I've been about 50 miles down the coast onto the Mayan Riviera toward Tulum which I enjoyed immensely.
There are 100's of resorts of all types down that way depending on which way you want to go. There are rustic to opulent places catering to everything from families, to ecotourists to hedonists
I stayed in a midrange all inclusive called Club Maeva which was fine. Private beach out the door,all the usual activities, pools etc.
The food was good, the staff was very good and there wasn't the 'spring break' type of mentality that pervades a lot of Cancun. It was family friendly.
I found that as a last minute deal on Orbitz, but lately I've been finding good deals through Travelzoo.
The Mayans are incredibly friendly people, check out some of the villages in the jungle and of course the Mayan Ruins
Hi! Wish I could help as I went about 35 minutes south of Cancun last October (during off season)..perfect to Palaya deCarmen..as a bud of mine rents us his condo for nine days..much much much better than Americanized Cancun & still small & well attended. Alot of old Mexico & of course more & more of the US of A..let me know what you find out, as our plane tickets outa Indy are typically $300 ish. my new e addy is floridian75days@yahoo.com if you want to compare notes...& yes Tulum & Xel-Ha are super..JJ
Thanks for your replies & info. Sorry ex, I just know you'd be great company but... :)-->
My options are somewhat limited since it will be part of a larger family get-together. I'd be more adventurous like 2nd James, except I won't have enough "self-structured" time to be real creative, and I have others to think about. Besides that, I want to relax.
2J, it sounds like a great deal with your friend's condo. Airline flights are more than that locally, but I'm subscribing to a lot of travel oriented e-bulletins that advertise specials & promos. Hopefully something will pan out.
I've been to Travelzoo, mstar, but haven't followed it enough to know that. Thanks for the recommend!
Song, thanks. Have you been to that GC resort? That's a place I've thought about too, in the future.
Any other sites or sights to recommend, I appreciate 'em all. Thanks.
Tis much more laid back than Cancun, and the scuba diving and snorkeling is some of the best in the world. It's a whole different experience from Cancun. A little more Carribbean in flavor, and less Mexican. And you can still take the ferry over to see Mayan ruins, etc.
Cancun has some problems that Cozumel seems to have happily escaped.... :)-->
My experience is that you go to Cancun once, and then never go back. Cozumel is a place that can be revisited time and time again...
Like others , she mentioned the ruins are a must see
I HIGHLY recommend not missing them since you are going to be right there...
If you are going to be there for the autumnal equinox, the pyramid at Chichen Itza, which is a nearly perfect timepiece, does some interesting things...
even if its not the equinox its worth going
of course I am partial to the Temple of the mstar- - - um...I mean Morningstar in Tulum which all lines up on the solstices.
Tis much more laid back than Cancun, and the scuba diving and snorkeling is some of the best in the world. It's a whole different experience from Cancun. A little more Carribbean in flavor, and less Mexican. And you can still take the ferry over to see Mayan ruins, etc.
Cancun has some problems that Cozumel seems to have happily escaped....
My experience is that you go to Cancun once, and then never go back. Cozumel is a place that can be revisited time and time again...
I agree whole-heartedly. I've been to Cozumel a couple of times now, and I LOVE IT!!! I don't recommend staying at the Reef Club Cozumel though. It's not as nice as some all-inclusives I've stayed at. Although it is right on the beach and makes a great place to snorkel your heart out.
If you really want to stay in Cancun, I recommend Riu Hotels. I stayed at an all-inclulsive in Puerto Vallart almost 2 years ago, and it was the best one so far. Here's a link: http://www.riu.com/index.php
They are kid friendly. The one we went to had a pool especially for the children so that you don't have to be around the spring break attitude if you don't want to. The hotels are beautiful, clean, and the food was very good for an all-inclusive. I think they have on in Playa del Carmen also, which is just a ferry boat ride to Cozumel. It is closer to the Mayan Ruins. If I were to go again, I would go to Playa del Carmen (close to Tulum).
