Lost baggage from the Christmas trip update

Good news,

Canjet paid us for the 2 missing suitcases for more then 50 hours. Sunquest issued us a travel certificate for our next trip and refunded us our premier packages.

So fare we are very please with the way they handle our issues. We will do business with them again. One thing we have understood out of this exercises is that until you contact them and complain you can't take for granted that they know about the problems.

Please don't be afraid to contact them and let them know your in satisfaction. Customers feed back is the best way for them to know what goes on at our destinations.

I have also send an email to the Sol Melia management because their has been a lot of changes at the hotel and the text on their web page as well as what they provied the wholesalers for their magazine. They don't have 2 à la carte restaurants any more but the food quality has improved a lot.

We are still waiting on the insurance company to pay for the cloths, medication and utilities items we had to buy until our bags got to us.

Will keep you posted on these has the information comes in.

Friday March 9th

Nice and sunny day. Lot of cruise ship coming in today. We had breakfast and back at the pool to read and sit in the sun.

Just about everybody that was around the pool was coming back on the same plan has us. Every body was sad to go. At 11h30 we went back to the room to take a shower and change. Has we got out of the room it started raining again. Someone was sad to see us going we though.

Victor came up to the room to pick up the suitcases. We gave him a full bag of kids stuff for his grand children and a baseball cap. We check out and went for lunch at the buffet and then the rain stop.

Christian and Victor pack the car with the suitcases and off to the airport we go. He drop me at the door with all of the suitcases at a maletero came to carry everything inside. Christian went to smart rent a car to return the car.

The line up are not very long so buy the time I got to the counter Christian was not back. The lady at the counter gave me my boarding pass and told me to send my husband directly to the counter once he came in the airport. Christian came in got his boarding pass and off through security we chatted with a young boy and his grand mother. He wanted to practice his English but was a bit shy.

Once across Christian went to the lunch area to see if he could surf on the net but couldn't figure out how too. So we started walking around and chatted with Marc and Steve for a moment.

At 2h30 they started boarding the plane. We were siting in the front Mark and Cathy just the row behind us. Pat and Steve a bit further back. This time they had movies for us to watch. After the take off and security presentation they came back with the digiplayers and watch a movie until they were ready to serve lunch.

Time went by very quickly and by 19h30 we were getting off the plane at Pearson airport. We got through customs fairly quickly and the golf bagges were already waiting for us. The suitcases took a little longer. Once out of the baggage area we proceded to go to the up level to go to terminal 1 with the light rail train. Once at terminal 1 we stop at one of the checking machine and pickup our boarding passes.

Got to the Air Canada counter and the lady was jalouse of our tannes. We drop 2 suitcaises, then took the clubs to the large item counter. Off to security again, once across we stop at Tim Hortons for a coffee, peppermint tea and 2 bagels with cream cheese. Lots of people coming from other destination on the same flight has us.

Got to Ottawa at 11h45 it took a long time to get our suitcases. Got into a cab to go home.

Stay tuned because we are going back. Have fun in the sun and lots of golf for the summer.

Thursday March 8th

The sun in trying to come through the clouds. Christian was not feeling well enought to play golf so I went down to meet Steve and tell him we were not going to play and take our tee time.

Went to get a coffee and peppermint the to take back to the room. Christian wanted to sleep some more so I pick up my stuff and went to the pool to sit in the sun and read my book.

Around 9h30 I went to the buffet to get some breakfast and Christian showed up. After that we went into town to fill up the car with gas. Christian left me in town so I could do some shopping. He went to the Golf course to get the clubs. Once back at the hotel he went a laid down by the pool to rest and read his book.

I was back at the hotel at 12h30 with everthing I wanted and needed. Packed most of the suitecases and went by the pool to see Chrisitan. We had lunch and relaxed by the pool for the rest of the day.

At 5h30 we watch the last sun set and took a few pictures. The sky was getting ugly again and we had rain just a bit of rain during dinner.

We eat with Pat and Steve at the buffet. They had good traditionnal Mexican food then went to the Mexican fiesta show. This was one of the best Mariachi band I have see so far in Mexico.
After we sat at the lobby bar and had a few night cap of to bed at 11h30.

