[Demko]

So, the FMD and I are going on a 5-day cruise on our honeymoon. We're heading out of Tampa and going to Grand Cayman and Cozumel, MX. I'm looking for interesting experiences while we're out, so I'm wondering if any PHers have had travel experience in either of these ports, and might be willing to share some tips or local area knowledge. I've been told that we need to go to Senor Frogs when we arrive in Cozumel, but that's about all I've gathered so far.

Any thoughts?

[Tommy]

Oct 13, 2008 15:13:04 GMT -5 Demko said:

So, the FMD and I are going on a 5-day cruise on our honeymoon. We're heading out of Tampa and going to Grand Cayman and Cozumel, MX. I'm looking for interesting experiences while we're out, so I'm wondering if any PHers have had travel experience in either of these ports, and might be willing to share some tips or local area knowledge. I've been told that we need to go to Senor Frogs when we arrive in Cozumel, but that's about all I've gathered so far.

Any thoughts?

Sorry, wrong part of the Caribbean for me.

[Habs]

Is this your first time there?
Go snorkelling, seeing coral up close is one of the nicest things I've seen in my life.
If it's your first cruise, make sure you eat like crazy on the boat, they have snacks at anytime of the day and there is a reason for that, the chance of getting sea sick on a full stomach are greatly diminished. You mostly travel at night and wake up in port, so getting an early start will make your stay more enjoyable. And not saying not to party on the boat, I'm just saying a good night sleep will help (and the cocktail of water, liquid Advil’s and extra strength Tylenol will resolve any problem in 45 minutes).

I think you can go and see some Maya pyramids in Cozumel (day excursion) and I would recommend it (although I've never done it).

If your not a beach freak, then you should visit the island while your there, go to places other than the port where you will be landing. Those island ports never give the real felling of an island as they are hyper commercial (but still fun) so if you want to feel something different, grab a cab for a few hours and just go a few miles outside the port city.

Oh and this last comment goes for any travel experience. INDULGE! Going back will cost a lot more than to just go a little crazy and spend that $100 to do that thing that looks cool.

Oh and this being the honeymoon and all, when ever you are wondering what you should be doing next, just go back to your cabin, or behind a palm tree or just in the middle of the pool if showing off is your thing and do it!

And please, don't do that Titanic thing at the front of the boat!!!!!!

[Eric O'Mac]

Oct 20, 2008 13:40:56 GMT -5 Habs said:

And please, don't do that Titanic thing at the front of the boat!!!!!!

Don't listen to him. Most fun you'll ever have.

Other than that, spot on. Eat all the time. The food is usually great.

[Habs]

Oct 20, 2008 15:53:49 GMT -5 Eric O'Mac said:

Oct 20, 2008 13:40:56 GMT -5 Habs said:

And please, don't do that Titanic thing at the front of the boat!!!!!!

Don't listen to him. Most fun you'll ever have.

Other than that, spot on. Eat all the time. The food is usually great.

OK if you do, I want to see pics!