private transfers

[thekidd77]

how many people on packaged vacation packages like sunwing, still pay and get their own airport transfers?

im thinking it is the way to go

[Jamie]

Transportation that usually comes as part of a package is usually one of those that have several different couples from several hotels and takes a while to get to TTR.

Using Brant's USA service from the link below is really the best way to go. It might cost you a little extra but the service and speed you get to the hotel makes it worth the cost.

It's the one I always use now.

Jamie

[fireguy2035]

I always use Olympus......the guys in the orange shirts. They have a web site that is easy to use. They offer private as well as van transfers. they have a rep at TTR also to book other excursions. Good people.

[JeffnRhain]

Originally Posted by thekidd77

how many people on packaged vacation packages like sunwing, still pay and get their own airport transfers?

im thinking it is the way to go

We are using USA Transfers again this year, just let the Sunwing rep know you are so they don't keep waiting for you

[Chris and April]

USA Transfers all the way..easy as 1,2,3

[cuppies]

I'm with JeffnRain. We've used Bestday different times. Just BE SURE to let your sunwing rep at the airport know when you get there. You don't want everybody else on the Sunwing transfer pissed cause they are waiting for people that don't show up. It has happened to us twice! AAARGGH!

[LabradorCouple2732]

We had no issues with our Sunwing Transfer last time, but this time we booked USA Transfers because we want to beat our friends to the resort and we know they booked USA Transfers...lol

[MandD]

Originally Posted by LabradorCouple2732

We had no issues with our Sunwing Transfer last time, but this time we booked USA Transfers because we want to beat our friends to the resort and we know they booked USA Transfers...lol

Ha!!! the race is on!!!

[Bambidamnit]

OK someone help me...USA Transfer gives the option price for the hotel zone, is that the one I pick for TTR? WE usually go outside and get a cab, but the USA is a much better price. And there is no waiting Correct? Thanks anyone that can share more info...arriving Feb 9 and I hope to get the the sexy pool by 11am....Tervis in hand and ready to party!

[JeffnRhain]

Originally Posted by Bambidamnit

OK someone help me...USA Transfer gives the option price for the hotel zone, is that the one I pick for TTR? WE usually go outside and get a cab, but the USA is a much better price. And there is no waiting Correct? Thanks anyone that can share more info...arriving Feb 9 and I hope to get the the sexy pool by 11am....Tervis in hand and ready to party!

TTR is classed as being in the Hotel Zone-and it's just a case of coming out of the terminal, looing for the 'USA Tours' Sign giving them your name and then from out of nowhere comes your car...saves so much time that we were checked in, bags had gone to the room and we were back down in Paty O's with a drink when the transfer bus showed up....

[LabradorCouple2732]

Originally Posted by MandD

Ha!!! the race is on!!!

Our flight lands at 10:30 now! times changed! So Sherry will already be drunk and I should already be half sun burnt by the time you get there!

[Chris & Alicia]

USA Transfers for us!

[NTBABY]

Originally Posted by Chris and April

USA Transfers all the way..easy as 1,2,3

Ditto

[Roxie]

Seriously - USA Transfers is the way to go. I (literally) blew through customs, walked outside, was in a car within 5 minutes and went straight to the resort. It is amazing how fast they are.

I'm also going to throw out there that booking through CancunCare.com - you are supporting a site that everyone of you have used for information. Maybe it's cause I live in a close knit small neighborhood...I always want to support someone who has been there to support me, even if it costs a couple more bucks.

But - for that couple more bucks you are getting up to an hour or two of extra time at the resort. Worth it!!

[Doug&Val]

We agree, USA Transfers is the way to go. It's so much faster than the shared transfers for just a couple extra bucks. Well worth it in our opinion.

[greg_and_julie]

Same as us.....USA Transfers! We get in at 9:05AM this Saturday!

[JeffnRhain]

Originally Posted by greg_and_julie

Same as us.....USA Transfers! We get in at 9:05AM this Saturday!

We get in at 5:30 pm...save some tequila for us ok...see you in Patty O's in the evening

[lynnshaun]

Originally Posted by Jamie

Transportation that usually comes as part of a package is usually one of those that have several different couples from several hotels and takes a while to get to TTR.

Using Brant's USA service from the link below is really the best way to go. It might cost you a little extra but the service and speed you get to the hotel makes it worth the cost.

It's the one I always use now.

