Canadian guy I know needs vacation ideas - UPDATED, CANCUN

[ChiComCat]

I've done snuba a few times, pretty fun.

How much fun you have is dependant on if you're tethered to dumbasses.  I was tethered to dumbasses who never got comfortable breathing underwater.  I essentially had to drag all their asses holding onto the tank the whole time.

[ChiComCat]

Also, getting scuba certified is def worth it.  Its a lifetime certification so you only have to do it once and there is actually a good dive spot in Missouri: http://www.2dive.com/btm.htm

[kitten_mittons]

Cancun, the Branson of the Yucatan.    Enjoy the drug violence.

At least got to Playa Del Carmen.

Good point. When I think of Branson, I think of nothing but drug violence.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

I will go to the beach some for sure.  However, we are not big lay-out-ers.  Will do some, but will mostly drink and read.  No sand castling, etc.

Para-sail is out.  Does not look fun to me.  Looks like a pain in the ass.

then why are you going to cancun?   go to napa.  good grief, you don't know what you want.

If you've been reading this thread, the trip is all about what his wife wants, not even sure why he's taking our input.

I mean, we'll go to the beach and stuff, but I/we are more up for a cabana and kindles than a towel and coppertone.  I'd put the beach time at about 25% of the trip...couple hours each morning or evening or some such.

Basic scuba (not certified), snorkling, great restaurants, booze cruises, that sort of thing sounds good.

sounds like you'd enjoy puerto vallarta more.

agreed.   We would probably never go back to the caribbean side after doing PVR.

7 more days until out next trip.   

[kim carnes]

I will go to the beach some for sure.  However, we are not big lay-out-ers.  Will do some, but will mostly drink and read.  No sand castling, etc.

Para-sail is out.  Does not look fun to me.  Looks like a pain in the ass.

then why are you going to cancun?   go to napa.  good grief, you don't know what you want.

If you've been reading this thread, the trip is all about what his wife wants, not even sure why he's taking our input.

I mean, we'll go to the beach and stuff, but I/we are more up for a cabana and kindles than a towel and coppertone.  I'd put the beach time at about 25% of the trip...couple hours each morning or evening or some such.

Basic scuba (not certified), snorkling, great restaurants, booze cruises, that sort of thing sounds good.

sounds like you'd enjoy puerto vallarta more.

agreed.   We would probably never go back to the caribbean side after doing PVR.

7 more days until out next trip.   

lol, no.  I just looked at pictures on tripadvisor, Lake perry has nicer beaches.

[Cire]

People don't go to pv to sit on the beach dumbass

[Mikeyis4dcats]

People don't go to pv to sit on the beach dumbass

indeed.   We plan to go whale watching since the season starts next week.   

I enjoy seeing sights on vacation, not laying in a lawn chair for a week.   We do some pool time at the beach club


and then we explore the town and surrounding area.  like going to the PVR Zoo and playing with the baby jaguars.

[kim carnes]

People don't go to pv to sit on the beach dumbass

jokes on them then, because that is the only thing better about mexico than america.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

People don't go to pv to sit on the beach dumbass

jokes on them then, because that is the only thing better about mexico than america.

the BEST thing about Mexico is there's no kim carnes in Mexico.

[kim carnes]

People don't go to pv to sit on the beach dumbass

jokes on them then, because that is the only thing better about mexico than america.

the BEST thing about Mexico is there's no kim carnes in Mexico.

ouch

[Skipper44]

If you are not pak'n, Cozumel > Cancun

Better diving, faster in/out at the airport, less narco types

[Willesgirl]

I will go to the beach some for sure.  However, we are not big lay-out-ers.  Will do some, but will mostly drink and read.  No sand castling, etc.

Para-sail is out.  Does not look fun to me.  Looks like a pain in the ass.

then why are you going to cancun?   go to napa.  good grief, you don't know what you want.

If you've been reading this thread, the trip is all about what his wife wants, not even sure why he's taking our input.

I mean, we'll go to the beach and stuff, but I/we are more up for a cabana and kindles than a towel and coppertone.  I'd put the beach time at about 25% of the trip...couple hours each morning or evening or some such.

Basic scuba (not certified), snorkling, great restaurants, booze cruises, that sort of thing sounds good.

sounds like you'd enjoy puerto vallarta more.

agreed.   We would probably never go back to the caribbean side after doing PVR.

7 more days until out next trip.   

lol, no.  I just looked at pictures on tripadvisor, Lake perry has nicer beaches.

I've done both Cancun and PVR, and yes, Lake Perry has nicer beaches. Also, the hotels in Cancun are far more elite than in PVR. There are about two hotels in PVR that don't have concrete floors -- and not the stamped fancy concrete. It's concrete like in your parents' basement. Also, if you're going to scuba, Carribbean waters are so much clearer and cleaner than those in the Bay of Banderas in PVR.

[Saulbadguy]

Cancun treated me well early on in pocket planes. Just throwing that out there.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

I will go to the beach some for sure.  However, we are not big lay-out-ers.  Will do some, but will mostly drink and read.  No sand castling, etc.

