Krystal Puerto Vallarta Dilemma

[marcmuff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close marcmuff]

We are planning to go March 23 with two other couples. I exchanged into one unit with my Krystal week and got another week through RCI rentals. I sent an Email to Carolina Rodriguez in August 2006 to see if I could use one of my bonus weeks (I have never used them) I received when I bought at Krystal. She Emailed me that I could have a room at $63 per night and asked for a credit card to hold it.

I inquired a few more times and she finally answered on 11 January 2007 and said she didn't have the reservation and the rate would go up to $150 per night because of "super high season dates of holy week and easter weeks."

I replied to her that I had send the credit card number via vax and I expected to pay $63 per night---she hasn't replied!

Anyway, I am thinking maybe some "spring break" people will cancel when they realize they need passports???? and/or I can pick up a cheap week at the last minute on RCI - maybe not even at the Krystal, but somewhere in PV - since I already have plane tickets.

Actually, I thought the bonus weeks were for a unit similar to the one I purchased - a Jr. Suite.

My daughter got their plane tickets for $1,090 (for 2) and I paid $1,200 and the other couple waited because they thought the price would go down and ended up paying $1,540.

I have learned my lesson to never again travel during spring break.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Muriel,

Dae has this:

Mexico Puerto Vallarta UVC At Villa Del Palmar St /2 24 Mar 2007 7

VDP is an easy walking distance from Kristal if memory serves.


http://daelive.com

Hope that helps you!

Good Luck.

Let me know and I will keep watch on RCI and Trading Places.

Oh and that is a load of horse - pucky! Passover begins April 2nd and Easter is APRIL 8.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

I have no solution for you but am sorry to hear of your problem...I can take a look on II for your dates and see what they have if you like.
I think Easter is 4/8 so that really isn't true what they are saying about Holy Week which I understand IS a very busy time in Mexico
Let me know....

[marcmuff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close marcmuff]

Thanks, Lawren!

I stayed at Villa Del Parmar on my first trip to PV and that is when I bought at Krystal. Is that an exchange at DAE? I only have weeks to trade on RCI.

Since I haven't paid for the week, I'm hoping I can get something real cheap on the "Last Call" at RCI--even if it is the Mayan Palace in Nuevo Vallarta. The difference in price between $441 ($63/night) and $1050 ($150/night) will pay for enough taxis back and forth to town.

If not, I'll just take my paperwork to Krystal and insist on the cheaper rate.

Thanks again!

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

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This is all that II had - called these surrounding areas?????
More then a taxi ride i think....

Do you belong to SXF - they might have a 'sell-off' list with this location on it.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Thanks, Lawren!

I stayed at Villa Del Parmar on my first trip to PV and that is when I bought at Krystal. Is that an exchange at DAE? I only have weeks to trade on RCI.

Since I haven't paid for the week, I'm hoping I can get something real cheap on the "Last Call" at RCI--even if it is the Mayan Palace in Nuevo Vallarta. The difference in price between $441 ($63/night) and $1050 ($150/night) will pay for enough taxis back and forth to town.

If not, I'll just take my paperwork to Krystal and insist on the cheaper rate.

Thanks again!

I had to log in to check.
Yes that is an exchange with DAE. Not available on rental or bonus or I'd get it for you.

I will keep looking for a rental, Last Call, Extra Vacation for you.

$600 goes a long way <or at least it did when I was last there> in PV.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

GOT ONE! also sent you a PM

Park Royal Los Tules Puerto Vallarta (#5121)
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio Numero 2135
Zona Hotelera Norte Puerto Vallarta , Jalisco , 48333 Mexico
322-2261-030



Unit Options Select Unit Type Max Occ/Privacy Kitchen Check-in Date Check-out Date
Studio 3 / 2 Full 03/24/2007 03/31/2007

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

and I might have Lindo Mar

Trading Places is checking for me on unit size but the smallest there is 1BDRM and that is what they believe it is. Check-in 3.24.

If so you can use my Bonus Cert. as it is within 60 days. They do not charge a GC.

Please e-mail or PM me ASAP

[I-DE-HO Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close I-DE-HO]

Trading Places is checking for me on unit size but the smallest there is 1BDRM and that is what they believe it is. Check-in 3.24.

If so you can use my Bonus Cert. as it is within 60 days. They do not charge a GC.

Please e-mail or PM me ASAP

My bonus cert with them said witin "45 days". Do they have different ones?

Phil

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

My bonus cert with them said witin "45 days". Do they have different ones?

Phil

Phil yes they do.

I was on the phone with Marcie for about an hour this morning.

I have a phone meeting with them next week where we can get a grasp on all the different aspects and offers they have.

That way we can get a "FAQ" sheet made up for this site.

They are very nice people to work with.

[marcmuff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close marcmuff]

Thanks Lawren - I just sent you a PM. I always forget to look to see if I have any messages.

Lindo Mar sounds nice. I'm not sure where it is but I will find out.

Thanks again!

Muriel

[Barbeque Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Barbeque]

Tri West in Los Angeles had a couple of listings for about that time one was at the Grand Mayan and the other was at WIVC.

http://www.triwest-timeshare.com/rentals/1/

They have prices listed but may negotiate