Here is my idea: I want to do a vacation. I want to do it someplace warm with a beach and the chance to scuba dive. I want a vacation that is all-inclusive. That means ALL drinks, food, room, everything is included in one price. Now I have taken vacations like this with friends and they are out there. In Cozumel Mexico they have all-inclusive resorts that pander to families and are not that expensive. Cozumel is a good place because it is an island. As an island you don't have the riffraff that you have on the mainland begging or trying to rip you off. The last time I was on Cozumel (4 years ago) there was not a street you could not walk safely. The island has a large contingent of Mexican Military and a police force that is above reproach. There are many all-inclusive resorts that could meet anybody's needs. The prices do vary but I will determine a place that is cost effective for anyone and their family. If you are interested let me know but I am going to invite all the people I have known over the last 25 years. This will include: family, friends, military, political, co-workers and for some even ex-lovers (ha!). I would suggest you do the same. This is not to be construed as a "family" reunion but a reunion of friends and family because the people you hold as friends and family I would too, without judgement. Heck, I may not even like them but they are welcome to go. So....if there is something specific we should look for leave a comment and I will incorporate it in the search for the "All-Inclusive Friends and Family Vacation"!
I'm just checking out some sites I found linked on Mostly Cajun and I ran across your bit on a vacation. I've heard a lot about Punta Cana on the DR and I plan to try it myself next year. Still don't remember my log on so this is anonymous.
ReplyDeleteI managed to log on! So check out this link and if you get there before I do, let me know!
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majgross - In my opinion, I would go anywhere as long as there is a beach, sun and sand. Cozumel does have a couple advantages that most other resorts do not have. 1) world class diving 2) all levels of all inclusive resorts. 3) the safest island community on the Gulf (to include Florida) and 4) a large Mexican military unit, who are some of the most professional I have ever seen. They patrol the street along with the police. 5) Cozumel is a small island accessible to the mainland via a $12 ferry ride which keeps the petty thieves at bay. Thanks for reading the blog. Do you have one?
ReplyDeleteWe went to the Dominican 2 years ago - did the all inclusive thing. We stayed at Catalonia Bavaro in Punta Cana......We didn't scuba (we're not certified), at one point I was standing over waste deep in the water, it was so calm and clear that I was looking down at the fish around my toes and spotted a tiny snake slithering around...we have some friends who frequent DR and have stayed at multiple resorts and have loved each and every one...let loose - try a new destination!
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