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| Iberostar Tucan |
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico |
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Situated directly on the Playacar developments beach with views of the island of Cozumel. 10 minutes away from the town of Playa del Carmen and 50 kms. from Cancun airport. Next to the hotel there is an 18-hole golf course. The complexs lush gardens are currently home to tucans flamingos .. more »
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| Playacar Palace |
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico |
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A lovely beach front resort in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Walking distance to all shopping restaurants and night life. For golf enthusiasts there is an 18 hole championship course across from the hotel designed by Robert Von Hagge. The course is built around Mayan ruins visible through more »
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| Riu Playacar |
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico |
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Luxurious 5 star resort fully all inclusive. The hotel is on the edge of a magnificent white sandy beach with crystal clear turquoise waters and a coral reef: a complete underwater world waiting to be discovered..... more »
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Yucatan At A Glance WHEN TO VISIT/WEATHER: The high season in the Yucatan occurs in the dry winter months from December through April. The peak seasons in Playa del Carmen are Christmas and Spring Break. The weather is a comfortable year-round average of 80 degrees F.
MONEY: Mexican money is the peso. It floats against the dollar and can be exchanged at banks and change booths. American dollars are accepted almost everywhere, except in remote areas, at a variable exchange rate. Credit cards are accepted only in bigger cities.
PEOPLE: The population of the Yucatan is a combination of Maya and Spanish/Indian mestizos.
VISA: No visas are required, but tourist cards are a must. Stays are good up to 180 days.
CLOTHING: Pack light.
ELECTRICITY: 110 volts. Same as U.S.
TIME ZONES: The Yucatan and Mexico observe Central Standard Time all year.
FLIGHT TIMES (HOURS) TO CANCUN: New York (3.5); Miami (1.5); Los Angeles (4.5); Vancouver BC (6); Toronto (4.5); Denver (4); and Europe (12).
HEALTH & SAFETY: No shots are required. Most hotels and restaurants offer purified tap water, but drink bottled or seltzer water (aqua mineral) to be sure. Qualified English-speaking doctors are available for health emergencies. Crime in the Yucatan is limited to a rare pick-pocketing or overcharging for drinks. Use common sense.
LANGUAGE: Spanish, Mayan and English are spoken in major cities.
SMOKING: There's far too much. Cuban cigar smokers will be pleased: they're legal here.
THINGS TO BUY: Silver and gold jewelry, pottery, hammocks, honey, embroidered dresses, Panama hats, men's guayabera shirts, wood carvings and blankets.
DRIVING/CAR RENTAL: Rental cars are expensive, and you should buy all the insurance they offer. Roads are excellent but night driving is very dangerous for a variety of reasons. Buses are a good alternative and very reasonable.
PLACES TO GO: See the Maya ruins at Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Tulum, Coba, Dzibanch and many other places. Check out the colonial cities of Merida, Valladolid, Campeche, Izamal and the abandoned and restored haciendas in the north. Visit the nature reserves at Celestun, Rio Lagartios and Sian Ka'an.
THINGS TO DO & SEE: Swim in cenotes, lie on fabulous beaches, dive, snorkel, windsurf, get tanned, drink margaritas and beer (not necessarily in that order), read a book, explore the ruins, go down into caves, hike, bike, camp and just generally have a wonderful, exciting vacation.
| Aventura Spa Palace |
Puerto Aventuras, Mexico |
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Aventura Spa Palace is an adults only all-inclusive resort located about one hour from the Cancun airport and about 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen right next to Puerto Aventura in the heart of the Mexican Riviera. Built on the shore of the Mexican Caribbean ocean it is three stories hig more »
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| Barcelo Maya Caribe |
Puerto Aventuras, Mexico |
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The Barceló Maya Caribe Beach***** is situated right on the gorgeous Riviera Maya beach on the east coast of Mexico surrounded by a lush 500 000 square meter nature reserve. This hotel forms part of the Barceló Maya Beach Resort. With the "Barceló All Inclusive" program one of the more »
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| Sunscape Puerto Aventuras |
Puerto Aventuras, Mexico |
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The beauty and splendor of the Caribbean await you at Sunscape Puerto Aventuras located in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Escape to a lush all-inclusive paradise that promises a fun escape for families and couples alike.Spend your days relaxing pool side enjoying water sports or touring.... more »
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