cheap package good snorkling

[anonymus]

Am a 73 yr old with 59 yr old lady friend looking for an inexpensive package, can be remote if nice natural surroundings, want a good beach and snorkling. Food may be simple, with lots of fruit and vegetables. Thinking of spending 10 days. I say "package" to keep the cost down, under $2k total. I will be coming from Denver and she from Manchester NH. Other interests of ours are biking, anthropology, sociology, sea kayaking.

[anonymus]

Try Cooper Island off Tortola, they have ad in CTL.Snorkeling is very good. Ginny Evans from Cincinnatti had a cottage down the beach we stayed at, nice quiet place. Cooper Island resort could probably get you in touch. Renting a house is lo bucks, but you have to pack in food (frozen) stock up on perishables before lving Tortola. a snorkeling "floater jacket" helps alot. Dave

[anonymus]

I might have just the thing for you. My wife and I own a vacation club membership in Playa Del Carmen (south of Cancun 45 minutes). There are two resorts in this area to choose from; the Viva Maya and the Viva Azteca. Playa Del Carmen is also known as the Mayan Riveria for it Euro-culture and beautiful beaches. There is some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean available to you there and in neighboring Cozumel.

My wife just gave birth to our first-born, son last fall and therefore we will not be going out of the country this year. We have two weeks per year that we use. I still have one available for rental this year. The other week has been rented to a gentleman from Florida. The cost is $1075.00 for two people (airfare is not included), and this includes an ocean front room, all your meals, drinks ( both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), & tips. An air conditioned Shuttle Van can also be arranged to pick you up at the airport and take you to the resort. He will even stop for a beer and let you sight see if you desire.

The snorkeling is fantastic. Just north of Playa their is a public beach that has an offshore reef which runs along the cost. This is reachable by from the beach with a short swim. There is also great snorkeling down south of the resort at Xel-Ha ( an eco park, worth the trip), and then off Cozumel, WOW. This is some of the best snorkeling period! Just ask anyone who dives. Cozumel is just a ferry ride from Playa Del Carmen and makes a great day trip. The snorkeling in Cozumel can be arranged with a tour utilizing a catamaran that visits multiple reefs and is supervised. We have done this and it is a great way to see different reef systems in one day. You can also rent a car or take a taxi and find many public beaches that are noted for the offshore snorkeling.

If you are interested and have any questions please get back to me and I will answer any question you might have. I can also send some pictures that show different things you might be interested in or have questions about.

[sunrae33]

I am getting a pretty good deal from the ultra all-inclusive Sandals resort in St. Lucia. The airfare is what you will need to watch as it is rising because of the gas prices.