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Old Nov 7th, 2000, 08:26 AM
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Hey Nancee, <BR> <BR>Well first Club Med is a wonderful resort. It is very secluded. The best snorkeling in Cancun is right at you door step as the reef starts right off the Club Med beach. I have never stayed there personally but have heard very good things about the resort. I have spent time there on the beach and snorkling. As for things to take. <BR>Sunblock (even in Dec.) <BR>Pepto or Pepcid(incase of Stomach ache) <BR>Can-Do map(www.cancunmap.com) <BR>Maybe a light sweater for the evenings <BR> <BR>As for things to do. <BR>Isla Mujeres is a must. <BR>Xel-Ha and Tulum are very good. <BR>Go to La Isla Mall during the evening. <BR>Check out Market 28 downtown Cancun. <BR> <BR>Best clubs would be <BR>Coco Bongo <BR>Christine's <BR>Senor Frogs <BR> <BR>As far as things to get. <BR>Bottled water <BR>Souviniers from Market 28 or La Isla <BR>and most important a TAN. <BR> <BR>If you have anymore questions just ask. <BR> <BR>By the way when are you going to be there. I will be there from Dec. 10th to the 15th. <BR> <BR>Have Fun <BR> <BR>Tommy <BR>
 
Old Nov 10th, 2000, 07:57 PM
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Hi Tommy. We're planning on getting married in Cancun in January. Just wondering if you know any great resorts that would organize the wedding for us. Basically what we want is an all-inclusive resort that that would put us in a fabulous room for a couple nights after the wedding. We are planning on staying for 2-3 weeks. Price doesn't really matter. Thanks Lisa
 
Old Nov 12th, 2000, 08:17 PM
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Hey Lisa, <BR> <BR>Here's the 2 best, The Crown Paradise Club and the Palace Resorts. They will both organize the wedding for you and they throw in some extras to go along with the trip. The Crown is very, very beautiful as is most of the Palaces resorts. The best Palace one to checkout would be the Moon. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy
 
Old Nov 13th, 2000, 09:36 AM
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Okay, maybe I'll give Cancun a try. Been to the Acapulco Princess and loved it of course (12 years ago), but my husband was sick for two months after we returned, even though we never left the hotel. Now I have three children to take as well--What is the best place to stay with 2 adults, 3 children in same room with lots of activities for the kids and maybe even golf for my husband. Something like to Acapulco Princess would be great with families, not couples, and they would have to let 5 of us stay together. And I guess, all inclusive would be good as well. Would love to go to La Cabana in Aruba, but the airfare is $2500+ for the 5 of us. Also, can't go 'till end of June--is it too brutally hot at that time in Cancun, or does it rain too often? Sorry about all the questions, I know nothing about Cancun.
 
Old Nov 13th, 2000, 03:04 PM
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Hey Kathy, <BR> <BR>As for a place to stay it would definatly be the Crown Paradise. A very lovely resort and the will allow 2 adults and 3 kids in a room. They are the only resort in Cancun that has it's own kids water park. Golf is not very far from the resort(only about a mile or so). Another onee to consider is the Yalmakan. I will be staying there this Dec. with my kids and I'll see how good it is(got an very good deal, 7 nights for $2350 including air and all-inclusive). Both of those are all-inclusive resorts. As for the Temps in June highs run in the low to mid 90's with lows in the 70's. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy
 
Old Nov 14th, 2000, 05:37 AM
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This helps alot, thank you. Would you be good enough to let me know when you return from the new site you are visiting how it went and where you got that kind of a price!! How many children are you taking for that deal. Thanks for your help.
 
Old Nov 14th, 2000, 11:35 AM
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Hey Kathy, <BR>I will email you when I return on how the Yalmakan is. I got that deal through Adventure Tours. The have flights out of Dallas. You might check out their website www.atusa.com or for other parts of the country checkout www.mltvacations .com or www.funjet.com <BR> <BR>These are charter companies and all have very good rates. <BR> <BR>Tommy
 
Old Dec 9th, 2000, 03:41 PM
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Hi there, <BR> <BR>I am a single Australian male on my annnual flight to the UK and back - yeah I know leaving an Aussie summer to go to the Euro winter, mad... I like to check out other parts of the globe and thought Mexico would be nice and I am considering Cancun. <BR> <BR>Would I have a good time, travelling by myself and looking to do some SCUBA diving as well. <BR> <BR>Thanks for your assistance.
 
