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Well the volleyball thing didn’t happen either so apparently I’m either at the wrong hotel or no one bothered to say anything. Neither Alex or Michael are checked in according to the front desk.
The welcome goodie-pack was nonexitent. The special gift from the hotel was an invitation to get a free van ride to their other hotel,,,probably an attempt to sell aomtething else.
Its pretty saddening considering it was the first thing this VERY expensive hotel had to offer was a pressurized sales pitch.
Don’t get me wrong, everybody is wonderful and the hotel is nice, but c’mon guys we just got here. Don’t pressure me about going to your ‘other hotel. I flew 5k miles to get here an relax and don’t even get the chance to have a relaxation day.
My other experience was buying a pack of smokes that the con artist tried to rip my girlfriend off (£7.33) when the shop at the same Paradisus Hotel sell then for about $20 for 10 packs. But even that wasn’t good enough; the total was 142 Mexican dollars and her took her $150 for 2 packs and gave no change.
Well being the American I am, and all the crap I went through to get here (and expense), I marched right over and all of a sudden he couldn’t speak a work of English. So I went to the front desk, pulled the Manager over with me and after the guy tried to BS me and say it was ‘exchange rate’ differences I got a refund, once I stopped laughing at his gall.
At any rate I’m close to chalking up this trip as disappointing, but I’ll give it awhile before that.
At least its a write-off for the tax-man.
I hope things get better. For what this hotel charges I could have gotten a 5-star villa (apartment) right on the beach without 500 sreaming children running around and the ever-daunting stake-your-claim rush at 8am to throw your towel on the best sun bed, then showing back up at 3 in the afternoon only to pick it up and walk away.
Sounds like a lemon – unfortunately it’s to be expected after CAP imploded.
A lot of goodwill and desire to mix evaporated.
:Cry:The forum is a bit of a tumbleweed farm now.
:huh2:Hi Gary,
Michael and I aren’t out there -Gutted- Sam and Yvette from CAP should be there or arriving today and will know more plus have the wrist bands and everyone’s contact details that are there so should be able to get this all back on track. If you haven’t heard anything let me know and I will get it all sorted
Alex
Well, it’s my second day here in Cancun and from my count there are 16 people here, including affiliates, aff managers and operators.
There seems to be no organization whatsoever so the people here are doing what they can to coordinate themselves and get together when possible.
I managed to hook up with Gary and his girlfriend this evening thanks to him posting his room number in this thread.
Not sure what else can be said about this event – its my first CAP spring break and frankly it’s been an utter dissappointment…
On a positive note, the people that are here have all been great and are trying to make the best of things.
Kevin 11
I was tempted to come this year, which would have been my first time, but perhaps glad I didn’t now.
Why is it no one is there? I thought these used to be really big events.
Hi John,
Fortunately you probably made the right decision. Unforunately we didn’t. Its cost everyone thousands and has left a very bad taste in everyones mouth.
Maybe I should just not show up in Holland next month on the SEO panel or the session I’m scheduled to give. Fortunately I don’t roll that way and have more respect than that. There may be one person that has spent every extra cent they have to attend.
I feel really bad for the guys (and gals) here. I thought I must have missed something here in a thread or email, but I didn’t. Thankfully we all have hooked up and most haven’t travelled 5000 miles and an entire day to get here. The hotel, weather and ppl are wonderful.
For the great crowd (11 strong) that Sue and I partied with last night…I was and am serious about the yacht. I think we’ll do it Thursday, and since I didn’t get everyone’s details please leave a messsage on room 1118 and I’ll be sure to get you the details.
As far as I know at this point (and I’m still a bit tipsy from the 12 pack of martinis last night) We’ll be setting off on more than a ‘Three hour cruise,…. a Three hour cruise’….(sung to the Giligans Island theme’) from Cancun. I’ll book the taxi at 9am on Thursday .
The yacht we’ll be on is a huge cabin cruiser and we’ll be out all day. I’ll try to arrange a place to stopoff and eat some grub, but just in case bring extra booze.
Once again I am in room 1118 and this won’t cost anyone a dime. Sue and I took out one of those 2-person speed boats yesterday and when we returned, being American and all, I saw that I could have gotten a bigger and better boat, so I already planned to do this. To be able to hang out with the ppl we hung out with last night would make this trip more than worth it.
So if you planned on doing the ‘Deep Sea Fishing’ or the ‘Jeep Safari’ or any of the other non-existant events please reconsider and let’s make the best of what we have. After all, its still Cancun, the weather is great, the hotel is fantastic (of course it should be for the coin they charge!), and we’re going to party like its 1999!
