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I went to Cancun looking for several things: fun in the sun, great nightlife, meeting wonderful people, and a little history too. And I got all of that there. Amidst all of the hotel and nightclub sprawl of Cancun (and there's a whole lot if it there too), there's still the sense that you've entered a place with a great past. Indeed, the remains of an ancient Mayan civilization are no more than a short drive from the hotel zone.
The thing that struck me when I left Cancun was the big smile I had on my face. The people I met, looking over the beach having a few Coronas, my day at Chichen Itza and, yes, the idiot I made of myself at times. Memories to last a lifetime. I left a lot of things undone but that's OK - I can't wait to go back. The Mayan Riviera ROCKS!!!
And if you were staying at the JW Marriott and saw some guy taking pictures of the sunrise while in his underwear...yeah, that was me. Sorry! But enjoy the piccie anyway.
A whole lot of beach, and a whole lot of hotel
I really like this picture. I took on the beach at sunrise. It was a little hazy that morning - do you think that enhances this picture?
- Pros:You can do just about anything you want to do here.
- Cons:Very sprawling - things are a bit too spread out.
- In a nutshell:I left with a big smile on my face. Enough said.
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Well, just hang out on the beach for a while. The advertising banners on the little planes flying over Cancun's beaches... more travel advice
The benches of Cancun
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That's benches, not beaches. I came upon this bench while walking around oneday. An appropriate design for the Mayan... more travel advice
Having a meal by the sea
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If not at the hotel pool, I may also have been found here. The CasaMagna Resort also has an outstanding beach view... more travel advice
Hotel Pools with Swim-Up Bars
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Having been a lazy bum for most of my stay in Cancun, the place to find me was usually floating in my hotel pool.... more travel advice
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Comments (8)
Excellent page - I particularly like the beach!!
I think, YES! ;-) Try to learn more tagalog words too! ;-)
Long time, no see. How are you! Great tips on your Cancun pages!
Hahaha! Now you're blaming the camera Steve? Too much beer will make everything hazy!
Good Morning or afternoon whatever. So whats up with you? Work going well?
Got a postcard. Thanks! :) Right. I didn't drink any Guinness when I was there, either.
Just loved your Marriott Casamagna tip! Greetings from sunny Italy, Francesca
Don't you just love those swim-up bars? we went to cancun in 2002. I have been told that people can no longer climb the pyramid, is that true?