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Travel Recap: Review of Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya in Mexico

For my very first trip to Mexico, we booked 5 nights at the all-inclusive resort Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya . Some of our good friends have been to this resort several times now and were heading back for another trip, so we decided to join them -- and I'm so glad we did!

Since we didn't leave the resort except for our scuba-diving trip, this travel recap will serve mostly as a review of the  Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya . Overall, I highly recommend it -- and I can see now why our friends, and so many others, continue to return to the resort! 

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• The resort is all-inclusive, so we paid upfront and all our meals, drinks, and lodging were included. When we arrived, we did choose to upgrade to the "privilege club" package, which includes a reserved pool or beach cabana, lobster at dinner, and several bottles of alcohol in your room, for an additional daily expense. The resort itself was beautiful, with two pools (the "party" pool and the "quiet" pool), access to the beach, and amazing restaurants.
• I feel as though the food at all-inclusive resorts is usually more of an afterthought rather than a main feature, but all the food at the Valentin Imperial was  excellent . I wanted to spend every minute we had at every single one of the restaurants.
• Every single one of the staff members at this resort were lovely and went above and beyond their job duties. We brought money for tips, since tipping isn't a part of the all-inclusive package, to express our gratitude.
• We booked our trip when the resort was running a special, making it much budget-friendly!
• The focus of this resort is definitely its pools, among the largest in the area. I personally prefer pools to the beach (in the words of Anakin Skywalker, "I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere"), so I was more than happy to spend time at the pool. That being said, I would have loved for the ocean to be more visible from the pool or the main area. If you want your trip to Mexico to revolve around the ocean, I'd double-check whether this is the right resort for you (although I have also read some Valentin Imperial reviews where people did spend a lot of time at the beach!). Lastly, check in advance if it's seaweed season if that's the sort of thing that would bother you.

• I love sweet drinks, but most of the frozen drinks were too sweet for me, so I stuck to more simple drinks.
• We went at the beginning of May 2021, so because of COVID, the resort wasn't operating at full capacity and some things weren't available like they otherwise would be (like an ice cream cart!), but there were things like a churro cart! We were required to take a COVID test at the resort before we returned home to the U.S., which the resort handled and wasn't a bad experience at all (especially compared to a painfully uncomfortable COVID test I'd gotten in the U.S.). We received our (negative!) results within a few hours of the swab. (And everyone in my group of 7 had received their vaccination shots before our trip.)
• I did buy bug spray, but I didn't end up using it at all because we weren't there during the bug season (post-wet season).
• The resort is adults only -- which I personally prefer.
• Make sure you pack appropriate clothes! Pants and closed-toe shoes are required for men at the restaurants for dinner.
• Also, pack conditioner! There was shampoo and body wash but not conditioner in our room (funnily enough, we had the same situation in our hotel in Dublin, Ireland).
• Since we stayed for 5 nights, the resort handled our transportation to and from the airport, which was a very nice perk and relieved us of any stress of trying to find/schedule our own way.

• We arrived at the resort on Wednesday and left on Monday, so we were there a total of 5 nights.
• A typical day for me included a morning run around 9am; meeting for breakfast around 9:30am; spending the morning in the "party" pool and playing volleyball; grabbing poolside lunch or heading to one of the restaurants; switching to the "quiet" pool in the afternoon; heading back to the room to shower around 5pm; making our way to dinner around 7 or 7:30pm; and then listening to the live music in the main area for the rest of the night! The Imperial Band played from 10:20pm until midnight, and they were so talented that I was in awe!
• My husband and I did book one excursion -- scuba-diving -- on Saturday morning from 7:20am until about 2pm. This was an additional cost and included an approximately 90-minute lesson, both in and out of the pool, then taking a van to the beach, where we visited 2 spots out in the water and dove for 30 and 45 minutes, respectively.  The scuba-diving lesson was much more comprehensive and intense than our Great Barrier Reef scuba-diving , where our lesson took place out on the boat and lasted under 30 minutes. 

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where to eat and drink:

There are so many restaurant options at this resort, and they were all delicious.

• The French restaurant L’Alsace was my absolute favorite! We ate here twice and I ordered escargot, duck, and crème brûlée both times!
• I also loved Ginger, the Japanese restaurant -- we ate here twice, one of which was hibachi, and both times were extremely tasty. Highly recommend the Mayan sushi combo and the green tea ice cream.
• The Italian restaurant L’Olivo was good, but it was our first night and we didn't know what to expect, so I feel like we didn't make the most of it and wish we could have gone back!
• We ate breakfast and lunch at Mar y Tierra, and I loved my eggs Benedict and calamari.
• We ate at Le Marché several times for lunch and breakfast -- this buffet had so many options.
• We somehow did not eat at the Mexican restaurant La Hacienda -- whoops!

what to do:

• The resort offers many additional excursions to sign up for and take, though they're not included in the all-inclusive price we'd already paid.
• Between the privilege club upgrade and scuba-diving, our costs were adding up, so we didn't add any other excursions, but I do wish we'd had the opportunity to do a cenote or ruins in Tulum -- the resort has so many options!
• Highly recommend scuba diving. The instructor took it very seriously and made sure we were all comfortable and knowledgeable.
• The resort also offers water aerobics classes, workout classes (including TRX, yoga, and a 5K run), massages, wine-tasting, etc -- and apparently fish pedicures during non-COVID times!

links I used or recommend:

Since we were going with friends, we didn't anticipate leaving the resort, and we knew we'd book any excursions directly through the resort, I didn't do as much research as I usually do. However -- I do genuinely love travel recaps and reviews, so I did check some out just for fun!

• Playa Del Carmen Blog
• Urban 20 Something
• Enchanted Honeymoons
• Stylin Iowan
• How My World Runs

If you have any questions about the resort, please let me know in the comments!

Were there a lot of people at the resort? Were there a lot of open places at pool and beach?

Hi Ashley, it did not seem crowded at all -- I think I heard the resort was operating at 50% capacity, although it may have been more. Regardless, we didn't have long waits at any restaurants or bars (though we always made dinner reservations in advance, I believe usually first thing in the morning), and we had plenty of space in the pool. With the privilege club upgrade, we received reserved cabanas at the pool and beach, too. I hope this is helpful! Please let me know if you have any other questions!

While you said you didnt book many excisions due to lack of time, in hind sight, could you say if doing so through the resort would be more expensive than going through a local tour agency? I'll be staying at VIM, and want to do a few excursions, but am mindful of budget! Thanks for the helpful review!

Hi there, thank you for reading and for your comment! Unfortunately, I don't know how the price would change if you went through a local tour agency. I personally felt more peace of mind going through VIM, knowing the resort was responsible and had vetted the excursion. When is your trip? I hope you have a wonderful time!

did you book your stay directly through the hotel or through a third party?

We booked directly through the hotel, as they were offering a good Black Friday deal (and I know they periodically offer good deals throughout the year!).

Hello! While this review is a few years old I really appreciate your honest and thorough review. A few questions for you as my wife and I are considering a trip there in the near future. Did you stay in or spend any time near the swim up suites and the pool system there? Was drink service service available there? (Unlikely but worth asking) Two years later, now having traveled even more, do you still recommend this location as highly for an all inclusive resort?