Jamie

JAMIE- you seem like the Cancun professional! After reading all of this I'm now considering getting a transfer- we arrive early in the morning so probably won't get in the room right away? Its the way back to the airport that I'm really concerned about- our flight leaves at 930am and if i recall correctly the shuttle has you at the airport wayyy to early. I guess you can also get a cab outside if i don't book a transfer? thanks for you input!

[1st_Mate]

USA Transfers books roundtrip and it is not overly early. This will be our third year to use USA even though Apple gives us a transfer with their vacation. For us it is worth paying extra but someone who is more frugal might not agree.

Everything can be handled on-line and they will send you the times promptly.

I am glad I read this thread as I need to get my transfer booked!

[perkipsie]

We have used USA Transfers for the last 5 visits rather than use the included package bus. Our first visit we were loaded onto a 50 seat coach and toured around 3 other hotels before getting to TTR. Since then we've used Brant and his guys and have never been let down. The year we married there was a bouquet of flowers waiting for me in the van. For us it just makes the holiday start a little earlier and a little easier

[thekidd77]

Thanks for all the advice USA transfers it is, last time they were really busy and ended up subbing us to another guy on the way to the hotel but the guy was waiting outside ttr exactly when they said they would be on the way back

[Sweetums&Mrs.T.W.]

We are arriving at the Cancun airport at 6:25 pm and when flying out we leave at 7:25 pm. Can USA transfers accomodate these times and what times should we book for? How long after arrival and how early should a person be at the airport before departure? In conjunction with this, can a person stay at TTR after the checkout time when the flight is an evening one, like ours? Thanks for the help and how can USA transfers be booked through this site?
p.s. Do you have to pay a fee, at the airport, to leave?

[RobandDiana]

We always use USA Transfers I just let my travel agent here at home know that and she makes a note in the file. They know what time you need to be back at the airport so they will book your return transfer accordingly. If you use the transfer that is included with your package you would be the first ones picked up so that's why it seems so early compared to when USA Transfers does it.

I would think the company would be available 24/7 so your arrival and departure times shouldn't be an issue.

D

[perkipsie]

Originally Posted by miniSKfarm

We are arriving at the Cancun airport at 6:25 pm and when flying out we leave at 7:25 pm. Can USA transfers accomodate these times and what times should we book for? How long after arrival and how early should a person be at the airport before departure? In conjunction with this, can a person stay at TTR after the checkout time when the flight is an evening one, like ours? Thanks for the help and how can USA transfers be booked through this site?
p.s. Do you have to pay a fee, at the airport, to leave?

There is a departure tax when you leave but some tour operators include this in your package. Ours doesn't and we pay it as we check in to come home. It can be paid in dollars or pesos but they do want cash and they do want the exact fee.

[NTBABY]

Originally Posted by perkipsie

There is a departure tax when you leave but some tour operators include this in your package. Ours doesn't and we pay it as we check in to come home. It can be paid in dollars or pesos but they do want cash and they do want the exact fee.

We've never paid a departure fee. We've always booked our flights thru American Airlines or United. Maybe it's paid by them but we've never forked over cash on any of our trips.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by miniSKfarm

We are arriving at the Cancun airport at 6:25 pm and when flying out we leave at 7:25 pm.......

They operate 24/7 no worries on that. Office hours are 7am - 10pm I think but drivers are 24/7.

When you book you'll be asked to enter your flight departure time, the staff at USA Transfers will recommend a pick up time to give you enough time (but not excessive) to make your flight time comfortably and conveniently.

Checkout at TTR is at noon but you can store your luggage, keep your wristband and enjoy the facilities until it's time to leave.

To book through this site either click on the blue underlined link that appears when >>> USA Transfers <<< is mentioned, or at the bottom of each page you'll see a USA transfers logo, you can click on that too.

Departure taxes: There is always a departure tax but for US and Canadian visitors this is almost always included in the price of your ticket, so usually not noticed. For Brits, if you travel with a charter such as Thomson or First Choice then it is excluded - so needs to be paid separately. For Brits traveling on scheduled flights i.e British Airways it is always included so no extra to pay.

[sandyg]

Thanks for the info on this site...we don't arrive until 7:30pm so needed a way to get our butts there FAST!

[RobandDiana]

Originally Posted by sandyg

Thanks for the info on this site...we don't arrive until 7:30pm so needed a way to get our butts there FAST!

Private transfer is definitely the way to go then....USA Transfers like everyone has said is fantastic!

D

[poko]

Used USA Transfers twice they're great.If the pick up time for the ride back to the airport is to early for you call them and they will change it for you.

[Sweetums&Mrs.T.W.]

Thanks for the info guys, makes my life that much easier!