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Bonjour à tous !

Voilà en 1999 nous sommes allés au Quebec et un peu en Ontario . Nous avons passé 3 semaines de rêve et avons parcouru beaucoup de kms entre les Chutes du Niagara et la Gaspésie pour le plus grand plaisir de nos yeux. Nous avons adoré le Quebec et nous voudrions y retourner très prochainement.

Alors voilà ma question :

Devons nous retourner au Quebec et visiter d'autres lieus pas encore vus (comme le outaouais, les laurentides, la Mauricie...) et refaire des étapes qui nous ont laissé sous le charme ?

Ou devons nous opter pour une visite dans les Rocheuses (Vancouver-Victoria-Whistler-Kamloops-Kelowna-Banff-Lake Louise-Jasper-Edmonton...) que nous ne connaissons absolument pas?

Ou alors découvrir l'Acadie ?sachant que nous adorons la nature, les grands espaces...

Merci à tous pour vos réponses, vos conseils et vos expériences...

A très bientôt😉

Bonjour tous!!

pour celebrer notre anniversaire de 1 an de notre rencontre je propose une rencontre une rencontre au mois daout... sois le 20 ou 27 aout.. tout deux des samedis.. comme ca ceux qui reste loin pourront rester a montreal une nuit..

en esperant etre en grand nombre.. aussi.. ceux qui seront en voyage a montreal pourront nous dire quel fin de semaine ils sont disponible..

le theme reste a etre determiner.. on a pas encore ete au vieux port/ vieux montreal.. ca pourrait etre interessant.. enfin.. on verra bien

et oui!! jai la fievre des rencontres... hahaha 😄

a bientot!!

Caroline xxx

Salut les cousins,

Me voila du coté de Val Morin en ce moment et en automne j, ai la visite quelques amis avec qui on pensait se loué un camping car pour voyager dans les plus belles contrées.

tous itiniraires conseiler ettoutes adresses pour la location sont les bienvenue.

Merki d, avance

Bonjour a tous !

Voici les resultats des votes des francais d'Argentine !

4 Bureaux de vote ouverts en Argentine, tous à l'Ambassade de France de Bsas, les francais vivants dans les provinces ne se sont donc que tres peu deplaces ! Par contre les francais de Bsas sont venus en masse.

En Argentine : Officiellement 13.500 francais residents dont seulement 4.300 sont inscrits sur les listes electorales de l ambassade.

Sur les 4.300 inscrits : 29 % de votants ..( pratiquement tous les francais de Bsas ) : Resultats : 72, 42 % pour OUI 1464 OUI et 374 NON Bon, ......... Bsas n a pas trop influencé le vote en France ! ( nous ne sommes pas encore assez nombreux ici ! )

A Bientot !

Herge !

J'envisage de traverser le Yukon et l'Alaska en canoé en suivant la Big Salmon River et le fleuve Yukon jusqu'à son embouchure.

J'ai peu d'experience et quelques questions. Quand a lieu la débacle sur la riviére Big Salmon? A part "Kanoe People" existe-t-il un autre dealer de canoé à Whitehorse qui vaille le coup? Arrivé à Alakanuk sur l'embouchure du Yukon, quelle compagnie d'avion prendre pour rejoindre Anchorage, et à quel prix? Faut-il réserver?

Merci

Sebastien

nous serons au quebec cet étè;l'itineraire est fait mais quelques questions sur la visite des sites suivants:

quelles chutes :montmorency?canyon sainte anne?les sept chutes?

que pensez vous du site huron wendake?

quoi ne pas manquer dans la ville de quebec?

cousins quebecquois :à vos propositions!

merci

bonjour,

je suis a bangkok en ce moment et j aimerai acheter un pc portable, un iPod et un telephone portable. je viens d arriver en thailande donc je ne connais pas trop encore. quels sont les bons endroits les plus interressants niveau prix pour ce genre de materiels et combien faut-il compter en gros pour ces 3 elements informatiques?

merci

Bonjour à tous,

Aurai besoin des rens. sur Los angeles /Las Vegas / Gd canyon.

