before you go on vacation to this hotel, think about whether you want to be robbed. The rest was spoiled, our safe was opened in the room and robbed. This is the work of the hotel staff. They are connected with the security service, receptionists are also involved in the theft
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before you go on vacation to this hotel, think about whether you want to be robbed. The rest was spoiled, our safe was opened in the room and robbed. This is the work of the hotel staff. They are connected with the security service, receptionists are also involved in the theft
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Our idea was born to fly to a distant country called Mexico in June 2011. Without much effort and unnecessary hassle with the documents in the Moscow travel agency "Eurobusiness Tours" a ticket was purchased from 28.06. 2011 to 08.07. 2011 to the Catalonia Playa Maroma hotel, located in the state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Our idea was born to fly to a distant country called Mexico in June 2011. Without much effort and unnecessary hassle with the documents in the Moscow travel agency "Eurobusiness Tours" a ticket was purchased from 28.06. 2011 to 08.07. 2011 to the Catalonia Playa Maroma hotel, located in the state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula. Arriving at the Cancun airport, we quickly went through all the necessary procedures, because even on the plane we were asked to fill out migration cards and a customs declaration. Regardless of the fact that we quickly crossed the exit from the airport, we had to wait about an hour for all the other tourists near the bus of the Southern Cross company (we suspect that people were just shopping at the local duty free, which turned out to be very unpleasant for those waiting on the bus). On the way to the hotel, the guide Oksana gave us some valuable advice on living in the country. The advice on giving first aid to your body with sunburn has become very valuable. The method is quite simple and is of local origin. Panthenol does not go to any comparison, believe me. In Mexico, not just warm sun, it's just hot. About advice: we take a fresh tomato in a restaurant and fill it with ordinary vinegar (which can also be obtained in a restaurant) to the consistency of liquid sour cream. We wipe the burnt places and remove it in the morning as if by hand. Checked on myself. While she was talking, in the meantime, we turned onto a monstrous road, reminiscent of the characteristics of the road in the suburbs. Imagine our surprise when the guide announced to us that we were approaching the Catalonia Playa Maroma hotel. With all sorts of jokes, we finally got to the hotel... About the hotel The reception quickly decided on the room, because it was already booked and prepared. Besides, there were only two of us . The porter carried our things, on the way asking where we were from. And here we are in the room. I begin a thorough inspection of the contents. Two beds neatly made with swans lined with towels, bedside table, telephone, notepad with pen, TV, desk, mini-fridge with soft drinks, coffee maker, safe, hair dryer, nothing remarkable in the bathroom. Generally a standard room. . Drinks and coffee are delivered every day, as well as bathroom amenities (regardless of use). In many hotels there are no sockets for Russian technology, we had 2 pieces (no adapter was required). It is better not to take risks and purchase an adapter in advance. The voltage is 110 W, everything is charging, but very weakly and for a long time. View from the second floor to palm trees and a clearing, along which amazing coatis animals with long, straight tails and an interesting muzzle move. After further guessing, we came to the conclusion that they most likely belong to the species of monkeys. They also climb trees and love bananas. Over time, we got so used to them that, in general, we did not pay any close attention to them. Although the animals are very interesting in themselves. Also in sunny places like cats run iguanas. When I saw them for the first time, I was sincerely glad that our room was located on the second floor, and imagine my surprise when I saw that they were climbing right over the balcony of our room . In addition to these two varieties, there are still a bunch of mosquitoes that simply eat not only in the evenings, but also during the day. Therefore, I strongly advise you to take mosquito repellent with you if you are not going to be bitten. Black birds fly that sing like nightingales. We were told that they were crows, but we doubted, because crows croak, not sing. The food in the restaurant is unique in its own way. The entire buffet is aimed mainly at Americans, since there are 90 percent of them there. Therefore, all the sharpness of Mexican dishes is crushed by sour-spicy and sour-sweet sauces. For lovers of spicy dishes, it is better to get out of the hotel territory to some local restaurant. Although on this road you will not have any desire to be content with the local cuisine . If we talk about food in general, I will say this - not 100%. Not enough variety. Prepared the same way every day. Twice they did Japanese cuisine with all the attributes corresponding to Japan (umbrellas, lanterns, fans, etc. ). Decorations made from fruits and vegetables reach aerobatics. In this regard, there is much more variety than in cooking. . Although there are no fruits in the Yucatan, in principle, they are brought from other parts of Mexico. The service in the restaurant is top notch. They are met near the entrance, escorted to a table, a waiter immediately appears, who offers drinks in the afternoon, coffee in the morning. Cold water is always present during the day and in the evening. Dirty dishes are carried away right almost from under the nose. You will not have time to put aside, as it is no longer there. Waiters scurry back and forth constantly, looking