By the way, we’re going to need a doctor and a skipper (and a couple Maryanne’s) so if you know of any please forward their details.
If anyone wants to dive and is certified (not crazy…PADI – I’m both btw) let me know and I”l get some gear.
I’m going to try to arrange to go to Cozumel on this day trip but no promises until I speak to the boat dudes. Either way we may still have the poker tournament. It will be strip poker so leave your money at home and dress in layers! No cameras plz. (I’ll cc everyone mine)
Okay so room 1118, Thursday, be in the lobby at 9am and dress in layers.
GaryTheScubaGuy
I really cannot believe that whoever is running CAP these days (anybody?) did not let people know that the event was not happening.
Yea the turnout on this event hasnt been the best.
But as Kevin said, all sound people being here so we will probably sort something good out, but a few more people wouldnt hurt. $30 for a bottle of sunscrean doenst make your day any brighter 1
Time to hit the breakfast though.
Actually this all makes me regret not going – I was going to but am grounded this spring for personal reasons.
It sounds leisurely for a change, no rushing through meetings and conversations to move on to the next. A real Spring Break.
BTW this is what conferences started out like, small gatherings. I remember the first CAC Amsterdam – aff managers outnumbered affiliates two to one or worse.
These are very different types of things, the spring break and the big conferences, and I think both have their place.
I bet you guys who made it to Cancun will come back having made some good friends in the industry…. I know I made the best friends at the small gatherings, friendships that made us all stronger through the years.
Glad that some of you guys down there finally got to hook up with each other and feel bad for the way it played out. Just goes to show how much of a joke it is these days and the fact that no one from CAP has even responded to this thread. Personally I think they should refund all of you your money for going down there. Just another blow to this place, oh well, didn’t really expect any better.
Hi Everyone,
As I said in my other post, we did intend on having several fun activities and small gatherings sponsored at CAP Spring Break. Due to the recent challenges we’ve faced as well as the change in management, these events could not be organized. We intentionally didn’t cancel CAP Spring Break at the request of several people that were already attending and figured it would be a good thing to go back to the old format where it was more of an informal meetup.
There was a miscommunication between our team and London on who would deliver this message and I do apologize if it was never sent out to the registered attendees.
Sam from CAP arrived yesterday and Yvette will arrive tomorrow. They will try to send an e-mail out to everyone and ensure people can make the best of it.
Please contact me with any questions.
Well it was cool meeting you guys last night. I had to hit the sack early to the travel times but it was like hitting the sack at 4:30am.
It is a washout this event but its cool to just chill and meet everyone who showed up. I have the wristbands here (glad we sponsored them) oh and I have some beach towels if anyone would like one, just holler and I will fetch.
CAP whats happening?
P.S. the beer is cold and the sun is out. :hattip:
LOL Marty, how’s that sponsorship working out for you?
Just enjoy the sunshine – don’t forget to wear a hat!
Hi Guys,
Unfortunately Alex and I are unable to make it to Cancun on this occassion but Sam and Yvette from CAP are on hand to help, If you have any problems with finding meeting points or need any further details please give them a call on the following numbers
Yvette Arlic: 001 714625 9833
Sam Brown: 001 714625 9797
Monday 23rd March
07.00 – 11.30
Breakfast @ The Caribbean Market Place
This breakfast buffet offers an array of international dishes to keep you well fuelled until lunch time. Come and join fellow affiliates and eat your way out of the traditional CAP party hangover.
14.00- 16.00
Pool Terrace
Head back to the hotel and take a seat by the pool terrace to tuck into a well deserved late-lunch.
19.00- 22.00
Sumire (Reservation to be made at the restaurant desk)
Par-take in a healthy and refined Japanese meal and dine at Sumire. Please reserve your place in the morning to avoid disappointment.
22.00 – Till late
Pool Bar – Drinks and Poker Tournament (Arrangements and further details given by Sam and Yvette)
It wouldn’t be a CAP event if there wasn’t a poker tournament – BUT this is ASOP “Cancun style” Pull up a seat, grab a cocktail, relax and take on the community at poker in possibly the best surroundings possible.
22.00
Club Night (Arrangements and further details from Sam and Yvette)
Coco Bongo
Coco Bongo has 1800 people capacity is located in the heart of the bustling hotel zone, the multi level seating and nightly Rock & Roll and Salsa bands make Coco Bongo’s Cancun’s the most exciting and unique club. Combine all this with Coco bongo’s extraordinary musical mix, taking sounds from the 70’s and 80’s, Dance, Trance, Hip-Hop and Rave its easy to see why coco bongo dance floor is always full.