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I've been about 50 miles down the coast onto the Mayan Riviera toward Tulum which I enjoyed immensely.
There are 100's of resorts of all types down that way depending on which way you want to go. There are rustic to opulent places catering to everything from families, to ecotourists to hedonists
I stayed in a midrange all inclusive called Club Maeva which was fine. Private beach out the door,all the usual activities, pools etc.
The food was good, the staff was very good and there wasn't the 'spring break' type of mentality that pervades a lot of Cancun. It was family friendly.
I found that as a last minute deal on Orbitz, but lately I've been finding good deals through Travelzoo.
The Mayans are incredibly friendly people, check out some of the villages in the jungle and of course the Mayan Ruins
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wish i could help you out satori
can i come along (without the family) ? wink wink wink
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha just kidding having a bad day
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Satori,
I have a friend of mine, top of the line hospitality family oriented Grand Caymen that might just be able to help you Cancun family style
Songster
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Hi! Wish I could help as I went about 35 minutes south of Cancun last October (during off season)..perfect to Palaya deCarmen..as a bud of mine rents us his condo for nine days..much much much better than Americanized Cancun & still small & well attended. Alot of old Mexico & of course more & more of the US of A..let me know what you find out, as our plane tickets outa Indy are typically $300 ish. my new e addy is floridian75days@yahoo.com if you want to compare notes...& yes Tulum & Xel-Ha are super..JJ
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Thanks for your replies & info. Sorry ex, I just know you'd be great company but...
:)-->
My options are somewhat limited since it will be part of a larger family get-together. I'd be more adventurous like 2nd James, except I won't have enough "self-structured" time to be real creative, and I have others to think about. Besides that, I want to relax.
2J, it sounds like a great deal with your friend's condo. Airline flights are more than that locally, but I'm subscribing to a lot of travel oriented e-bulletins that advertise specials & promos. Hopefully something will pan out.
I've been to Travelzoo, mstar, but haven't followed it enough to know that. Thanks for the recommend!
Song, thanks. Have you been to that GC resort? That's a place I've thought about too, in the future.
Any other sites or sights to recommend, I appreciate 'em all. Thanks.
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satori
if you serious
i have a wonderful friend who can help you and your family cancun
if you would like to pm regarding this matter---
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jst b'careful of those huricins
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Hey Excie
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I notice on the past couple of your posts you are having a bad day.......
Hows abouta definition from the Redneck Dictionary.
Word: Europeon
Definition: Hey dude, "europeon" on my boots.....
Just sending a little laugh to you....Hope your day brightens.
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Satori,
I hope that you have a safe and enjoyable trip.
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Have you considered Cozumel?
Tis much more laid back than Cancun, and the scuba diving and snorkeling is some of the best in the world. It's a whole different experience from Cancun. A little more Carribbean in flavor, and less Mexican. And you can still take the ferry over to see Mayan ruins, etc.
Cancun has some problems that Cozumel seems to have happily escaped....
:)-->
My experience is that you go to Cancun once, and then never go back. Cozumel is a place that can be revisited time and time again...
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I HIGHLY recommend not missing them since you are going to be right there...
If you are going to be there for the autumnal equinox, the pyramid at Chichen Itza, which is a nearly perfect timepiece, does some interesting things...
of course I am partial to the Temple of the mstar- - - um...I mean Morningstar in Tulum which all lines up on the solstices.
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ex10, Cozumel sounds very appealing to me, but this time it's Cancun.
Thanks for the pics, mstar. Both places would be great to see. Hope it's available.
D'oh!
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I agree whole-heartedly. I've been to Cozumel a couple of times now, and I LOVE IT!!! I don't recommend staying at the Reef Club Cozumel though. It's not as nice as some all-inclusives I've stayed at. Although it is right on the beach and makes a great place to snorkel your heart out.