Hi Zach, and thank you for reading! Apologies for my late response, I was in Yellowstone National Park without much service. Although we didn't stay in a swim-up suite, we did spend time in that pool (usually in the afternoon as we were winding down/starting to think about dinner), and there are bars that specifically service that pool. I don't believe they're IN the pool (the way the bars/bar stools are in the other pool), but they're right next to it (and there are servers who walk around checking on guests). And yes, I would! The friends that we went with have been several times, and we have two other friends who actually booked the resort without realizing that's where we went and then planned a follow-up vacation the next year as well. And a LOT of the guests we spoke to were return visitors. I was happy with the food (seriously, so good), the pools, our room, the band at the end of the night, and the excursions offered (and was very impressed with how seriously our scuba diving instructor took teaching us). I'm sure it's even better now that pandemic restrictions have eased because I believe there were some things they usually offer that they didn't during the pandemic (like workout classes, an ice cream cart, etc). There is also a private Facebook group with something like 40K members that you could request to join if you want to see others' posts about it to see if it's somewhere you'd like to go! I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions :)

Hi Sarah, was your scuba dive excursion through the hotel? Did they take you to Cozumel to dive?

Hi there! Our excursion was booked through the resort (and our 90-minute lesson before diving was done in the pool at the resort), but we did not go to Cozumel. They drove us to Puerto Morelos and we got on the boat from there, where they took us out into the water. Please let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you!

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Tipping is a personal decision with passionate opinions on both sides so do what's comfortable for you.

That being said, here is a borrowed post from another message board that puts an interesting light on the "tips included" portion of an all inclusive.

"When you go to an AI, they tell you "tipping is included". Well it is BUT here is the scoop my husband and I found out. Last year when we made our first trip to the Lindo, we met a waiter who we became friends with throughout the week. We have kept in close contact with him via email throughout the year. When we returned to the Lindo a few weeks ago, we had dinner off the resort with him and his family two nights. He and his brother (who works at Mayan Palace as a room service captain) were telling us about the tipping. When you purchase an AI vacation, a percentage of that goes toward the tips. It breaks down to about $2 PER DAY PER TOURIST. IB* paraiso (lindo, beach, del mar, maya, grand) has about 3,000 employees. So my measly $2 per day gets split between 3,000 employees-do the math on that- not much. So when occupancy is higher, the tipping bonus for employees is higher and lower during lower occupancy. This I would guess, is only a few dollars per week. These tips are split between all employees- waiters, bartenders, those cleaning the bathrooms, pool, etc.

Tipping is NEVER mandatory at an All-Inclusive, OR expected-EVER.

However, we always DO tip. It is amazing how a few dollars can change someone's day-and for us that's a big motivation.

But, never feel that it is expected-that's why those of us who DO tip get such great response and treatment

I think the main reason people tip is because they received good service. Yes, tipping is included in AI resorts, but we always tip because we know how little the workers generally make. We do not tip a lot compared to what you would tip in the States. Here is what we usually do:

1. Bartenders...$5.00 per day( we usually go to the same bar all day)

2. Maid...$3.00 per day laid out on our pillows

3. Bell person...$2.00

4. Waitress/waiter at ala carte...$3.00

Then various others. If I see a grounds keeper working really hard I will walk up and give them a few dollars. You do not HAVE to tip. As you can see, it isn't a lot, just something. We usually take $100.00 in $1.00 bills per week for tipping. Do not go feeling that you must, and do not let the thought of this get you worked up...you have enough stress to deal with with the wedding:) I hope this helps a bit. It is a choice to tip, NOT mandatory:)

hi, we stayed at the VIM and did tip. The service was excellent and we wanted to recognize the staff. There is no obligation - we just wanted to eg housecleaning, bar service, golf cart driver (elevator wasn't working the day we arrived so he carried our bags to the 2d floor), restaurant staff.

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Sustainable travel is surging in popularity, but what does it mean? The vague term can refer to traveling in a way that’s conscientious of the environment and local communities, leaving less of an impact on a destination and perhaps even bettering the location in the process. Sustainable tourism, in many ways a reaction to overtourism, helps protect the planet, to ensure destinations are liveable and worth visiting for years to come. And while travel can certainly takes its toll, creating carbon emissions, waste and more, responsible tourism is an essential step in protecting the planet.

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Responsible tourism helps the environment by limiting ecological impact, supporting indigenous wildlife, respecting cultural heritage, and not taking away from a destination as a visitor, be it removing a shell from a beach or littering on a hiking trail. Plenty of responsible travel itineraries are easily replicable, but many trips can be adapted to be more sustainable. There are so many ways, big and small, to travel more responsibly and sustainably. Here’s how to start:

1. TSA-Friendly Doesn’t Need To Be Earth Hostile

You can buy single use and tiny versions of pretty much every care product these days, but do you actually need to? Opt for refillable travel bottles to decant your normal products into, and you’ll always have TSA-friendly bottles of shampoo, lotion, whatever you need at the ready. If you prefer to travel without liquids, consider switching to bars of shampoo and conditioner toothpaste powder and other products, which are eco-friendly wherever you are.

Planning ahead can be a major factor in sustainable travel

2. Opt For Public Transit

Public transportation — buses, trains, light rail, etc. — is always more sustainable than a private ride. If possible, use public transit to get to and from your destination and learn your destination’s public transit system to navigate while you explore. Not only will you likely save money as well as lower your carbon footprint, you’ll get a taste of how locals live. If public transit isn’t an option, consider booking shared rides to the airport and excursions, or renting an electric or hybrid vehicle if driving solo is the only option.

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4. Eat Conscientiously

Eating local is the best way for your diet to support local eco-systems. Not only does dining at independent, small businesses (e.g. not chains), support local business people, but can often have lower environmental impact than major franchised restaurants that ship ingredients and supplies across the country. Making lower impact choices, including eating mostly plant-based, when possible, can also make travel a bit greener. If you don’t have anything to do with leftovers, consider ordering with a bit more restriction so you aren’t creating an excess of food waste.

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5. Book A Sustainable Hotel

Staying at a property dedicated to sustainability can make a big impact, especially by showing the travel industry that this is a priority for hospitality. Hotels are offered various certifications to prove their sustainable status, which can be achieved as a remote eco-lodge or luxury property in a major city. Several hotels are seeking LEED certification , the Green Hotels Association has a collection of vendors who prioritize sustainability, and the Leading Hotels of the World has a sustainability collection of five star properties.

6. Buy Carbon Offsets

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Flight attendants play an important role in ensuring the safety, security, and comfort of all airline passengers. Between preparing the cabin for takeoff and liaising important updates with the pilot and passengers, they serve as emergency responders in the air. Above all, flight attendants warrant your consideration and respect before, during, and after takeoff. 

At Travel + Leisure , we aim to offer travel guides , inspiration, and tips to guarantee the safety and comfort of travel professionals, such as airline crew members, who work tirelessly to ensure our comfort. In fact, one of our contributors delved into the minds of flight attendants to compile a list of what passengers do that annoy flight attendants, and ever since, I’ve been dedicated to finding solutions for these easily avoidable flying faux pas.

I’ve gathered a comprehensive list of accessories that you should consider adding to your travel bag that address common annoyances. Below, you’ll discover why you should bring a reusable water bottle onboard and a legroom hack that’ll keep you from inconveniencing others. And the best part? All of these items can be found at Amazon starting at just $11. 

