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Need name of good skiper and boat for 1 day of off shore fishing week of 11/28/98
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They have bass offshore in Mexico? Wow… Warren – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Need name of good skiper and boat for 1 day of off shore fishing week of > 11/28/98
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I am looking to go to Cozumel. Can anyone recomend a good hotel. Looking for a nice beach- one you don’t have to jump in to get into the water with good snorkeling. Fiesta Americana? Presidente? Cozumel Reef? other? What’s the cab-fare into town? Is the food/drinks expensive?
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We were in Cozumel on our cruise so I don’t know much about hotels, food, drinks, although be sure & go to CARLO’S & CHARLIES. Fun drinks & dancing! It’s especially fun when the ships are in port! While we were there, we snorkeled with a company called FURY. They are a very good outfit. On our next cruise, we snorkeled with the same company at Key West, there too they run a good tour company. Anyway, they take you on a Catamaran to a secluded placed to snorkel & the snorkeling is excellent. After that, they take you to a private beach where there’s rafts, air mattresses, volley ball, canoes AND all the beer or rum punch you can drink (all is included in the snorkeling package tour price). They are a great company & I recommend a snorkeling tour with them.
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I’m taking a cruise that stops in Cozumel for 8 hours. What should I do when I arrive? What are the "must sees"? I don’t want to spend an entire day on a bus or traveling, so please help me with short excursions! Thanks! Linda
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|> I’m taking a cruise that stops in Cozumel for 8 hours. What should I do |> when I arrive? What are the "must sees"? I don’t want to spend an entire |> day on a bus or traveling, so please help me with short excursions! |> Thanks! |> |> Linda |> |> You could pretty much see the entire island in a day if you wanted. If you dive, then i’d arrange a dive excursion to palancar reef. If not, then i’d snorkel chankanaab park for part of the day and spend the rest exploring shops in san miguel. Rodney
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> You could pretty much see the entire island in a day if you wanted. > If you dive, then i’d arrange a dive excursion to palancar reef. > If not, then i’d snorkel chankanaab park for part of the day > and spend the rest exploring shops in san miguel.
Well, I’d definitley consider Chankanaab park, and go to the little shops there. Not sure about San Miguel, though. The shops seemed overpriced and touristy. BUT I spent a week driving around the Yucatan, and was not on a cruise ship. I would not shop in Cozumel, given the option of shopping in Merida, BUT a cruise ship passenger does not have that option, so I am probably full of hot air. I would suspect that coz is better than cancun in that way. If you are not interested in shopping, you might take a tour of the island, though, see the little mayan ruins, maybe the lighthouse. The east side of the island is supposed to be interesting! — *Julie Holm, Northern Virginia, USA DoD #1604 *Virago Rider, avid cross-stitcher, church musician, geek and mom *Official Armourer and Webmistress of the Nasty Girlie Gang www.ziplink.net/~holm You can get to the NGG there if you try!!! – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - "I’m gonna live upon this earth, I’m gonna find joy in all this madness, I’m gonna be the one that you see living here, now, and feelin’ free" -The Burns Sisters
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Cozumel is a quaint wonderful place. Chankanaab park is a taxi ride away and very beautiful…. it’s supposedly known for it’s great snorkeling, however I think that aspect is overrated. I thought shopping was fun, you won’t exactly find a great bargain, but I loved it. The east side of the island is really too far away for you to visit from the cruise ship. It is very beautiful, and the current and waves are very rough, It is sparsely populated, with really nothing to do but take in the scenery. If you rent a jeep, you’ll be living dangerously….. Taxi’s are quite reasonable, and the drivers friendly. Enjoy! Christi – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You could pretty much see the entire island in a day if you wanted. > If you dive, then i’d arrange a dive excursion to palancar reef. > If not, then i’d snorkel chankanaab park for part of the day > and spend the rest exploring shops in san miguel. > Well, I’d definitley consider Chankanaab park, and go to the little shops > there. Not sure about San Miguel, though. The shops seemed overpriced > and touristy. BUT I spent a week driving around the Yucatan, and was not > on a cruise ship. I would not shop in Cozumel, given the option of > shopping in Merida, BUT a cruise ship passenger does not have that option, > so I am probably full of hot air. I would suspect that coz is better than > cancun in that way. > If you are not interested in shopping, you might take a tour of the > island, though, see the little mayan ruins, maybe the lighthouse. The > east side of the island is supposed to be interesting! > — > *Julie Holm, Northern Virginia, USA DoD #1604 > *Virago Rider, avid cross-stitcher, church musician, geek and mom > *Official Armourer and Webmistress of the Nasty Girlie Gang > www.ziplink.net/~holm You can get to the NGG there if you try!!! > – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - > "I’m gonna live upon this earth, I’m gonna find joy in all this madness, > I’m gonna be the one that you see living here, now, and feelin’ free" > -The Burns Sisters
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Heading off there next week, how are the local people there, and in particular the women just curious ! thx
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>Heading off there next week, how are the local people there, and in >particular the women
The locals seemed perfectly nice, though they tend to have their own social activities and do not interact much with tourists. As for women, don’t expect much. Even the topless beach on the east side of the island, while very nice, did not have any hotties when I was there.
