Vacation to Mexico: recommendations welcomed...

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:13 am

Hi all~ Charlene and I are taking a vacation in Mexico from 5/17-24. We're going to the Mayan Riviera at an all inclusive resort in Akumal and we'd welcome any recommendations for interesting things to see and do. We went to Cancun on our honeymoon and have already visited Chichen Itza, Xcaret and Isla de Mujeres. Good snorkeling spots would definitely interest us, as well as interesting walking/hiking areas. Most real touristy stuff probably wouldn't. Thanks

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:53 am

Hoping to find more "interesting" whistles?

I.D.10-t · Post by **I.D.10-t** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:47 am

Isla Contoy

dwest · Post by **dwest** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:11 am

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:42 pm

Walden wrote:Hoping to find more "interesting" whistles?

Oh, you remember that post...

Actually I never bought any but as a novelty I might. I wonder how a whistle review of one (or several!) of those unique Mexican instruments would be received here on the board?
Walden-- those are actually more of an ocarina than a whistle. Want me to pick one up for you?

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:51 am

I wonder what would my mama say.

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:16 am

Walden wrote:I wonder what would my mama say.

I wouldn't tell her

jkwest · Post by **jkwest** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:06 am

Hey brewerpaul!!

I just got back from Playa del Carmen last night. We were there for 7 days. Had a great time with the family. We did the whole Chichén Itzá tour, we also went to Tulum...not sure if you have been there, not as far out as the other ruins, but, hardly any shade...kids were cranky there, but, I enjoyed it.

On Tuesday, we went to this place called Xel Ha(shell ha)...its just like Xcaret. Kids loved it..all inclusive day..a bit pricey though. My daughter got to swim with the dolphins...she was beaming!!

We are exhausted, but, hardly got to see the peninsula. I really wanted to go to Isla Mujeres. Have heard its amazing for scuba diving...you can rent a scooter and drive the whole island, too.

I am tired and peeling everywhere...but, would go back tomorrow if I could afford it. Have a great trip!!

Flyingcursor · Post by **Flyingcursor** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:25 pm

That sounds like fun.

brianholton · Post by **brianholton** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:36 am

Uxmal is well worth visiting, though the son et lumiere stuff is tacky (but aren't they all?)

Merida is a lovely old colonial city, too.

b