Don’t: Ask for Water Immediately After Boarding

Do: Bring a Reusable Water Bottle 

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One flight attendant told Travel & Leisure how frustrating it can be when passengers request water upon boarding, not realizing that they “only have a few minutes to get everyone seated and buckled up so that we can close the boarding door." If you anticipate being thirsty as soon as you sit, consider bringing a reusable water bottle like this insulated Hydro Flask one. The water bottle is a stellar choice for travel since it features a leak-proof flex cap and double-wall vacuum insulation, which means it’ll keep liquids hot or cold for hours. 

Don’t: Stretch in the Middle of the Isle

Do: Get an Airplane Footrest 

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A flight attendant expressed how frustrating it can be when people stretch their legs in the aisle. And we get it: Being crammed on a plane is far from the ideal way to start any trip. But there’s a solution to get more leg room without upgrading your seat: the Basic Concepts Portable Foot Hammock at Amazon. The footrest comes with an adjustable strap that can be wrapped around the seat tray in front of you for quick assembly. In fact, one frequent flier gushed that “they have no idea how I managed to travel without these in the past.” They continued, writing, “I usually have swelling when I fly, and this [footrest] helped alleviate any discomfort and allowed more space for my legs." 

Don’t: Demand Snacks or Food After Service is Complete 

Do: Pack a Snack 

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If you sleep through snack time or refuse meal service, you might not be able to get food  later. Rather than go hungry, opt to pack a few extra snacks, like these mini KIND granola bars that are studded with nuts and won’t take up too much space in your bag. 

Don’t: Ask for Headphones

Do: Bring a Bluetooth Connector

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As important as in-flight entertainment is to a comfortable flight, it is not a prerequisite for a safe one. And with more people carrying cord-free Bluetooth headphones to watch movies during the flight, it’s a smart idea to bring a Bluetooth connector. To pair the two devices, simply power them both on and pair them to connect. It’s that easy. This device is also rechargeable and can hold up to 10 hours of playtime. 

Don’t: Ask for a Pillow or Blanket

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We promise you’ll become the most popular passenger if you take the time to properly prepare for your flight. This includes bringing your own pillow and blanket. Opt for this innovative two-in-one pillow and blanket set that comes with a compact pillow and ultra soft blanket. When neatly packed, it measures in at just 11 inches by 12 inches and comes with a convenient strap that effortlessly attaches to your suitcase. 

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Do: Get a Compact Backpack or Underseat Carry-on

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Overhead bin space is precious and designated for larger carry-on suitcases and duffels — not backpacks. If you’re struggling to fit your backpack underneath your seat, take that as a sign that it’s time for an upgrade. Opt instead for this $32 backpack that I refuse to travel without . It’s equipped with plenty of spacious compartments, is easy to carry, and features proactive padding for personal belongings, all while remaining compact enough to tuck under your seat. 

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Another great lightweight option that fits under your seat is this Amazon basics carry-on bag. This soft-side rolling carry-on is specifically designed to fit under airplane seats, making it an excellent option for business travel, short weekends, and more. At roughly 13.4 inches by 9.5 inches by 14 inches, this carry-on bag is designed to hold plenty of items, yet remains compact enough to slide under the seat. 

Don’t: Ask Your Flight Attendant to Help with a Bag That's Clearly Too Heavy

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Už tretíkrát sme boli na dovolenke s touto (týmito) CK. 1-krát sme boli spokojní. Druhýkrát nám určili iné miesto nástupu, delegát sa venoval svojej partnerke, šoféri ani len neinformovali, kde budeme stáť ako dlho. Jednoducho zastali v tichosti. Poniektorí ľudia vystúpili na toaletu, iní na cigaretu. Čas nám nebol určený, nevedeli sme, či to stihneme. Cestou z dovolenky zaspali na izbe, takže sme 2 hodiny na nich čakali, nevediac, čo sa deje. Tohto roku sme sa s nimi rozhodli znovu cestovať, nakoľko sľúbili, že nedostatky z minulého roku sa nebudú opakovať, hlavne, že nástupné miesto bude PP. Zájazd sme si zaplatili už v januári. Asi 2 týždne pred nástupom sme dostali woucher s nástupným miestom PP, čo nás potešilo, že splnili, čo sľúbili, ale naša radosť trvala viac ako týždeň, lebo necelý týždeň pred odchodom mi volali z CK, že kde chceme nastúpiť. Mali sme si vybrať buď Žilinu alebo Martin. S týmto sme nesúhlasili, dokonca dcéra písala mail do CK Tatratour, že nech nám zabezpečia odvoz do Žiliny. Preto sme si vyberali zájazd cez ich cestovnú kanceláriu, lebo cestujeme stále s dvomi deťmi (4 a 6 ročné). V CK nám povedali, že sa máme dopraviť do miesta sami. Z PP my sme boli piati a v autobuse sme sa dozvedeli, že ďalší 3 boli tiež z PP a z Košíc boli ďalší traja. Hlavná vec, že v katalógu majú napísané, že dovoz z miesta určenia nemusí byť autobusmi, ale, že robia dopravu aj autami alebo mikrobusmi. Ani na požiadanie to nezabezpečili, samozrejme dopravu ako vlani aj tohto roku do ZA a späť sme si hradili sami. Pred odchodom na dovolenku nám bolo sľúbené, že nám bude za dopravu medzi východným a stredným Slovenskom vrátené. Po dovolenke sme šli do CK, kde nám pracovníčka povedala, že na nič nemáme nárok. Neviem, čo by boli urobili, lebo z Martina ani nešli, či by nám to boli zase zmenili, alebo stadiaľ by už boli išli aj kvôli piatim. Spokojní sme tohto roku boli so šoférmi, ktorí nás vždy vopred informovali, kde budeme stáť, ako dlho. Autobus nebol luxusný, i keď ho za luxusný považujú. Išli sme síce s Karosou - klimatizovaným autobusom, zvuk, hlavne v zátačkách vydával hrozný, ale došli sme šťastne. Vzhľadom na neférové jednanie cestovnej kancelárie, hlavne, keď už mali zájaz zaplatený v januári, už v budúcnosti s touto CK nepocestujeme. Prosím, poraďte lepšiu CK. Ďakujem

Prvá skúsenosť s touto CK dobrá nakoľko sme na dovolenku išli individuálne. Ale druhýkrát sme išli letecky a to už nikdy viac!!!!! Na internet napíšu, že máte 8-dňovú dovolenku ale to ešte neviete, že odlet z BA bude o 19:45, takže aj so zápchami v cieľovej krajine budete na hotely o 23:00! Takže táto "úžasná" spoločnosť si predstavuje, že pod pojmom jeden deň asi jednu hodinu. A keď už sa s týmto zmierite, že vám v podstate zobrali min. pol dňa dovolenky , tak vám oznámia, že smola ale váš spiatočný let je posunutý o 5 hodín skôr!! Takže z hotela odchádzate o 9:00 ráno, čím vám v podstate zoberú ďalší deň dovolenky, pretože ak sa chcete pobaliť aj tak, že nemáte v kufri všetko mokré od plaviek, tak ráno sa už v mori neokúpete. Čiže táto CK vám v konečnom dôsledku z 8-dňovej dovolenky (ako píšu na nete) spraví 6-dňovú a vy s tým nič urobiť nemôžete pretože nemáte nárok na žiadne odškodnenie v prípade posunutia letu.

