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Je recherche des infos sur le club med de Punta Cana, Les animations, les chambres, la plage, la nourriture..... enfin tout pleins d'infos?????

Merci de vos commentaires

Hello!!!

Je vais aller une semaine en vacances en mars prochaine en RD, à punta cana. Mais j'hésite encore entre l'offre Riulette (on saura dans quel hotel du complexe Riu on est dès notre arrivée) et l'offre Fiesta roulette (meme principe avec les hotel Fiesta)

Lequel me conseillez-vous???

PS: je suis déjà allé l'été passé à punta cana au Gran paradise bavaro, et j'ai été vraiment impressionné en bien en visitant le complexe Riu qui est à coté... 😮

Merci d'avance!

bonjour, en janvier au début comment est la température et est-ce que l, hotel est bien

Salut !

J'envisage le mexique pour 04/04 et plus précisement à Playacar.

Pouvez vous m'aider sur les hotels. Lequel me conseillez vous?

Le temps en Avril est il beau et chaud?

Lorsque je lis certains témoignages, à de périodes differentes ily a plus ou moins de galets dans l'eau, quelqu'un c'est pourquoi?

Merci

Bonjour,

Nous partons au Mexique au mois de Décembre avec nos deux enfants (et ma soeur). Je remercie d'avance ceux d'entre vous qui répondront à mes questions : Nous hésitons sur le choix de l'hôtel mais notre préférence va vers Iberostar Paraïso ou Iberostar Tucan ? Est-ce que quelqu'un y est déjà allé avec des enfants en bas âge (2 ans 1/2 et 3 ans 1/2) ? Quelles sont les excursions à ne pas manquer ?

Merci

Salut à tous et à toutes...

Je viens de me fixer un itinèraire, donc si vous pouviez me dire ce que vous en pensez. Si les sites choisis sont biens, pas biens, à eviter. Si d'après le parcours que je fais, vous avez des renseignements pour les bus pour loger, des lieux à voir pas connus, enfin tout ce qui pourrait m'aider à affiner et budgetiser mon voyage. Je vous remercie tous et toutes d'avance.

Guatemala : Lac Atitlan San Pedro (15 jours minimum) pour cours d’espagnol + visites des alentours) San Pedro (Direction Frontière Mexicaine) -- Puerto Escondido (Mexique)

Mexique Puerto Escondido -- Oaxaca Oaxaca et ses environs dont Monte altan Oaxaca (direction côte Caraibes Mexique) -- Merida (Uxmal) Uxmal -- Chichen Itza Chichen Itza -- Cancùn (juste pour prendre une photo, mettre mes pieds dans l’eau et dire, j’y suis allé ! ! !) Cancùn -- Tulum -- Coba Tulum -- Belize ? ? ? ? (je ne sais vraiment pas si cela vaut le coup d’y aller, aidés moi…) Tulum -- Palenque Palenque -- Bonampa Bonampa -- San cristobal (car je crois que c’est dans les coins et que c’est magnifique y a paraît). San Cristobal -- Tikal (Guatemala)

Guatemala Tikal -- Flores -- Cobàn Cobàn -- Quirigua Quirigua -- Copan (Honduras)

Honduras Copan -- Islas de la Bahia Islas de la Bahia -- Trujillo Trujillo -- La Mosquita La Mosquita -- Miskitos Cayes (Nicaragua)

Nicaragua Miskitos Cayes -- Matagalpa Matagalpa -- Léon et ses environs Léon -- Massaya et ses volcans Massaya -- Granada Granada -- Ometepe Ometepe -- Lago Nicaragua -- San Carlos San carlos -- Monteverde (Costa-Rica)

Costa –Rica Monteverde -- Tortuereguo Tortureguo -- Cahuita -- Puerto Viejo Puerto Viejo -- San josé (retour en France quelques 4 mois après mon arrivée)

Merci encore une fois

Gratify

Bonjour,

Je dois me rendre à Playa Del Carmen au MEXIQUE DU 15 Mars au 22 Mars 2004

Connaissez vous cette région ?

Y-a-t-il des moustiques ?

Merci de vos avis et de vos réponses

Je désire me rendre avec ma fille de 14 ans à Cuba ou à la Riviera maya pendant les vacances de février 2004 (fin février début mars). J'aimerai connaitre votre opinion sur les hotels suivants: viva maya; bahia principe et arenas doradas qui sont proposés par les tour opérateurs de ma région (Nord de la France).

