Decided on Cancun

MiamiE · 07-29-2010, 10:17 PM

Wife and I decided on staying in Cancun. Now we just need to find a NICE resort with calm beaches. What's the recommendation? Also are all the popular restaurants like Señor Frogs, etc located in the downtown or on the beach strip? Any other and all information would be extremely helpful! Thanks!

icehog3 · 07-29-2010, 11:41 PM

Señor Frogs is in what I believe they consider the downtown area....there are buses running constantly from the resorts to the downtown...cheap.

I recommend the fish tacos at Carlos & Charlies, and the mojitos at the LCdH.

MiamiE · 07-30-2010, 12:32 AM

Thanks Tom!

mosesbotbol · 07-30-2010, 06:25 AM

Cheesecake Factory and plenty of other american chains are on the strip.

IBQTEE1 · 07-30-2010, 10:19 AM

The deck on the back of LCdH was very relaxing and the mojitos were to die for. Went to Lorenzillo's for a nice dinner great seafood. If you get a chance to see the ruins Nohoch Mul in Coba is the best. You are able to still climb it.

MiamiE · 07-30-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Cheesecake Factory and plenty of other american chains are on the strip.

Moses who goes to Mexico to eat that American chain crap! I want to eat at the taquerias, without being kidnapped of course.

MiamiE · 07-30-2010, 10:22 AM

Is the LCDH on the strip or in downtown?

White97Jimmy · 07-30-2010, 10:23 AM

The "beach strip" doesn't have much in terms of restaurants and shopping. It's mostly just hotels/resorts. All of the popular restaurants are by the mall area. There is a large flea market across the street from the mall. Buses are cheap, and probably the most efficient way of getting around.

Places like Senor Frogs and Carlos and Charlies and Daddy O's all have nightly all-you-can drink specials. It was like $18 for the night last time I was there, but that was years ago.

MiamiE · 07-30-2010, 10:27 AM

Any recommendations as to where to stay? There's about 40 resorts on the "7" as it's called! Plus there's Isla Mujeres.

IBQTEE1 · 07-30-2010, 10:33 AM

The LCdH is across the street from the police station. Kinda funny. There is a stop pretty close. Just tell alto and they will pull over. I am not able to help you out as to where to stay. We stayed in a friend's time share.

Eleven · 07-30-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Any recommendations as to where to stay? There's about 40 resorts on the "7" as it's called! Plus there's Isla Mujeres.

This brings back memories!

I haven't been there since 1991, I am sure its all changed in the last 20 years though. But Isla Mujeres was a fun boat ride! All you can drink on the way over and back

We went to Chichen Itza and Tulum for our 'Ruins' trips.

I can't even remember what hotel we stayed at, it was still unfinished at the time, with only 1 of the 4 main buildings complete. The main building looked like a Mayan Pyramid and each of the 4 other buildings containing rooms were smaller, long versions of it. We stayed in 'Fozzy Uno' as it sounded to us. Phase one.

The place where the movie 'The Blue Lagoon' filmed wasn't too far away either, snorkeling, swimming, diving, etc etc. But I spent all my time at the bar there as well

Have fun and thanks for helping me remember a fun trip, at least parts of it that I can remember!

shilala · 03-23-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleven

The place where the movie 'The Blue Lagoon' filmed wasn't too far away either,

I had to check where the Blue Lagoon was really shot, because while we were just in the Dominican Republic, a guy that sells tours told us it was shot at a place where a trip went that he was selling.
Turns out we both got misinformed, imdb and wikipedia say it was shot in Fiji.
It made me smile when I saw you say that, anyways. I almost went on that tour just because of that. Really.

Eleven · 03-23-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I had to check where the Blue Lagoon was really shot, because while we were just in the Dominican Republic, a guy that sells tours told us it was shot at a place where a trip went that he was selling.
Turns out we both got misinformed, imdb and wikipedia say it was shot in Fiji.
It made me smile when I saw you say that, anyways. I almost went on that tour just because of that. Really.

LOL!

Tourists are suckers I spose. We had a blast there, the wife (ex now) and kid went snorkeling and I made FULL use of the bar.

So maybe the Blue Lagoon wasn't filmed there, but it was pretty darned nice

Eleven · 07-30-2010, 10:42 AM

Oasis Cancun was where we stayed. Today it is an all inclusive, but back then it was not so of course I cannot really recommend yay or nay on it now

Texan in Mexico · 07-30-2010, 11:11 AM

Good morning Erick,

The downtown area is where City Hall and the locals live.

The hotel zone is where the hotels, nightclubs and most touristy places are located.

As for hotels there is such a wide variety from The Ritz Carlton and Intercontinental at 300$ usd + a night to the 5 star RUI at 180$ usd and more economical places can be found for around 90$ usd on the net.

Eating - I wish there was a Cheesecake Factory but no luck yet!

I highly recommend Cambalache (Argentinian Steakhouse) and for your taco stands you need to head to downtown and eat at La Placita or maybe Los Primos if you are more adventurous (try a Michelada).

LCDH is well worth the trip and Cohiba Atmosphere is temporarily closed and scheduled to re-open in August.

Best of luck and safe travels!

Respectfully,

Travis
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mosesbotbol · 07-30-2010, 01:59 PM

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Eating - I wish there was a Cheesecake Factory but no luck yet!

