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= Cancun =
== Royal Resorts ==

* The Royal Sands, villa I5025
<pre>
BLVD. Kukulcan KM 13.5 No. 32 Seccion A
Segunda Etapa, Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Q.Roo 77500
Phone From US: 01152 (998) 881-0100</pre>

Get reservations at Peter's (Cancun) and Oh Lala (Playa) days before you go, they're small and fill up fast.

=== What to take ===
For kitchen:
* scissors, cocktail shaker, rubber bands, foil, baggies, saran wrap, wire whisk, kitchen sponge.

Good idea to bring your own pillow.

For [http://www.mokabees.com/how-to-make-mexican-coffee-three-ways-cafe-de-olla-recipe-chocolate-iced/ Mexican Coffee]
* French press, fine sieve, cinnamon sticks.

== Wines ==

* Lorca Malbec Poetico (2007) (at Puerto Madero, but gone now)

== Restaurants ==
* [https://www.elconquistadorcancun.com/ El Conquistador] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d2338025-Reviews-El_Conquistador-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - excellent dining at the Royal Islander (km 16.5)
* [https://elefanta.com.mx/en/ Elefanta] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1444171-Reviews-Elefanta_Indian_Cuisine-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - good Indian cuisine (km 12.5)
* [https://www.puertomaderorestaurantes.com/en/#cancun Puerto Madero] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d789184-Reviews-Puerto_Madero-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - epic Chilean seabass, nice Malbecs (km 14)
* [http://www.hanaichicancun.com/spanish/ Hanaishi] - [https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1314170-Reviews-Hanaishi-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - fantastic sushi in Plaza Caracol (km 8.5)
* [https://www.iroricancun.com/ Irori] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d802315-Reviews-Irori-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - great sushi in downtown
* [https://thai.com.mx/en/ Thai Lounge] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1050125-Reviews-Thai-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - La Isla (km 12.5)
* [https://cenacolo.com.mx/restaurante/zona-hotelera-cancun/ Cenacolo] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1032072-Reviews-Cenacolo-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - nice Italian restaurant hand made pasta excellent (moved to km 12.5) loved the shrimp fettucini, quality la sagne, sausage ravioli. outside seating on the lagoon available
* [https://elfishfritanga.com/ El Fish Fritanga] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1759213-Reviews-El_Fish_Fritanga-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - Hidden gem - Great spicy fritangas, ceviche - lunchtime atmosphere - beach under palm trees (km 12.5)
* [https://harrys.com.mx/restaurante-cancun/ Harry's] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1050114-Reviews-Harry_s-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - excellent steakhouse (km 14.5)
* [https://www.facebook.com/peterscancun/ Peter's Restaurante] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1869811-Reviews-Peter_s_Restaurante-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - very friendly, excellent food (downtown) - epic hot Fois Gras, superb Tamarind Ribs, save room for dessert!!
* [https://www.hiromi.com.mx/ Hiromi] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d12948024-Reviews-Hiromi-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - first rate sushi! (km 2)
* [https://rosanegra.com.mx/en Rosa Negra] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d13204782-Reviews-Rosa_Negra-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - creative dishes, fab desserts (esp chocolate orb!) (km 15)
* [https://porfirios.com.mx/ Porfirios] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d8002763-Reviews-Porfirio_s_Cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - first rate Mexican, mariachi supreme! (km 14)
*[https://taboorestaurant.com.mx/en Taboo] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d19384874-Reviews-Taboo_Cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] (new 2020) - Excellent shrimp, service very good and surprise fireworks at 10PM  Walking distance -- across the street from The Royal Sands
*[https://iliosrestaurante.com.mx/ Ilios] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d21506949-Reviews-Ilios_Greek_Estiatorio_Cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] (new 2021) - Greek cuisine, huge show at 8:30, great fun! Across street from Royal Sands
* Other [[Media:Nicks Picks.jpg|Nick Picks]]

=== Also ===
* [https://www.lahabichuela.com/ La Habichuela] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d911379-Reviews-La_Habichuela_Downtown-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - was ok, moved and looks better (downtown)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d2030966-Reviews-Fred_s_House_Seafood_Market-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Fred's House] - fish/steak - get a booth * 2015 disappointing menu, service still excellent, good ceviche, don't order grouper for two(km 14.5)
*[https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/mexico/cancun/dining/Fantino Fantino - at the Ritz Carlton] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1015220-Reviews-Fantino-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - tasting menu plus wine pairings  - expensive - used to be excellent, but stuffy and boring now (km 14.5)

