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    No More Paper FMMs ?

    As of August 19, Cancun will eliminate the use of paper FMMs. Anybody arriving recently experience this? From the article: ...Rather than fill out a paper Formato Migratorio Múltiple (FMM), most tourists will simply have their passports stamped for a 180-day stay. Now, instead of the FMM, they...
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    September 2022 Roll Call

    After 3 years I'm finally feeling it's time to return - :D YAY!! Who else? 8/31-09/17.......... ccannon707+1 .......... Cantamar Condo .......... Challenge Divers w/ DM Adrian
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    Judge grants definitive suspension against construction of Cozumel pier

    There's hope..... It's not over by a long shot BUT.... The judge included "irreparable damage to the adjacent environment of the ecosystem" in her decision. https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/judge-grants-definite-suspension-on-cozumel-pier/2022.html
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    Octopuses came from outer space ....

    Interesting article... and evidently not that new of a theory. I know. after watching My Octopus Teacher, I can't eat them anymore. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/scientific-paper-claims-octopuses-actually-161100373.html
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    Islanders Protest Approval of 4th Cruise Ship Dock

    Sadly it probably won't change anything, but at least some locals are aware this is not a good thing. From Riviera Maya News: Dozens of people took to the seaside dock area of Cozumel Monday in protest of the approval of a fourth cruise ship dock. Protesters said the newly approved dock is...
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    Funding for 4th Cruise Ship Dock OK'd

    The SHCP reported that in December of this year, foundation work for a fourth cruise ship pier in Cozumel will start, even though environmental groups and Cozumel city council members expressed their discontent over the imminent construction of the fourth dock. This info was included in the...
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    Stingray Prison Breakout

    Just heard from a local friend on the island that Delta knocked the fence loose & there’s been a major breakout of marine life at the prison :-)
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    Sending $$ to Cozumel

    Nice thread on TA about people wanting info for sending $$ to their local friends on the island. Paypal, Xoom, Western Union and MoneyGram are discussed. I'm getting ready to send $$ to my dear friend Chef Josefina. Have done it before with Xoom. They ask for a lot of info when you register...
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    Secrets Resort Again Charging For Pier Use... BEWARE

    Per a post on FB Cozumel4You Aug 7 by Melody Hodges Raby, who always goes with Challenge Divers, Secrets is AGAIN hassling dive companies who come to pick up clients at their pier. It's not the $2, it's the hoops they are making the Ops go thru to pay it. And it's not to be confused with the...
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    Cantinas & Botanas, continued...

    Speaking of Trip Advisor, :-0 a friend posted my old list, others offered updates, so here is my current list. Please comment, add & share freely. RIP El Fish. ...My local friend, Chef Josefina, took me to a new place this past October: La Gitana (the Gypsy) on 65 near 3 Sur. Look for the...
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    October Diving

    Who else is going? I'll start the list... :yeahbaby: Oct 5 - 23... ccannon707... VRBO House/Coral Princess - Adrian@Maya Divers
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    Sign the Petition - No Cruise Ship Pier in the North

    This horrible idea is moving forward. Please click and sign the petition. It may make a difference. GOBIERNO DE MEXICO: NO MAS MUELLES EN COZUMEL
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    New Marina Open (!)

    Just got back from a quick trip. I haven't seen anything mentioned about the new marina (even looked back a few months on this forum in case I missed it) so I thought I would bring it up. Have to say FINALMENTE and also it is looking good IMHO. Lots of room for boats, nice piers. There is a...
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    Lionfish Tournament May 11

    If you don't hunt....EAT! from Cozumel4You Newsletter: 6th Lionfish Tournament Organized by Cozumel Marine Park Officials May 11 As part of the continual effort to rid our island’s waters of the invasive lionfish, Cozumel’s National Marine Park...
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    American's New Baggage Fees.....aaargh!

    On top of higher ticket prices, now add $50 more. :( Quoting from AP: American Airlines Group Inc. announced changes to the frequent-flier programs and checked-bag policies on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights of changes to American's bag fees: — A new charge of $25 to check a bag...
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    Chamber/Ambulance Controversy

    Quite the thread on Cozumel4You FB page alleging ambulance companies intercepting calls and taking stricken divers to Chambers/Dr.s not of their or their family's choice. I didn't know there are now FOUR (4) Chambers on the island, including a for profit DAN sponsored one. Some comments about...
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    June Swoon

    Watching airline ticket prices rise. Bought mine a few weeks ago. You going? June 17 - July 10 - ccannon707: Suites Vima - Adrian/Maya Divers, Victor Brito/El Gran Azul, Caballito del Caribe
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    Changes coming for BofA ATM users...

    As I'm getting ready to travel to Cozumel in Sept, I'm taking a look at my BofA account. I only use it for Coz traveling, using my debit card to get pesos out of Santander Bank - for no fee - when I'm there. When I logged into my account I saw a link titled " Changes to Your Account...
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    Dirty Tricks by Expedia

    Read this before you think about booking via Expedia, Hotels.com, Hotwire. :shocked2::mad: https://playazone.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/expedia-bad-for-the-traveler-bad-for-the-hotel/
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    Bus & Collectivo Maps - Public Transportation in Cozumel

    This link is to a 16 page .pdf document on Public Transportation in Cozumel... in English. It has info on Ferries, Airlines, Plan Local cards and - the gold mine for me - bus & collectivo maps. Lately I've been staying in town on 10th in the North and love, love, love that I can walk where I...
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