Author Topic: Nearby tropical destinations (Read 10261 times)

chum1 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 31, 2010, 06:33:18 AM »

Please post hotel recommendations. Note: Rooms must be badass.

gokatgo · « **Reply #51 on:** March 31, 2010, 07:47:56 AM »

greatest place on earth, small, non commercialized, great restaurants.....MELLOW

http://www.locogringo.com/akumal/lascasitas.html?name=Las%20Casitas

plus the greatest off beach snorkeling in the world

gokatgo · « **Reply #52 on:** March 31, 2010, 07:50:08 AM »

cheaper lodging

http://www.locogringo.com/akumal/vmaya.html?name=Villas%20Maya%20Bungalows

steve dave · « **Reply #53 on:** March 31, 2010, 07:51:51 AM »

Going here for a week in December:

http://www.excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/playa-mujeres-mexico/playa-mujeres-mexico.htm

Mikeyis4dcats · « **Reply #54 on:** March 31, 2010, 08:18:58 AM »

www.hotelcasavelas.com

gokatgo · « **Reply #55 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:34:06 AM »

don't get the all inclusive thing...seems very homogenized, corporate, cruise shippish. I'm obviously in the minority though.

Then again, I don't have a fanny pack, rubber watch or wear socks with my sandals either.

Don't these places make you wear a wristband?

michigancat · « **Reply #56 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:38:20 AM »

mods, please rename this thread to "make michigancat feel like a peasant thread".

TIA

Paul Moscow · « **Reply #57 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:40:04 AM »

Going to Cozumel in 3.5 weeks.

Staying here,

http://www.saboresorts.com/

Been to Cancun, PV, Pulco' Bay, but first time to Cozumel. Any suggestions or hook ups on where to get mota are greatly appreciated.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #58 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:45:35 AM »

going to san diego in two weeks. probably going to stay in la jolla though. is this a good choice or should i just stay in san diego. beaches? thoughts/ideas. does "san diego" count as tropical? i don't think it does.

michigancat · « **Reply #59 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:47:22 AM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 09:45:35 AM

going to san diego in two weeks. probably going to stay in la jolla though. is this a good choice or should i just stay in san diego. beaches? thoughts/ideas. does "san diego" count as tropical? i don't think it does.

it's more mediterranean. I'm also going to San Diego in June, but this thread still makes me feel poor.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #60 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:49:15 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2010, 09:47:22 AM

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 09:45:35 AM
going to san diego in two weeks. probably going to stay in la jolla though. is this a good choice or should i just stay in san diego. beaches? thoughts/ideas. does "san diego" count as tropical? i don't think it does.

it's more mediterranean. I'm also going to San Diego in June, but this thread still makes me feel poor.

i'll hide a twenty dollar bill somewhere and give you hints on where to find it.

pissclams · « **Reply #61 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:59:42 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2010, 09:47:22 AM

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 09:45:35 AM
going to san diego in two weeks. probably going to stay in la jolla though. is this a good choice or should i just stay in san diego. beaches? thoughts/ideas. does "san diego" count as tropical? i don't think it does.

it's more mediterranean. I'm also going to San Diego in June, but this thread still makes me feel poor.

but you're rich with family

Johnny Wichita · « **Reply #62 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:04:53 AM »

Daris, are you going w/ the fam or by yourself? Work trip?

Rusty, just a warning - expect it to be cloudy a lot. The weather in San Diego in June is suspect (suspect for San Diego standards) meaning it is usually cloudy, at least until late in the afternoon. Also, the water temp doesn't usually start warming up until July. Just fyi.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #63 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:06:28 AM »

Quote from: Johnny Wichita on March 31, 2010, 10:04:53 AM

Daris, are you going w/ the fam or by yourself? Work trip?

Rusty, just a warning - expect it to be cloudy a lot. The weather in San Diego in June is suspect (suspect for San Diego standards) meaning it is usually cloudy, at least until late in the afternoon. Also, the water temp doesn't usually start warming up until July. Just fyi.

solo for the first three days. wife and three year old for the last three.

michigancat · « **Reply #64 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:08:59 AM »

I've been to San Diego/LA a bunch. I'm familiar w/ June Gloom and cold water.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #65 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:10:15 AM »

what does everyone like better? california or florida. obviously florida. lmao what a stupid question. nvrmnd.

Johnny Wichita · « **Reply #66 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:12:11 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2010, 10:08:59 AM

I've been to San Diego/LA a bunch. I'm familiar w/ June Gloom and cold water.

Oh, ok.

michigancat · « **Reply #67 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:12:23 AM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 10:10:15 AM

what does everyone like better? california or florida. obviously florida. lmao what a stupid question. nvrmnd.

Florida, outside of Miami, is a giant episode of 16 and Pregnant.

pissclams · « **Reply #68 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:13:33 AM »

Florida sucks ass.

Johnny Wichita · « **Reply #69 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:14:02 AM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 10:10:15 AM

what does everyone like better? california or florida. obviously florida. lmao what a stupid question. nvrmnd.

Florida sucks. Vowed never to go back there after my first five minutes in San Diego.

Mikeyis4dcats · « **Reply #70 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:28:32 AM »

Quote from: gokatgo on March 31, 2010, 09:34:06 AM

don't get the all inclusive thing...seems very homogenized, corporate, cruise shippish. I'm obviously in the minority though.

Then again, I don't have a fanny pack, rubber watch or wear socks with my sandals either.

Don't these places make you wear a wristband?

Hotel Casa Velas in PVR gives you a woven bracelet, not some cheap plastic neon crap. And everything is top shelf. I say a couple ask for and receive a bottle of Blue Label at the pool. No buffets, all sit down gourmet food. Very elite, only about 70 rooms.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #71 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:28:49 AM »

ha, ha. knew the ca v fl debate would get this response. kansans just never cease to amaze me.

Daddy Claxton · « **Reply #72 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:30:04 AM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 10:28:49 AM

ha, ha. knew the ca v fl debate would get this response. kansans just never cease to amaze me.

Not a Kansan (anymore) and MichiganCat could not have stated it any better.

Johnny Wichita · « **Reply #73 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:31:49 AM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 10:06:28 AM

Quote from: Johnny Wichita on March 31, 2010, 10:04:53 AM
Daris, are you going w/ the fam or by yourself? Work trip?

Rusty, just a warning - expect it to be cloudy a lot. The weather in San Diego in June is suspect (suspect for San Diego standards) meaning it is usually cloudy, at least until late in the afternoon. Also, the water temp doesn't usually start warming up until July. Just fyi.

solo for the first three days. wife and three year old for the last three.

If you are staying within walking distance of the beach in La Jolla I would do that. Otherwise find something within walking distance of the beach in the Pacific Beach or Mission Beach area. If you don't really care to be able to walk to the beach I would stay downtown and just drive to whatever beach you want to each day.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #74 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:33:43 AM »

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on March 31, 2010, 10:30:04 AM

Quote from: Rick Daris on March 31, 2010, 10:28:49 AM
ha, ha. knew the ca v fl debate would get this response. kansans just never cease to amaze me.

Not a Kansan (anymore) and MichiganCat could not have stated it any better.

once a kansas always a kansan. warm up your tractors, pigs, cows and love for california. lmao rubes.