palapas

w.davis · 07-15-2009, 06:04 PM

Does anyone know how hard it will be to get a palapa at the Riu (the end of July)? Have read quite a bit re. having to be on the beach at 7 am if you're gonna get one. Have also read about tipping the "beach staff" and getting one. If true ....how much per day, etc. Posted similar question a couple of weeks ago under hotels (received no responses). Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, W.Davis

sunworshipperII · 07-15-2009, 09:48 PM

Yeah thats about right anywhere on the beach, except for the places you can stand in line and rent the day before. No sleeping in on vacation get out there and save your spot.

WhiteSideOut · 07-15-2009, 09:57 PM

how are things in October?

*Andrea J.* · 07-15-2009, 10:29 PM

which beach in october?
it is very quiet in october.

at lacabana though year round , there are still those that go out before sun up to scope their "prime spot"

andrea

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Originally Posted by WhiteSideOut

how are things in October?

WhiteSideOut · 07-15-2009, 10:35 PM

We are staying at the Riu. Have you been there, or know anyone that has?

purpleangel · 07-16-2009, 12:58 PM

I stayed at the Riu last year. And yes, you have to get out to the beach shack by 7 am in order to get a palapa. Be prepared - folks start lining up well before 7 am. On the days we got one, I would tip the guy $2.

w.davis · 07-17-2009, 02:00 PM

thanks for the input! W.Davis

07-15-2009, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
w.davis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	palapas Does anyone know how hard it will be to get a palapa at the Riu (the end of July)? Have read quite a bit re. having to be on the beach at 7 am if you're gonna get one. Have also read about tipping the "beach staff" and getting one. If true ....how much per day, etc. Posted similar question a couple of weeks ago under hotels (received no responses). Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, W.Davis

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sunworshipperII Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Beach, The Marriotts lazy river Posts: 320	Yeah thats about right anywhere on the beach, except for the places you can stand in line and rent the day before. No sleeping in on vacation get out there and save your spot. __________________

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WhiteSideOut Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	how are things in October?

07-15-2009, 10:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhiteSideOut Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	We are staying at the Riu. Have you been there, or know anyone that has?

07-16-2009, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
purpleangel Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	I stayed at the Riu last year. And yes, you have to get out to the beach shack by 7 am in order to get a palapa. Be prepared - folks start lining up well before 7 am. On the days we got one, I would tip the guy $2.

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w.davis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	thanks for the input! W.Davis