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If you really want to stay in Cancun, I recommend Riu Hotels. I stayed at an all-inclulsive in Puerto Vallart almost 2 years ago, and it was the best one so far. Here's a link: http://www.riu.com/index.php
They are kid friendly. The one we went to had a pool especially for the children so that you don't have to be around the spring break attitude if you don't want to. The hotels are beautiful, clean, and the food was very good for an all-inclusive. I think they have on in Playa del Carmen also, which is just a ferry boat ride to Cozumel. It is closer to the Mayan Ruins. If I were to go again, I would go to Playa del Carmen (close to Tulum).
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satori
If you go to Tulum you should go snorkling at the park near by, Xal-Ha. I have been there twice. One of the most peaceful places I have ever been to.
http://www.locogringo.com/past_spotlights/may2002.html
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Wayfer Not & Onion Eater, thanks for bringing new light, and links, to the topic.
I'm not a snorkeler, but I imagine few are until they get there. It's sounding better and better.
"locogringo.com?" Great name for a website!
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Zshot, thanks for the good wishes. Thought I'd replied to you earlier, but I'm...
What was I talking about?
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Satori
Let us know where you decide to go. Maybe a few of us will join you there.
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I'm sure you'd all be great company, OE, as long as we agreed to avoid certain topics.
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Now what may that be? lol
TRUCE
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ok, since it's gonna be Cancun....
If your beloved is wondering whether or not she can still wear a two-piece, tell her to go for it. Just be sure and slather on the sunscreen.
;)-->
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I don't know if you made your decision yet, But I got this in my email today, there are alot of good deals and possibilities if you follow the links:
Palenque ruins Chiapas -
Loco Gringo road trip to Chiapas: http://www.locogringo.com/spotlight.cfm
**** IN THIS ISSUE ****
The summer has been busy so there are not many summer specials. Fall
specials are starting. If you have plans to vacation to the Riviera Maya
for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years now is the time to make
reservations. Many of the all inclusive resorts have not published
holiday or 2006 rates yet however, but there are some condos and villas
still available.
**** NEW RENTAL LISTINGS ON LOCOGRINGO.COM ****
Casa Caramelo Villa in Playa del Carmen
http://www.locogringo.com/playa/caramelo.html
Casa de Canciones Villa in Soliman Bay
http://www.locogringo.com/tankah/canciones.html
Casa Palapa Villa in Aventuras Akumal
http://www.locogringo.com/akumal/palapa.html
Club Maeva Tulum All-inclusive Resort in Xpu Ha
http://www.locogringo.com/xpuha/maeva.html
Coqui Coqui Hotel/Resort in Tulum
http://www.locogringo.com/tulum/coqui.html
Hotel Quinto Sol Hotel/Resort in Playa del Carmen
http://www.locogringo.com/playa/quintosol.html
If you have not visited our message board lately, we have new boards
which are fun, and lots of great information. Please stop by and visit!
http://www.locogringo.com/forums/default.asp
**** CURRENT RENTAL SPECIALS ****
ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS
All-inclusive Resorts In Puerto Aventuras:
BARCELO MAYA:
http://www.locogringo.com/pto-aventuras/ba...=Barcelo%20Maya ,
All-inclusive Resort in Puerto Aventuras, Sleeps 2
For one week stays Sept. 1 to 30 $1115.00.00 for two adults. Children
staying sharing a room with parents is $238.00 per child for the week.
This includes: a standard room, meals, beverages, most resort activities,
tax and gratuity. It does not include airfare or airport transfers.
All-inclusive Resorts In Tulum:
SUNSCAPE TULUM:
http://www.locogringo.com/tulum/sunscape.h...unscape%20Tulum , All-
inclusive Resort in Tulum, Sleeps 1
For week stays Septeber 1 to 30 $1498.00 for two adults in a deluxe
garden view room. The rate includes: room, meals, beverages, most
resort activities, tax and gratuity. It does not include airfare or
airport transfers.