=== Closed ===
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1015229-Reviews-La_Madonna-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html La Madonna] - Swiss Fondue at La Isla (closed 2018)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1996166-Reviews-Savio_s_Bistro_by_La_Dolce_Vita-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Savio's Bistro] - excellent Italian fish house, by Freds (closed 2016)
*[http://www.ladestileria.com.mx/ La Destileria] - [https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1014127-Reviews-Destileria_La-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - great tequila, fine Mexican food (km 12.6) (closed 2021)
*[https://www.tempocancun.com/ Tempo - at Paradisus] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d4464070-Reviews-Tempo_by_Martin_Berasategui-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - Fantastic multi-couse 3-star Michelin Basque restaurant (waiter Florenzio always remembers us) (km 16.5) (closed 2019)
*[http://www.dumexique.com/ Du Mexique] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1640420-Reviews-Du_Mexique_by_Sonya_Grimond-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - first rate French cuisine, Best Duck Ever! (downtown, book for after 8pm) (closed 2020) <br />

= Playa del Carmen =

*The Royal Hacienda, villa B106
<pre>
Mza. 70 Lt. 2 Carr. Chetumal-Puerto Juárez
Km289+10, Centro Playa del Carmen
Solidaridad Q. Roo.  77710
Phone From US: 01152
(984) 206-3110</pre>

== Restaurants ==
* [https://www.facebook.com/aldeacorazon/ Aldea Corazon] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d2500035-Reviews-Aldea_Corazon-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] gorgeous cenote/garden, Mexican/Mayan food, friendly service good chicken mole (5th and 14th Norte.)
* [https://www.grupobygeorge.com/oh-lala-by-george Oh Lala!] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d2183692-Reviews-Oh_Lala-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - EPIC, no theme, just excellent food. Get reservations days before (14th norte between 10th&15th)
* [https://www.facebook.com/dirtymartinilounge Dirty Martini] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d4455679-Reviews-Dirty_Martini_Lounge-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] -Great martinis Mango, Cucumber, Chocolate, Key Lime (the best) - 1st between 8th&10th norte. nice staff and fun place.
* [https://www.plank.mx/ Plank] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d5975845-Reviews-Plank-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - Superb drinks, service and food outstanding.  New 2014 . Connected to Imprevist. Scallop starter, salmon main excellent. Beef Wellington just ok. bet. 5th Ave and 1st on calle 16 norte).
* [https://www.labodeguitadelmedio.com.mx/ La Bedega del Medio] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1050326-Reviews-La_Bodeguita_del_Medio-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - Cuban, when the music's on, be there!
* [https://lafamiglia.mx/ La Famiglia] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1646421-Reviews-La_Famiglia-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - spectacular Italian, try the lasagna, scaloppini and Italian sangiovesse!

=== Also ===

* [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d2214227-Reviews-Madre_Tierra-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Madre Tierra] - good service, used to have excellent food, bit ordinary in 2017 (5th & 14th norte)
* [https://www.facebook.com/Imprevist/ Imprevist] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d2695004-Reviews-Imprevist-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] Mediterranean/Asian Fusion, quiet street. Was excellent, but now just basic menu (1st & 14th norte)<br />

=== Closed ===
* [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d2089821-Reviews-Curry_Omm-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Curry Omm] - Was very tasty UK style Indian (10th south end) (Closed Jan 2020)

= Tulum =

== Restaurants ==

* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150813-d1775007-Reviews-El_Bistro_at_Ziggy_Beach-Tulum_Yucatan_Peninsula.html El Bistro at Ziggy Beach] - fun beach bistro, fish + passion fruit cevice, coconut shrimp and cocktails
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150813-d1144210-Reviews-Mezzanine-Tulum_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Mezzanine] - Thai great food, beautiful location.

== Activities ==

* Cancun: Snorkel boat trip to see Sailfish, see [[Media:Queen Angel.jpg|Queen Angel]]
* Scuba trip to Dos Ojos cenote
* Playa: Scuba dive with Bull Sharks, tons of fish
* Playa: Coba trip interesting with excellent Cenote swim.
* [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g150813-d8288993-Reviews-Laguna_Kaan_Luum-Tulum_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Laguna Kaan Luum]