Tag: Mexico

  • Friday 14 December 2012. Highlights: Xcaret Park, Swimming in an underground cave system, Mexico Espectacular night show Today my rescheduled Tuesday tour actually occurred although I nearly missed the pick up again. I was told to look for a bus title Mayan Tours but instead it was a van title USA transfers. The transfer pick…

  • Thursday 13 December 2012 Highlights: Earning a $100 USD voucher, relaxing at the pool Today I attended a 2 hour marketing seminar with the Starwood Group owners of the Westin Resorts and Sheraton Hotels. The idea for them was to get me to buy a timeshare in Cancun, my idea was to get a $100…

  • Wednesday 12 December 2012 Highlights: Nothing but relaxation. No highlights today at least not when my second planned activity in Cancun didn’t go ahead :(. No ATV riding for me today. It did rain a lot today lessening the disappointment but I’ll be looking for a refund for sure.

  • Tuesday 11 December 2012. Highlights: Relaxing I waited 3 hours for my pick up from 7 am which never showed up :(. Eventually I organised for this tour to be rescheduled to Friday otherwise I will be seeking a refund. On the good side it did rain on and off during the day so hopefully…

  • Monday 10 December 2012 Highlights: Beaches and Pools, La Isla Shopping Mall A big sleep in today with a 8 am wake but determination saw me showered and dressed after 9 am. The bed was fantastic and the heavenly shower lived up to its name 🙂

  • Sunday 9 December 2012 Highlights: Successfully leaving Cuba Unfortunately I didn’t get to see any of my tour group today. I’m the first one leaving Cuba but I’ll be the last one to get home next February. I enjoyed what will be the last included breakfast for the next few weeks.

  • Sunday 2 December 2012 Highlights: Dinner in Cuba A very early start today as I wanted to have my included breakfast and checkin early to ensure I take care of the Cuba Tourist Card formalities. I had a big breakfast thinking it was unlikely to get a meal on the plane. Today I left a…

  • Saturday 1 December 2012 Highlights: Relaxing at the airport Today was a chance to do basically nothing. I slept in until around 8.45 am and only really got up to go to buffet breakfast. As I had no plans to actually buy lunch I took my time and had a very full breakfast. As a…

  • Friday 30 November 2012 Highlights: Business Class flights, Mexico City Immigration (not). A 7.15 am shuttle meant an early start especially to pack for the upcoming international flight to Mexico today. We were the only ones in the shuttle today and the friendly driver wanted to know our travel plans. Normally this is where mum…