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Humus!!! Posledný krát s tip travelom

Vážení,tato cestovní kancelář se nechová ke klientům šlušně dokonce jsme zažil situaci kdy nebyli v komplikované situaci ani nabídnout pomoc .Nedodržují podmínky smlouvy a je jim to úplně jedno protože peníze přece již mají z inkasované tak proč se starat.ZAPLATIT U NICH ZÁJEZD JE OPRAVDU LEHKOVÁŽNÉ!!!

Tento hotel je predavany ako 5 hviezdickovy no skutocnost je uplne ina! Izby ako pre sliepky s rebrikom veducim na balkon, strava kazdy den ta ista, skromna, slaby vyber jedal ziadna uzasna grecka kuchyna, najhorsi hotel aky som kedy zazila! Bazeny s vodou ktora vyzera ako mocarina. Majitel a jeho syn vyzerali ako bezdomovci a len sa premavali po hoteli a mydlili si brucho ako dobre odzubavaju ubohych turistov. tipr travel u mna skoncil vsetci sa stazovali a co dostaneme ako odpoved nebude urcite nic co by nam pomohlo. sirte zle meno dalej prosim

nie som spokojný s cestovkou tip travel,zamlčali nám vela informácii zámerne,hotel Atos v Bulharsku nesplnal nič z toho čo nám prezentovala v cestovke ,bola to hrôza ,špinavý koberec,vyležané postele,ogrcaný koberec,klíma nič,ranajky katastrofa hanba ,čo nám ponukali tam bieda,posledný den nas vykopli o desiatej a museli sme čakať do pol noci na lietadlo,na buduce určite nie cez tip travel...

Nikdy viac do Zante Imperial je to úroveň max 1* ubytovanie vo vilkách nemá úroveň ani 1 * , dokonca je to na úrovni zdraviu škodlivému ubytovaniu, boli sme v Grécku aj na ostrovoch už cca 10 x a tak som vedela čo čakať, ale toto nieeeee. Nikomu nedoporučujem!!!! . Mali sme zaplatený rodinný apartmán, teda s 2 samostatnými izbami, a to sme si priplatili za app+100 E, ale dostali sme app. že v 1 izbe nebolo žiadne okno, len dvere do chodby, kde smrdela kúpeľňa ( celá zaplesnená), bola to skôr kutica na skladovanie tovaru nie na bývanie (bez okna!!!!! izba č 47) . Potom nám vymenili za izbu s oknami - hurá, ale hrozne zatuchnutá, akoby tam 100 rokov nikto nebýval. O 2 dni sme sa presťahovali nad žumpu č.40 , izba aspoň nesmrdela a mala aj okná, bola blízko pláže, ale ten žumpový smrad!!!!!!!!! no po 3 výmenách izieb sme už nemali chuť zasa reklamovať. mali sme pokazenú celú dovolenku .

musim povedat že otrasna cestovna kancelaria je tip travel tatratour absolutne sa na na letisku delegad nevenoval neboli sme informovani oničom zhrabli si peniaze a ubytovanie nebolo ohvie čo na letisku nam v lietadle navyše rozhadzali letenky som nevidiaca a nedostala som žiadnu asistenciu na začiatku aj ked sme o to požiadali

Boli sme s Tip travelom v júnu 2014 na dovolenke v depandancoch hotela Bellevue, Orebič, Chorvátsko a boli sme veľmi nespokojní s ubytovaním. Ubytovanie malo mať 3 hv., ale my by sme mu dali maximálne jednu. CK Tip Travel zavádza ľudí. Izby boli špinavé, v kúpelni hrdzavé odpady a stropy, samé pavučiny. Delegátka sa tam neukázala za celú dobu pobytu. V katalógu uvádzajú, že depandancy aj hotel majú 3 hviezdičky, ale myslím, že hotel bol na tom určite lepšie. Hneď po príchode sme si sťažovali na izbu a chceli sme, aby nás ubytovali v hoteli, kľudne aj za príplatok. Bolo nám ale oznámené, že Tip travel spojich klientov ubytováva iba v depandancoch.

Tip travel zavadza zidne 4hviezdicky,ale all inclusiv ...je to klam...ta strava tam sa neda zrat s prepacenym jedalen zavru a otvoria vzdy v urcity cas a takze ziadne all inclusiv...jedlo vylozene na veceru s obeda smrdlave...no humus...nikdy viac Albansko a kto chce ist tak najblizsich 5 rokov urcite nie...!!!!si este v plienkach...a pred hotelo stavenisko...mila CK!!!!!

S CK Tip travel sme cestovali prvý krát po dlhoročných veľmi pozitívnych skúsenostiach s CK FIFO. Zo začiatku boli dojmy veľmi dobré - bohatý výber destinácií, príjemné pracovníčky v CK, zľavy. 2 týždne pred odchodom do Chorvátska sme dostali pokyny na nástupné miesto v TT, 2 dni pred odchodom nám miesto zmenili na BA. To by nebolo také hrozné, ale autobus vychádzal z NR, kam ľudia cestovali desiatky kilometrov a potom ich vliekol 3 hodiny do BA cez Komárno. To, že pracovníčky CK nakladajú svojich klientov je síce pekné, ale podľa mňa zbytočné, túto službu zvládnu v pohode šoféri. Na to, aby sa šoféri predstavili, poskytli informácie, ponúkli nápoje, sme mohli zabudnúť. Roztrasený autobus po maďarských cestách rachotil tak, že na spánok sme mohli zabudnúť. Ďalší šok nastal, keď začali vykladať prvých klientov ráno o 4. hod. v tme na kraji nejakej komunikácie v úplne neznámom prostredí, aby si hľadali hotel. Bývali sme zvyknutí na to, že vždy nás čakal delegát, tu sme videli delegátku prvý a posledný krát po 3 dňoch, informovať nás nevedela o ničom, dozvedeli sme sa len, že pošle fax, kedy odchádzame. Tak sme si mysleli, že bude asi len dispečerka. Fax síce poslala, ale autobus prišiel o pol hodinu skôr, čo nás celkom potešilo, horšie, že na ďalšej destinácii vôbec nevedeli, kedy odchádzajú a vodiči museli hľadať klientov po hoteloch, obchodoch a pod. Šťastne sme prišli domov, dovolenka bola výborná, vďaka destinácii, hotelu atď., ale nie vďaka CK. Myslím, že Tip travel robí kvantitu na úkor kvality a mal by si zistiť, za čo vlastne platí svojich delegátov ako pani Mária, či za faxovanie , dispečing, alebo aj za niečo iné. Budeme veľmi rozmýšľať, či ešte niekedy pôjdeme s touto CK, alebo s takou, kde sú delegáti pre klientov.

Skutočne je mi ľúto ľudí čo sa vrátia z dovolenky a jediné čo si pamatajú sú negatíva. Pavučiny, hrdzavé odpady, neochotný personál, hluk, inokedy príliš ticho, mačky, vrabce, studená voda, komáre, malý výber stravy. Ja som bol s CK TIP TRAVEL už cca 8 x. a chcem sa týmto tejto cestovke poďakovať za úžasné spomienky na každú jednu dovolenku, ktorú som s TIP TRAVEL absolvoval. Naposledy v júni 2014 v Agios Georgios jz na Korfu v hoteli Blue Sea. Niečo fantastické.

