights, which would mean we'd be entitled to 3 dinners in the a la carte restaurants.

Please advise. Thanks!

Stu zzandzz@aol.com
Teri 05-Jun-2004 12:35
Thank you for all the pictures and your review. We are going there this summer and are looking forward to it more by reading your review and seeing your pictures. Thank you
Lindy 02-Jun-2004 23:52
Thanx for sharing your pictures!! I am going to be staying at the Tucan next May for two weeks. My fiance and I are getting married there. Your review and pictures just made us more excited to go. Any advice on things we need to take w/ us or anything else??? Thanx Again.
Sandra 31-May-2004 11:58
Great pics! Thanks for sharing hope to visit there next year.
c lane 25-May-2004 16:31
phil, a couple of questions....would you recommend punta cana over mexico??? great prices right now for punta cana and we could use some expert advice. thanks for your help! great pictures!! thanks for sharing. (i tried to find your post on the difference between the two islands)
J Vance #22715 23-Apr-2004 21:52
You and I may be the only PDC types that also played in the Icebowl.
All PDC needs is a basket course.....but then my wife won't let me go.
Marie 22-Apr-2004 00:18
Phil,
Great pictures. I am visiting IB Quetzal soon, so I am waiting to see your shots.
Tim 29-Jan-2004 20:11
Phil, you replyed to my question on the travel board and I wanted to thank you. I wanted to ask you is the IB Paraiso del Mar, the Paraiso Beach and the Lindo all the same resort and if not which was is the best?

Thanks, Tim in California
Bayla 21-Aug-2003 23:15
Hi Phil,

Didn't see your photo link initially (you responded to a post on playatravelboard regarding Dressler's Divers). Your photos are fantastic! Thanks for putting them out there for all of us to enjoy. It's a little slice of paradise.
eposnikoff 02-May-2003 18:18
great pictures,wish we were there with you.
Robert Gravel 02-May-2002 00:03
Great pics Phil.

I'm sure you'll have great shots at the GP.
Chris O'Brien 17-Feb-2002 02:31
Great photos, Phil. I think I'll look into getting a digital camera now!