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Re: Heading to Cancun in Feb.
[Re: Woodman]
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12/04/2012 09:47 PM
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Enjoy the R&R for sure. We stay in PDC for that, and then spend a few days in Cancun for a more active vibe (except for the nightclubs because we're too tired!). <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> I would consider taking the ferry to Isla Mujeres, rent a golf cart and tour the island, have lunch on the South end then have drinks on the North End. Rough day that!
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"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” -Anthony Bourdain
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Re: Heading to Cancun in Feb.
[Re: Tortola7]
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12/10/2012 04:42 PM
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Tortola7 said: When you arrive ignore everyone outside of customs, just walk outside where your ride will be.
In Cancun everyone is trying to sell you packages or timeshares. "I will give you a free XYZ for coming to our presentation". Just say no, these presentations take longer than they say and you will get a hard sell.
We love that area, you just have to know to say NO. Yep. Don't slow down or make eye contact. They will offer all sorts of advice, freebies, rides, maps, "tourist" info, etc. My parents travel to PDC frequently gave me the heads up. Because I will not allow anyone to waste my vacation time, I had no problem charging through and ignoring them but I could easily see how a nicer person or an inexperienced traveler could get trapped by them.
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Re: Heading to Cancun in Feb.
[Re: jflan]
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12/15/2012 08:09 PM
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You can just say "gracias, but no" and keep walking through the airport exit and you'll be fine. If you want to experience PDC and points further south you really should stay down there for a few days to get the full experience then stay in Cancun. It's too far a drive to enjoy as you would staying there. You will find excellent advice on the PDC forum for resort or boutique options as well as excursions in the PDC area. And driving isn't bad If you learn the signs but do get full insurance covage either through your cc or out of pocket (most travel insurance and cc rental insurance is not recognized in Mex). PDC is a busy area now, points south (Tulum) are still quieter but getting busier.
When staying in Cancun we took the snorkeling/Isla Mujeres combo tour with friends last year and the snorkeling off the North shore of Isla was good. We also took the 2-person power boats out of the lagoon a few years ago, through the mangroves and out to the reef for great snorkeling.
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” -Anthony Bourdain
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