(ex Motels - Locations de voitures...)

Mci

🙂

Je vais faire prochainement une croisière et je viens de voir dans le réglement qu'il est probable, dès l'arrivée sur le bateau, de remettre ses papiers d'identité à l'officier de bord qui les conservera pendant toute la durée du séjour. Ils peuvent être restitués temporerement pour les excursions.

Est ce légal ou complétement illégal?

Peut on refuser de les remettre? Sinon pourquoi?

Merci.

l'annee prochaine je souhaiterai vivement travailler sur un bateau de croisiere. Je sais que c'est difficile mais je prends sur moi et je veux tenter. seuleument il me faudrait quelques pistes et si possible la vision de personnes qui auraient deja eu ce genre d'experiences. merci

Bonjour,

Est-ce que quelqu'un est déjà allé à la Villas Paraiso Del Mar. Nous y serons le 5 février 2005. Nous aimerions savoir si nous pouvons apporter des cadeaux que nous pourrions remettre à la femme de chambre ou autres membres du personnel.

Merci à vous😎

bonjour

Nous pensons partir en mai pour le Canada. Pouvez-vous nous dire où on peut admirer les baleines et est-ce la bonne saison ? merci de tous les tuyaux que vous nous ferez partager !

Marijanick

Hola, Cherchons un coin sympa pour passer une semaine en bord de mer, fin novembre, debut decembre, aux alentours de Buenos Aires😎avec nos deux enfants de 6 et 10 ans.

😕 Je dois partir avec ma femme en voyage de noces samedi prochain, eh ben franchement on n'est pas cho là avec tout ce qui ce dit dans le forum. Si des TO annulent cette destination c'est que ça doit vraiment être pouuri comme situation.

Entre le manque d'eau potable et les risques d'épidémie...🤪

J'aimerais tellement parler a quelqu'un qui est là-bas et n'a pas d'intérêt économique à ce qu'on parte absolument...

Savez-vous comment se porte l'hotel cité en objet en ce moment? Est-ce qu'on peut espérer passer une semaine relativement normale?

Merci 😐

Bonjour

Sur VF, un grand nombre de personnes ont une relation tres forte avec l'Inde, passion, tres grande attirance....

Moi meme je suis alle en Inde du Sud, 5 semaines dont 3 semaine dans un village perdu, c'est pas beaucoup mais ce n'est pas rien non plus. et bien sur ce pays est facsinant, mais je ne comprends pas pas pourquoi les personnes ont une relation aussi forte avec l'Inde ? Quel est le plus de ce pays ? l

Donc voila, je fais appelle a vous😉

Greg

hello! je projete de partir au portugal cet été en voiture avec des copines. quels coins st sympas a voir? y'a t-il des campings pas tro cher aux alentours de porto et lisbonne? quelques conseils et experiences a me faire partager?

Bonjour à tous, mélomanes!

Je suis une musicienne passionnée de musique et de découvertes. J'adore la musique du monde entier, et j'ai un rêve depuis longtemps: découvrir les musiques du monde en voyageant. Cependant, ce n'est pas particulièrement évident, tout dépendant des pays, d'entendre des musiques traditionnelles "Live" . Par exemple, dans des pays asiatiques comme la Chine ou l'Inde qui s'ouvrent de plus en plus à l'occident, on peut entendre ce mélange de pop asiatique qui envahit les radios...

Comment repérer les petites réunions de musiciens et y prendre part? Comment découvrir la musique "pure" des pays visités, comment saisir les bonnes opportunités ? Comment réaliser un voyage musical réussi?

J'aimerais avoir des suggestions, des commentaires ou bien des expériences sur le sujet...Que pensez vous de ce genre de voyage? J'avoue que ca fait longtemps que je me demande si un tel voyage est réalisable, et j'aimerais avoir des opinions sur le sujet:)

Merci :)

Lynda, bohémienne urbaine

Bonjour à tous! 🙂

Une amie et moi prévoyons partir au Mexique au mois de mai ou juin prochain pour une quinzaine de jours. Nous souhaitons vivre un voyage qui combine l'aventure à la détente. Comme nous ne connaissons pas du tout le pays et que nous voulons voyager de façon autonome, nous avons grand besoin de conseils !!!

