My girlfriends and I decided to take our first trip out of the country, with no parents. We saved our own money and booked a trip to Acapulco, Mexico through Apple Vacations. We paid just under $1000 a person for 8 days/7nights...this price included airfare and an "all-inclusive" plan at Calinda Beach.
None of us had previously been to Acapulco, but we figured we wouldn't have any issues with the language because one of us spoke pretty decent spanish, and we figured many people would know English.
WRONG
First of all, this hotel had friendly staff BUT it was difficult to find anyone who spoke English well. If my friend Jen hadn't been with us, I dont' know how we would have gotten by. The "all-inclusive" meal plan is only good during certain hours in the hotel restaurant. The food was decent, but the waitresses were hesitant to serve our table because we were American, as many of them spoke NO ENGLISH at all.
The all inclusive plan included breakfast, lunch and dinner. As well as open bar in the lobby and in the pool. The swim up bar in the pool was really nice, and thankfully our plan included mini bottles of water "aqua de bottea"! The bartenders were the nicest staff at the hotel. We went during early August, and it was very crowded at this time, but not with Americans.
We were part of the 10% minority at this hotel who were not native to Mexico. If you are looking for an Americanized hotel, this is NOT the way to go.
Overall, if I had spoke Spanish fluently I think my rating of this hotel would be different. The rooms were spacious, the towels and bedding was always fresh and besides the language barrier, the staff was friendly. And of course, the main reason we stayed here is because it was very conveniently priced!
I don't think I would stay here again if I went to Acapulco again, only because I have seen what other hotels they have to offer. Although if you are a poor college student going on Spring break, it's not a bad choice.





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