out for the wishes of customers and dirty dishes. Room service at 90%, although they clean every day, but not very high quality. Animation works from morning until late at night. Basically, this is a Negroid race, very cheerful and cool. Upon learning that we were from Russia, we greeted each other in Russian. They even asked, “How are you? ” There is only one swimming pool in the whole territory of the hotel, without water slides and heavily chlorine. I don’t understand how you can swim in bleach when the cleanest Caribbean Sea is nearby? Almost all Americans swim there, apparently not realizing what they are losing. As for the sea, I would give it the highest rating. . White sand that does not heat up in the sun at all; emerald, slightly salty sea (the temperature in it reaches 25 degrees). Algae is removed every morning. The beach is amazing. People from many nearby hotels complained about the bags in the water, which are put to eliminate the waves. Because of the bags it is very inconvenient to swim. There was nothing like this on our beach. The first 4 days in the morning there were big waves, which was very amusing and inflamed the interest in swimming. A red flag hung, and almost no one went to sea at that time. We can safely say that we have lost a lot. They say that Spaniards and Mexicans hardly know how to swim, so lifeguards are constantly on duty and start whistling and screaming when Russian tourists swim too far. The buoys are relatively close to the shore. I could easily swim to them, although I have never been a good swimmer. Excursions Mexico is a very amazing country and not cheap. There are simply no excursions for less than $120, except for shopping. Therefore, stock up on money for excursions and in order to shop a little. Our first trip was Chichen Itza. . The most famous and best preserved archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula. It is on the list of 7 wonders of the world. They say it's a visiting card of Mexico. By duration 12 hours. We were picked up from the hotel at 07.10 o'clock. It takes about 2.5 hours to get to the place. I got a girl guide Elena. She told a lot of interesting things about Mexico, both from the past and from the present. Having reached the place, again, without a break, listened to the guide. The places are beautiful, with an interesting history, the only negative is that you can’t climb the pyramids (they are all fenced with rope barriers) & # 61516; . Then they gave 2 hours of free time to walk around the souvenir shops, buy something for themselves. After lunch at a nearby hotel, we were taken to swim in Ikkil cenote (by the way, they are nowhere else. The country is famous for this). This is an underground lake in which small fish swim. To be honest, we expected something more from the tour. The second part did not like at all, besides it started to rain. The water in the lake is cool, unpleasant because of the fish, there is nowhere to put things away, it's cold in the bus after water and rain. The next day we went shopping, which lasted all day. 2 hours in one souvenir center, 3 hours in a huge center selling high-quality perfume (prices are lower than in duty free), branded clothes, bags, souvenirs (there are fewer of them than in the first center), there is no tequila at all, so that take it in the first center if you are not taken to the tequila museum. We did not get there, because that day the museum was closed for some important reception. By the way, when you shop in stores, demand that they give you a paper receipt for tax-free. When leaving the country (after registration) in duty-free, it is possible to return a percentage of the amount spent upon presentation of a check and a copy of the migration card. Make a copy before the airport, as there is no photocopier anywhere at the airport itself. The card itself will be taken away at registration, keep in mind. If the purchase exceeds $300, a percentage of the purchase will be returned to the card, if up to $300 - in cash. You won't get anything without this check. The third and final excursion was Ek Balam - Rio Lagartos. We were also picked up from the hotel at 07:10. Get also 2.5 hours. Ek-Balam is an archaeological center of the classical period, where fantastic discoveries have been made recently. You can climb the pyramids, which in itself leaves a lot of impressions. Guide Michael told a lot of interesting facts. One gets the feeling that the Southern Cross company is simply teeming with fast-talking guides. After lunch at a Mexican diner (by the way, that's where the real Mexican spicy food ) we visited the Rio Lagartos nature reserve. This is a beautiful place among the mangroves, where a huge number of various birds live, whole flocks of pink flamingos (they say that it is during this period that they fly to these parts), as well as unusual animals, which the local people call "sea cockroaches". We also saw a crocodile that swam close to our boat so that you could see its teeth. Then we were taken to places where there is white clay and a salt lake (about 40% salt). Having smeared with it (according to rumors, you are rejuvenated by 5 years), we were taken to swim in the lagoon not far from the place where the reserve began. This day ended with a mass of impressions and a charge of positive energy. Conclusion I really liked the country. The only problem is not knowing Spanish. Almost all the servants speak their native language, and English will not save here. So stock up on money, learn the language and you will not regret your vacation. Despite the terrible road, the impression of the hotel is not the worst. As for communication with Russia, it is not exactly a cheap pleasure. From mobile 150 rubles 1 minute. You don't want to call . Give relatives the opportunity to take a break from you, and rest yourself in full, without thinking about what is happening in Russia.
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