This is it tomorrow we go back.

Wednesday March 7th.

The sun is shining and we took a day off from Golf. We setup by the pool for most of the morning. Christian went to get a golf lesson from Ivan to find out how to correct his driving problems. After lunch the wind was down so we moved back to the beach and the clouds started to move in again. So I went to the spa to got a massage.

Back in the room Christian was not feeling well and took a long hot bath. After taking medication for it he went to bed. I took a shower, got dress and went down to up date the blog.

Had a chat with John and Roberta and a happy hour drink. It started raining again at 18h00. Pat , Steve, Mark and Cathy and I went for dinner at the buffet. Beautyfull Chicken cordon Bleu with all of the trimings.

Took some back to Christian at 8h30. He was feeling better and was hungry for the plat I took back to the room for him.

He staid in bed and I went back to the lobby bar and chatted with the others for a bit and then it was time for bed 10h30.

Tomorrow is the last full day we have snif snif...

Tuesday March 6th.

Up early again to go golfing. The weather is a bit better less wind. Golf for this round Steve, Mark, Chris and Lyne, final score Steve 97, Mark 97, Chris 91 and Lyne 95.

Back at the hotel the sun was back out still too much wind for the beach back at the pool no wind and the sun was very hot. We spend the day enjoying it and reading.

It’s Mark and Cathy Wedding Anniversary so we went to the Café Paraiso for dinner with them. We order the bottle of champagne that Melia offered me for my birthday. Dinner was at 8h30 and was fantastic.

Went back to the lobby bar for digestive and gone to bed for 11h30.

Monday March 5th.

The wind was blowing like crazy and still a slit mist of rain. Got up and dressed to play golf. We met with Steve, John and Roberta at the buffet. We had breakfast and golf all together. Final score was Chris 97, Steve 94 and Lyne 94.

Too much wind and no sun so Steve ordered some fish from the chef and we had lunch all together. The fish was just great….nothing left. The sun came out for a bit but not strong enough to site by the ocean so we went to the pool for about 2 hours. Went back to the room had a nap and played backgammon Christian is the winner.

Showered and went down for dinner with Cathy, Mark, Steve, Pat and us. They had a roasted pig and it was very good. Went to the show and left to go to bed 10h30.

Sunday March 4th.

No golf today, we are off to the beach and deep tanning. The weather is very hot today the sun was just burning our skin and no wind what so ever.

I finished my book and Christian is now into his. We got an email from my sister and she got home with a bit of delay but everything is OK.

We went into town for dinner. We wanted a change of past and food. We had dinner at Prima the beef Capachio was good but the pizza his not a specialty. During dinner the sky came down and it down pored for about a good hour. We had not put the roof on our VW convertible so the seat were a bit wet to go back to the hotel.

We did a bit a shopping before we had dinner. That was a good move because after that it’s out of the question with the rain.

The evening was very hot with the humidity from the rain. Went to the show then of to bed 11h00.

Saturday March 3rd.

Golf for Lyne and Chris, we couldn't fine Steve the night before. Christian found is golf game and beat me hands down Chris 88 and Lyne 95.

Once back at the hotel it was time for laundry. Pat got her bag ready and we went to town to drop it, they do everything for you. You just have to go and pick it up a few hours later.

Back at the hotel we went to the beach the sun was very strong. We went and played a crazy came. We had to toss balloons full of water with a beach towel, this was lot of fun. At 2 pm we had to hide in the shade, even swimming wasn’t enough to cool us dawn. Christian took a nap and Lyne did some reading.

At 6pm we went back to pick up the laundry with Steve and on the we back to the room we saw more friends that just got in today. John, his wife and their friends from Alaska just got in after a 13 hours plan ride.

We had dinner at the buffet with Pat and Steve. It was seafood night it was very good. We went back to the room to pick up the laptop to check on emails and update the blog.

Off to bed at 10h30 for Lyne and Christian stayed up a bit to check on the scores.

