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Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

A trip from November 15, 2006 to November 19, 2006, travelling to Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum
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A tropical pre-holiday getaway to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, with a side trip to Tulum.
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Hola Mexico!

Ahh, Mexico!  I booked this trip in September through Travelocity.  I called the hotline to see if they could help me locate a discount that had disappeared from the website.  After 2 hours on the phone, it was booked.  I realized two weeks later, the rep had booked the flight for the correct dates but the room for October.  After 3 weeks of daily phone calls with their overseas customer support, it was finally resolved at no additional charge (but not without much aggravation and frustration – not an auspicious start).

We flew from Manchester to Philly to Cancun without incident (except for much scrutinizing on lotions and lip gloss by airport security). Arriving in Cancun , you hit a button at customs – red you get searched, green you sail through.  We both got green, yay!  But, once past security, it is a nightmare.  Men from timeshares try to grab your luggage so that you follow them.  Just say “no gracias” and they back off.  But, we hired Cancun Valet to drive us to the hotel.  Other men kept trying to convince us they were with Cancun Valet.  I didn’t stop until I saw a clipboard with my name on it.  The driver then quickly made the drive 40 minutes to our hotel. When we arrived at the hotel and were promptly greeted.  A bellman took our bags and handed us a receipt.  We were seated in the lobby and handed champagne and then we checked in at the desk.  We were pointed down the hall to our room and told our baggage would arrive shortly.  Unfortunately, our keys did not work when we found our room, but there was a concierge steps away to help us. The bellman arrived, let us into the room, then returned with new keys minutes later.

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Our hotel room was very nice.  Unfortunately, we had double beds due to the Travelocity headache, but it was cozy.  The fridge was stocked with mini Coronas, juice, soda and water (all complimentary).  The bathroom was huge – a large shower, a toilet with a door, two sinks, and a whirlpool tub with shutters that opened into the bedroom.  They also provided ample bath products, including incense in a holder and matches.  Very romantic.  We also had a balcony with a table and chairs.  From our tropical room, we could see a sliver of beach (but mostly the resort next door).

ImageWe headed to a late lunch at the Seaside Grill (with our bath suits on under our t-shirts).  We had wonderful guacamole, tropical drinks and turkey melt sandwiches (a little goopy in my opinion).  You just get and leave when you’re done, so weird.  We then enjoyed the hour or so left by the pool, the swim-up bar, and the hot tub.

 

After a shower, it was time for dinner.  The dress code was Elegant Causal, but it was usually guys in nice pants and shirt and women in sundresses or sparkly tops and pants.  After a few drinks in the hotel lobby bar, we had dinner at Oceana.  We sat outside and looked out on the beach.  For dinner, I had ceviche (a lot too creamy, not citrusy enough), my husband had soup.  I had sea bass for dinner (very good, but I was already full by then) and my husband had shrimp flambé (but it didn’t arrived “flambéed”).  For wine, you can purchase premium wine off the list or just get some of the house wine as part of the package.  We stuck with the free ones and they were fine.  We split a coconut ice-cream profiterole for dessert.  We were stuffed by then, so we strolled around the pool, enjoyed some drinks at the bar, and headed to bed.Image


 
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going on march 28 th ....let u know
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going to mexico in oct auround the 24th can you tell me what to expect far as the weather will we be able to swim
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My husband and I took a cruise to Belize and Cozumel. One shore excursion was to Playa Del Carmen. We drove Jeeps to Caverns to swim and then to the WHITEST beach and BLUEST waters we had ever seen!!! Beautiful!!!
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I have traveled to Play del Carmen twice, and both times was completely unimpressed. It is a shame to see how Americans abuse and take advantage of a third world country. We toured Tulum before the hords of tourists arrived, and it was breathtaking, although was ruined by the masses filing in. If you are interested in a fantastic Mexico Adventure, travel 200 miles inland to Merida, and take the Routa Puuk.
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Beautiful pic. i 'm thinking about visiting Cozumel next april, your trip will help me a lot...
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picture overlooking the cliff onto the beautiful beach
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good travel and good save
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We toured Tulum as an excursion on our honeymoon cruise
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We wil keep all of your tips and advice in mind
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Hope all your future trips are fantastic!
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Wed 11/15/06 (day 1) - Playa Del Carmen
Fri 11/17/06 (day 3) - Cancun, Tulum
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Sat 11/18/06 (day 4) - Cancun
 
 
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