D'abord, est-il plus judicieux d'arriver par Mexico ou par Cancun ? Quel serait l'itinéraire idéal pour voir les incontournables du pays ? Est-ce que le transport en bus est efficace et adéquat? Peut-on considérer le Mexique comme un pays sécuritaire ? Quel budget doit-on prévoir pour profiter du voyage sans faire d'excès ?

En fait, nous souhaitons avoir un maximum d'information... Nous vous remercions de nous partager tout renseignement susceptible de nous aider dans les préparatifs de notre voyage ! Merci beaucoup ! 😊

Bonjour, Est-ce quelqu'un aurait de l'information sur la meilleure facon de visiter le parc Corcovado, a part les lodges tres chers? Ou tout autre endroit du Costa Rica pas trop touristique?

Merci et Joyeux Noel!!

salut à tous,

voilà, je rcherche des témoignages sur ces personnes qui ont essayés de vivre avec ces indiens d'amérique du nord .en fait, ne sachant rien pour l'instant, j'espère seulement que certaines tribues continuent à vivre comme avant.ce message peut paraitre idiot car il faut peut que je me déplace pour voir ce qui s'y passe.Bon enfin, n'hésiter pas trop à donner votre avis ou à nous renseigner tous.que Dieu bénissent ces Indiens! salut, Kizo

My partner and I traveled from Sunday, July 5, 2026, to Wednesday, July 22, 2026. We spent a long time debating whether to rent a car or use public transportation. In the end, after reading so many posts about travelers getting scammed by police or rental companies—even those recommended by blogs and reviews—we decided to stick with public transport. It worked out really well. Sure, we had a little less freedom to go where we wanted, but it was way less stressful for us.

Sunday, July 5:

Arrived at Cancun Airport. Withdrew cash from the ATM in the terminal just before exiting. The ADO bus counter (they pronounce it "A-Jee-O") is right behind you when you're facing the ATM. Bus to downtown Cancun cost 145 pesos per person. Stayed at "Rose 5," booked on Booking. The studio was super clean and perfect for one night. The owner’s instructions for accessing the place were very precise, with photos included. Check-in was self-service with a code. The ADO bus terminal isn’t far, and there are shops and restaurants nearby. We really appreciated that the AC was already on when we arrived. By the way, I’d recommend always booking places with AC—it’s *really* hot in Mexico.

Monday, July 6:

Bought a SIM card with data from a TELCEL store. My partner, who’s on Free Mobile, was able to use her regular plan. Just so you know, I found the network pretty unstable. As soon as we left the cities, neither of us—me with TELCEL or her with Free—had any signal. Another thing to watch out for: roaming charges. I had to turn my SIM back on for less than 30 seconds to get a bank SMS code, and my phone apparently connected to the internet—resulting in an 8-euro roaming fee. Left on an ADO bus to Chiquila for 278 pesos per person. During our trip, ADO buses were always on time, comfortable, and clean. The AC is *cranked* though, so bring something to cover up with—it gets cold. Some routes were fully booked even in the low season, so try to reserve 1 or 2 days in advance either via the app (when it works) or at the counter. When we arrived at the ADO terminal in Chiquila, the ferry company counters were right next to it. Ferries leave every 30 minutes, alternating between companies, so no need to book ahead. Just take whichever one is leaving next (330 pesos per person). When we got to Holbox (pronounced "Hol-bosh"), we’d booked a place via Booking called "Casa de Nana." It was a huge studio with a fridge, cooking plate, and utensils. The best part? The *location*. It was 100 meters from the beach and 200 meters from a Chedraui supermarket. They provided bath towels and beach towels, and the AC worked perfectly. There’s a key box so you can leave your keys inside when you go out. The only downside was that no one was there to let us in when we arrived, so we had to wait a while. The Wi-Fi was good, which was lucky because during our 4-day stay in Holbox, the phone network *never* worked. According to locals, that’s pretty common in Holbox, along with water outages. Luckily, I’d had the good idea to download an offline map, which helped us find our way back to the place more easily. You can walk there from the dock.