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> >Heading off there next week, how are the local people there, and in >particular the women > The locals seemed perfectly nice, though they tend to have their own social > activities and do not interact much with tourists. As for women, don’t expect > much. Even the topless beach on the east side of the island, while very nice, > did not have any hotties when I was there.
This NG was spammed many moons ago with a most complete and amusingly detailed website regarding rentals for the hour, day, week. You specify visuals as well as cooking ability or whatever else, etc. I disn’t save that website, but Google advised www.cancunescort.com In this case, it might make better sense to rent. — Doc _(:)0 "I’m hiding in Honduras, I’m a desperate man, Send Lawyers, Guns & Money…The sh*t has hit the fan" -Warren Zevon
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this is an odd question because many people dont think about it when there there. but are there any hotels here that would have wheelchair access? in a guide we have for the Fiesta Inn it says it has facilities for the disabled but we were wondering if there were any eyewitnesses? we have a found a great place in Grand Cayman that we dove from the past 2 years and were thinking of trying cozumel now. any help would be great. steve
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> in a guide we have for the Fiesta Inn it says it has facilities for the > disabled but we were wondering if there were any eyewitnesses?
Been there twice and from what I remember it should be fine for the disabled. They have a nice big pool and the beach is across the street and it does have elevators. I would not what to push someone in a wheelchair all the way to town too many times, its about a 20 minute walk and when I was there last (Nov 1998) there was a lot of construction going on and the sidewalks were a mess. Cab ride should be about 3-4 dollars to town. — Ka M Sa Hob Ne Da Jerry Bradford Independence, Missouri http:www.qni.com~jbrad
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What’s a nice hotel in Cozumel for a family of three (two adults and 3 year old)? My husband wants to go for the diving and I just love the beach but from what I’ve heard Cozumel’s beaches aren’t the same as the beaches in Cancun. I really want my husband to get his dive fix, but I’d like to be able to enjoy the vacation with our little girl. Any suggestions? My husband is looking at the Iberostar Cozumel and the Presidente Intercontinental, but we know nothing about these. Thanks in advance! Natalie
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> What’s a nice hotel in Cozumel for a family of three (two adults and 3 year > old)? My husband wants to go for the diving and I just love the beach but > from what I’ve heard Cozumel’s beaches aren’t the same as the beaches in > Cancun. I really want my husband to get his dive fix, but I’d like to be > able to enjoy the vacation with our little girl. Any suggestions? My > husband is looking at the Iberostar Cozumel and the Presidente > Intercontinental, but we know nothing about these. > Thanks in advance! > Natalie
Natalie, Consider staying across the way at Playa del Carmen or one of the other areas on the mainland. You’ll have a lot nicer beaches plus more stuff to do during the day, and a better variety of places to stay. Cozumel has become overrun with cruise ships. Your hubby can still dive the same reefs, and the dive shops in PdC are excellent.
