S: Our Vacation to Riviera Maya, Mexico -- July 2010
FC: Riviera Maya | July 2010
1: Tuesday, July 20: Flew in and met our transfer van... | The boys were impressed by the "refreshments" offered for the short trip!
2: photos by Octavio Montes | Wednesday July 23
4: ...spent the afternoon at Playa del Norte on Isla Mujeres...
5: ...and spent one more night at the Westin Resort & Spa.
6: the Barcelo Maya Palace | Thursday July 23: Checked in...
7: ...got our bracelets, and began the all-inclusive life!
8: An absolutely beautiful resort from top to bottom with incredible attention to detail
9: A feast not only for the eyes...
10: ...but also for the palette! Our meals included...
11: ...escargot fois gras, crab legs with caviar bouillabaisse and...iguana sausage!
12: Tulum | Friday morning July 25
13: We arrived early to beat the heat and the crowds. Following our visit we walked the beautiful beaches south of the ruins. | the Iguana Tamer
14: We were back at the Palace by 11:00... | ...and used the rest of the day to enjoy it!
16: Saturday July 25 | Xel Ha | The World's Largest Natural Aquarium
17: We had a BLAST floating down the lazy river, cliff jumping, snorkeling, biking, hiking, and relaxing!
19: We enjoyed reconnecting with friends and shared lots of laughs.
21: "A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in." Robert Orben