My baby girl did it again! She made reservations in honor of my birthday. We flew first class to an all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort in Cancun! This would be an unforgettable adventure, a perfect celebration of my special day.
After we landed, we went through customs. We retrieved our luggage, and our shuttle bus arrived in no time. Our five-day mini-vacation commenced, just she and I.
By sunset, we walked along the beautiful beach. A nice breeze was blowing, and we took many pictures for our hubbies back home.
At the resort, we had a plethora of activities to choose from. We had our pick of five restaurants to dine in. A daily buffet served international foods for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Of course, room service was also available. We ate and drank to our hearts’ content. I’m not sure, but I swear the Coke tasted better in Mexico!
The next morning, my daughter and I hopped on a shuttle bus. For part of the day, we joined a coworker and his family. They were also vacationing in Cancun at another resort. We enjoyed an outing at Riviera Maya to experience Xcaret’s natural waterpark. We put on lifejackets and jumped into the cold underground river. We paddled along with our arms and feet. It was such an accelerating experience!
Back at our resort, my favorite spot was to hang out and swim in the peaceful lagoon. The weather was perfect with blue sunny skies. The turquoise water was so calm and clear, it was easy to see the fish swimming up to you.
On our final day, we caught another shuttle to a Catamaran and went on a snorkeling tour. The staff onboard provided us with a mask, fins, and snorkel tube. We dropped into the warm water and soon saw colorful marine life swimming along the reefs. I reached out and nearly touched a clownfish! I never realized how huge the manatees were.
Part of this Catamaran excursion was two hours of free time at the 5-mile island, Isla Mujeres. The beach there is stunning. Playa Norte is just off the coast of Cancun. It is jam-packed with tourists as other boats pull right up. We walked around and did some shopping. Street vendors and salespeople in the stores surrounded you from all sides. They tried to sell their goods and haggle over pricing. You just had to know how to haggle right back.
We did manage to walk away with some great gifts for our loved ones back home.
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), celebrated on Nov. 2, is set aside to remember and honor those who have died. Wouldn’t you know we bumped into some folks already dressed in costumes?
My take on visiting Cancun is: I was pleasantly surprised and Lord willing, I SHALL RETURN! So many activities to visit, see, and do there! A GREAT place to visit!
¡Viva México!
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