The restaurant next to our place (La Barracuda) was great if you like seafood—I’d recommend their octopus dishes.

Tuesday, July 7:

We did a kayak tour in Holbox’s mangroves at 6 AM. We were looking for a sunrise kayak tour with a French-speaking guide. That’s exactly what we got with "Kayaking Holbox," where Diego, the owner, speaks English and French. He was joined by Gustavo, another guide. We’d booked for a group tour, but we were the only ones. Diego still went ahead with it instead of canceling due to lack of participants, so we got a private tour at the group rate—really professional of him. They showed us this amazing ecosystem for over 3 hours. We saw all kinds of birds: pink flamingos, pelicans, egrets, frigatebirds... rays, a horseshoe crab, and a little crocodile that was *so* well hidden. Diego and Gustavo have a real eye for spotting animals—I could’ve passed by the crocodile 100 times and never seen it, it blended in so well. Their explanations about the flora and fauna were super interesting. We also got a little break where we tasted mangoes and bananas that taste *nothing* like the ones in France. A real treat—those little Mexican yellow mangoes! I’d definitely recommend Diego and his agency for a French-language kayak tour (1000 pesos per person). In the evening, we walked to Punta Coco to see the bioluminescence. No need for a guided tour—if you really don’t want to walk, you can take a taxi. At Punta Coco, you have to pass the beach bar/restaurant and then go left into a kind of inlet that forms a lagoon. You have to wiggle your feet or move your hands in the water to create movement, which makes the light appear. Just don’t expect the kind of photos you’ve seen online—they’re all edited! It’s fun to see, but you won’t be dazzled by the light...

Wednesday, July 8:

Whale shark tour with "My Holbox Tours." Why recommend this agency over others for swimming with whale sharks? Simply because Valérie surrounds herself with top professionals to make your experience unforgettable. We were with Captain Fernando, who does everything to position the boat perfectly and make your swim easier. In the water, we were with Humberto, who also goes above and beyond to make sure you have an incredible time. He doesn’t just "supervise" like some guides from other companies who leave you on your own. No, Humberto reads the whale shark’s trajectory and guides you—all you have to do is follow him. He really puts in the effort, even holding your hand to guide you through this quick but intense encounter. Humberto also films the moment and will offer to show you the videos and sell them to you. His footage is really high quality. Fernando and Humberto also prepared food for us. Special mention for their guacamole! Valérie is there to make sure everything goes smoothly on the boat and to answer your questions in French, English, or Spanish about these animals. If you choose My Holbox Tours, you can be sure you’ll get a top-notch experience. About the tour itself: before you go, you should know that the sharks can be *really* far away. The day we went, it took 3.5 hours by boat to reach them. The boats are small, and let me tell you—on the way there, when we weren’t going with the waves, it was *rough*. Out of 9 passengers, 4 got seasick. But once you’re face-to-face with the shark, you forget all about that. Even if swimming with a whale shark isn’t exactly a walk in the park—they swim pretty fast, so you need some endurance to keep up. You’ll usually get 2 turns. Our first swim lasted a little over 4 minutes, and the second about 2 minutes because the shark was moving fast and we were still tired from the first swim. It might seem short, but when you’re swimming, it feels *long*. Either way, it’s an experience you *have* to do—but choose your company wisely. On the way back, there’s a stop at Cabo Catoche. Honestly, the snorkeling is pretty disappointing if you’ve done it elsewhere in the world. But the lunch stop at Cabo Catoche is really nice for relaxing (white sand and hammocks).

Thursday, July 9:

Short morning walk to Punta Mosquito at 6 AM. Really nice. Ferry to Chiquila (330 pesos per person) + ADO bus to Valladolid (300 pesos per person).

In Valladolid, we booked "Casa Lucia" via Booking. The hotel is gorgeous, with a colonial style, and very close to the ADO bus terminal and downtown. It’s super quiet and clean. There’s a shared kitchen you can use with a fridge, microwave, and water dispenser, plus a big table by the pool and a nice indoor terrace. Breakfast was simple but included. The only small downsides were the tiny room and bathroom, no mirror in the room, and a noisy fan.

