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Mayan All-Inclusive with good from-beach snorkeling?
Looking for an all-inclusive resort on the Mayan coast of Mexico that
has good snorkeling right from the beach, so you don't have to take an excursion elsewhere to snorkel. Want to snorkel and see something other than sand and seaweed. Anything South of Cancun to South of Tulum will do. Any suggestions? Thanks, JimK |
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Mayan All-Inclusive with good from-beach snorkeling?
On Jun 20, 6:12 pm, JimK wrote:
Looking for an all-inclusive resort on the Mayan coast of Mexico that has good snorkeling right from the beach, so you don't have to take an excursion elsewhere to snorkel. Want to snorkel and see something other than sand and seaweed. Anything South of Cancun to South of Tulum will do. Any suggestions? Thanks, JimK Hi Jim, There are several AI's that would meat your needs. Akumal Beach resort is where we stay..great snorkeling right off the beach and the bay is protected by a huge reef. It's like swimming in a huge fish tank..we love it here. Also there's Grand Oasis Riviera Maya..we have not stayed there but read the snorkeling there is good..but not as good as ABR. If you have questions or want pics feel free to write. Debs~ |
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Mayan All-Inclusive with good from-beach snorkeling?
Brian K wrote:
On 6/21/2008 10:35 AM plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said: On Jun 20, 6:12 pm, JimK wrote: Looking for an all-inclusive resort on the Mayan coast of Mexico that has good snorkeling right from the beach, so you don't have to take an excursion elsewhere to snorkel. Want to snorkel and see something other than sand and seaweed. Anything South of Cancun to South of Tulum will do. Any suggestions? Thanks, JimK Hi Jim, There are several AI's that would meat your needs. Akumal Beach resort is where we stay..great snorkeling right off the beach and the bay is protected by a huge reef. It's like swimming in a huge fish tank..we love it here. Also there's Grand Oasis Riviera Maya..we have not stayed there but read the snorkeling there is good..but not as good as ABR. If you have questions or want pics feel free to write. Debs~ While it is in Cancun there's an AI that used to be Club Med at the end or the Hotel Zone. It's at the south end of the beach. Snorkeling there is good. Alternatively, in Playa del Carmen you can pay one of the fisherman to take you out snorkeling. Be sure to arrive at price before getting in the boat. Boats are usually a little biger than a row boat and powered by an outboard. The best way to find someone who really knows the snorkel spots is by word of mouth as these guys aren't organized. Eager to feed their families for more than the money they get bringing their fish to market, some will tell you that they know the best spots. When you get there you will find out that they don't know squat about snorkeling. They'll just take you where the fish are, and sometimes sharks too! So get somebody by word of mouth. Some hotel front desk people can hook you up with someone who is reliable. This is more likely at the hotels in town then the AI in Playa. (All the AI in Mexico get some kind of kickback from the tour operators.) You must be a good swimmer to do this. Most fishermen do not use or supply life vests. The AI at the southern end of the Cancun strip is still Club Med. It was the first modern resort at Cancun and got the best location. It has recently been completely renovated and is now somewhat "upscale", but still has the good snorkeling and other activities. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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Mayan All-Inclusive with good from-beach snorkeling?
On 6/22/2008 5:45 PM Mike plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said:
Brian K wrote: On 6/21/2008 10:35 AM plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said: On Jun 20, 6:12 pm, JimK wrote: Looking for an all-inclusive resort on the Mayan coast of Mexico that has good snorkeling right from the beach, so you don't have to take an excursion elsewhere to snorkel. Want to snorkel and see something other than sand and seaweed. Anything South of Cancun to South of Tulum will do. Any suggestions? Thanks, JimK Hi Jim, There are several AI's that would meat your needs. Akumal Beach resort is where we stay..great snorkeling right off the beach and the bay is protected by a huge reef. It's like swimming in a huge fish tank..we love it here. Also there's Grand Oasis Riviera Maya..we have not stayed there but read the snorkeling there is good..but not as good as ABR. If you have questions or want pics feel free to write. Debs~ While it is in Cancun there's an AI that used to be Club Med at the end or the Hotel Zone. It's at the south end of the beach. Snorkeling there is good. Alternatively, in Playa del Carmen you can pay one of the fisherman to take you out snorkeling. Be sure to arrive at price before getting in the boat. Boats are usually a little biger than a row boat and powered by an outboard. The best way to find someone who really knows the snorkel spots is by word of mouth as these guys aren't organized. Eager to feed their families for more than the money they get bringing their fish to market, some will tell you that they know the best spots. When you get there you will find out that they don't know squat about snorkeling. They'll just take you where the fish are, and sometimes sharks too! So get somebody by word of mouth. Some hotel front desk people can hook you up with someone who is reliable. This is more likely at the hotels in town then the AI in Playa. (All the AI in Mexico get some kind of kickback from the tour operators.) You must be a good swimmer to do this. Most fishermen do not use or supply life vests. The AI at the southern end of the Cancun strip is still Club Med. It was the first modern resort at Cancun and got the best location. It has recently been completely renovated and is now somewhat "upscale", but still has the good snorkeling and other activities. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** Ah the Internet with it's sometime misinformation! Usually I check things out with one of the major booking sites like Travelocity, Orbitz, Expedia or Travel Now. Sorry, I goofed on this one. -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian K "Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once!" View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 |
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