Ešte by som dodal na adresu- realista- . V hoteli boli okrem nás ubytovaní češi, rusi a Angličania a cenu mali od svojich ck podobnú našej. Izby rovnaké ako my, výhľady taktiež, jedlo a iné služby nápodobne. Mačky to tiež neselektovali. Tak prosím, trpte aj naďalej komplexami menej cennosti. Čo Vám v konečnom dosledku bráni objednať zájazd u rakúskej CK? Lenivosť? Strach? Skor si myslím, že vy to potrebujete sa na niečo sťažovať. Ináč by to pre Vás nebola tá pravá vysnívaná dovolenka.

V júli 2016 sme cez TIP Travel absolvovali nie najlacnejšiu ultra all inclusive dovolenku v Bulharsku, Elenite - Royal Club Victoria – hotel Atrium Beach. Už od prvých minút bolo jasné, že CK nejde o spokojnosť zákazníkov a to ani v prípade malých detí. Prvý otrasný zážitok prišiel pri nutnosti použiť WC pri lobby hotela – čiastočne nefungujúce osvetlenie, neporiadok, špina, pleseň, hrdza, na podlahe voda. Ďalšie zážitky vydali na 4-stranovú reklamáciu s priložením 32 fotografií (zatiaľ bez reakcie CK): o výťah s rozbitým displayom fungujúci v neznámom režime, druhý výťah mimo prevádzky, o na izbách super špinavé koberce a epedy na kreslách; krátke, na okrajoch potrhané a zle vyprané posteľné plachty; nefungujúce telefóny; chyžná len v dopĺňala toaletný papier, vynášala smeti z koša a navoňala izby sprayom, o v reštaurácii chaos v čase podávania stravy, jedávalo sa aj v lobby – všade neporiadok, personál nestačil zabezpečovať čistotu stolov a reštaurácie; trvalý nedostatok šálok (kávu a čaj sme si servirovali v plastových pohároch) a malých lyžičiek; na stoloch aj roztrhané plastové obrusy; podávané jedlá boli často studené, chýbala mikrovlnka a tiež hriankovač; na pitie boli aj pre deti len presladené vody pod názvom džús, sýtené nápoje a sóda, • nebezpečne deformovaná a polámaná dlažba na cestičkách a chodníkoch rezortu; opadané a polámané obklady na schodoch, okolo bazénov a v bazénoch; chýbali mriežky na odvodňovacích kanáloch cez chodníky; bazény väčšinou bez fungujúcich spŕch, resp. brodísk, preto na dne bazénov piesok a kal; prepadové plastové mriežky okolo bazénov špinavé a plesnivé; všade sa povaľovali plastové poháre a tácky, • o ležadlá na pláži sa bojovalo obsadzovaním uterákmi okolo 6-tej hodiny ráno; ležadlá špinavé - veľký počet z nich poškodený; nevyhovujúce, resp. nefungujúce sprchy; nebezpečné poškodené schodiská na pláž s križujúcimi hadicami a káblami; pláže ráno špinavé z predchádzajúceho dňa – nebol vyzbieraný ani hrubý odpad, • v aquaparku špinavé plastové ležadlá, mnohé polámané - s ostrými hranami; plastové mriežky okolo bazénov, ako aj obklady bazénov špinavé, plesnivé, polámané a deformované; nebezpečne deformovaná a polámaná dlažba – ostré hrany; pri bazénoch problém so sprchami a toaletami - špinavé, plesnivé, čiastočne fungujúce; plávajúce nečistoty na vode v bazénoch; na detskom ihrisku zo 4 zariadení v prevádzke len dve, • vo Fitness centre stacionárne bicykle bez bezpečnostných krytov a s nefunkčným nastavovaním; koženka na trenažéroch popraskaná; žinenky špinavé; chýbali dezinfekčné prostriedky; v miestnosti špinavá dlážka, hlavne kúty. • v rámci ultra all inclusive malo byť Wellness centrum bezplatne k dispozícii – požadovali však poplatok.

Rezort Royal Club Victoria má svoj čas slávy dávno za sebou a je v súčasnosti chátrajúcim strediskom – nemôže zodpovedať 4 hviezdičkám žiadneho „oficiálneho“ hodnotenia a 4 a pol slniečok od Tip Travel-u je nepochopiteľných. O nedostatkoch musí CK vedieť minimálne od svojich delegátov a tiež zo sťažností iných zákazníkov. Preto sa dajú informácie CK o rezorte uvedené na internete a v prospektoch považovať za zámerne klamlivé, zavádzajúce a nezodpovedajúce skutočnosti. Vedome svojich zákazníkov, často aj s malými deťmi a za nie malé peniaze, posiela do zariadení ohrozujúcich ich zdravie.

Záver: Nikdy viac s Tip Travel!!!

Teraz trošku iná recenzia - pred 5 rokmi som pracovala pre Tip Travel ako animátorka, a so všetkými recenziami (týkajúcimi sa úrovní hotelov, stavu autobusov, prístupu šoférov ...) úplne súhlasím. K práci animátora v skratke len toľko, že sme nemali k dispozícii nič, okrem pár písacích potrieb do miniklubu ... Keď sa vyskytne nejaký problém, delegát ho má riešiť priamo na mieste alebo informovať centrálu a čakať na pokyny. V mojom prípade naša delegátka (veľká kamarátka majiteľov cestovky) bola málokedy prítomná, lebo sa venovala iným (súkromno-pracovným) aktivitám, nesúvisiacim s prácou delegáta. V čase jej neprítomnosti som za ňu preberala jej povinnosti, snažila sa riešiť neustále sa opakujúce sťažnosti klientov každého turnusu, centrála mi väčšinou ani nezvihla telefón, vedeli, že tie sťažnosti sú opodstatnené ... a tak ako "práve prítomná" som si "vychutnala" všetky nadávky klientov, a keď som po návrate upozornila na nedostatky, ktoré právom kazili cestovke povesť a odháňali klientov, bola som odignorovaná, rovnako ako klienti ... a tak som si povedala, že s touto cestovkou nikdy viac ani ako zamestnanec ani ako klient. A ako tak čítam posledné recenzie, absolútne nemajú snahu o pokrok a zlepšenie ... zrejme je ozaj lepšie ísť dovolenkovať so zahraničnou CK, aj v hoteli k vám bude personál recepcie pristupovať inak, keď budete klientom napr. nemeckej CK ... nedajte si pokaziť leto a dovolenku! :-)

