Can I make calls over the free Wifi at the Mexican resort I'll be at this week?
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posted by PSB
on Apr 29, 2013 -
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In about a month, 3 friends and I are going to an all-inclusive in Cancun. I'm fairly well-travelled, but I prefer going to cities and exploring around, so I've never done a cruise or any type of beachy resort vacation. What kind of tips/tricks does Metafilter have for getting the most out of relaxing, and drinking tropical drinks on the beach all day?
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posted by Fig
on Mar 28, 2013 -
25 answers
Mexico beach filter: Is there anywhere I could go on the Yucatan for a low-cost, laid-back, bohemian-esque week on the beach this November? Or should I stick with the area around Zipolite on the Oaxaca coast?
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posted by lunasol
on Jun 28, 2012 -
17 answers
What are the best (grocery store) food staples to buy in Mexico to be able to stay in and cook rather than eat out at exorbitantly-priced tourist restaurants? Details within...
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posted by lovableiago
on Oct 3, 2011 -
8 answers
Looking for honeymoon recommendations that balance hanging out on the beach and learning something (SCUBA, surfing, etc.). Relevant details inside.
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posted by craven_morhead
on Jun 5, 2011 -
10 answers
Help me plan a relaxing Father-Daughter vacation in Mexico during the second half of July.
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posted by OLechat
on May 30, 2011 -
4 answers
I'll be in Cancun with my wife and two year old in mid-April. What should/can we do? We will be there for six days.
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posted by zardoz
on Mar 8, 2011 -
13 answers
My friends and I would like to go on a vacation to Mexico this winter. I have done some research but all the options are pretty overwhelming, so I'm turning to AskMe for your advice. Details about what we are looking for are inside.
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posted by jouir
on Sep 28, 2010 -
10 answers
Tulum and Cozumel - which one or both, and what to see and do for an outdoorsy / photographer / SCUBA type...
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posted by jnnla
on Jul 13, 2010 -
11 answers
My boyfriend, my father, and I are going to take a trip together in
September. My boyfriend and I are in our early 30s, fairly active, and
are interested in beaches, ruins, rainforests/jungles, white water
rafting, and possibly scuba diving. My dad is in his late 50s, quite
overweight (like probably 150-200 lbs overweight), and enjoys luxury hotels, relaxing, and fun stuff that's not TOO physically taxing. I haven't seen him in a few years, but he may be interested in white water rafting and scuba diving, if his weight isn't an issue. We're looking at somewhere in Central America, most likely Belize or the Yucatan, but we're also considering Costa Rica and are open to other suggestions.
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posted by odayoday
on May 18, 2010 -
17 answers
Hotel Luz En Yucatan , Mexico, sounds too good to be true. Is it? I would like to hear from anyone who has been there before. Thinking of going in January. Thanks.
posted by uans
on Dec 13, 2009 -
3 answers
We (two Seattleites in their mid-twenties) just booked plane tickets to Cancun over New Year's. I'm not interested in all-inclusive resorts or clubbing or vegetating at the same stretch of beach for an entire week. Now what?
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posted by halogen
on Nov 30, 2009 -
15 answers
My family's regular Mexican vacation spot is a combination of Isla Mujeres & Tulum area. That said, we have a new 10-month old baby this time and are looking for something a little closer. I saw that flights from LAX to Los Mochis are particularly inexpensive; can anyone recommend small, not too touristy beach communities similar to what we'd find in Yucatan (or nicer!) within a bus trip or short drive of Los Mochis? Bonus points for recommendations for inexpensive house rentals or interesting things to do, since (I assume) there are no cenotes in northern Mexico for us to snorkel in all day.
posted by luriete
on Feb 11, 2009 -
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I am a 49 y/o woman traveling for Xmas to Akumal (near Cancun) with my family and my extended family.
We are staying in condos right on the beach and I want to pack comfortable clothes/shoes but still look good.
What besides swimsuits and cover-ups and hat should I take?
What shoes? I have Keen water sandals but they do fill up with sand on the beach and are probably mainly for river shoes when you need to walk on rocks. I also have black teva flip flops. Not the most flattering at all!
We will be snorkeling, reading on the beach, walking, sightseeing going to restaurants, playing with young nieces and nephews.
