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I haven't stayed at Villablanca since La Hatch opened. I've read it's opened very late (2-3am?) and they have live music several nights. And I think La Palapita also opens some evenings? When I have stayed at Villablanca I like the 2nd floor "superior oceanview" rooms. Anyone who's...

I read this in the Undercurrent Update email I got this morning. Will this be EVERY dive with this shop? While I am 200% behind the need to do what we can to control the lionfish population, I hope this doesn't become a trend with Cozumel dive shops. I don't think I want my Cozumel diving to...

Since I haven't been able to get to Cozumel this year and I might not, I'm currently suffering serious withdrawls and Mexico vacation envy. (Hard to go from 3x a year to nada.) I'd rather be reading about all the fun, crazy and unique things we've seen and done both below and above the water...

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Hekab Be Biblioteca de Akumal The little library in Akumal is a big part of the lives of the local children. They run a summer school program from July 13 - Aug 7th. They had 70 kids this year who couldn't afford the 50 peso fee. 21 children have been sponsored so far. It's only $30 to...

I just read something on a non-diving board that sounded odd. Haven't seen any mention of it in recent trip reports here. Someone who was in Cozumel last week said to bring USD and not bother exchanging for pesos because "all the stores" are pricing in USD and changing the peso prices to...

Does anyone know if the dates have been announced yet for the 2009 spawning weeks for Curacao? Last year I got the dates around this time. I've looked online and can't find any info. I'm specifically interested in the dates for the second week.

We'll be in Cozumel 12 days then heading to the mainland for another 7. Trying to keep the bags light so I think I'll have to do some laundry. I'd rather do it myself then drop it off and have things come back smelling like scented detergent or shrunk. Can anyone tell me where the closest...

CO non-stop EWR-CUN for Oct 7-16th is $220 pp (around $318 w/ tax). I've been watching it for 2 wks and it's still available. Unfortunately I can't get away before the 10th and no other date combos I'm trying for Oct after the 10th are even close. There are several great hotel deals for...

I read online in a paper this morning that there was a big fire at La Choza overnight on Sunday. The rigged up wiring to their electric sign shorted out. At least nobody was hurt. Hopefully the rebuild will go smoothly and they can find a better way to work the electrical connection to the...

Has anyone stayed in or been in the penthouse at Villablanca? I've stayed in the Superior rooms several times (great deal), but never took a look at the penthouse. From the photos on their website it looks like a big studio. Is that what it is? Does it have a full kitchen? Full size fridge?

We haven't been back to Grand Cayman since Ivan in 2004, and we miss diving the east end. We used to fly Continental, but they are down to a Saturday flight only for GCM, so I was looking at Cayman Airways. If anyone's flown with them can you tell me how reliable they are, how squishy the...

Just wanted to suggest that everyone check on any flights you have booked, especially to Caribbean destinations and Mexico. Airlines are doing some major service cuts and they may or may not notify you about changes to your booking in time for you to find other alternatives... We just lost...

This was in a travel industry email newsletter today: FUNJET VACATIONS launched a sale to Cozumel that includes savings for scheduled flights from across the U.S. and for charter flights from Texas. Both promotions must be booked by June 19 for travel through August. The scheduled-air...

From the Mexico forum: www.scubaboard.com/forums/mexico/230106-tortugas-temporarily-closed.html

We've had them in April before, so I'm just wondering if we can expect them next week or not. I know that there's always a chance.

Me, Me!!! :D Diving with Living Underwater Dec 4-10th. (Then spending the 11-19 on the mainland)

Is there someplace in Cozumel where I can buy a pre-paid cell phone? And if you have a Cozumel cell number, is the Cancun to Tulum area considered a local call?

... and the power inflator they replaced for me in December is acting up. The dealer locations listed on the Zeagle site aren't close to me. Maybe there's a shop not listed? I live north of NYC in the southern part of Rockland County. I'm right on the Bergen County, NJ border. Any...

Heading down tomorrow and not sure what wet suit to take. Anyone been in the Playa/Akumal/Tulum area in the last week or so who can tell me what the water temps were? Not doing any cenotes this trip, just a few days of ocean dives.