So glad you were able to work out a compromise.

Kind of funny but I spent a year after college "finding myself" backpacking around Mexico alone. I never really felt unsafe, until I was on my way home and travelling through Texas. Not sure why but I spent the entire time I was in Texas absolutely convinced I was going to be murdered :)

Where in Cancun? I just had my first Cancun experience in January. I never had any desire to go, but for the price of a direct flight I had 10 days of relaxation with great weather and a coterie of habitues that knew their way around.

Oh, how wonderful! I went to Cancun with a couple of friends to celebrate my college graduation back in 1980. It was pretty new as a resort destination then -- I think there were only 3 hotels along the beach and a Carlos 'n' Charlie's! And we went in June so it rained a lot, but by the end of the second day we figured we were wet anyway, we went ahead and swam in the pool (swim-up bar!) and in the Gulf, and took the tours, and went into town for dinner. Great seafood.

Have a great time!

Daisy, that is so ironic! But, I totally understand. Here in New Mexico, the majority of our population is Hispanic and Mexican. Wonderful, warm, caring people. But . . . we, sadly, also do have dangerous gangs originating in Mexico and drug dealers. Thankfully, I only have nice, good people in my life here!

Your plan for Cancun sounds fabulous! Now that's a vacation.

Sounds like you have made lemonade out of lemons, Lynn. If it's going to be hot, you might as well find a beach and a pool and enjoy it! Never been, but I understand if you are staying in a gated resort, you will be fine.

"lazing under beach cabanas" - sounds like a great plan!

If you have time, take a day trip from Cancun, over to Isla Mujeres on the (very nice) Ultramar ferry. It's only about 20 minutes away. It's the most gorgeous little island, and is where we have spent many happy holiday weeks, even in the middle of the scorching summer. What's not to love?

This has been "our place" on most of our Isla visits. I miss it:

Perfect compromise! I went many years ago to the Club Med. Remember those?

We took a few excursions to the ruins, but it might be too hot for that.

Relaxing by the pool and beach is always a good thing.

Ida, that reminds me when we went to Mexico City for a week that we mostly ate in nice restaurants. The last few days we started eating at tiny hole in the wall restaurants, literally, with goats hanging upside down being cooked, and we found those places were THE best in the world. But I'm a Taco lover anyway.

We have friends who go to Isla yearly and they love it. They decided not to have children so they can see the world, and boy have they had fun!

Hope you have a great time!

Thank you all for the good wishes! Ida, that place sounds like a must see! Thanks for the heads-up. We're heading off on our first trip tomorrow morning, to La Paloma Resort in Tucson. Hoping for lots of relaxation, lots of pool time and lots of good food. Gosh, do I need to de-stress after getting all of the logistics for these trips worked out! Now to clean the house for our house/dog sitter!

Our neighbors are in Tuscon right now. Even took a picture standing at the sign that says "Standing on the corner..." lol

I'm so glad to hear you changed your plans Lynn! I absolutely love lving in Austin but the sweltering summers are really hard to take, especially after having lived in San Diego for 20+ years. Yes, there is plenty of water around, but if your idea of a vacation is lazing by a pool/on the beach with a nice breeze, this isn't the place to do it. lol I swear the older I get the more I 'need' more luxuorious accommodations. If the hotel doesn't offer room service, I won't be staying there~I enjoy a late night snack when i'm on vacay, or breakfast placed right in front of me. I hate waking up and having to get showered/dressed/make up-hair, before breakfast! Although I personally haven't been to Cancun, oldest DD has gone several times and always comes back wishing she could have stayed longer. Just being away with DH and no work schedule for an entire week will be a treat in itself. Enjoy! ;)

Oh Have fun. Sounds like a great compromise.

Lol Lynn! That's a cute story!

Yes, being a Snowbunny, being in TX summer driving wouldn't be my first choice, lol!

Mexico....Uff. I'm probably paranoid, but I'd have to take a HEAVILY armed SWAT- team with me.

Faron

Faron, you wouldn't need to take a SWAT team. There is strong police and military presence in the Mexican tourist towns these days. This is a common sight:

What a wonderful solution, have the best time ever.