We will be traveling kid-free to celebrate our 15th anniversary this year. Our anniversary is in December, but we are cruising in November because we don't want to abandon the kids over the holidays and it is just too darn expensive then. We're doing a 7-day cruise to Belize, Roatan and Cozumel. I'm so excited! I can spend hours just looking at pictures on Flikr. All of those places look so beautiful and peaceful. (Then again, so does Jamaica, and there have been deadly uprisings there in recent weeks.)
We did go for the balcony (for those who responded to my inquiry several weeks ago). It wasn't too much more, and seemed worth the splurge since it is a rare trip with just the two of us. I am envisioning lots of time on it catching up on my reading, and maybe ordering room service for breakfast on the balcony. Crowds by the pool do not appeal to me.
Now I just have to figure out what to do on the shore excursions. Mayan ruins, shopping, sitting on the beach, ziplining, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, parasailing? My problem is that I want to do it all. And on most vacations I try to cram it all in, which just leaves me needing a vacation from my vacation. I am really going to try to actually relax this time around. Really.
2 comments:
I am fortunate enough to be quite a cruise expert...and I HIGHLY recommend the Mayan ruins. I've been twice and once was in the summer, which was a HUGE mistake because it was so darn hot. But in November, it should be great. Also, this usually is an all day excursion so if you're hoping for that "relaxation" this could be a slight problem.
I also really enjoyed the swimming with the dolphins. Note though: wear a swimsuit that is really tight because the dolphins push you along and I saw too many body parts to count.
Coincidentally, I just recommended two of the most expensive excursions. Ooops!
Also, parasailing ... eh it's alright. The excitement wears off after you've been in the air for 10 minutes.
The Mayan ruin excursion we did in Cozumel also included snorkeling at this lagoon (or some sort of body of water I don't have a proper name for). What's the ruins called? Tulum? Was fab. We did scuba too (in Playa del Carmen), they did a 30 minute dive with an instructor for folks not certified. Was super fun. Parasailing is pretty fun, but think it was quite expensive for a very brief trip up. Dolphin swimming sounds awesome, I would really like to do that!
Can't wait to see pictures! You'll have a fabulous time. I absolutely love the area, and can't wait to go back someday!
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