In my last post, I reviewed our travel agent and resort, and while we did spend most of our days on the resort doing some combination of napping, eating, drinking and the like, we managed to get off resort twice for some excursions we booked on site.
We hesitated to plan anything beforehand because we really didn't know how we were going to feel once we got there. By our second day of rotating lounge chairs, we felt that some exploration was in order. We met with our resort's concierge to set up two excursions - one to Xplor and a catamaran ride to Isla Mujeres.
ON-SITE CONCIERGE: 5
When we first arrived at our resort on Monday afternoon, we were instructed to go meet with the travel desk to arrange our transportation back to the airport the following Monday. They wanted to ensure that our flight times were accurate and we were all on the same page. The weekend we were there, there was a time change in Cancun and if not for the Amstar counter, we may not have made our flight home! We booked both of our excursions through Amstar as well, and though we may not have saved big money here - we felt safe every step of the way and all of our drivers and Amstar representatives were professional and friendly.
XPLOR NATURE PARK: 4
We hesitated to plan anything beforehand because we really didn't know how we were going to feel once we got there. By our second day of rotating lounge chairs, we felt that some exploration was in order. We met with our resort's concierge to set up two excursions - one to Xplor and a catamaran ride to Isla Mujeres.
ON-SITE CONCIERGE: 5
When we first arrived at our resort on Monday afternoon, we were instructed to go meet with the travel desk to arrange our transportation back to the airport the following Monday. They wanted to ensure that our flight times were accurate and we were all on the same page. The weekend we were there, there was a time change in Cancun and if not for the Amstar counter, we may not have made our flight home! We booked both of our excursions through Amstar as well, and though we may not have saved big money here - we felt safe every step of the way and all of our drivers and Amstar representatives were professional and friendly.
XPLOR NATURE PARK: 4
Xplor is a nature park located about an hour South of our resort. There are 4 main activities you can do in the park, in any order you wish:
Our excursion to Xplor included transportation from/to our resort (which took a long time since we were the farthest resort out), admission to the park including all of the aforementioned activities, an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (which became a what-can-we-safely-eat buffet, blergh) and unlimited drinks including healthy juices, smoothies, coffee drinks and filtered water. All in all, it was a really fun trip I'd consider visiting again with family or friends.
ALBATROS CATAMARAN TRIP: 3
- Amphibious Vehicle Drive: There were two courses we could run, so Mr. Jet and I each took a turn behind the wheel. There were really awesome 4-wheelers that we drove through the Mexican jungle and into some of the shallow caves as well.
- Zip Line: Xplor boasts over 2 miles of ziplines - as well as the tallest zip line course in Latin America! I'll admit, I was scared to death at first, but once we did the first line, it became seriously addicting. We zip lined from turret to turret through the trees and it was exhausting and exhilarating! We even had a few water landings, which you can (sort of) see above.
- Cave Swim: There was a 40 minute cave swim through natural stalactite and stalagmite formations. The water was perfectly clear and cool and it was such a fun, relaxing activity. We wore microchipped helmets all day that captured photos of us doing the various activities, but the only one we actually purchased (for quite the hefty fee!) was taken during the Cave Swim. Can you spot the NewlyJets cave kissing? ;)
- Raft Paddle: This was our least favorite activity of the day. Partially because we were stuck behind two weirdos who didn't know that paddling a raft with their hands would be a physical activity, and partially because paddling a raft with our hands was a PHYSICAL. ACTIVITY. We were both exhausted by the end of this course.
Our excursion to Xplor included transportation from/to our resort (which took a long time since we were the farthest resort out), admission to the park including all of the aforementioned activities, an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (which became a what-can-we-safely-eat buffet, blergh) and unlimited drinks including healthy juices, smoothies, coffee drinks and filtered water. All in all, it was a really fun trip I'd consider visiting again with family or friends.
ALBATROS CATAMARAN TRIP: 3
In all fairness, I would've rated this trip much higher if not for the nasty weather we encountered about halfway through. The Albatros Catamaran tour included private transportation from/to our resort (made for a much quicker trip home at the end of the day!), Platinum service on-board the catamaran - open bar, private buffet line, preferred seating, a ride out to Isla Mujeres and back, and a visit to Albatros' private beach on Isla Mujeres.
The day started off looking nice, but quickly turned to clouds that...quickly turned to rain. The ride out to the island was beautiful though, rain or shine and we landed on Albatros' private beach within an hour. We had a local lunch and all drinks included - which was very satisfying! As we waited out the worst of the rain, the bartenders and boat staff were great at keeping us all entertained. All it took was some music and lots of tequila shots! We moved up the beach to the island's Downtown area were Mr. Jet and I rented a golf cart to tour the island.
Isla Mujeres is a very small fishing island right off the coast of Cancun that you can circumnavigate in just about an hour by golf cart. At this point, it was POURING rain and Mr. Jet and I were completely soaked, but determined to make the best of it. After we turned in our cart, we walked the island and bought some souvenirs and ate the BEST fish tacos we've ever had. Two mariachi players noticed my "Just Married" necklace and offered us a song table side. After a few hours on the island, we boarded the boat for the very long trip back to the mainland. Soaking wet and exhausted, Mr. Jet and I both dozed off on the way back.
Overall, the weather did put a (literal) damper on the day - but this is one excursion I'd gladly try again, on a sunny day!
The Jet Setters had a great time in Mexico, filled with relaxation and exploration. Where are you going on your honeymoon? Exciting, laid-back, or a little of both?
The day started off looking nice, but quickly turned to clouds that...quickly turned to rain. The ride out to the island was beautiful though, rain or shine and we landed on Albatros' private beach within an hour. We had a local lunch and all drinks included - which was very satisfying! As we waited out the worst of the rain, the bartenders and boat staff were great at keeping us all entertained. All it took was some music and lots of tequila shots! We moved up the beach to the island's Downtown area were Mr. Jet and I rented a golf cart to tour the island.
Isla Mujeres is a very small fishing island right off the coast of Cancun that you can circumnavigate in just about an hour by golf cart. At this point, it was POURING rain and Mr. Jet and I were completely soaked, but determined to make the best of it. After we turned in our cart, we walked the island and bought some souvenirs and ate the BEST fish tacos we've ever had. Two mariachi players noticed my "Just Married" necklace and offered us a song table side. After a few hours on the island, we boarded the boat for the very long trip back to the mainland. Soaking wet and exhausted, Mr. Jet and I both dozed off on the way back.
Overall, the weather did put a (literal) damper on the day - but this is one excursion I'd gladly try again, on a sunny day!
The Jet Setters had a great time in Mexico, filled with relaxation and exploration. Where are you going on your honeymoon? Exciting, laid-back, or a little of both?
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