Friday, July 10:

Not far from the ADO bus terminal is the colectivo station for Chichen Itza. They offer a round-trip to Chichen Itza with an option to stop at Ik Kil cenote on the way back and then drop you off in Valladolid for 370 pesos per person (Ik Kil entrance included). For the Chichen Itza visit, we’d booked a tour with a guide often mentioned in groups—his name is Juan Pat. He’s a Maya who lives near the site and speaks excellent French. He reserves spots in advance for you and queues up to be the first on-site. It cost 500 pesos per person + entrance fees. His tour lasts 2 hours and focuses mainly on the main pyramid and the ball court. He’s passionate and fascinating, even if some of his claims, as a Maya, might be a little biased. I think it’s *really* important to have a guide—otherwise, you’ll miss so much. You can contact Juan Pat on WhatsApp at +52 985 121 2381. Afterward, we went to Ik Kil cenote (showers and life jackets mandatory, lockers available). It’s *very* crowded, but still really beautiful with its lush vegetation.

Saturday, July 11:

Since we didn’t have a car but still wanted to visit other cenotes that seemed hard to reach by public transport, we decided to book a taxi for the day. We agreed on 1200 pesos to take us to 3 different cenotes and wait for us at each one. (To find taxis, just look where they park near the ADO bus station.) He picked us up at Zaci cenote, which we’d walked to. We got there at opening time and were the first ones there—had the place to ourselves for a while! 150 pesos per person. A pretty cenote in the city center with lush vegetation. It’s a bit like Ik Kil but without the deep cylindrical effect.

Cenote Xcanahaltun: the most beautiful cenote we visited. Entry 250 pesos per person. It’s a closed cenote with a hole that lets light in—a cave-like setting. You can kayak inside. There are little fish at the edge that nibble dead skin off your feet. Since it’s closed, the water is *freezing*!

Cenote Palomitas: entry 250 pesos per person. Another stunning closed cenote, even more enclosed than Xcanahaltun. The hole in the ceiling is smaller, so it was pretty dark when we arrived—kind of an eerie vibe. But when the staff turned on the lights, it looked like a "Gothic cathedral" full of bright stalactites.

Cenote Sac Aua: entry 290 pesos per person. The ticket includes a guided cave tour (tip-based). This cenote is really unique with its central island and way less crowded than Suytun. Just so you know, the water is *really* cold in cenotes. In these three, in July, we had the place to ourselves for a while and never saw more than 2 families at once—so peaceful!

Sunday, July 12:

ADO bus to Bacalar (536 pesos per person). In Bacalar, we stayed via Airbnb with a host named Luli, who offers several rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen.

The room is nicely decorated in a pleasant setting. It’s ideally located near the lagoon and downtown. The shared kitchen is handy. The mosquito net over the bed is useful because there are *a lot* of mosquitoes in Bacalar. Luli provides a water jug, which is really nice. The only big downside is the lack of water pressure in the shower—we had to rinse off by filling a bucket. Also, there’s no real door separating the room from the bathroom. We never met Luli in person, but she was very responsive via messages. The terrace in the middle of the vegetation is lovely. From the ADO terminal to the place, we took a taxi for 40 pesos. Since this driver was honest about the price (we’d checked beforehand), we decided to use him every time we needed a taxi in Bacalar. Here’s his WhatsApp: +52 983 184 3585.

Monday, July 13:

We did a boat tour on the lagoon with "Bacalar Francophone Activities." Since we were just the two of us, it cost 3500 pesos. If we’d managed to be 4 people, it would’ve been 1000 pesos per person. We had a private 4-hour tour on the lagoon with Steeve and his very comfortable boat. He’s from Quebec, so his French is perfect. During those 4 hours, Steeve showed us the lagoon’s iconic spots *and* places other boats don’t go. He told us about the lagoon’s history and gave great tips on where to go and where to eat. As a little bonus, he gave us a video taken with his drone during our swimming break.

