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[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2781678]All those hotels you mention will gladly accept cash and hookers in the room (Not sure about Ibis).[/QUOTE]Ticuan makes them register and the architecture of the lobby makes it tricky. I tend to use grand and Pueblo and ibis more because the layouts make them easier to just walk right to elevators. Whereas ticuan elevators are right next to front desk.

But my question is more if anyone knows hotels where I can do only cash. The problem with grand, for example, is they run your credit card as a security fee for incidentals. I am looking for a nice hotel, 3 or 4 star, where I can have only cash transaction.

[QUOTE=AmericanPi;2781464]Fellas question for you.

When I frequent Tijuana I usually stay in the usual suspects. Ticuan, ibis, pueblo, grand.

But I want to do some under the radar trips. In other words no credit card. Just cash.

Anyone know nice hotels (meaning not cascadas!) where one can do this?[/QUOTE]As far as I know, the entirety of Mexico is still a cash society (with maybe only the best hotels in resort locations being an exception to this rule)? Wouldn't all the hotels you mention accept cash without requiring a credit card for the reservation? I've only stayed in Zona Norte so certainly wouldn't know for sure, but that's what would make the most sense to me.

[QUOTE=AmericanPi;2781464]Fellas question for you.

When I frequent Tijuana I usually stay in the usual suspects. Ticuan, ibis, pueblo, grand.

But I want to do some under the radar trips. In other words no credit card. Just cash.

Anyone know nice hotels (meaning not cascadas!) where one can do this?[/QUOTE]I agree with what others have said and can't think of a hotel that wouldn't take cash. I know I've paid cash staying at Pueblo Amigo in the past. Now the hotel will still probably want a CC just in case you destroyed the room but if you pay cash they will never charge anything to it so you won't have a paper trail. Even when I've rented a car in Mexico you would have to give them a CC and they usually charge a security deposit but as long as the car is ok when you return it they refund that to you and it doesn't even show up on you statement.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2781678]All those hotels you mention will gladly accept cash and hookers in the room (Not sure about Ibis).[/QUOTE]You would have to try to find a hotel or any business in Tijuana for that matter that wouldn't gladly accept cash.

[QUOTE=AmericanPi;2781464]Fellas question for you.

When I frequent Tijuana I usually stay in the usual suspects. Ticuan, ibis, pueblo, grand.

But I want to do some under the radar trips. In other words no credit card. Just cash.

Anyone know nice hotels (meaning not cascadas!) where one can do this?[/QUOTE]You can just show up at Ticuan and pay with cash.

Hey all,

I just got my Global Entry application approved. During the interview, I asked the CBP agent if Global Entry works for the Sentri lines at the San Ysidro pedestrian crossings. He said yes, it does. I hope it's true, because the lines to return to the you. S from Mexico can get quite long. But the interview took place in Atlanta, so I'd like to corroborate this.

Is it true? Can a USA Citizen use the Global Entry card to go through the Sentri line at Ped East and Ped West?

[QUOTE=AmericanPi;2781820]Ticuan makes them register and the architecture of the lobby makes it tricky. I tend to use grand and Pueblo and ibis more because the layouts make them easier to just walk right to elevators. Whereas ticuan elevators are right next to front desk.[/QUOTE]Stayed at Ticuan three weeks ago and scheduled three escorts from two different agencies and all three arrived easily and reception called for two of them and sent them right up to my room. It couldn't have been easier.

When I went to Tijuana the other day I noticed that the city has gotten rid of the homeless camps by the Goodwill. The homeless were also camping out by the freeway as well. They were causing lots of problems. They were breaking into peoples cars.

[QUOTE=Riquewihr;2781909]Hey all,

I just got my Global Entry application approved. During the interview, I asked the CBP agent if Global Entry works for the Sentri lines at the San Ysidro pedestrian crossings. He said yes, it does. I hope it's true, because the lines to return to the you. S from Mexico can get quite long. But the interview took place in Atlanta, so I'd like to corroborate this.

Is it true? Can a USA Citizen use the Global Entry card to go through the Sentri line at Ped East and Ped West?[/QUOTE]Yes. You can. But unlike air border you need to bring the physical card. And if you drive you need to pre-register your car on the global entry site. It's fast and painless.

And it's a game changer.

[QUOTE=AmericanPi;2781820]Ticuan makes them register and the architecture of the lobby makes it tricky. I tend to use grand and Pueblo and ibis more because the layouts make them easier to just walk right to elevators. Whereas ticuan elevators are right next to front desk.[/QUOTE]There's nothing tricky about Ticuan. I've stayed there dozens of times. It's literally monger central outside the Zona. I have no doubt many of us have walked past each other in the lobby, on the floors and getting on and off the elevators. I see escorts all the time entering and exiting the lobby. I have rapport with the door guys and will joke with them if there's been a lot of good looking putas that day / night which always gets them rolling. Everyone knows the score at Ticuan and now you do too.

[QUOTE=Riquewihr;2781909]Hey all,

I just got my Global Entry application approved. During the interview, I asked the CBP agent if Global Entry works for the Sentri lines at the San Ysidro pedestrian crossings. He said yes, it does. I hope it's true, because the lines to return to the you. S from Mexico can get quite long. But the interview took place in Atlanta, so I'd like to corroborate this.

Is it true? Can a USA Citizen use the Global Entry card to go through the Sentri line at Ped East and Ped West?[/QUOTE]
Yeah you can use GE for Sentri lanes. How long did it take to get your response? I'm currently waiting for mine.

[QUOTE=AmericanPi;2782036]Yes. You can. But unlike air border you need to bring the physical card. And if you drive you need to pre-register your car on the global entry site. It's fast and painless.

And it's a game changer.[/QUOTE]To be clear, I'm talking about crossing the border *by foot*, not by car. Same answer?

[QUOTE=Riquewihr;2782115]To be clear, I'm talking about crossing the border *by foot*, not by car. Same answer?[/QUOTE]GE has replaced SENTRI for US Citizens. SENTRI is now primarily for Mexican nationals, or US citizens who can't qualify for GE. Your GE card is used in the pedestrian SENTRI lanes, as well as the vehicle lanes IF you have already registered your car and received approval to cross in it.

Global Entry is good at any air, land, sea entry into the US, on foot or in cars.

[QUOTE=Riquewihr;2781909]Hey all,

I just got my Global Entry application approved. During the interview, I asked the CBP agent if Global Entry works for the Sentri lines at the San Ysidro pedestrian crossings. He said yes, it does. I hope it's true, because the lines to return to the you. S from Mexico can get quite long. But the interview took place in Atlanta, so I'd like to corroborate this.

Is it true? Can a USA Citizen use the Global Entry card to go through the Sentri line at Ped East and Ped West?[/QUOTE]

Why do American strip clubs hire morbidly obese women. I was at a strip club and there were 2 strippers that were at least 225 pounds. Not curvy or thick but obese. The worst part is they have nasty attitudes. What is it with fat women that think they are hot and how are they getting past the audition. Is there anyone on the board that used to work in strip clubs that can explain this phenomenon. Don't tell me that some guys prefer girls like this.