Friday March 2nd

No golf today we are going to stay with Hélène until 11am then we are off to the ferry to meet with Jacques and Sylvie for a tour of the Island. We sat down at Fat Tuesday for lemonade and plan where to start.

Off to Chen Rio for lunch first it was a nice drive around the island. We took a small walk on the beach to let lunch go down and then left for Dzul Ha for some snorkeling.

Jacques and Sylvie really enjoyed their adventure under the sea. We saw very nice fish’s.

We then left to show them the hotel we stay so the have a look at the golf course across the street.

After our tour of the hotel we then took them back to the ferry so they could catch the 6 pm one.

Back at the hotel we found it a bit empty with out the rest of the gang gone. Out of the plane only 6 of us are here Steve and Pat, Mark and Cathy and Lyne and Chris.

Had dinner at the buffet Oriental food was better then last Friday. Christian stayed up to surf the net and Lyne went to bed.

Thursday March 1 st

Golf tee time at 7am and these are the comment from the guys.

• There we were on the Links; Chris Steve and Lyne … did she ever beat the crap out of us!!

• Steve said: It’s a good job she can drive a golf ball because a golf cart is a different thing…

Final score Chris 93, Steve 87 and Lyne 91.

Last full day for Hélène so we went around and snorkeled for a bit and then looked some crazy came the GO’s organized two by two throwing an egg at some point it got very messy when the eggs started braking.

We had lunch at the grill out side with corn on the cob and grilled steak. The sun was very hot again so swimming was in order also.

Dinner was at the buffet for Mexican night. Very good traditional food with chicken mole, fajitas, beans, sweet potato’s and desert. The mariachi band was very good with mayan dancers.

After that Hélène had to go pack her stuff if she wanted to have time for the beach. Off to bed at around 10h30. Christian stayed up for a bit to teach Brian and Kim how to us they digital camera.

Wednesday Feb 28th

Christian is off to golf with Steve and Mark. My hip was bugging me and decided to stay behind to let it rest a bit more. Got up and up loaded some picture for the blog. Then off to the beach for the day with Hélène, were are just half way through our books now.

The guys got back at 11h00 and the day is very hot so swimming in the ocean was in order. Water temperature was just like a bath with colored fishes around us.

The hotel in conjunction with Fat Tuesday’s (bar in town) organized at the hotel at Caribbean night with a band and dinner on the beach. It was a lot of fun.

We also celebrated Brian Birthday he turned 32. Pictures can speak by them self.

11h30 off to bed we are playing golf tomorrow am.

Tuesday Feb 27th

We got up at 7h30 no golf today. We are going to Chakanaab park for snorkeling and the dolphin encounter. Had a good breakfast so we could wait to be on the wild side for lunch at Chen Rio.

The snorkeling at Chakanaab is not back compare to Dzul Ha at new years lots more damage there. The sea life will have to work really hard in the next few years!

Hélène was very pleased with her dolphin experience and has good souvenirs to take home with her DVD and pictures.

After that we left for the wild side. The wind was full blast and the waves were huge.

Stop at the Rasta bar to do some more shopping for Florence. They have all sorts of necklace and that’s what she asked for. Hélène got her self an ankle bracelet.

Back on the road we stop at Chen Rio at 1h30 for lunch and a few beers. The food was marvelous and the lemonade was homemade. Then we went of to play in the waves.

The day was so nice and warm 35 degrees and full of sun. On the road back to town we decided to add one more thing to our tour of the island. We stop for the Tequila plantation tour. The Margaritas they served us are one of the best I had in many years. The Tequila didn’t upset my stomach like it usually does. The tour is very nice and informative, and the tour guide simply funny as he pointed out often the love magic potion that is Tequila…. They have on site real Agavey plants after the tour you can sample some of the product they have. The brand they represent is Cava Antigua and you can take some home for a very reasonable price. Nice bottled presentation and different flavored tequila also for after meal drinks.

Back to the hotel we relaxed and had dinner very late and very light. Went to the show and had fun for a bit in the lobby with the other Canadians. Off to bed at 10h30.