Where to go to in Mexico?
May 4th 2008, 5:33 am
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
like it.........
May 4th 2008, 6:32 am
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
May 4th 2008, 12:52 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
'Saywattaneya' if it is spelled that way 
Don't know if it exists really but it sounds so nice on 'The Shawshank Redemption' I would love to see it
Don't know if it exists really but it sounds so nice on 'The Shawshank Redemption' I would love to see it
May 4th 2008, 12:59 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
The Mayan Riviera is developing now if you don't want the hotel strip thing of Cancun.
Plus they have some Adults Only (which means nobody under the age of 18) places now, some with spas, always a nice treat.
Plus they have some Adults Only (which means nobody under the age of 18) places now, some with spas, always a nice treat.
May 4th 2008, 4:28 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
I'm glad you mentioned that.. I'd read about the adult only somewhere and didnt know what to make of it..
May 4th 2008, 4:58 pm
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May 4th 2008, 7:38 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
I don't like the mega resorts (Cancun) etc, but that is a style thing--they make good jumping off points from a cheap flight in. The area Cindy mentions is the entire coast stretching south from Cancun and you can find all sorts of accommodations. That end of the country is considerably more tropical than the Pacific Coast. Playa del Carmen is still OK, and more European than American.
In Baja, consider the Sea of Cortez side between La Paz and San Jose instead of the Cabos. Having loved it so much in the early 90s, I'd have to call it a nightmare now.
We just spent December in Sonora state, driving over from AZ. Beautiful beaches, like the Baja. Lots of cactus!
May 4th 2008, 8:42 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
In Baja, consider the Sea of Cortez side between La Paz and San Jose instead of the Cabos. Having loved it so much in the early 90s, I'd have to call it a nightmare now.
We just spent December in Sonora state, driving over from AZ. Beautiful beaches, like the Baja. Lots of cactus!
Gulf of California/Sea of Cortez is wonderful in the winter. It is NOT recommended in the summer unless you spend your time on the water fishing. I can't speak from personal experience, but that is what friends have told me.
May 4th 2008, 9:06 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
Which side of the US are you coming from? If it makes a difference in price.
I don't like the mega resorts (Cancun) etc, but that is a style thing--they make good jumping off points from a cheap flight in. The area Cindy mentions is the entire coast stretching south from Cancun and you can find all sorts of accommodations. That end of the country is considerably more tropical than the Pacific Coast. Playa del Carmen is still OK, and more European than American.
In Baja, consider the Sea of Cortez side between La Paz and San Jose instead of the Cabos. Having loved it so much in the early 90s, I'd have to call it a nightmare now.
We just spent December in Sonora state, driving over from AZ. Beautiful beaches, like the Baja. Lots of cactus!
I don't like the mega resorts (Cancun) etc, but that is a style thing--they make good jumping off points from a cheap flight in. The area Cindy mentions is the entire coast stretching south from Cancun and you can find all sorts of accommodations. That end of the country is considerably more tropical than the Pacific Coast. Playa del Carmen is still OK, and more European than American.
In Baja, consider the Sea of Cortez side between La Paz and San Jose instead of the Cabos. Having loved it so much in the early 90s, I'd have to call it a nightmare now.
We just spent December in Sonora state, driving over from AZ. Beautiful beaches, like the Baja. Lots of cactus!
May 4th 2008, 9:11 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
The end of May should be just about perfect temps for top side diversions. We were in La Paz with the boat last March and the water was still too cold for my liking and the air temp could have been just that much warmer.
Late Sept/early October used to be my fav time to visit there but you have to remember the difference between my 'normal' temps and yours--you're spoiled all the time.
May 5th 2008, 1:56 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
Does hurracan season affect the Caribean part of Mexico? Cause that's about this month, isn't it?
May 5th 2008, 3:53 pm
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Re: Where to go to in Mexico?
You might look at Akumal, Tulum area or Isla Mujeres. Actually there are a lot of nice resort areas along the 'Costa Maya' now.. I used to live down that way so it is one of my more favorites.
Ahhh.... white coral sand beaches, warm waters... very chill.