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Cozumel Trip Report
Posted by Cissy from Dallas on 02/08/01

Trip Report Feb2-5

Casa Del Mar Hotel

My first trip to Coz was all I had imagined it to be thanks to this board and all the tips I received.There was no way we could see or do EVERYTHING I had read about,but thats why a trip for next year is in order.

Our non-stop flight from DFW to Coz was smooth,however the 45 min.wait in customs was annoying.Once through,however we were wisked away by taxi to Casa Del Mar Hotel.The staff were friendly and helpful,and the rooms adequate,but the beds a bit hard(sorta like concrete...)

We did have a free breakfast buffett every morning,but you had to be VERY selective of what you ate.Some things just did not look too familar..My only complaint was they served the coffee AFTER you had your breakfast halfway eaten.It really should be the other way around..Oh well,it was free after all.  [:-0)

The little store just next door to the hotel had the cheapest sodas and snacks compared to the bar and reaturant at the hotel.I just cant see paying 3.00 for a coke.There was no need to change $$ to  pesos cause everyone takes US$ and will give you change in US$ if you ask them.

Our first stop was Ernestos for Fajitas.I learned very quickly to sign the travelers check EXACTLY the same at the bottom...they tend not to accept them if you dont!!!)The meal was very good though and we made time for a shore dive  at "Dive With Martin"in front of the LaCeiba.We had dinner at the hotel and it was pretty good.(CAUTION...avoid the ceveche...tasted odd and smelled funny too..hummmm)

We took some nice clothes to donate  to the Church and hopefully get some comps,but noticed the next day that our "donations"were hanging from a "20% off" rack.They did,however give each of us a t-shirt from the shop.

The reef systems currents were very strong and our DM said that the moon phase combined with the time of year made for challenging waters.We dove Sat. and Sunday and each dive was different from the last. No more than 7 people on the boat.The night dive was awsome and the transition of dusk to night was very apparant in the calm current of La Francescia.Our DM handled a mid-size octopus as if it were his pet.. My favorite reef was Paradise due to the large quantity of fish.

I took a 3mm suit but found it unnecessary in the warm water..a skin worked just fine..I will leave it at home next year,but will bring my own regs and BC.

On Sunday,after the last dive,we all took a taxi to town and walked the streets in search of bargains.Some shops would deal and others would turn their back on you if they thought you were trying bargain with them.We managed to find treasures to take back home,and dined at Palmeros?? across from the waterfront.Good food and good service..(my boyfriend says avoid the fried chicken tacos,very bland and lots of heartburn,poor dear Chuck)

After lunch we managed to lose Kirk,but he managed to get a taxi back to the hotel for a nap!!My cousin did find a great deal on a tourqious chess set...the vendor wanted 130.00 to start and cuz ended up with it for 70.00...Way to go Randy!
The guys wanted tattoos and decided to do it,but was dissappointed to learn the shop was closed on Sunday...darn the luck...

Monday morning came much too quickly...We checked out at 1030a and a taxi whisked us away to the airport,but not before a scenic trip of the city.I think our driver was going for a good tip,and he got it.

The airport was very easy to get around and I really enoyed spending all the rest of my pesos at the perfume store...and the t-shirt store...and the liquor store...well you get the idea..

The flight back to DFW was great, and I highly recommend using Adventure tours.I will use them again when I return to this unique place called Cozumel.

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