It must've been another one of those kind of places I saw the sign for. The last thing I want to eat in Mexico is US chain food

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Moses who goes to Mexico to eat that American chain crap! I want to eat at the taquerias, without being kidnapped of course.

I hear ya! Mayan is not one of my favorite Mexican region's, but bring it on when I am there. Sol beer's and "Mezcal right from the bottle" as Sammy sings.

If you can go to Isla Mujeres, the Naval PX has Don Julio for $15 USD for instance. Tequila is for sure cheaper in Mexico.

MiamiE · 07-30-2010, 11:38 AM

I won't be down until the week of September 9-15. Thanks!

Texan in Mexico · 07-30-2010, 02:13 PM

You're right about that moses - McDonald's, BK, KFC, Rainforest, Cajun Chicken and too many others to mention!

Erick - Give me a shout when you know the dates - work makes it tough for me, I am still trying to catch up with Mikes in Cozumel but would like to try a lunchtime cigar at LCDH or CA.
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MiamiE · 07-30-2010, 03:45 PM

Works for me. I will plan it all out in the coming weeks and let you know. The $15 Don Julio caught my eye!

E.J. · 03-23-2011, 09:35 AM

So Erick, did you end up going last September...? What were your findings?

07-29-2010, 10:17 PM	#1
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Decided on Cancun Wife and I decided on staying in Cancun. Now we just need to find a NICE resort with calm beaches. What's the recommendation? Also are all the popular restaurants like Señor Frogs, etc located in the downtown or on the beach strip? Any other and all information would be extremely helpful! Thanks!

07-29-2010, 11:41 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Decided on Cancun Señor Frogs is in what I believe they consider the downtown area....there are buses running constantly from the resorts to the downtown...cheap. I recommend the fish tacos at Carlos & Charlies, and the mojitos at the LCdH. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-30-2010, 12:32 AM	#3
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Decided on Cancun Thanks Tom!

07-30-2010, 06:25 AM	#4
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Decided on Cancun Cheesecake Factory and plenty of other american chains are on the strip. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-30-2010, 10:19 AM	#5
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: Decided on Cancun The deck on the back of LCdH was very relaxing and the mojitos were to die for. Went to Lorenzillo's for a nice dinner great seafood. If you get a chance to see the ruins Nohoch Mul in Coba is the best. You are able to still climb it. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

07-30-2010, 10:22 AM	#7
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Decided on Cancun Is the LCDH on the strip or in downtown?

07-30-2010, 10:23 AM	#8
White97Jimmy Puff on this Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: Decided on Cancun The "beach strip" doesn't have much in terms of restaurants and shopping. It's mostly just hotels/resorts. All of the popular restaurants are by the mall area. There is a large flea market across the street from the mall. Buses are cheap, and probably the most efficient way of getting around. Places like Senor Frogs and Carlos and Charlies and Daddy O's all have nightly all-you-can drink specials. It was like $18 for the night last time I was there, but that was years ago.

07-30-2010, 10:27 AM	#9
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Decided on Cancun Any recommendations as to where to stay? There's about 40 resorts on the "7" as it's called! Plus there's Isla Mujeres.

07-30-2010, 10:33 AM	#10
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: Decided on Cancun The LCdH is across the street from the police station. Kinda funny. There is a stop pretty close. Just tell alto and they will pull over. I am not able to help you out as to where to stay. We stayed in a friend's time share. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

07-30-2010, 10:42 AM	#14
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Decided on Cancun Oasis Cancun was where we stayed. Today it is an all inclusive, but back then it was not so of course I cannot really recommend yay or nay on it now __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-30-2010, 11:11 AM	#15
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Decided on Cancun Good morning Erick, The downtown area is where City Hall and the locals live. The hotel zone is where the hotels, nightclubs and most touristy places are located. As for hotels there is such a wide variety from The Ritz Carlton and Intercontinental at 300$ usd + a night to the 5 star RUI at 180$ usd and more economical places can be found for around 90$ usd on the net. Eating - I wish there was a Cheesecake Factory but no luck yet! I highly recommend Cambalache (Argentinian Steakhouse) and for your taco stands you need to head to downtown and eat at La Placita or maybe Los Primos if you are more adventurous (try a Michelada). LCDH is well worth the trip and Cohiba Atmosphere is temporarily closed and scheduled to re-open in August. Best of luck and safe travels! Respectfully, Travis Posted via Mobile Device

07-30-2010, 11:38 AM	#17
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Decided on Cancun I won't be down until the week of September 9-15. Thanks!

07-30-2010, 02:13 PM	#18
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Decided on Cancun You're right about that moses - McDonald's, BK, KFC, Rainforest, Cajun Chicken and too many others to mention! Erick - Give me a shout when you know the dates - work makes it tough for me, I am still trying to catch up with Mikes in Cozumel but would like to try a lunchtime cigar at LCDH or CA. Posted via Mobile Device

07-30-2010, 03:45 PM	#19
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Decided on Cancun Works for me. I will plan it all out in the coming weeks and let you know. The $15 Don Julio caught my eye!

03-23-2011, 09:35 AM	#20
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Decided on Cancun So Erick, did you end up going last September...? What were your findings?