Para-sail is out.  Does not look fun to me.  Looks like a pain in the ass.

then why are you going to cancun?   go to napa.  good grief, you don't know what you want.

If you've been reading this thread, the trip is all about what his wife wants, not even sure why he's taking our input.

I mean, we'll go to the beach and stuff, but I/we are more up for a cabana and kindles than a towel and coppertone.  I'd put the beach time at about 25% of the trip...couple hours each morning or evening or some such.

Basic scuba (not certified), snorkling, great restaurants, booze cruises, that sort of thing sounds good.

sounds like you'd enjoy puerto vallarta more.

agreed.   We would probably never go back to the caribbean side after doing PVR.

7 more days until out next trip.   

lol, no.  I just looked at pictures on tripadvisor, Lake perry has nicer beaches.

I've done both Cancun and PVR, and yes, Lake Perry has nicer beaches. Also, the hotels in Cancun are far more elite than in PVR. There are about two hotels in PVR that don't have concrete floors -- and not the stamped fancy concrete. It's concrete like in your parents' basement. Also, if you're going to scuba, Carribbean waters are so much clearer and cleaner than those in the Bay of Banderas in PVR.

LOL, you need to stay in nicer places Williesgirl

[Willesgirl]

I am almost positive I stayed at the nicest place in PVR when I was there in August. It was pretty, but Puerta Mujeres in (near) Cancun... Waaaay better.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

I am almost positive I stayed at the nicest place in PVR when I was there in August. It was pretty, but Puerta Mujeres in (near) Cancun... Waaaay better.

we stay at a boutique resort that's 4k a week.  The floors everywhere are tile or marble.

[Willesgirl]

I am almost positive I stayed at the nicest place in PVR when I was there in August. It was pretty, but Puerta Mujeres in (near) Cancun... Waaaay better.

we stay at a boutique resort that's 4k a week.  The floors everywhere are tile or marble.

Link? I travel a lot. PVR flight times are perfect to and from KC. I like Cancun better, but would go back to PVR.

[Trim]

Willesgirl drops the figurative hammer. 

If you're not on goEMAW ultra-platinum, don't even try to figure that joke out.

She's gotta boyfriend. 

If you're not on goEMAW ultra-platinum, don't even try to figure that joke out.

[Pete]

Important caveat to all of this, it has to have a Marriott property that is worth a damn, AND Delta has to fly there.

[Willesgirl]

Willesgirl drops the figurative hammer. 

If you're not on goEMAW ultra-platinum, don't even try to figure that joke out.

She's gotta boyfriend. 

If you're not on goEMAW ultra-platinum, don't even try to figure that joke out.

So Trim,
To join goEMAW ultra-platinum, how much money would I need to wire to the Nigerian Prince that owns this site? TIA.

[Pete]

No PV and no Cozumel available for Marriott.  Only Cabo and Cancun.  Cancun it is.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunjw-jw-marriott-cancun-resort-and-spa/

[michigancat]

Cabo just seems like such an easy trip from Cali. what's it like?

[Mikeyis4dcats]

I am almost positive I stayed at the nicest place in PVR when I was there in August. It was pretty, but Puerta Mujeres in (near) Cancun... Waaaay better.

we stay at a boutique resort that's 4k a week.  The floors everywhere are tile or marble.

Link? I travel a lot. PVR flight times are perfect to and from KC. I like Cancun better, but would go back to PVR.

http://www.hotelcasavelas.com/

[Mikeyis4dcats]

No PV and no Cozumel available for Marriott.  Only Cabo and Cancun.  Cancun it is.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunjw-jw-marriott-cancun-resort-and-spa/

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pvrmx-casamagna-marriott-puerto-vallarta-resort-and-spa/

[wabash909]

I will go to the beach some for sure.  However, we are not big lay-out-ers.  Will do some, but will mostly drink and read.  No sand castling, etc.

Para-sail is out.  Does not look fun to me.  Looks like a pain in the ass.

then why are you going to cancun?   go to napa.  good grief, you don't know what you want.

If you've been reading this thread, the trip is all about what his wife wants, not even sure why he's taking our input.

I mean, we'll go to the beach and stuff, but I/we are more up for a cabana and kindles than a towel and coppertone.  I'd put the beach time at about 25% of the trip...couple hours each morning or evening or some such.

Basic scuba (not certified), snorkling, great restaurants, booze cruises, that sort of thing sounds good.

sounds like you'd enjoy puerto vallarta more.

I second the Puerta Vallarta suggestions.

If you're not into laying around on a beach all day and want to walk around a cool European style city and look at Iguanas and go into the jungle and see where they filmed Predator and eat lunch under a waterfall, PV is where it's at.

Pacific side is the true experience.  Cancun was manufactured for American tourists that like Applebee's.

You should also consider Acapulco.  I've stayed at this place before and it is pretty incredible.  http://www.expedia.com/Acapulco-Hotels-Las-Brisas-Acapulco.h23260.Hotel-Information