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It was suggested that my husband and I might enjoy Cozumel. We first want to go to Key Largo in Florida ( I want to swim with the dolphins for my 40th b-day), then fly to Cozumel. I am looking for advice on what to expect cost wise and which airlines would be recommened. Also, any one know approximately how long of a flight from Miami it would be? thanks, michelle
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> It was suggested that my husband and I might enjoy Cozumel. > We first want to go to Key Largo in Florida ( I want to swim with > the dolphins for my 40th b-day), then fly to Cozumel. I am looking > for advice on what to expect cost wise and which airlines would > be recommened. Also, any one know approximately how long of > a flight from Miami it would be? > thanks, > michelle
Depending on what time of year you go, you should be able to get inexpensive charter flights out of Miami from a few different companies. A travel agent would be a good source of info on this. Make sure you have one that is willing to make recommendations about which charters are reputable and which have unknown reliability. You can get some very good hotel+air packages from these companies too. It’s a fairly short flight but I forget the specific time. Christine
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> It was suggested that my husband and I might enjoy Cozumel. > We first want to go to Key Largo in Florida ( I want to swim with > the dolphins for my 40th b-day), then fly to Cozumel. I am looking > for advice on what to expect cost wise and which airlines would > be recommened. Also, any one know approximately how long of > a flight from Miami it would be? > thanks, > michelle
It’s about an hour flight from Miami to Cancun, then about 15 -20 minutes to Cozumel as the big jets can’t land there, you go by feeder planes, kind of the what the regionals fly here, United, AreoCozumel, AreoCaribe, etc, about every hour.
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> It’s about an hour flight from Miami to Cancun, then about 15 -20 minutes > to Cozumel as the big jets can’t land there, you go by feeder planes, > kind of the what the regionals fly here, United, AreoCozumel, AreoCaribe,
Richard… I am not sure what you mean by "big jets". However, I think that you will find both scheduled and charter jets carrying many passengers, land and take off from the Cozumel air port every day. For example… In December, I will be flying from Houston directly to Cozumel on Continental Flight #251. The air craft will be a Boeing 737-300. — Howard Reid … Living in Louisville, Kentucky But dreaming of Cozumel. Check out my Cozumel Retirement page at: <http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/4117>
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Hi. I am going on a cruise this Easter, on the Majesty Of The Seas…and was wondering if I can play tennis when I get to Mexico? Are there any resorts with a pro-tennis coach there who I can work with? Mr.Jeffrey B. Ryan IRC NickName-GizBug; Razor http://www.wwnet.com/~jaba2096/jeff.html
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Hi. I am going on a cruise this Easter, on the Majesty Of The Seas…and was wondering if I can play tennis when I get to Mexico? Are there any resorts with a pro-tennis coach there who I can work with? I need to try to find some place to play tennis, and need someone to play with. If anyone has any suggestions, please email me asap! Thanks Mr.Jeffrey B. Ryan IRC NickName-GizBug; Razor http://www.wwnet.com/~jaba2096/jeff.html
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Hi there, We’re off to the Allegro resort,Cozumel,later this year.Just wondering if anyone can give me some veiws on the resort? Things to/not to do? — Kev Remove nospam from e-mail address
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Thanks.I’ll try there. — Kev Remove nospam from e-mail address
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Try taking a look at http://www.GoCozumel.com http://www.cozumel.net Kathy Cozumel vacation homes: http://www.topaznet.com/marta http://www.topaznet.com/topaz http://www.topaznet.com/tomas – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi there, > We’re off to the Allegro resort,Cozumel,later this year.Just >wondering if anyone can give me some veiws on the resort? Things to/not >to do? >– >Kev >Remove nospam from e-mail address
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Anyone have any first hand feedback on staying at the Plaza Las Glorias in Cozumel and on Cozumel in general? All info appreciated.
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>Anyone have any first hand feedback on staying at the Plaza Las Glorias in >Cozumel and on Cozumel in general? All info appreciated.
I had a great time in Cozumel – it was my first trip to Mexico and the Caribbean – first try snorkeling, etc. Definitely do snorkel! Even if you only go into waist high water, you see amazing things. (And the deeper the better!) I bought equipment at home before going, and I’m glad. It’s not expensive to rent there, but it’s by the hour, which limits you some. Having your own stuff means you can pop in for 20 mins, see some underwater sights, hop back to the beach, lay in the sun and dry off, order a Dos Equis and have it delivered to you without ever getting up (if your hotel provides such a service, of course), then go back to snorkeling when you feel like it. (Actually, that pretty much described my whole week on the island!) Also, buying gear means you can be sure to get a mask that fits you well, which will make the experience much better. I spent every night near the main plaza, seeking out small restaurants, and was never disappointed. Also took a day trip to the Tulum runs on the mainland, which was cool, and drove to the "other" side of the island, which is a must. You’ll hit a few beaches as you go, but eventually just peer out over turquoise water crashing against the coral shore. Remarkable sight! If you want almost certain privacy, venture onto the dirt road marked "don’t drive here" (provided you’ve got a jeep-type vehicle) and pull off onto a beach area. But try to hit it early enough so you can make it in and out again in the light. It would be pretty tough to navigate at night I think. We had to turn around before hitting the lighthouse that was supposed to be at the end of the road. We also drove around the residential areas of the island some, which I found very interesting. So have fun. And be sure to order at least one plate of fajitas at Ernesto’s!
