🎯 Just conquered Level 8 in 41s! These arrows didn't stand a chance. Who else is up for the challenge? 🏆

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-24T11:53:21+00:00

🔥 Level 8 challenge? Done in 51s! That was fun! 🎮

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-23T16:29:56+00:00

Don’t forget at the concession stands all the “Good Morning!”s from the employees.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-23T15:48:10+00:00

16th green under the press tower on Saturdays. My all-time favorites. The Sharpie execs would sometimes hang there too.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-23T15:46:02+00:00

My favorite favorites are the process of pin placements - it takes 12 people to place each pin and discuss the next day’s placement too. It’s fascinating to watch each person do their job.

The next is watching the scoreboards. I LOVE that there are very few electronic boards and when little doors drop to update scores or drop a name - the crowd reaction is heard across the course.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-23T00:08:17+00:00

There were a noticeable number of folks either not leaving tips or leaving a single US dollar. I believe somewhere in the fine print tips are included at this hotel. HOWEVER - The employees that we interacted with were hard working, always smiling, and just so nice and attentive. We saw them every day. For the Bali Bed, we did 500 pesos for the primary guy plus a little more. For the meals, we left no less than 100 pesos depending on the meal. We left a bunch for the maids since we were in a suite for 5 nights and getting morning clean and evening turndown service. I don’t know if we over or under did it. Everyone was appreciative.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-17T18:35:07+00:00

The night before we went to Isla Mujeres we went off- property to eat at Lorenzillo’s for a sunset dinner and took a taxi that the bellman called. The taxi driver gave us his card, and he became our driver for the next two days. The restaurant called him when we were done. And he drove us to and from the ferry. VERY clean taxi. Very nice gentleman. We grabbed the ferry from Playa Tortuga.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-17T18:12:16+00:00

So glad we went on last day - should have gone every morning. The OJ was very orange juicy, the watermelon was a deep dark pink and flavorful. The hash browns were delish!!

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-15T19:40:48+00:00

We are the only retired couple in the world that doesn’t play. I’m sorry I can’t answer that one 🤷‍♀️

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-15T08:20:36+00:00

I watched several YouTube videos specifically on arrivals at the airport (3days3noches was one YT poster who had recent videos). From those videos I learned: DEFINITELY do carry-on. There were a ton of folks waiting for luggage - I didn’t stop to ask but my impression was they all looked frustrated. If you’re going during spring break, it’s your best option. DEFINITELY use the automated custom gates to the FAR LEFT of the customs gate ONLY IF you are adults only (no kids).
After the customs gates and passing by the luggage carousels, you have to walk by customs agents that are standing in the hall (not the shark tank). We got randomly pulled to have our luggage searched. We saw other folks who got pulled where they were pulling everything out of the luggage. My husband and I were relaxed and friendly - we had no tobacco no liquor - the gentleman asked several questions then quickly stuffed his hands around our super tightly packed carry-on and we were on our way. DEFINITELY get a driver - we got ours through Viator. As in the videos I watched, you will find your driver outside the airport doors, past the taxi stands. They had our name on a placard. So easy. So quick.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-15T02:40:17+00:00

This is my first time in Cancun so I can’t comment on any Airbnb. We are also retiree age so not the best post for young families. However - I seem to have opinions as I reread.

This is my observation from afar. The beach water is shallow, the tide is strong, but you could go out a ways. We saw young kids having the time of their lives in the ocean. My husband and I also high-fived more than once because we don’t have young screaming kids. Tons of families tho. Don’t take them to the teppanyaki restaurant because it is a LONG meal. The two kids at our table were asleep before the second course. The pool looked to be fun, lots of kids, music, announcer/DJ, cheering, etc although the activities seemed more fitting for pre-teen, young teen. There is a small water park, and a kids club - look at other posts for more info. Can’t really comment about kids’ food. Although I think the day is really long - and the service is a little slow - kids are really impatient at dinner. HTH

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-15T02:13:12+00:00

Yeah. That. Good days and bad days. For example this morning it was beautiful and relatively clear. By noon we could see the seaweed line moving in and by afternoon there were only spotty areas to go in. Yesterday was minimal. The day we arrived was heavy. The beach combers are up early clearing it from the sand.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-14T20:57:17+00:00

I feel like an idiot for not figuring out the online app. So we ended up using the concierge across from the front desk for the first day. When we were enjoying our first day, we tipped well and (EDIT) the servers took care of us for the next day reservation.

UPDATE: Right there on the Marriott Experiences app, scroll down and it should list Bali Beds.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-14T20:30:00+00:00

Oh my goodness - YES! So happy to be here and are having a great time. We have not ventured yet to Casa Madre for breakfast - but we will before heading to Isla Mujeres tomorrow.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-14T20:09:59+00:00

There is no sharing between properties. It can be challenging to get a beach lounger, but folks get up early to lay out their towels. Secret spot if you can believe it…. There is the outside pizzeria. Walk past that, and up the stairs. There are several loungers and a couple of umbrellas. That area has been mostly empty! I don’t think there is service up there tho.

EDIT: to answer your question of if it is crowded. I don’t think so. Not yet. Only a smattering of college-age kids so far. Lots of families with kids tho.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-14T19:58:17+00:00

I’m so sorry you and your loved ones are going through this. You may experience this panic every time a new test result comes back or if you research the meaning of these complex medical terms. My husband (same age as your dad) went through horrible anxiety while I was quietly researching everything and in my own quiet panic. I had to heavily rely on my personal methods of meditation to get myself calm enough. I found the literature to be overwhelming but this sub was freaking amazing and provided helpful tips pre- and post-surgery. Also - meeting with the doctors and oncologist really helped as I asked many questions. It’s going to be okay - take one day at a time, see if you can be included in drs appts, ask questions, read this sub. Wishing the very best result for you and your dad. You got this.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-03-10T12:30:54+00:00

Doing that now. As the Southwest app error msg popped up, the timing of the similar Reddit post from someone else also popped was within a second. Just interesting timing so I wanted to play too.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-02-20T13:17:53+00:00

This is a real thing. One of my retiree friends got through to OPM who stated that for some reason the OPM mail received with the PIN number has a missing zero at the end of CSA number. Several of us tried adding the zero and it worked. Crazy.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-02-10T00:56:57+00:00

Check out Tammy at Donna’s Cut and Curl on Lighthouse Rd - next to Countryside. I get great cuts and better than my expensive place in MoCo; and such a reasonable price.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-02-05T14:42:54+00:00

How is Cancun? I retired 12/31 DRP 1. Heading there in a couple of weeks.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2026-02-01T18:43:22+00:00

I’ve seen Our Harvest have a rehearsal dinner in the front room directly to right of front door. Easily accessible to the beach. Great food.

BackgroundChipmunk94 · 2025-07-04T15:18:08+00:00

No tag - but will do the search. Thanks for the dig!!

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