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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/10/2012 5:58:27 PM
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frozeninsk
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I hope so. I am planning 7 nights at ABR and 4 nights at Ixchel Beach Resort in Isla Mujeres in February. Using USA Transfers for all ground transportation. Ultramar ferry from Puerto Juarez to Isla Mujeres. Sounds like Isla is very relaxing and a unique experience.
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/10/2012 6:28:47 PM
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Many are doing 2 part vacations - we did 7 nights each (ABR and Isla)
If you are near Playa, take a taxi to the ferry (PJ), rent a golf cart for the day and have fun
You can also do the ADO from PDC to Cancun, then a short taxi
< Message edited by Vancouver Sundog -- 11/13/2012 12:42:20 AM >
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/11/2012 5:43:00 PM
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TinafromNY
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frozen
for years we broke up our trip the same way: 7 days of an AI in Akumal area and a few days on Isla Mujeres. We also stayed at the Ixchel and loved it compared to other placed we stayed. Always used USA transfer for all transfers and were very satisfied. Now we are spending a few days in Puerto Morelos our new love.
Enjoy!
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/13/2012 11:58:10 AM
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AaronB
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just got back from 3 nights on Isla and a week in Akumal. It was my first time on Isla and I enjoyed it. Stayed at Nautibeach condos on the north side, great location. I love snorkeling and thought the islands snorkeling was good, Akumal is better of course. I am glad we went to Isla first, it was fun to see something new before going to akumal for the third time. Akumal is allways a great time.
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/15/2012 4:21:28 PM
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whitecat
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Isla is definitely worth a few days. been going there since '78.
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/16/2012 10:03:57 AM
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ORIGINAL: headly
Is it worth going to and whats the best way to get there?
Most definitely worth going. Last March we spent week #1 in Akumal & week #2 in Isla Mujeres & had a fantastic time both weeks. This Feb. we are reversing the order so as not to get stuck in a rut !
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/24/2012 1:15:57 PM
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I am headed there in a few weeks for some R&R! Can't wait!
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/25/2012 5:03:50 PM
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Kim in STL
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Just got back from our third time at Ixchel Condos...it is so easy to get to using Ultramar and USA entertainment. They are always on time and we love Isla. From Ixchel, you can walk to the store, the market, which is just a block away, and to all the restaurants and shops. There is not alot of good shops, but many great restaurants. Renting a golf cart is a must. We rented for the week and had a blast. So laid back, so fun, and so easy....no driving 307!!! No Playa del Carmen stop signs...no hassle vacation at it's best...
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/26/2012 10:33:29 AM
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Tomas
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ORIGINAL: Kim in STL
Just got back from our third time at Ixchel Condos...it is so easy to get to using Ultramar and USA entertainment. They are always on time and we love Isla. From Ixchel, you can walk to the store, the market, which is just a block away, and to all the restaurants and shops. There is not alot of good shops, but many great restaurants. Renting a golf cart is a must. We rented for the week and had a blast. So laid back, so fun, and so easy....no driving 307!!! No Playa del Carmen stop signs...no hassle vacation at it's best...
I wouldn't mind staying at Ixchel again but only if they shut down Chimbo's first.
That Mexi-Rap until 2 or 3 in the morning was more than I could stand. And we were on the top floor.
I had my ear plugs in but I could still feel the windows shake from the "music".
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/26/2012 11:18:44 AM
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Kim in STL
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Tomas! Start packing because they won't let them have the music any more. It was wonderful because we usually stay on the fourth floor right behind. We just saw waiters selling drinks from there...YEAH!!!
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/27/2012 3:50:11 PM
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My sister and brother-in-law are thinking about going to Isla M. in the new year. Now, these are people who don't travel much, don't go to "3rd world countries" and are normally fairly free with their opinions about those of us who do. They are super paraniod about safety, germs, don't like eating out, don't like hotel rooms, are serious vegetarians/picky eaters, don't like the heat, have health issues, and to be honest, I can't even see them getting though the Cacun airport in one piece. So, you could have knocked me over with a feather when it was said they were thinking about Isla. But, I just stood there and said, gee that sounds really nice! Honestly people, are they going to be able to handle Isla M.? Is it on par with Tulum with regards to ameneties? If they ask me, what should I advise them, knowing them the way I do? I actually think that iIf I mention that they are going to have to put their used toilet paper in a garbage can, that might end the trip planning then and there!
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/28/2012 7:14:01 AM
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Jamie
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I dunno about the Palace, it's kind of isolated, only about 62 rooms or so and gets daytrippers from other Palace resorts. But I do like the idea of Villa Rolandi, the food is top notch and sometimes Expedia has deals.
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RE: Isla Mujeres - 11/28/2012 7:34:37 AM
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Staed
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Yep, I guess they'll really have to do their research, and I think that's what I'll tell them. After all the comments they've made over the years about our holidays to "brown" countries, I'm leaning towards not actually telling them anything useful at all. Like what to expect and how to navigate the Cancun airport, for one. I'm not sure why all of a sudden somebody they know has convinced them that Mexico ( and particualrly Isla), is a good idea because they sure haven't wanted to listen to us about what a nice place it is to holiday in.
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