BY
CLAY LARROY
Regardless of whether you are
traveling to
a nearby location for the weekend or taking a week-long destination vacation,
you are always going to benefit from some tips and ideas on how to make the
whole process, more fun and less stressful. Take time each day to alleviate
stress while traveling or vacationing and you will thank
yourself for it when you get back home. With all the chaos, jet-lag, partying
and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot of stress on your mind and
body. By the time most vacations are over, another one is needed to recover so
taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will make it easier for you to
resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want
to plan a vacation contact me!
Port
of Call - Playa del Carmen (Calica)
The port of Calica in Playa del Carmen is located on the
Yucatan Peninsula. It is a beautiful destination where many cruise passengers
stop to enjoy the lovely white stretch of coast. There are ancient Mayan ruins
dating back to the 13th century, verdant jungle, and miles of sandy beaches.
It's no surprise the port of Calica is so popular. Playa del Carmen offers
enough shopping, dining and fun excursions and activities to satisfy just about
any traveler. A day onshore can be spent lounging on the beach, enjoying
various watersports or a scuba diving trip, or perusing the numerous shops and
sampling traditional Mexican fare in the restaurants. Cruise ships dock at the
small port of Calica which is located about five miles (8km) south of Playa del
Carmen, with many passengers also choosing to be ferried across from the port
of Cozumel.
Shopping
in Playa del Carmen (Calica)
Playa del Carmen
is a shopping paradise, especially when it comes to silver jewelry! Haggling is
common in most market places. Just outside the dock is the south end of 5th
Avenue, a pedestrian-only thoroughfare where many of the town's shops and
restaurants are located. The dock is next to Playa del Carmen's main square,
where stalls selling cold drinks and slices of fresh tropical fruit can be
found, as well as an outdoor center with shops and restaurants. Many of these
are American chain stores though and tourist shops which all seem to stock the
same clutter and souvenirs, such as Carlos 'n Charlie's and Senor Frog's.
Best Buy: Silver jewelry
Dining
in Playa del Carmen (Calica)
Passion by Martin Berasategui - exceptional fine dining,
offering tasting menus with Spanish flair. It's not cheap, but it's an
incredible dining experience. El Fogon Restaurant - a cheap and delicious taste
of local Mexican cuisine. Mayan Bistro - traditional Mayan style food, in a
relaxed atmosphere. They serve breakfast too.
Best Dish: Massewal (Traditional chicken broth)
Port
of Call - Puerto Costa Maya
Once a bustling trading post for the Mayan civilization,
most of the commerce happening today in Puerto Costa Maya comes from the city's
status as a popular port of call on Caribbean cruises in Mexico. Mexico's
newest port, Puerto Costa Maya is the first port on Mexico's Caribbean Coast to
have been built exclusively for cruise ships and cruise holiday visitors.
Situated on the Yucatan Peninsula near the fishing village of Majahual, Puerto
Costa Maya is the fastest growing cruise port in the Caribbean and consists of
three grand pavilions in the style of ancient Maya. Known as a site for good
beaches, lush subtropical jungles, and fascinating ancient ruins, Puerto Costa
Maya is frequented by nearly a dozen popular cruise lines. The commercial,
cultural and entertainment center offers dining, shopping and recreational facilities,
a swimming pool and swim-up bar, local performances in the amphitheater, as
well as art and craft galleries showcasing the region's local artists and their
art - a lot to enjoy on holiday. The infrastructure has been carefully designed
to meet the special needs of cruise ship passengers. Beyond the pavilions,
Costa Maya provides access to undeveloped areas of coastline, colorful reefs
and shipwrecks for diving and snorkeling, and the chance to explore ancient
Mayan sites. Puerto Costa Maya tour operators offer dune buggy tours, trips to
Mayan sites like Kohunlich and Dzibanche, and kayak adventures along the coast.
Free shuttles transport passengers regularly between the pier complex and their
ships.
Shopping
in Puerto Costa Maya
Passengers alighting from cruise ships in Puerto Costa
Maya are carried by shuttle to the Mayan-inspired port complex, which boasts
70,000 square feet (6,503sq m) of shops and a bazaar. Shoppers should beware of
apparently silver jewelry, as much of it is actually only silver-plated.
Bargaining is expected, and prices listed with the $ symbol are in Mexican
pesos, while US Dollar prices are listed as US$ or USD.
Best Buy: Tequila
Dining
in Puerto Costa Maya
Tropicante Ameri-Mex Grill - American- and Mexican-style
food on the beachfront. Leaky Palapa - Good wine and high-quality cuisine.
Best Dish: Fresh seafood ceviche
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Travel to experience
life and create amazing memories!
When you live in Mexico, your houses all have
names.
Jesse Ventura
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