"Spring Break 24/7/365" a Cancún Travel Page by Etoile2B

I have spent a long time dreaming of traveling in the Yucatan, especially visiting Cancun, so when my friend proposed taking a trip down there I was more than game. I have heard about the beauty of Cancun, but I was surprised by it. I would have to describe Cancun as Spring Break heaven – even when the college kids aren’t there. It’s a perpetual party spot. The resorts are large and plentiful – one right after the other all the way down the strip known as the “Hotel Zone”. The large hotels line the Caribbean side of the strip while the mega discotheques, restaurants and flea markets line the lagoon side. Cancun is positively American – even the downtown has somewhat of an American flare. If you’re looking to experience Mexican culture, Cancun is not the place to go (although you can find it somewhat downtown). Conversely if you’re looking for a resort / beach vacation or a party atmosphere you can’t go wrong here. But it is possible to get away from the Spring Break feel if you stick to the 5 star resorts and beaches. Cancun caters to tourists so your wallet will suffer, don’t expect any deals here. Overall, it's a fun and beautiful place to take a resort vacation - but if you're looking for a cultural experience you might want to look elsewhere.

When I left Chicago in August of 2004, I left behind some wonderful friends. My "girlies" and I would often have girls nights where we could gossip, eat and generally enjoy each others company. We had talked about the possibility of having an annual girls getaway weekend, but it wasn't until I left that the ball really got rolling on that idea. Kerry and I started talking back in August about getting away somewhere warm in the winter and the idea snowballed into a trip to Cancun. Thankfully our schedules worked, the hotel had room and my travel voucher on Delta just about covered my airfare! So welcome to the First Annual Girlies Getaway, no work, no commitments, no boys, No Problem!