All-inclusive Resorts In Xpu Ha:
CLUB MAEVA TULUM:
http://www.locogringo.com/xpuha/maeva.html...20Maeva%20Tulum ,
All-inclusive Resort in Xpu Ha, Sleeps 3
For one week stays from August 28 to September 30, $1008.00 total for two
adults and up to two children 12 and under are free. This includes: room,
meals, beverages, activities, tax and gratuity. It does not include
airfare or airport transfers.
BUNGALOWS/CASITAS
Bungalows/Casitas In Soliman Bay:
PALAPAS CARIBE:
http://www.locogringo.com/tankah/palapasca...alapas%20Caribe
, Bungalows/Casita in Soliman Bay, Sleeps 2
One week stays during the month of July, $475.00 per week plus tax.
TROPICAL EVERGREENS CASITA:
http://www.locogringo.com/tankah/tropicalevergreens.html?
name=Tropical%20Evergreens%20Casita
Bungalows/Casita in Soliman Bay, Sleeps 4
For one week stays July 21 to August 4 $750.00 per week for four guests
at the guesthouse.
CONDOMINIUMS
Condominiums In Akumal:
LA JOYA : http://www.locogringo.com/akumal/la_joya.h...me=La%20Joya%20 ,
Condominium in Akumal, Sleeps 2
For stays during September 5 to September 30, stay 6 nights and get your
7th night free!
THE REEF: http://www.locogringo.com/akumal/reef.htm?name=The%20Reef ,
Condominium in Akumal, Sleeps 4
For stays during September 5 to September 30, stay 6 nights and get your
7th night free!
Condominiums In Aventuras Akumal:
U NAH KIN CONDOMINIUMS:
http://www.locogringo.com/akumal/u_nah_kin.htm?
name=U%20Nah%20Kin%20Condominiums
Condominium in Aventuras Akumal, Sleeps 4
From August 20 to September 30, stay 6 nights and get your 7th night free!
HOTEL/RESORTS
Hotel/Resorts In Merida:
LOS DOS: http://www.locogringo.com/yucatan/losdos.html?name=Los%20Dos ,
Hotel/Resort in Merida, Sleeps 2
SUMMER 2005 SPECIAL: 3-DAY WORKSHOP Spend a couple of half-days in the
Los Dos kitchen, learning about traditional Yucatecan fare, then we'll
head out for relaxing excursions to the exotic and ecologically diverse
reserves of Celestun; to Sisal, or to the modern port of Progreso, where
the a light lunch of ceviche, and a stroll along the beach. Also include
a visit to EcoQuinta Ucu  an amazing organic farm whose owner will take
us on a fishing trip and then a poolside cookout where together we will
grill our catch in Yucatecan spices & feast on regional fruits and
vegetables plucked fresh from tree and vine. (Includes continental
breakfast on all three days; lunch on all three days;
dinner on one evening; all transportation, taxes/tips; all materials and
ingredients for workshops; does not include accommodation) $350.00 per
person.
Hotel/Resorts In Playa del Carmen:
HOTEL LA TORTUGA: http://www.locogringo.com/playa/hoteltortuga.html?
name=Hotel%20La%20Tortuga , Hotel/Resort in Playa del Carmen, Sleeps 2
Following offers NOT available Christmas holiday, Easter week, 7-21
August. All offers except the
Break the language barrier. Learn Spanish, it is the difference between
a good vacation and a great one.
http://www.learnspanishtoday.com/cmd.php?af=251900
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All of the Specials above:
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2005 unless otherwise indicated. All offers are subject to availability.
Rates are in US Dollars, some taxes, extra person charges or restrictions
may apply. Specials subject to change without notice.
Please let us know if LocoGringo can assist you with any of your vacation
needs.
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Phone 011-52-984-875-9140
reservations@locogringo.com
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I'll run through them tonight. Thanks!
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