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I hope I can get some suggestions because we are 59 days away from our trip. And I'm giving myself a headache trying to think of what to pack for 11 days because we cannot do laundry. I know we will be by the pool or beach a lot of the time but going to eat and going on excursions will require some thought. With the weight restrictions on luggage and only 1 bag free each person am stressing. So any ideas and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Oh ya I have to tell you all that my DH (who I love) can manage to always drop something either on his shirt or shorts so there is another headache.
Again thanks for any suggestions.
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Why can't you do laundry? Is there a place you can send out to?
You should be able to handwash an why they are not my favorites, I'd go with lots of polyesters. You could get a couple of dresses and hand wash them and hang them on a hanger to dry. My office neighbor buys wrinkle free dress shirts that are cotton but really don't wrinkle.
Well when we were there 4 years ago there was no place to do or send the laundry. But I will look at buying some more lightweight dresses that can wash out very easily...that is a great idea. Thanks. And I guess some more cotton shirts for my hubby. Again thanks.
I hope you can find a way to do laundry.... That really would be the easiest solution...
Boy don't I know that...so I hope that things have changed in the 4 years since we have been there but I have to plan assuming nothing has changed. Even when I go to Disney I do laundry a couple of time (mid -week) and last day as I hate to pack extra or bring home dirty clothes.
I googled Catalonia Royal tulum and came up with a resort in Cancun. I have not been to Cancun but to other parts of Mexico, many with far less tourists, and I cannot imagine that you an not get someone to do your laundry or find a laundry. If the resort doesn't have a place to send your stuff, I suspect there may be lots of options in Cancun.
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I googled Catalonia Royal tulum and came up with a resort in Cancun. I have not been to Cancun but to other parts of Mexico, many with far less tourists, and I cannot imagine that you an not get someone to do your laundry or find a laundry. If the resort doesn't have a place to send your stuff, I suspect there may be lots of options in Cancun.
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Thanks but it is the adult/all inclusive in Riviera Maya which is 45 minutes away from Cancun and 4 years ago we didn't have that option and we didn't have a car nor will we have one this time as well. I know for some laundry is not an issue but for me I hate packing too much as you have to watch the weight of you luggage and I need to have room for any new treasures I may find.
This googled result says there are laundry and dry cleaning services available, I would call and check, You may have to send out, not do it yourself, but i would think it would be fine as long as you stick to basics-no sequins, bejeweled, glittery or wool stuff,
This googled result says there are laundry and dry cleaning services available, I would call and check, You may have to send out, not do it yourself, but i would think it would be fine as long as you stick to basics-no sequins, bejeweled, glittery or wool stuff,
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I'm sure you can do this! Pack light weight clothes for day excursions and for dinners pack a couple dresses and maybe a skirt with several different tops to change out. If you're only wearing something for dinner it probably won't get dirty and can be worn again later in the trip. I don't have any suggestions for your DH, but hopefully he won't drop anything on his clothes. I really would find it strange if they didn't offer some kind of cleaning service for a fee, although if you can't find any info on it perhaps they don't.
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pack the clothes in space bags or use Ziploc bags and get as much air out as possible. You might find DH some of the new lightweight t-shirts that would be easier to wash out and dry plus they are made for being in the heat.
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I really would find it strange if they didn't offer some kind of cleaning service for a fee, although if you can't find any info on it perhaps they don't.
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