Mexico

12/14/12

I finally had the opportunity to use my passport!!!!!  On December 14-21, 2012 I and my best friend went to Cancun Mexico.  We stayed in Playa Del Carmen at the Mayan Palace.  The flight with Delta was surprisingly prompt and comfortable.  For anyone traveling to Cancun Mexico, be prepared for timeshare sales people, shysters and most people who pretend to be helpful but are really wanting to sell you something.

Since I was ‘brand new’, I was not prepared for the aggressive sales pitches; I was almost captured by a time seller, but we got away (thanks to my friend).  If you are staying at one of the resorts, be sure to know if they provide a shuttle...if they do, get the details on their uniform, the description of their shuttle, and find out the times they pick up.  Go STRAIGHT outside and you should see many resort shuttle services - look for yours, make sure they have your name and get in the shuttle.

The view during the ride to the resort looked much like some of the less populated areas of south Florida.  Once we arrived at the resort it was like being transported to a mini paradise - like the ones you see in magazines.  The grounds were elaborate and well maintained, palm trees, water fountains, flowers, tropical plants and the weather was perfect - in between warm and hot with a nice breeze.  The weather was not anything I could compare to.  However, I was very tired...going through the flight, customs, the shysters in the airport, and being dressed for winter weather I was hungry and exhausted.  But I was very excited, I was in a new country in beautiful surroundings, traveling with someone I loved, it was perfect.  I could not wait to explore, ONLY after I got something to eat AND get into some summer clothes.  Unfortunately, we were again caught up with someone posing as a “helper” for the resort, that turned out to be a timeshare rep – but we got a free excursion. 

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