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>Anyone have any first hand feedback on staying at the Plaza Las Glorias in >Cozumel and on Cozumel in general? All info appreciated.
Plaza Las Glorias is our very favorite hotel on Cozumel. We’ve been going to Cozumel for almost 20 years, and ever since we stayed at Plaza Las Glorias, we always stayed there….that is,….until we bought our own house there a year ago. Plaza Las Glorias stays booked up quite a bit, so good luck getting a room. You’ll love it. Close enough to walk to town, a balcony and ocean view from every room, safe in each room, drinkable water in the taps, a wet bar and small frig in each room, satellite TV. Really a great place. Any questions about Cozumel, I’ll be happy to try and answer them. Our next trip is 5/19. Kathy http://www.tyler.net/topaz
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> Anyone have any first hand feedback on staying at the Plaza Las Glorias in > Cozumel and on Cozumel in general? All info appreciated.
Robert, I haven’t personally stayed at Plaza las Glorias, but I’ve gone to a couple of their time share presentations and I’ve snorkeled off their dock. The room we saw was two stories, lots of glass windows looking out at the ocean. I think it had a jacuzzi on the patio. Full kitchen, too, if I’m not mistaken. Of course, the time share properties are probably a little nicer than the regular rooms, but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. It’s relatively close to town — about a 10-minute walk (but even that can sometimes be a killer when it’s 90 degrees and 100% humidity). On really hot days, it might be worth $1 (I’m guessing) to take a taxi. Pick up the latest Fodor’s guide to Cancun and Cozumel ($15). It has a lot of useful information about the island. Of course, if you have specific questions, feel free to e-mail me (otherwise I’d use up all the bandwidth on this board telling you what I know). Michelle
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I think your confusing PLG with some other place. It’s 4-5 stories tall. We just got back about a week ago. Very nice place. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Anyone have any first hand feedback on staying at the Plaza Las Glorias in > Cozumel and on Cozumel in general? All info appreciated. > Robert, > I haven’t personally stayed at Plaza las Glorias, but I’ve gone to a couple of > their time share presentations and I’ve snorkeled off their dock. The room we > saw was two stories, lots of glass windows looking out at the ocean. I think > it had a jacuzzi on the patio. Full kitchen, too, if I’m not mistaken. Of > course, the time share properties are probably a little nicer than the regular > rooms, but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. It’s relatively close to town > — about a 10-minute walk (but even that can sometimes be a killer when it’s > 90 degrees and 100% humidity). On really hot days, it might be worth $1 (I’m > guessing) to take a taxi. Pick up the latest Fodor’s guide to Cancun and > Cozumel ($15). It has a lot of useful information about the island. Of course, > if you have specific questions, feel free to e-mail me (otherwise I’d use up > all the bandwidth on this board telling you what I know). > Michelle
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I think your confusing PLG with some other place. It’s 4-5 stories > tall. > We just got back about a week ago. Very nice place. > > Anyone have any first hand feedback on staying at the Plaza Las Glorias in > > Cozumel and on Cozumel in general? All info appreciated. > Robert, > I haven’t personally stayed at Plaza las Glorias, but I’ve gone to a couple of > their time share presentations and I’ve snorkeled off their dock. The room we > saw was two stories, lots of glass windows looking out at the ocean. I think > it had a jacuzzi on the patio. Full kitchen, too, if I’m not mistaken. Of > course, the time share properties are probably a little nicer than the regular > rooms, but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. It’s relatively close to town > — about a 10-minute walk (but even that can sometimes be a killer when it’s > 90 degrees and 100% humidity). On really hot days, it might be worth $1 (I’m > guessing) to take a taxi. Pick up the latest Fodor’s guide to Cancun and > Cozumel ($15). It has a lot of useful information about the island. Of course, > if you have specific questions, feel free to e-mail me (otherwise I’d use up > all the bandwidth on this board telling you what I know). > Michelle > —
I don’t remember exactly how many floors PLG has, but I think 3 or 4. We were on the top one, on a corner, with a wraparound patio and jacuzzi on the patio. We didn’t have a full kitchen, just a refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave as I recall. I loved the place, but don’t go to a time share presentation if you can avoid it–the only higher pressure I’ve encountered was at the Diamond.
