Where else can you lye on white sandy beaches and be waited
on hand and foot?
Cancun is the
destination and relaxation is what is expected of you.
But if that sounds too hard for you then feel
free to take a day trip to one of the Mayan Ruins such as the 7
th
Wonder of the World
CHICHEN ITZA.
A week stay only wants one wanting more a few extra days on the sandy
white beach. December and January are
not crowded but the prices of the resorts and hotels can be higher as many
vacationers from colder climates come to enjoy the 80 degree weather. The evenings are cooler but not by much. You are still able to enjoy the pool or the
beach. The heat of the sun is quenched
by the smooth Pina Coladas and Mai Tai’s served directly to you by the resort
staff. The beaches are public so I
caution you of the merchants selling you their goods.
Sun Palace Resort is an adult’s only resort you will not find children
running around. There are no play areas
or gyms. If you think you will be
surrounded by quite that I found out the hard way was not the case. The resort is beautiful but the walls are
paper thin. People are up at all hours
of the night and many of times my wonderful sleep that I found so relaxing was
interrupted by slamming of doors throughout the corridors.
The food was good and in some instances great but if I have to eat
another buffet I will cry. The breakfast
and lunch is always buffet style so the menu never changes. I was craving a sandwich by the end of my
stay. Dinner was much better as I had a
choice of Mexican, Italian and Oriental.
The sushi was fresh and I highly recommend giving it a try just to say
you did. The Italian was exceptional I
don’t know how they did it but they made me wanting more. The Mexican was passé. I do not recommend the Mexican Restaurant. You will find more authentic food in the
heart of Cancun and that’s the direction I would go. The Sun Palace Resort’s interpretation of
Mexican food was to dumb it down for the guests. Coming from California us Californians know
Mexican food when we find it and I did not find it at the resort.
The Sun Palace Resort beach was one of the best. Guests from Moon Palace
would come to the Sun Palace just to enjoy the beach. In my travels it was hands down or should I
say thumbs up one of the best and that’s from Tahiti to Maui so look out!
Of all the Mayan Ruins I toured my favorite was Coba. Although Chichen Itza is one of the 7 Wonders
it does not compare to the ethnicity of Coba.
At Chichen Itza I felt like I was visiting Disneyland it was
disappointing. The vendors were all over
the ruins in Chichen Itza. The area was
well manicured and left little to the imagination. You can no longer climb the temple steps.
Coba now we are talking! It was
located right in the middle of the Mayan Jungle. Many of the ruins were overrun with vines and
trees. You can still walk to the top of
the largest temple and look down at the forest below. No vendors to accost you as you walk freely
through the jungle. You are drawn back
in time to when the Mayans ruled the area.
Close your eyes and you can feel villagers brush up against. You can smell the burning fires for cooking
and heat. The dampness of the jungle
surrounds you everywhere you turn. Even
though it rained I still made it to the top after all you don’t want a missed
opportunity!
Tulum Ruins are a must see on your check list. The natives go there just to use the
beautiful beaches. It is situated right
on the coast and from temples you have a view of the sandy white beach. There is a pathway down to the beach to cool
yourself off after you walk through the area.
Tulum is supposed to be the coolest breeze wise of the Mayan Ruins built
on the Mayan Coast. I am not sure about
as it was one of the hottest areas of my visits.
One thing I should mention is that Cancun is not Cancun. Most visitors stay on Hotel Row where
hundreds of resorts are located. Cancun
is actually 10 miles from Hotel Row. It
really does not make a different but if you want to know exactly where you are
you are there. Market 28 is located in
downtown Cancun. It is one of several
flea markets. Be aware that many of the
local vendors will tell you that they work in your hotel as you walk by that’s
just a ploy as they see your resort bracelet and that’s how they know where you
came from. So be aware they will act
like they know you and you will not know any better. But there are many deals you can obtain at
the flea markets more so than in the shops around your resort. Do not be shy to bargain your price
down. They will let you know when you
have hit their bottom price.
The people in Cancun and the surrounding areas are nice and
pleasant. If you want to know anything
they are only too happy to assist you.
They are extremely accommodating and lovely people. The culture and bright and friendly so there
is nothing to be scared of these people enjoy your company. Your friends might fell you full of horror
stories but honestly ask them “have you ever been there?” The answer will be a shocking “no”. I can assure that the Mayan areas surrounding
the resorts and safe, fun and friendly.
Yes there are many families that visit Cancun as part of their
holiday.
If you looking for more an adult area than Playa de Carmen will be more
suited for your liking and will next on my list. But for now if you want to experience a place
where you can relax and change it up a bit with a ruin tour than I highly
recommend Cancun.
Cancun receives 4 Forks Up. The
price for all inclusive is fabulous. The
food and people make it what it is relaxing and enjoyable. The food in town is great doing not go the
chain restaurants you came to Cancun to experience the local fair not to go to
Chilies or the Hard Rock Café. I will
not go back to the Sun Palace as the food was ok but I just cannot due another
buffet. The beach is spectacular but as
soon as I landed they wanted me to go to their sister resort Moon Palace to
take a tour – must be part of a time share.
So Sun Palace gets a 2.5 star.
Enchiladas de Langosta is stuffed with lobster, pasilla
peppers, onion, and tomato and smothered in their own Hacienda sauce. The Lobster was cooked to perfection which I
was surprised as it is so easy to overcook.
The Hacienda sauce was too light it definitely needed more because it
was really the star of the dish. It was
sweet with just a kick of spice. I could
have eaten a bowl of it. 
