I am sorry, but I failed to say that I was going the first two weeks of June. And I swear that the prices that I quoted were accurate as of yesterday. I just checked this morning and the round-trip flights from Houston to Cancun are $516, from Houston to Cozumel are $559, and from Dallas to Cancun are $536. I never really checked into Southwest - I didn't realize that they went to Mexico - duh! Actually, San Antonio is not that much more of a drive in order to save a few bucks over a flight out of Houston. I just checked Southwest out of San Antonio and the direct flight is $434.65.
Direct flights from Houston do take all the adventure out of travel for me (and are most appreciated by my wife) and I suspect that is what we will do. Although we have made the resort reservations already, I reckon that we still have a little time to capture the best cost flight arrangements.
I really do appreciate all the comments and help from everyone who responded. Especially the info on Southwest. Looks like we are in for a real treat when they get their international terminal at Hobby.
Thanks
Charles
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By the way, I do remember the early days at Southwest. You would just show up at the counter, pay your $10 at the cash register, and use your cash register receipt as your boarding pass. Once airborne, the attendants would do the 'air strip' into hot pants and serve you a free cocktail. I miss that.