Thank you!
posted by seekingsimplicity
on Dec 15, 2008 -
2 answers
Me and my friends would like to go somewhere warm this February. We don't care where, and we would be fine with booking at the last minute. How do we get a great deal?
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posted by pseudostrabismus
on Nov 6, 2008 -
13 answers
Need help finding a luxury vacation rental in/around Puerto Vallarta for one couple, no kids.
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posted by mikeand1
on Jul 13, 2008 -
2 answers
Traveling to Oaxaca with a friend for a 2-4 week Spanish immersion program this June/July. We are looking for some advice about Spanish language programs, homestays/lodging, and transportation. We are having a very difficult time finding a good learning program—there are so many to choose from and we don't quite know what to look for and how to determine which ones are good.
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posted by iamkimiam
on May 19, 2008 -
7 answers
Where should I take my partner for our anniversary in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico?
We're looking at the two-night packages at Las Rosas, but would like suggested alternatives, preferably smaller and more intimate. Also looking for good spa and massage recommendations. If San Felipe is waaay better, please let me know. I researched it online and it looks like a marina and golf courses for American weekenders, which is sort of what we want to avoid.
Oh, we're also interested in a day hike, maybe inland in the mountains.
posted by billtron
on May 5, 2008 -
3 answers
Nine days in Mexico in early June. Flying into Mexico City. Where else in Mexico should I go after 4-5 days there?
posted by smackfu
on Apr 9, 2008 -
12 answers
Art, architecture and food enthusiasts: what should I do during my short trip to Mexico City?
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posted by lackutrol
on Feb 25, 2008 -
6 answers
What's your favorite romantic getaway? The lady and I are looking to take a vacation (probably someplace warm) in January on a modest (~$1k/pp hotel and airfare) budget. But where?
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posted by theoddball
on Oct 26, 2007 -
19 answers
My partner and I are going to visit Tulum, Mexico next January or February, and I have three questions.
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posted by hought20
on Jul 5, 2007 -
12 answers
My girlfriend and I are taking a week vacation in early August, somewhere in North or Central America, where should we go and what should we do?
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posted by Inkoate
on May 25, 2007 -
10 answers
(Vacation filter) -- Can anyone give their thoughts or experiences about the Puerto Vallarta area of Mexico during August?
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posted by skepticallypleased
on Jul 5, 2006 -
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Can anyone share any first hand experiences in La Paz, Mexico? My wife has a distant relative who owns a bed and breakfast there, and we're having a hard time finding specific information about the town, nearby beaches, etc.
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posted by jeff-o-matic
on Jun 22, 2006 -
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"La Riviera Maya" (er, coastal Quintana Roo, Mexico) or Costa Rica for a Totally Awesome Father-Son Bonding Experience in March/April/May 2007?
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posted by mdonley
on May 26, 2006 -
13 answers
Where can we camp near Tulum, Mexico? Suggestions of places to eat, swim, snorkel, hike, and meet other travelers also welcome.
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posted by bonheur
on Mar 14, 2006 -
7 answers
CheapVacationFilter: I want to take a cheap few-day vacation with my girlfriend. We're in Los Angeles. I'm wondering about this "Mexico" thing not too far away...
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posted by anonymoose
on Dec 25, 2005 -
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My girlfriend and I have sadly cancelled our trip to Haiti and are headed for San Miguel. We're picking up information quickly, but leaving tomorrow. Any tips on cheap lodging, good eats, things to do, day trips, environmental concerns, etc. would be helpful.
posted by hellbient
on Jun 8, 2005 -
5 answers
We've bought tickets to the southern tip of Baja, Mexico for the third week in May. We'd like to stay outside of Cabo San Lucas, maybe in La Paz or Todos Santos. Any suggestions?
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posted by _sirmissalot_
on Apr 14, 2005 -
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My husband and I want to take a 7-9 day vacation in July-August. I am looking at La Isla Mujeres in Mexico and want to know if anyone has been there and what you thought of it. Also, do you have places you love in Mexico? We are looking for off the beaten path places. We are into hiking, snorkeling, ruins, stuff like that. (Not the Cancun type of people.) It must be on the water.
posted by aacheson
on Mar 24, 2005 -
21 answers
Mexican Vacation Thunderdome: Ixtapa vs. Zihuatanejo. Two cities enter... One city leaves.
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posted by daver
on Mar 3, 2005 -
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