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I’m planning a trip to Cozumel during December…… Can anyone recommend an all inclusive ?
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I may be wrong, but I believe the only all-inclusive on Cozumel is the Diamond Resort. I think the rest are just straight hotels, but I’m not certain. Linda MacDonald
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> I’m planning a trip to Cozumel during December…… > Can anyone recommend an all inclusive ?I highly recommend the Club Caribe Cozumel (at least it was good 1.5
years ago when my wife and I were there). Everything was included at a reasonable price and facilities were great.
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I have now been corrected — plus I looked in the new travel books — there are several all-inclusives on Cozumel (but Diamond is best!!). Linda MacDonald
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> >I may be wrong, but I believe the only all-inclusive on Cozumel is the >Diamond Resort. I think the rest are just straight hotels, but I’m not >certain. >Linda MacDonald > Sorry, Linda, but there are several all-inclusive resorts on Cozumel > Island. Hotel Principe, Club Cozumel Caribe, Diamond, Fiesta Inn, > Melia Maya, but to name a few. More and more hotels are becoming
CVR? Are you sure that Fiesta Inn should be on your list? When did it change? — Howard Reid … Living in Louisville, Kentucky But dreaming of Cozumel. Check out my Cozumel Retirement page at: <http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/4117>
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I would reccomend the Club Cozumel Caribe. I stayed there a few years ago and, if you like to dive, its perfect. Zachary Goodyear http://www.NeoSoft.com/~wildzach/
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> >I may be wrong, but I believe the only all-inclusive on Cozumel is the >Diamond Resort. I think the rest are just straight hotels, but I’m not >certain. >Linda MacDonald > Sorry, Linda, but there are several all-inclusive resorts on Cozumel > Island. Hotel Principe, Club Cozumel Caribe, Diamond, Fiesta Inn, > Melia Maya, but to name a few. More and more hotels are becoming > all-inclusive on Cozumel.
Fiesta Inn is not all inclusive — Gary R. Gomola, CPA Coughlin & Gomola, CPAs http://www.connix.com/~garyg
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I am traveling there the week of the 27th to dive. Staying at El Cid. Anyone been there in the last month who can provide an update on what is good to see/do?
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John, For my wife and I the thing to do is scuba dive. One of the best places in the world. Paul
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I am traveling there the week of the 27th to dive. Staying at El Cid. > Anyone been there in the last month who can provide an update on what > is good to see/do?
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My husband and I are thinking of traveling to cozumel. We have never been there before and are not sure where to stay. We would love a place that we can snorkel from right from the door. Is there any place someone can recommend? Daphne
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> My husband and I are thinking of traveling to cozumel. We > have never been there before and are not sure where to > stay. We would love a place that we can snorkel from right from > the door. Is there any place someone can recommend? > Daphne
There is snorkeling along the coast off any property in the hotel zone of the island…you can put off anywhere. All properties seem to have little ladders or coral ledges/sunning platforms from which you can snorkel. My fave property is Plaza las Glorias, cause it’s right on water, fine for snorkeling, has a small diveboat pier, and also is within walking distance of Cozumel’s friendly little town/main square. Have fun, and email me privately if you want more recommendations! Carol
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> > My husband and I are thinking of traveling to cozumel. We > have never been there before and are not sure where to > stay. We would love a place that we can snorkel from right from > the door. Is there any place someone can recommend? > Daphne > My fave property is Plaza las Glorias, cause it’s right on water, fine > for snorkeling, has a small diveboat pier, and also is within walking > distance of Cozumel’s friendly little town/main square.
I totally agree with Carol–we loved it!
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hi my wife and i have been to COZUMEL 6 times know the island quite well there are many places were you can snorkel right at your hotel we always stay at the PLAZA LAS GLORIAS walking distance to town top grade accomadations many others as well email me if you like merry xmas Dave
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I live in Cozumel and would be happy to provide any information you may need concerning diving, snorkeling,hotels, condos, houses, or just information on our island. It is absolutely beautiful. That is why so many americans come for vacation and end up staying here. Kelley Gonzalez
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> I live in Cozumel and would be happy to provide any information you > may need concerning diving, snorkeling,hotels, condos, houses, or > just information on our island. It is absolutely beautiful. That is > why so many americans come for vacation and end up staying here. > Kelley Gonzalez
Yes, kelley, thanks for the offer. Oh, and, gee whiz, didn
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