Cestovali sme s touto CK 1x, s ubytovaním sme boli v podstate spokojní - izby boli ciste, nabytok novy, len kupelna bola z ineho sudka - vana, ktora by sa uz nedala vycistit ziadnym pripravkom, plesne v rohoch, starsi zaves, stare okna obletovane holubmi, ale v podstate sme nieco take za tu cenu aj cakali, takze vsetko okrem kupelky super. Zajazd bol super, spokojnost, miesto, vylet do Plitvic daleko a umornou cestou plnou zakrut, ale zase chceli sme to vidiet na vlastne oci. Trocha zmatky s chorvatskym sprievodcom, ale to vyplinulo zo zlej organizacie v Narodnom parku Plitvice, kde sa vozia navstevnici von z parku vlacikom, na ktori cakaju kvanta ludi a my sme sa dostali na radu asi po 50 minutach cakania. Okrem tej kupelky mozem vytknut cestovke len taku nemastnu neslanu delegatku Katku, od ktorej by som ocakavala viac napaditych veci o mieste a moznych vyletoch. Napr. my sme sli na krasnu pesiu turu na nedaleky kopec pozriet vychod slnka, ale popis trasy som si precitala na nastenke inej cestovky. Cesta tam bola uplne ok, ale cesta naspat nam pokazila celkovy dojem zo zajazdu. Autobus mal 2 hodiny meskanie a po celom dni odubytovany clovek chce o 21:00 odcestovat, bohuzial kvoli zapcham na cestach sme 2 hodili polehovali pred hotelom. Delegatka nas tam nechala a ked sme jej pisali sms, ze co sa deje, tak napisala, ze soferom volat nemoze, lebo sa venuju svojej robote („asi obidvaja naraz soferovali“). Mala som dojem, ze delegatka si uz dakde popija vecerny drink. Ked prisiel autobus, vyzeral normalne, ale pocas cesty sme zistili, ze nenormalne vrzga a skripe pri kazdej zatacke, je cely rozhegany a riadne nas ponatriasa. Soferi boli strasni, nepovedali nikdy nic, stali sme az po 5. hodinach, kedze sme mali sklz, ale radsej mohli dat pauzu, takcitak, uz sme meskali. Dorazili ma, ked nam zastavili na benzinke, len tak nad ranom, vystupili sme a oni sialenou rychlostou odisli prec s busom aj s nasimi taskami a nikomu nic nepovedali. Potom sa vratili za 10 min aj s ich nakupom asi z Tesca, vobec tam netankovali a isli sme prec. Bola to nejaka nitrianska spolocnost. Takze zajazd bol super, nikdy nebude nic dokonale, len chybycky by sa mali doladovat 

Má niekto nové skúsenosti s Tip Travel? V septembri sa chystáme do Turecka.

Po katalogovej TOP ponuke SAE-Dubaj, exluzívnej dovolenky,novinky CK,gurmánsky zážitok - nič sa nezhoduje so skutočnosťou. Luxusný hotel Hilton-chrobáky,špina,znečistený celý priestor,pre 2 osoby 1 paplon,žiadne animácie,porucha vody,nefunkčná klimatizácia, no a kulinársky zážitok na úrovni staničného bufetu. To ste sa nehanbili a nebáli od nás inkaso-vať za teké služby? Vy klienta potrebujete len pri platení - potom sa vyhovárate na predajcu - vrátnika a pod. ,kto by to aspoň vysvetlil klientovi. Asi budeme informovať na Vašu neserioznosť aj SACK. Meno nepíšem - nechcem byť vystavená posmechu aj rodiny - BOLO SA JEJ TREBA TREPAŤ DO DUBAJA?

ahojte. my sa chystáme v auguste na dovolenku cez CK tip travel. prosím napíšte ak má niekto skúsenosti, príp. ak niekto už bol v resorte di Zante vo Vasillikoss (grécko- ostrov Zakynthos) cez túto CK (príp. aj inú). veľmi pomôžete. ideme prvý krát pri more s deťmi, veľmi sa tešíme, tak dúfam, že bude všetko ok. nerada by som sa stade vratila s VEĽKÝM sklamaním. viem, že nie vždy všetko je tip-top, ale chápete... nie sme nejako nároční, len je dobré vedieť, čo nás čaká... aké prekvapenie :) ďakujeme

Máte niekto nové skúsenosti s Tip travelom?

Plne s Vami súhlasím, časy keď Tatratour bol hráčom na poli CK sú davno minulé. Neschopnosť, amaterizmus, arogancia - na pripomienky a kritiku sa im raci odpovedat len po dost tvrdej urgencii alebo vobec. O profesionalite sme sa mohli presvedčiť na mieste dovolenky, kde sme priamo na mieste boli svedkami toho, aku maju pozíciu iné cestovky v hoteloch (prístup k zákazníkom) a aký bol postoj k zákazníkom Tatratour.

Katalog na recepcii hotela od Tatratouru popisuje Bulharsko v roku 2002 (v roku 2009 fura velmi aktualnych informacii) cim je jasne, ze 7 rokov na ten katalog nik ani nesiahol.

Za zmienku stoji aj ochota cestovky riesit vzniknuty problem po navrate z dovolenky - na e-mail poslany pravnemu oddeleniu som nedostal ani odpoved.

O pravdovravnosti pri jednani s centralou radsej pomlcim - pri porovnani informacii z pobocky, katalogu a centraly sa dostanete k rozporuplnym udajom.

Myslím, že na Slovensku sa dajú nájsť aj profesionálnejšie fungujúce cestovky.

Boli sme na dovolenke cez CK Tatratour v Chorvátsku-Istria, Amarin-pavilóny, uvádzajúce sa v katalógu ako hotel s 3*. A tiež v katalógu niebolo uvedené, že pavilóny sa nachádzajú v susedstve autocampingu. V areáli je veľká premávka áut, čo narušuje oddych klientov, takže katalóg je zavádzajúci- keby obozbnamoval s touto skutočnoťou, nikdy by sme si zájazd nekúpili. Nastupovali sme v Martine a na mieste sme boli až za 16 hodín, čo sa nám zdalo priveľa. Neboli sme oboznámení,že budeme ešte obchádzať celý polostrov. Zastavenia autobusu počas cesty boli úplne zbytočné, nakoľko sa na mieste zastavenia nenachádzali toalety. Dorazili sme tam okolo 9:00 ráno a delegátka nám zabezpečila ubytovanie až o 15:00 poobede. Dovtedy sme museli čakať vonku, nakoľko nám delegátka nevybavila žiadnu miestnosť kde by sme si unavení z cesty mohli oddýchnuť a počkať do 15:00. Z miestnosti kde nám odrapotala informácie týkajúce sa pobytu a výletov, sme museli odísť. Ponúkla nám iba najdrahšie výlety a cenovo prístupnejšie okomentovala tak, že nám ani o nich nebude hovoriť lebo sú nezaujímavé. Inak sa delegátka počas dovolenky o nás nezaujímala a dokonca sme ju nenašli ani na mieste, kde nám povedala, že v prípade potreby bude. V deň odchodu sme museli opustiť izby o 10:00 a museli sme čakať vonku až do 20:00 kedy nám odchádzal autobus. Z CK prišiel nový zasadací poriadok v autobuse, úplne iný aký bol dohodnutý pri úhrade zájazdu, ktorý sme uhradili už v januári. Citlivejším klientom ktorí museli sedieť na im nevyhovujúcom mieste to jest. zmenenom (novom), urobilo z cestovania vážne problémy- keby nás s touto skutočnosťou CK oboznámila pri kúpe zájazdu, taktiež by sme si ho nikdy nekúpili. Takže s Tatratourom už nikdy viac!!!:evil:

My sme sa vratili z pavilonov amarin v chorvatskom rovinj (3* hehehe) koncom augusta 2010. Dovolenku sme objednávali cez TIP travel uz v marci 2010. po prichode nas cakal obrovský šok, museli sme odist skor, uz sme v tých maštaliach nevedeli vydržať, izby úplne stuchnuté, bez okna, tmavé, kúpelna príserná, moderna tak v roku 1975, co zo skrine vyletovalo nehovorim radsej, co lozilo v kupelni tiez nekomentujem, zámok na dvernici pokazeny, delegatka uplne nemozna osoba, ktora si mlela svoje vety ktore tu uz boli spominane, nam napr poradila aby sme sa vratili do NR a vybavili si nasu nespokojnost v CK tip travel sami lebo ona zamestnankyne nepozna a preto nemoze za to ze nam predali ubytovanie v 3 hviezdickovom hoteli a dostali sme ubytovanie v 2 hviezdickovom pavilone(podla mna aj tie 2 hviezdicky je prilis luxusne oznacenie) najhorsie na tom je ze pred dovolenkou sme sa boli osobne v CK pytat co je pravda na tychto recenziach povedali nam ze sa absolutne nezakladaju na pravde a izby maju urcite okno, ze co by to bolo za izbu keby nemala okno ak by bol nejaky problem ze izby vymenia. figu borovu vymenili, aj sme si chceli doplatit za 4* ubytko a nic.sestra tam bola na svadobnej ceste dostali izbu kde boli postele za sebou nie vedla seba ani len to im nevedela vymenit delgatka. kamaratka si v "izbe" ani nemala kde rozlozit detsku postielku. zdaleka sa vyhnite vsetci pavilonom amarin ktore predava CK tip travel!!! recenzie na tip travel budem písať všade kde sa len bude dať... :unsure:

S cestovnou kanceláriou Tatratour už nikdy viac......tento rok sme boli prvý a posledný krát s nimi na dovolenke v Turecku.Zaplatili sme neskutočnú sumu za 5*****hotel a dokonca to mal byť ultra all inclusive ale nakoniec podľa skutočnosti by som tomu hotelu dala maximum 3*** a iba all inclusive. Na mieste sme sa dozvedeli také zaujímavé veci,že by sa Vám o tom ani nesnívalo. Čo všetko malo byť v cene a nebolo,kúpeľňa vhodná pre kontrolu hygienika,pleseň a hrdza by sa podľa mňa v 5*****hoteli nachádzať nemali. A najväčšie prekvapenie nám pripravila pláž,kamene a normálne že šutre,špinavá nevyčistená pláž,ale podľa pani z cestovky/pobočky konkrétne v Trnave mala to byť krásna piesočnatá pláž s pozvolným vstupom do mora a podotýkam vhodná pre rodiny s deťmi.Tie rodiny s tými deťmi museli celú dovolenku stráviť bohužiaľ pri hotelovom bazéne. Takto bolo pláž popísaná aj v katalógu CK. Na mieste sme chceli vymeniť hotel čo sa samozrejme nedalo,bolo tam minimálne 40 izieb slovákov,čo realizovateľné bohužiaľ nebolo,keďže sa sťažovali všetci.Po príchode sme podali oficiálnu sťažnosť spolu s priloženými fotkami a stanoviskom delegáta na mieste pobytu,teraz treba ževraj čakať tak uvidíme. By ma zaujímalo aký mafián ryžuje takto na ľuďoch????????Nikdy viac GANITA GARDEN RESORT AND SPA - HOTOVÝ HUMUSSSSSSSSSSSS

Tip Travel jednoducho hroza.... Nikdy viac cestovna kancelaria.... nechutne oblbovanie klientov ktorí si chcu oddychnut a o nic sa nestarat... ten co pise recenzie na hotely a komentare k nim mal urcite 2.0 promile v krvi... preco to takto funguje este v dnesnej dobe ? nerozumiem tomu vychadza mi z toho ze ludia a majitelia CK chcu osklbat, zdrat z koze, za lacno kupit predat draho a smiat sa do oci ludom nam blbym slovakom co na vsetko naletime... nemam uz chut vobec tomu venovat energiu to je posledne co som tomu venovala ale antireklamu maju zarucenu... Dakujem velmi pekne TIP TRAVEL...:P

Skúste Tiptour! Ja som bola s nimi nadmieru spokojná! Ponúkajú zájazdy pre náročných aj menej náročných klientov, autobus bol luxusný a v neposlednom rade nesľubujú, čo nemôžu dodržať. Rozhodne odporúčam! :)

My sme boli na dovolenke s Tiptravel cestovkou v roku 2007 v chorvatskom Zadare. Mali sme odchadzat z BB no tyzden pred odchodom ked sme boli dovolenku vyplatit nam dali na vyber nastupne miesto Zilina alebo Bratislava. Samozrejme s tym, ze po dovolenke nam preplatia dopravu z BB do ZA alebo BA. Nakoniec sme cestovali do ZA kde sme nastupili s dalsimi 2 ludmi a celu cestu sme isli do Bratislavy 4 ludia....vsetci ostatni si vybrali nastupne miesto BA takze autobus sa zaplnil tam. Na miesto sme prisli rano o tretej takze sme do 13tej poobede 10 hodin cakali na recepcii hotela s batozinou pod hlavou v kreslach kym nas ubytuju. Hotel bol spinavy, sluzby veskere zadne ako inak, za vsetko navyse sme si museli zaplatit a pri ranajkach a veceriach nas kontrolovali ako keby sme boli teroristi...toto samozrejme nebola chyba cestovky ale systemu ktory v danej lokalite a ubytovacom zariadeni fungoval a v podstate sme s tym az taky problem nemali...po navrate na Slovensko sme sa snazili z cestovky vymoct peniaze za dopravu do ZA no bolo nam povedane ze na to nemame narok. Myslim ze to pre nas bola zaroven posledna dovolenka sprostredkovana touto cestovnou kancelariou.

ck ecomm je rakuska, preto myslím si nieje čo dodať....maju sídlo aj na slovensku...veľa šťastia

my sme boli na dovolenkach s touto cestovkou uz 7 krat a az na nejake malickosti si nemozem stazovat. dokonca sa stalo, ze nam museli zmenit termin dovolenky, co sme boli vopred informovani ci s tym suhlasime a zaroven nam zmenili hotel, lebo povodny uz bol plny, tak nam dali o kategoriu vysiie bez dalsieho priplatku. takze super ;)

presne tak!! prišli sme tento rok do Ganita Garden resort ako 5-ty turnus, všetci pred nami do jedného sa vraj sťažovali, ale Seneca (známa štvorylka)ho veselo ponúkala ďalej, absolútny nezáujem, že niečo nie je v poriadku a klienti sa hromadne sťažujú...plesnina,starina, špina...a pláž - total humus, dobrovolne by som na takú pláž nešla ani zadarmo...nič z toho, čo uvádzala ck nesedelo. Vrátili nám 70€/1 os. z ceny 918€ !! a to s kecami, že plesnina je v hoteloch na pláži normálna a že pláž je piesková, tak som bola na pochybách, kde som to vlastne bola,či som nebola niekde inde, alebo som asi mala zahmlený zrak..poslali sme fotky veľkých kamenných blokov na pláži, šutrov a oni nám drzo odpísali, že (just) pláž je piesková!!! no commnent!!! ..absolútna arogancia, robia z ľudí debilov..nikdy viac!! ...a prosím Vás, nie sme nároční, keď si kúpime zájazd busom do stanu, nebudeme čakať luxus, ale keď zaplatíme 918€ za 5*hotel a ck ho deklaruje ako luxusný s ultra all inc. máme byť skromní a uspokojiť sa s takouto úrovňou ???!!!

my sme boli na dovolenke na korfu cez tip travel, ubytko v pohode, strava ok, domaci ok, ale delegatka sa vobec nestarala o to co ma, musela som riesit tazky upal, zo strany CK ziadny kontakt na delegatku, boli tam len klienti a domaci, ktori varili, takze som sa musela dostat z toho svojpomocne, potrebovala som lekarsku pomoc, no delegatka nezajem, hroza, clovek moze aj skapat a oni sa tam neukazu!!!

