During our trip to the Yucatan, I just fell in love with the place. I mean...what's not to love, beautiful ocean, friendly locals, vibrant colors and great food!
Our resort was part of a strip of hotels on the ocean-front between Cancun and Playa del Carmen – a really great venue. Far enough from the buzz of Cancun to relax, but close enough to shop and hang out or go for dinner. Even though we were tempted to go to inspect the nightlife of Cancun - we’ve heard of all the famous clubs and places to go to - we decided not to, because we wanted a more chilled vacation this time.
Cancun (behind the shopping mall - okay - not the best photo I've ever seen of Cancun)
And chilled it was. We spent a day in each of the cool places nearby: Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the island of Cozumel. We had every intention of visiting Chitchen Itza and Tulum, but for some bizarre reason, we spent many hours, (the rest of our holiday) lying in the sun, sipping on cocktails and eating copious amounts of chips and guacamole. Mmmm...what I life.
Bad, bad poolbar (okay, perhaps I shouldn't blame the poolbar)
Now I know that it might sound like I'm a total cultural ignoramus, but honestly, I love history, I love culture, I love old buildings and the romance of it all, but in the battle between ruins and the poolbar, the poolbar won. I'm sure it is because it is so relaxing in that part of Mexico, that even my slightly work-aholic husband, could switch off and just relax within 2 days instead of the usual 4-5.
The good thing about not going to the ruins: I guess we'll just have to come back - yay!
I especially like the pool bar, bad or not!
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