Tuesday, July 14:

We went to Los Rapidos by taxi (400 pesos round trip) and entry was 225 pesos per person. It’s *very* touristy but really beautiful. You can eat there (expensive), relax, and go down the "rapids" as many times as you want. It’s worth it if you spend a few hours there. You can’t bring in food or drinks—you leave them at the entrance and pick them up on the way out.

Wednesday, July 15:

On Wednesdays, navigation is banned on Bacalar Lagoon, so we’d planned another excursion. Visit to Calakmul from Bacalar with ABCtours (WhatsApp +52 983 319 8359). This agency organized a trip from Bacalar to Calakmul with a French-speaking guide. Communication beforehand via WhatsApp was smooth. Mr. Checo, the driver, and Fernando, the guide (who spoke great French), picked us up on the day. Mr. Checo drove very carefully on the long road and always made sure we were comfortable. Fernando is passionate about flora and fauna—he’s a biologist with a degree in ornithology, so he knows *everything* about animals. The slightest sound or song, and he knows what it is. He’s got an eye for spotting them, from the biggest to the smallest. During the trip, we stopped at km 27 for a short forest walk, then went to see the two main pyramids on the site. On the way back, we stopped at the bat cave for the magical spectacle of millions of bats flying out at dusk. In the end, we saw or glimpsed (some briefly) spider monkeys, howler monkeys, a toucan, 2 tapirs, turkeys, 2 deer, and lots of birds. If, like us, you’re more into flora and fauna than archaeology, I’d *highly* recommend this agency and tour with Fernando. It’s not cheap, but the road between Bacalar and the site is *long* (3.5 hours). Price: 3900 pesos per person for 2 (3500 for 3, 3200 for 4).

Thursday, July 16:

ADO bus to Playa del Carmen (614 pesos per person). In Playa del Carmen, we stayed in an Airbnb. The building is on the town hall square, next to the casino. The best thing about this place is the *location*—super close to Fifth Avenue (La Quinta). The kitchen is pretty basic, but the fridge works well. There are supermarkets nearby. The rooftop pool is really nice. The two big downsides, though, are the soundproofing (you can *hear* the neighbor’s alarm and all the events on the square) and the *total* lack of water pressure in the shower. We had to fill a trash can with water to pour over ourselves. When we told the owner, he said it wasn’t normal and someone would come fix it, but we never heard back. Based on previous reviews, this seems to be a known issue that never gets resolved. Playa del Carmen is *very* touristy on Fifth Avenue, but in a fun, musical vibe—we never felt unsafe. There are *tons* of little souvenir shops for tourists on this street. There’s a beautiful monumental sculpture on the beach (the two figures meeting in the air), next to which you can see the Voladores show (men climbing a pole, tying themselves with ropes, and descending headfirst while "flying" around the pole). The show is tip-based and happens several times a day. In our opinion, Calle 38 is prettier than Fifth Avenue—it’s lush, green, and quieter, with the sea at the end. Great for an early evening stroll. We had really good meals at great prices at "El Tio Noy" tacos, just a few meters from Fifth Avenue in a side street. For souvenirs, we’d recommend going to Walmart instead of Fifth Avenue—you’ll find skulls, tequila, mezcal, keychains, mugs, glasses... at good, fixed prices.

Friday, July 17:

We did the excursion to Isla Contoy. Isla Contoy is an uninhabited, highly protected island. Only 200 people are allowed to land per day on a rotating basis, so only a few companies have permission to dock there. Most agencies subcontract the day to a third-party company. We booked through VRM (Viviendo Riviera Maya), but it was Ocean Tours Mexico that handled the tour. Contoy is a little paradise. We were accompanied by multilingual guides, including French speakers, throughout the day. Steffy gave us info about the island during a short walk on the marked trails, and Leño Tlatemoa kept the mood up on the boat rides with music and dancing. Isla Contoy is *truly* stunning, and the lunch was delicious: grilled fish and chicken, guacamole and tortilla chips, rice, fruit, drinks (everything is brought and taken back by the guides). The snorkeling part was pretty disappointing if you’ve done it in Cozumel, though. The stop at Isla Mujeres isn’t very interesting either—it’s too short to explore, and the island is *extremely* touristy. Still, the excursion was very well organized, and we had a great day (2970 pesos per person).