D'avance merci pour vos tuyaux

Bonjour Je pars pour Riviera Maya en octobre. Suggestions d'hotels ou d'excursions ??? Merci, julie😉

coucou mio c'est virginie, j'ai 20 ans je commence en septembre une formation de jounralisme qui durera 3 ans.Le problème cest que mon copain est mexicain, qu'il trouve pas encore de job en France mais qu'il va certainement ent rouver en Europe, mais seulement je ne pense pas pour 3 ans, donc je pense à sérieusement revoir tout ça pur lui, et donc je voulais savoir s'il était possible de trouver du travail au Mexique, dans cette branche tout paritculièrement mais aussi dans d'autres.Merci!!

comment est il ?

est que quelqu un est parti avec partir pas cher.com au mexique?

Un site specialisé sur CUBA signale une serie de maisons de particuliers à travers toute l, ile....Ces gens doivent payer une taxe de 100$US/mensuel pour etre en regle vis a vis le gouvernement cubain.....Il s, agit de demeures privées souvent dans un tres beau style colonial avec toutes commodités.

QUESTION: comment savoir si les gens chez qui j, aimerais aller sont en regle vis a vis leur gouvernement.Permis ou licence...?

Quelqu'un a t il déjà fait cette experience en long séjour(+ de 4 semaines....) ?

muchas gracias,

Memphre

salut,

je compte aller au Mexique et j'hésite sur le choix de l'hôtel (bahia principe tulum ou club akumal, iberostar playa paraiso, gala resort) et sur le tour opérateur (marsans, kuoni, nouvelles frontières ou air transat).

si quelqu'un pourrait me renseigner....

J'aurais également voulu avoir des renseignements sur les excursions à ne pas rater.

Merci

Ola a todos !

Je pars au Mexique en juillet pour un tour en voiture de loc. J'ai un peu du mal à estimer les distances. Sur le net j'ai vu qu'il fallait 7 heures pour Villahermosa / San Cristobal de las casas (alors qu'il n'y a que 300 km !!😮😕) ; idem pour Campeche / Villahermosa ; ou bien 4 heures pour faire San Cristobal / Palenque. Les durées me paraissent hallucinantes !! Quelques peut-il me donner des infos (confirmation ou pas ...)

Merci a tous

Salut à tous.

Nous partons au Mexique cet été pendant 2 semaines pour visiter le Yucatan. On a choisi de louer une voiture (que c'est cher ...) et de faire un circuit de Merida à Palenque, puis remontée jusqu'à Tulum. Mais si certains d'entre-vous pouvaient me donner des chti conseils ca serait chouette ... Tout d'abord, quelqu'un a-t-il un bon plan pour trouver un billet d'avion pour Cancun pas cher (600 euros) Malgré nos recherches, on ne trouve pas de location de voiture en deça de 40/jour (assurance resp civile et km illimités) ; quelqu'un connait-il moins cher ? Est-ce raisonnable de faire le trajet Campeche / Villahermosa dans la journée sans passer tout le temps dans la voiture ? (idéalement, combien de temps faut-il ?) Meme question pour le trajet Villahermosa / San Cristobal de las Casas

Merci

Mich et Flo

Bonjour,

Je pars à la fin du mois en voyage et j'ai le choix entre le Mexique et le Panama mais je dois prendre une décision rapide, j'espère des réponses qui pourront me faire prendre une décision.

Merci et à bientôt.

Chahira

Je souhaite partir au Mexique en juillet et rejoindre Cuba début Aout depuis le Mexique. Quels sont les moyens et les tarifs pour le faire ?(Bateau+bus? Avion??...) Petit budget...même le plus long et le moins confortable des voyages...ca me va!!Merci de me répondre au plus vite. MiA

😮Nous essayons de préparer un voyage au Mexique avec nos 2 enfants âgés de 4 et 8 ans. le Yucatan serait idéal pour la mer des caraïbes mais le tourisme +++ nous effraie. Nous aimons découvrir le vrai quotidien des autochtones et détestons rester dans de grands hôtels luxueux coincés dans des animations touristiques. Alors, ceux ou celles qui peuvent nous conseiller sur un bon itinéraire découverte et sûr avec des enfants ?

Merci d'avance pour les infos.

Info: nous avons fait le Guatemala avec notre fille de 3 ans en 1998, aventure riche et inoubliable...si cela vous intéresse !!

Bonjour !!

Je planifie présentement un voyage au Mexique (Yucatan) et au Guatemala avec 2 amies. J'y resterai environ 3 semaines j'aimerais avoir des conseils sur les endroits à ne pas manquer...des restos, des hotels des gens qui sont intéressants. Est-ce qu'avec 3 semaines je peux me permettre 2 pays ? Je prends tous les renseignements que vous possédez !! MERCI 😉

Bonjour!

Mon conjoint et moi partons pour un mois sur la Costa del Sol (Torremolinos)à la mi-janvier.