Tuesday 24th March
07.00 – 11.30
Breakfast @ The Caribbean Market Place
This breakfast buffet offers an array of international dishes to keep you well fuelled until lunch time. Come and join fellow affiliates and eat your way out of the traditional CAP party hangover.
11.00 – 17.00
A Day at the beach (meeting place at the Lobby)
You have spent 365 days stuck to a laptop, building links, websites and content so leave the computer behind and head to the beach to lay back and watch the world go by.
Bring your lounge chair down to the waters edge, and let the soothing sounds of the surf clear your mind. Feel the sun on your back and the pleasant breeze distance you from the world.
19.00
Dinner @ Capri (Reservation to be made at the restaurant desk)
Capri offers you a wonderful Mediterranean menu, as well as a la carte international delectable specialties. Please reserve your place during registration the day before to avoid disappointment.
22.00
Club Night
Carlos n’ Charlie
Carlos’n Charlie’s will delight you everyday with the matchless atmosphere of a crazy family, almost getting wild and really proud to be part of a 27 years tradition in Cancun and therefore offering you the authentic experience that makes the difference.
Wednesday 25th March
07.00 – 11.30
Breakfast @ The Caribbean Market Place
This breakfast buffet offers an array of international dishes to keep you well fuelled until lunch time. Come and join fellow affiliates and eat your way out of the traditional CAP party hangover
11.30 -14.00
A Day at the Beach (meeting place at the Lobby)
You have spent 365 days stuck to a laptop building links, websites and content so leave the computer behind and head to the beach to lay back and watch the world go by.
Bring your lounge chair down to the waters edge, and let the soothing sounds of the surf clear your mind. Feel the sun on your back and the pleasant breeze distance you from the world.
22.30 – Till late
Party @ The Disco Bar
Time to get those dancing shoes out – The tan should be looking good by now so get down to the Disco bar and show it off with your stylish dance moves. Anyone for limbo?
Thursday 26th March
07.00 – 11.30
Breakfast @ The Caribbean Market Place
This breakfast buffet offers an array of international dishes to keep you well fuelled until lunch time. Come and join fellow affiliates and eat your way out of the traditional CAP party hangover
11.30 -14.00
A Day at the beach (Meeting place at the lobby)
You have spent 365 days stuck to a laptop building links, websites and content so leave the computer behind and head to the beach to lay back and watch the world go by.
Bring your lounge chair down to the waters edge, and let the soothing sounds of the surf clear your mind. Feel the sun on your back and the pleasant breeze distance you from the world.
19.00 – Till late
Lobby Bar – Drinks and Poker Tournament (Arrangements and further details given by Sam and Yvette)
Pull up a seat, grab a cocktail and get back in the game. Whether you need to try and win your money back from the last tournament or you are just trying to take advantage of the opportunity. There is no excuse for not taking part!
Friday 27th March
07.00 – 11.30
Breakfast @ The Caribbean Market Place
This breakfast buffet offers an array of international dishes to keep you well fuelled until lunch time. Come and join fellow affiliates and eat your way out of the traditional CAP party hangover
14.00- 16.00
Pool Terrace
Lobby Bar
Back in the Lobby bar but this time with the best tan in the place feeling 100% relaxed and recharged. Hang out with your new best friends and chat about the great times you have had, but don’t relax just yet as we have just one more party!
22.00
Club Night (Arrangements and further details from Sam and Yvette)
G-Spot
Expect a great night, partying under the stars of Cancun’s sky. Enjoy great music including Rock, Rap, R&B and Pop. You will really dance over the water. Be pampered by their great service and spend one of those nights you will never forget.
G Spot is located in front of Hyatt Cancun hotel on Km 10.3 of the Hotel Zone. As one of the latest nightclubs created in Cancun, you can’t miss it. You will spot it under a white dome on the Lagoon. You can easily reach it by bus or any taxi. The club opens its doors everyday at 10:00pm sharp for one of the wildest parties in town, under the stars!
G Spot offers an All You Can Drink for $30.00Usd, all night long. At the moment there is no cover charge.
Saturday 28th March
07.00 – 11.30
Farewell breakfast@ The Caribbean Market Place
Everything has to come to an end…..even CAP Spring Break, time to get back to the forums, post the pictures on Facebook and look forward to CAP Euro Amsterdam. But not before you eat breakfast in paradise one last time.
FAQ
Do I need to make a reservation to eat at the restaurants?
All the restaurants at theParadisus Riviera Cancun resort require a reservation prior to dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please check the schedule in advance and advise your CAP rep in order to reserve your place. Alternatively reservations can be made directly at the restaurant or at the hotel reception.
