Cancun anyone?

Tractor_Barn · Jun 29, 2002

Went to Cancun during "spring break" 2 years ago and had a great time. We avoided the resort/convention area because it was a little too crazy for mid-40's types but enjoyed watching all the college aged booty. Ate at local cantinas and never had a problem. We only drank bottled water but mosly drank Tequila...LOTS of it. Weather in mid-March was high 80's low 90's. I would guess July/August would be too hot for me. I don't tolerate our Michigan summers all that well.

Bottom line...great vacation at a great price.

b8200hst4wd · Jun 29, 2002

We have been to cancun 5 times and on the bigger hotels it's fine to drink the water and eat ice cubes becuase they all have water purified there i have never seen any gangs in the "zona hoteal", ride buses DONT DRIVE!!!

Have fun

We stayed at the Omni and loved it

Branch · Jun 29, 2002

Have been to the Cancun area twice in the last 8 months. Both times we went to Playa del Carmen area, about 60 miles south of Cancun. Very very nice. We stayed at the Gala resort. Beautiful beach, all inclusive, jungle tours, underground river snorkeling. Just about anything you'd want to do. Your doctor can give you stuff for Montezuma's revenge. Use a little discretion where you eat outside of the hotel and you won't have a problem.

Branch

milkman · Jun 29, 2002

been to cancun twice, would love to go again, loved it both times, went to Chichenitza both times, that place just fascinated me. took the lobster cruise, great evening entertainment, well worth the money.
also stayed at the Omni. went to town several times, darn, i missed the gangs though. they don't tolerate crime there as tourists are their bread and butter, and they treated us like they appreciated us being there.
this year we're stayin home, on vacation for the next two weeks, gotta catch some seat time.
Last year the bx 2200 was delivered on thursday, i got home friday night about 10:30 and left for vacation early saturday morning, sure was hard to pull myself away with the orange baby sitting there so shiny.
You'll love cancun.

LazyK · Jun 30, 2002

Ixtapa...anywhere. La Pacifica if possible. Rose'sin Zihuat for lobster. Fly. I'm really a no-help putz.

milkman · Jul 1, 2002

molerj

check this site, you may find it interesting
http://www.hotelscancunhotels.com/attractions/chichenitza.htm

Molerj · Jul 2, 2002

Now I am really confused. Crown Paradise, Moon Palace, Beach Palace, Cancun Palace,
Omni etc. etc. I've been all over the place--cancun chat boards, cancun visitors home
pages, travel companies. It's enough to drive you nuts. That's probably why my vacations
are few & far between. Decision needs to be made soon....

Molerj · Jul 9, 2002

Just a follow up. We selected Moon Palace, all inclusive. Leaving July 31st-Aug. 7th.

dlabrie · Jul 10, 2002

Ron,
Be sure to let us know how you make out.
Don't forget those all important Spanish expressions-

Una otra cerveza, por favor.
and
¿Dónde está el baño?

¡Buena suerte!
David

Molerj · Aug 10, 2002

Well we just returned from our trip to Cancun. We stayed at an all inclusive resort called Moon Palace. It was a secluded resort that was spread out over 1 1/2 miles. There were many buildings that were three stories high. The food was outstanding. We ate & drank way too much, although they only carried two beers, Tecate & Dos Equis, that weren't that great. I was hoping they had Corona but I was told that we wouldn't find Corona at any of the Palace Resorts. The weather was beatiful. We went on a few tours, Chichen itza & snorkeling on Isla Mujeras. For those of you that has been to Chichen itza & climbed up the 92 steps to the top of the pyramid & then back down, you know what an experience that is! Our girls 12 & 13, had a great time too. Got their hair braided, temporary tattoos, (they better be) went parasailing & rode with Dad on the waverunner. We had a really good time, but it is nice to be home.