Stopping at Walmart on way to TTR

[Mas_Tequila]

Booking transfers soon and wondering if people find it worth stopping at Walmart on the way in.

What items are good to not bother packing and to just buy at Walmart?

How is the booze selection/prices at Walmart? Is there a liquor store close to TTR with a better selection/prices? Duty free at the airport the way to go? Looking to bring some booze home to the States after our stay...not really to save a few bucks as much as to score some stuff that I can't find at home.

Anything else to consider?

Thanks!

[40thBirthday]

Originally Posted by Mas_Tequila

Booking transfers soon and wondering if people find it worth stopping at Walmart on the way in.

What items are good to not bother packing and to just buy at Walmart?

How is the booze selection/prices at Walmart? Is there a liquor store close to TTR with a better selection/prices? Duty free at the airport the way to go? Looking to bring some booze home to the States after our stay...not really to save a few bucks as much as to score some stuff that I can't find at home.

Anything else to consider?

Thanks!

There is a great liquor store directly across the street from Wal-mart...It's called the La Europa. They have a huge selection of everything (flavored vodkas, tons of tequila, beer, etc.) Definitely worth stopping if you are particular about the type of liquor you drink - or to have a bottle or two in your room!

[RobandDiana]

We save our trip to Walmart for the morning after we arrive. We just want to get to the resort and don't want to be rushed while we're shopping...anything that we don't have with us we can wait until the next day to get.

D

[kristinanddoug]

If the only thing you are planning on buying is liquor and/or smokes, just pick it up at the duty free in the airport and save yourself a trip to WalMart.

[SharonTerry]

How far is Walmart from the resort? Transportation to and from?

[The Woodman]

Originally Posted by SharonTerry

How far is Walmart from the resort? Transportation to and from?

Not far down the road - Bus #2 and it costs $1.00 Pick up the bus just to the right of TTR's front entrance.

[Mas_Tequila]

Thanks for all the info...

Is there a "mega store" across from TTR? Would this have just about anything you might need but just at a higher price (I would imagine)?

[The Woodman]

Originally Posted by Mas_Tequila

Thanks for all the info...

Is there a "mega store" across from TTR? Would this have just about anything you might need but just at a higher price (I would imagine)?

Nope, sorry!

[Donald]

Originally Posted by Mas_Tequila

Thanks for all the info...

Is there a "mega store" across from TTR? Would this have just about anything you might need but just at a higher price (I would imagine)?

Thats Temptations in Cabo that has the Mega store

[Ben & Lisa]

Originally Posted by kristinanddoug

If the only thing you are planning on buying is liquor and/or smokes, just pick it up at the duty free in the airport and save yourself a trip to WalMart.

I agree with that. Its a waste of time IMO.
Ben

[snapperheads]

We just plan on mooching everyone else's top shelf booze all vacation.

just kidding...kinda...

[tej]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

Not far down the road - Bus #2 and it costs $1.00 Pick up the bus just to the right of TTR's front entrance.

So how long would it take? 5min or 15min?

[The Woodman]

Originally Posted by tej

So how long would it take? 5min or 15min?

Guesstimate? Maybe 10 - 15 min.

[tej]

^Cool, much appreciated!

[RobandDiana]

We always bus it to Walmart and then cab it back with all our goodies. It's also the best place to stock up on Red Bull...a heck of a lot cheaper than buying it at the gift shop.

D

[1st_Mate]

It really depends on what is important to you. Time or money? Time is more important to us so we just go across the street and buy some Absolute, Red Bull and Diet Dew. I dread going to Wal Mart as it is so you are not going to get me there unless I forget all of my make-up, etc...in a St. Louis hotel.

[AW]

Nice to know they have diet dew across the street. I usually drink 20-24 onces every morning (as my coffee) and have brought them down in my luggage in previous trips. That sure will make my luggage lighter.

[newfiecouple]

RobandDiana, perhaps we'll join you on your trip to Walmart if you dont mind. You can show us newbies the way.

[RobandDiana]

Originally Posted by newfiecouple

RobandDiana, perhaps we'll join you on your trip to Walmart if you dont mind. You can show us newbies the way.

Sure no problems there...the more the merrier. I warn you though it will probably be nice and early...don't want the day to be wasting away!

D

[newfiecouple]

Ok, so it might just be me (Corey) coming with you...lol...Nahh, Im sure Shannon will get up extra early one morning to make the trip...She better if she plans on drinkin some of the redbull Im gonna have to bring back with me....any stuff you recommend not bringing because its easier to get at Walmart as opposed to bringing it in our luggage?

[1st_Mate]

Originally Posted by AW

Nice to know they have diet dew across the street. I usually drink 20-24 onces every morning (as my coffee) and have brought them down in my luggage in previous trips. That sure will make my luggage lighter.

The store is hit or miss on the diet dew. We always bring a few with us.

[RedSoxCouple]

Our 1st time to Cancun. Does the walkmart take American dollors or do we need to convert it before we get there? 2 week from today we arrive woohoo.

[Canadian Dos Equis fan]

Originally Posted by RedSoxCouple

Our 1st time to Cancun. Does the walkmart take American dollors or do we need to convert it before we get there? 2 week from today we arrive woohoo.

I would advise pesos, I have read some of the local threads on here and they are starting to get resistance using dollars there. Just make sure you can use your bank card in Mexico (all it takes is to call a bank) and make a withdrawl at an ATM, look for a 'real bank one' common ones are HSBC, and Scotiabank. Like the bar ones at home the privately owned ones always charge you more!

[Donald]

Originally Posted by RedSoxCouple

Our 1st time to Cancun. Does the walkmart take American dollors or do we need to convert it before we get there? 2 week from today we arrive woohoo.

Use your credit card if you have one. They give you a fare exchange rate and its less cash you have to carry, and you get your Reward points if applicable.
Call your provider before departure to avoid any problems.