Saturday, July 18:

We wanted to go snorkeling in Cozumel but thought the prices from French-speaking agencies were too high. Plus, for snorkeling, we figured we didn’t *need* a French-speaking guide. So we found a much cheaper solution by taking the ferry from Playa del Carmen ourselves and choosing an agency in Playa. The round-trip ferry cost 663.50 pesos per person. Then we took a taxi to the snorkeling boat (100 pesos). The agency we chose is called Mystic Snorkel—they don’t have a physical office. The tour cost 1400 pesos per person. It was a small boat, but that day we were the only ones, so we got a private tour at the group rate. We stopped at 4 different sites, all very different and beautiful. We saw all kinds of fish, corals, a nurse shark, and turtles. El Cielo, with its huge starfish, is *exceptional*. If you’re going snorkeling in the Yucatan Peninsula, this is *the* tour to do—the other sites are pretty "poor" in comparison.

Sunday, July 19:

Morning dive with Triton Diving. I chose the Cozumel dive option. Great experience. Booking via WhatsApp was easy. On the day of the dive, Selene, who speaks French, was our guide. She’s *very* attentive to the group’s safety. The briefings are clear and precise. In Cozumel, we did 2 very different sites: the first was a drift dive with lots of life—beautiful corals and fish. The second was a wreck, the C53, a 56-meter boat you can enter. Not much marine life, but a beautiful wreck intentionally sunk for divers—still in great condition. An unforgettable moment. Selene even took videos during the dive, which the club sends you for free afterward. I’d *highly* recommend this club.

Just so you know, in Playa del Carmen, the beaches were full of sargassum during our stay, despite barriers and daily cleanup. Locals told us the problem is getting worse and the sargassum is arriving earlier in the season. Tourism has taken a *big* hit this summer, and they’re wondering if tourism can even survive the sargassum season anymore. A lot of tourists are heading to the islands—Isla Mujeres and Cozumel—to enjoy the beaches, as the west side of those islands is sargassum-free.

Monday, July 20:

Colectivo to Puerto Morelos. First, a colectivo toward Cancun that drops you off between Puerto Morelos town and Puerto Morelos beach (40 pesos per person), then another from that junction to the beach (10 pesos per person). In Puerto Morelos, we’d booked a room via Airbnb at "Piedra del Caribe." *Best* place we stayed in Mexico. It’s an aparthotel. Our room was ready before check-in, so they let us in early. The place matched the description—spacious, with a comfortable king-size bed. The shower had *great* pressure, which isn’t a given in Mexico. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. They let us use the pool, restrooms, and rooftop shower after check-out while we waited for our ride to Cancun Airport. They even kept our luggage. I *highly* recommend this place. In Puerto Morelos, there was *way* less sargassum than in Playa del Carmen—it was actually swimmable. We did the snorkeling tour with the fishermen’s cooperative for 450 pesos per person for 2 hours. The reef is close to the beach (you’re not allowed to swim there), so the boat ride is short. It’s not as pretty as Cozumel, but it’s nice and affordable. On Puerto Morelos’s page, you can also access a small, not-very-well-preserved reef. There’s also a cenote in the sea where fresh water mixes with saltwater—the water is murky there. We had a great dinner and excellent cocktails at "La Choza del Puerto."

Tuesday, July 21:

Wandered around Puerto Morelos (check out the church and read everything—it’s entertaining!), relaxed by the hotel pool, and left for Cancun Airport by taxi (400 pesos) booked via InDrive to head back to France.

Our highlights: - Holbox - The whale shark tour - The cenotes - The local flora and fauna (so present!) - Isla Contoy - Cabo Catoche (except for the snorkeling)

What we liked least: - The bioluminescence (barely visible despite good conditions) - The food—we found it not very diverse in taquerias - The constant tipping - The lack of water pressure in showers (fixed, wall-mounted, no hose or showerhead)

Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions while it’s still fresh in our minds.