The Quinta Real Acapulco Hotel enjoys a splendid location with an excellent view of the ... more
Pacific Ocean, right on the beach at Punta Diamante. The hotel also features two beautiful restaurants, one situated on the beach, and both of them offering gourmet...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
The Quinta Real Acapulco Hotel enjoys a splendid location with an excellent view of the ... more
Pacific Ocean, right on the beach at Punta Diamante. The hotel also features two beautiful restaurants, one situated on the beach, and both of them offering gourmet...
Information:
Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
The 74 suites features panoramic views of the pacific and are decorated with elegant ... more
marine motifs and pieces of original art, creating a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. all rooms offer spacious bathrooms (with bathrobe), air conditioning, ceiling ...
The 74 suites features panoramic views of the pacific and are decorated with elegant ... more
marine motifs and pieces of original art, creating a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. all rooms offer spacious bathrooms (with bathrobe), air conditioning, ceiling fan and satellite tv. facilities include a swimming pool, gourmet restaurant with local dishes, lobby bar and spa with many treatments on offer.
Advantages: the weather, the people, the area, virtually everything in fact Disadvantages: the beach sellers, the cockroaches, the long flight time from the UK, and a small earthquake.
Firstly my general rule of thumb about going on holiday is, when choosing a destination it must be somewhere I have not been before, but Acapulco is somewhere I would return to in a heartbeat.
It has to be one of the best holidays I have had in a long time.
Why? I hear you ask.
We booked about 6 weeks before we went so not exactly last minute, but not ages in advance and paid around £750 each for all inclusive 4 star hotel for two weeks. All the hotels are arranged around the bay along a long road called La Costera, and many are actually on the beach.
The hotel was fabulous, on the beach and the staff were great, you didnt even have to get out of your sunlounger to go to the bar, the waiters came down on to the beach and delivered your drinks to you dripping with ice. Well you need to keep cool in 47C heat.
Before this ...
Advantages: Cheap, central to both areas Disadvantages: Not much hot water and no air conditioning
The Quinta Da Bellavista apartments are situated right in the middle of Albufeira, with a good 15 minutes walk to either the old town or The Strip, which is regarded as the new town and where all the night life and action is.
The reception, pool area and bar are on the opposite side of the road from the apartments. We checked in (23rd June 08) and had to give a deposit of 50 euros this was to cover any damages and would be refunded at the end of the holiday. This deposit was not mentioned in the holiday brochure so beware of this when you go.
The apartment was clean and tidy, with non of the signs of squashed mosquitoes on the walls. you find a bunk bed in the hall way right opposite the toilet, i'm not sure I would have wanted to sleep there. In the toilet there is a bath, with shower, sink and foot bath. There is a mirror ...
Advantages: Interesting, Some good things to try out (not in a criminal way) Disadvantages: Gives criminals ideas ?
~~~ What's it About ? ~~~
The Real Hustle involves 3 con artists carrying out scams on unsuspecting members of the public. The type of scams vary from being card tricks on the street to selling property which doesn't belong to you.
The skill involved also varies greatly. Some of the things which are done take years of practice and others just relying on people's trusting nature and their eye for a good deal.
The shows is on BBC 3 and usually runs for around 30mins. The show has been expanding in recent years, heading to America and other countries. This is probably so they're less well known.
All of the money which is earned is given back.
~~~ Who's in it ? ~~~
*Paul Wilson* - The star of the show. Paul is the one who peforms all the high skill cons and is extremely talented with cards and all that related stuff. He ...
Wils0408n 08.11.2009
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