Old Dec 12th, 2000, 01:59 PM
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Hi Tommy, <BR>Never been to Cancun, but are going for Christmas and staying at the Omni. What do you know about it and what are some great local fish restaurants and a couple of your favorites...we love to enjoy a great meal!!Thanks, Marsha
 
Old Dec 13th, 2000, 11:41 AM
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Hi Tommy, <BR>Ijust found Chalet Maya on the web.it looks beautiful..do you know anything about it? Do you have any reccomendations for a small laid back hotel on the beach? Also do you know of any package offers from newark? thanks so much adrianne
 
Old Dec 26th, 2000, 01:48 PM
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Heidi
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looking for the best snorkeling in cancun, perhaps some lesser known tours? we have been there 4 times
 
Old Dec 26th, 2000, 05:27 PM
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Tommy, <BR>My wife really wants to stay busy in the water, motorized and non. A Great beach is paramount, she's either moving, or totally comotose in the sun. A well equipped Fitness center and spa facilities are a must. Pretty open on pricing. Where should we stay in Cancun? <BR> <BR>Thanks
 
Old Jan 7th, 2001, 07:22 PM
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Tommy, <BR> <BR>Have you ever heard of a tour company called Funjet Vacations? I found a great deal from Baltimore, MD to Cancun with this tour company but I have never heard of it. Any information you have on this tour company I would love. Thank you. <BR> <BR>Jen
 
Old Jan 8th, 2001, 07:04 AM
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Tommy- <BR> <BR>I would love to get back to Cancun in the near future. My wife and I were there in the spring of 1998. We stayed at the Oasis. Have you heard anything negative about the Oasis since then. I know that they have rules about bringing food and beverages on site, but we thought it was a great place. Also, what would be a comparable alternate hotel? <BR> <BR>Sean
 
Old Jan 8th, 2001, 07:54 AM
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Hey Sean, <BR> <BR>Hate to bring you bad news but, I have heard many negative comments about Oasis recently. Seems like the springbreakers have really run down the resort and the staff is not to good anymore. As for a comparable I highly recommend the Flamingo. Great location, great staff. They have it all.
 
Old Jan 8th, 2001, 07:57 AM
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Hey Jennifer, <BR> <BR>Yes I have heard of Funjet. It is one of the popular charter companies in the US. I haven't heard any negatives about it. Yu can get great deals from them. I'm thinking of using them on my next trip. <BR> <BR>Tommy
 
Old Jan 8th, 2001, 10:33 AM
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Hey Tommy, <BR>My buddies and I are heading to Cancun for the first time, I have two questions. <BR>First, what should I expect when traveling on Apr 13,(good friday)for two weeks and; <BR>Second, can you tell me about the El Publito hotel. Thanks a lot and have a good day!
 
Old Jan 8th, 2001, 01:07 PM
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Hi Tommy, <BR>How do I get info on travelling to see the ruins from Cancun? Would like to go to Chichen Itza...also, should we rent a car in cancun if we are staying for a week, can we park the car at the ferry dock to catch the ferry to cozumel? Can you do reasonable day trips to cozumel? Thanks for any info
 
Old Jan 8th, 2001, 09:21 PM
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Hey Todd, <BR> <BR>I will teel you how it really will be at that time. There won't be a lot of crazy springbreakers at this time the go home at the end of March or the first week of April. What you will find is this is one of the biggest Mexican holidays there is and quite a few Mexican families will be there at this time. As for the El Pueblito, I think it is a very nice resort. It is locatd in the southern part of the hotel. It has a wonderful beach and the casacading pool and slide are awesome. Very good service and food. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy
 
Old Jan 8th, 2001, 09:29 PM
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Hey Karen, <BR> <BR>If you want to book the trip to Chichen Itza ahead of time I would suggest to go to www.cancunsunrise.com I always use them to go on tours in Cancun. They can give you a real good deal. as for renting a car I have never done it in Cancun and I would tend to shy away from it because The bus system is so good in Mexico. I'm not sure about parking the car for the ferry ride but I will find out and email you. The best way I think to go to Cozumel is take the bus from downtown Cancun to Playa(cost about $5) then hop the ferry over to Cozumel. Total time on the trip will be about 1 1/2 hours. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy
 


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