:) :) Dakujeme tejto cestovke za krasnu dovolenku v Chorvatskej Baske Vode,v hoteli Hrvatska v juli tohto roku.Hotel bol velmi pekny sluzby na urovni a strava vyborna tiez pocasie nadherne a more cistucke a teple.Velmi sa nam pacilo.Tymto dakujeme aj pobocke v Trnave kde sme si zajazd objednali za profesionalny a ochotny pristup ku klientom zvlast pani Daniele,ktora ma ma uz bohate skusenosti.Este raz dakujeme aj s manzelom za pekne zazitky a budeme sa nimi cestovat aj v dalsich rokoch ak nam to zdravie dovoli.S pozdravom vela spokojnych klientov a uspechov cestovke zela Daniela s manzelom.

my sme boli na dovlenke s Tiptraveelom Tatratour a vzdy sme boli maximalne spokojni ato sme boli aj s vnucatami boli sme s nimi v Grecku v Chorvatskej Podgore v Ciernej hore a toto leto ideme s nimi do strediska Baska Voda.Podla nas su super.Vsetkym odporucame aj s manzelom.

:) tiptraveltatratour su super cestovka my s nimi cestujeme kazdy rok a sme velmi spokojny.Kto chce mat take perfekne sluzby tak nech si zaplati 5_hviezdickovy hotel ale my slovaci sme taky ze za 2 hviezdicky by sme chceli aspon 5 hviezdickove sluzby.No nie vsetci sme taky narocny a ked sa aj vyskytne nejaka malickost predsa si nedame pokazit dovolenku a ten nadherny pohlad na more ved preto tam ideme.Vsade kde sme s nimi boli bolo vyborne ubytovanie a vynikajuca strava.Prajem cestovke vela uspechov a spokojnych klientov.My ako stari rodicia aj s vnucatami dakujeme.

A na to si ako prisla, ze "my Slovaci" chceme za cenu dvoch hviezdiciek 5 hviezdickovy hotel, hm...???? Ludi aj treba totiz dopredu otvorene upozornit nato, do akeho prostredia idu!! A nielen za kazdu cenu predat zajazd! To dokedy tu tymto budu niektori ludia, mozno zamestnanci cestoviek operovat? Si konecne ujasnime, ze ked porovnas ceny zajazdov a sluzby, ktore su v ich cene vo vyspelych a kulturnych krajinach, tak kazdy objektivny clovek musi uznat, ze Slovakom ponukaju slovenske cestovky humus za vysoke ceny. Hotely na najneatraktivnejsich miestach, kam by sa ludia zo zapadu uz ani neubytovali, tak tie sa ponukaju ludom z vychodnej Europy za ceny, za ktore je mozne uz zohnat zajazd v ovela lukrativnejsich castiach. Chceš min nebodaj povedať, ze ked si zalistuješ v katalogu zahranicnych cestoviek a porovnas ceny, ubytovanie a sluzby, ze to vychadza drahsie ako u nas? Blbost... Takisto pristup delegatov a zamestnancov cestovky je v zahranici na uplne inej urovni... Aj to je podla teba otazka penazi??? Cize, prosim ta /s prepacenim/ netrep. Cestovky a majitelia hotelov len zneuzivaju naivitu a nescestovanost nasich ludi.....

Navyše si myslim, že tie prispevky od Mona a Daša su od toho isteho autora a ide o normálny SPAM....;)

ck tiptour ojeb od zaciatku az po koniec, sorry nikdy viac...

Mali ste cestovke poslat reklamaciu doporucene s navratkou a kedby nereagovali do 30 dni poslat na nich SOI. Uz len za to ze Vam neodpovedali na reklamaciu do 30 dni (kladne ci zaporne) uz len za to by im SOI naparila min. 200eurovu pokutu. Uz pri 1 dnovom meskani by dostali tuto pokutu. :-)))

My sme boli cez ck ceres a boli sme velmi spokojni, [url= http://www.ceres.sk/chorvatsko]ubytovanie v Chorvatsku[/url] B)

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Planning an accessible road trip is getting a little easier for people with disabilities. There are more resources created by and for the disability community, and the tourism industry is starting to recognize the value of accessible travel. As a disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent person, I take road trips every year and have learned some tips and tricks along the way.

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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will join company leaders and other officials for the start of construction in Las Vegas on Monday, the Department of Transportation confirmed. The ceremony was first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Brightline West benefits from $3 billion in federal funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Trains could be running as soon as early 2028, in time for the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Travelers have a lot to look forward to. Electric trains will depart every 45 minutes from a Las Vegas station south of the city’s storied Strip and a Southern California station in Rancho Cucamonga, a Los Angeles suburb about 40 miles east of downtown.

Traveling at up to 186 mph — faster than any other train in the United States — Brightline West trains will make the 218-mile trip in about 2 hours and 10 minutes.

“At long last, we’re building the first high-speed rail project in our nation’s history,” President Biden said of Brightline West in December. “We’ve been talking about this project for decades. Now we’re really getting it done.”

Other high-speed railroads that would carry passengers at 200 mph and faster are in the works in California, Texas and the Pacific Northwest.

Driving between Rancho Cucamonga and Las Vegas takes at least three hours without traffic, according to Google Maps.

“You’ll be sitting there flying by on Brightline looking at all these brake lights on the highway and thinking, ‘It sucks to be you,’” said Jim Mathews, CEO of the Rail Passengers Association , said on Friday. “That’s what it’s going to be like for all those people trying to get from greater Los Angeles to Las Vegas.”

Brightline West trains will run along Interstate 15 for nearly their entire journey. They will make two intermediate stops in California: one in Hesperia and one in Apple Valley.

Travelers coming from Los Angeles will have the option of riding Metrolink , Southern California’s regional rail system, to the Rancho Cucamonga station located near the junction of Interstates 10 and 15. The trip between downtown Los Angeles and Rancho Cucamonga takes at least 50 minutes by car without traffic, or 1 hour and 15 minutes on the train.

Speed won’t be the only reason to ride Brightline West.

Brightline’s Florida operation connecting Miami to Orlando opened in September , giving future customers out West an idea of what to expect. Before Brightline’s debut, Amtrak held a monopoly on intercity passenger rail travel for decades.

Stations are spacious with comfortable areas to sit, bars selling craft cocktails and a lounge for premium passengers. Onboard, travelers enjoy assigned seats and fast WiFi. Attendants come down the aisle serving snacks and drinks throughout the trip.

Brightline told investors that it carried a record 258,307 passengers in March, and that one in three of its trains were nearly full.

Brightline’s strong ridership, though slower than initially promised to investors, makes a strong case for building fast and frequent trains between major U.S. cities such as Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Brightline West estimates that 6 million people will ride its trains during the first full year of operation, according to a federal environmental assessment . That number is projected to grow to as many as 9.2 million people within a decade.

The company estimates that, without the train, three-quarters of its riders would drive between Southern California and Las Vegas. Another 15 percent would fly, and the balance would not make the trip at all.

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