1)Nous aimerions savoir quels vêtements apporter pour cette période qui, dit-on est de 17 Celsius en moyenne, un imper, un manteau plus chaud, des lainages, des bermudas....ce dont je doute...mais enfin!

2)Si nous avons des excursions à faire, lesquelles privilégier avant toutes, les bons endroits pour s'inscrire à ces excursions ( rapport qualité-prix).

3) Est-ce une bonne idée d'apporter une caméra-vidéo, ref:pickpockets...

Merci pour les gens qui veulent bien nous renseigner!

😉 Bonjour, Je suis collectionneur de sables rapportés de mes voyages ou de voyages d'amis ou de membres de ma famille. Lors de vos prochains voyages, pensez à moi, je rembourse les frais d'envoi. Le contenu d'une boîte de pellicule photo suffit, mais plus est accepté pour d'éventuels échanges entre collectionneurs. Sables marins, de lacs, de rivière, de désert, avec l'indication du lieu de prélèvement. Contactez moi, je me ferai un plaisir de vous répondre. Albert.

Hey, I’d like to know which hotel in the south doesn’t force you to wake up at 4 AM just to reserve a shady chair, whether it’s at the beach or the pool.

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.

Hello, Don’t stay in the cold and damp! I’m looking for one or more people (men or women, travel companions) to spend a few weeks in South India, Sri Lanka, or Mexico from late October 2026 to early December.

I’m Jean Pierre, 74 years old, and I manage just fine when traveling. Phone: 0389812641 Cheers, Jean Pierre

Hi North America forum crew, Just a little post that might interest some of you: Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse

Hi everyone!

That was about all the Spanish I could speak before we left... Luckily, Tom, 15 and in high school, gets by just fine! And Caroline did a year of Duolingo before we took off... Anyway, after 55 days in the American West three years ago, it’s Mexico’s turn for this second long adventure.

A quick intro to the crew:





- Oscar, 10, a sporty and lively little boy who loves swimming and basketball, - Tom, 15, a high schooler, sporty and tall, who loves swimming and American football, - Caroline, 47, a PE teacher, sporty , loves hiking and snorkeling, - and me, Sylvain, 50, a science teacher, sporty, loves traveling and always has a possible next trip in mind

We mostly travel by swapping our house to discover beautiful France and the world: 135 swaps over the last 13 years.....

Our itinerary is pretty classic since it’s our first time in the Yucatán, and we’ll make a little 10-day detour to Belize...

See you soon...

Hi there,

Could anyone tell me how to connect Central America (starting from which country and with which airline) to Martinique in the most budget-friendly way, please?

Flight duration and number of stopovers don’t matter.

Thanks!

Claire

Hi everyone! We’re a family of 4: 2 adults and 2 kids aged 3 and 6. I’m looking for a nature-beach-culture destination for May 2026. Right now, I’m torn between Mexico and Malaysia. I’ve read about the Yucatán, for example—it’s easy for a first trip to Mexico, but I’m worried I won’t get that authentic Mexican vibe, especially if we have to rent a car. I don’t want our trip to just be a checklist of beautiful sites. I love Asia for the atmosphere and the ease of traveling independently. Anyway, can you share your thoughts on these two destinations and help me with my research? Thanks! Hélène

Bonjour à tous ! Pour faire suite au message fermé ( nos-experiences-demandes-remboursements-suite-annulation-cause-covid-19 ) car trop 'gonflé' : plus de 1200 réponses ! , j'ouvre un nouveau sujet, qui est la suite logique du précédent !

Après les annulations - demandes de remboursements abouties ou non cette année, suite au Covid, j'aimerais que vous nous racontiez la suite de l'histoire :

- Qu'est - il advenu de vos projets de vacances ? - Avez- vous persévéré et obtenu un remboursement ou un report ? - Faites- vous de nouveaux projets ou avez vous déjà pu tenter, avec réussite, un autre voyage ?

Pour démarrer le sujet, voici ce que nous avons prévu : -- les 2 voyages ( USA et Yucatan ) qui étaient prêts seraient reportés à 1 an, peut-être à 2 : c'est de l'optimisme ... -- le voyage de mai, 3 semaines dans les Pouilles : quasi complètement remboursé ; peut-être reporté au printemps : il est fin prêt aussi ! -- cette année, vacances de 6 nuits à la belge : 3 jours à la Côte et 3 jours dans les Ardennes ; un peu court mais une météo plus qu'agréable ; belle bouffée d'air ... J'espère que vous avez mieux à nous raconter !

Bonne journée à tous .

Bonjour ma famille et moi même devont partir le 09 juillet pour faire un trip en Californie pour 3 semaines le souci je n’arrive pas à voir des informations sur l’ouverture des frontières américaines pour nous les européens. Quelqu’un aurait il une réponse à me donner . Merci