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Cancun Hotels Map | My new website

September 10, 2007 on 7:27 pm | In All, Cancun Tips, Web Work | No Comments

Cancun Hotels Map is a new website I launched today.

The site utilises the mapping tools provided by Google maps which offers aerial satellite photographs that you can then annotate with your own markers. You can then scroll the map around and zoom in or out to examine the hotels layout, check the beach or even do a virtual dive into the pool. I’ve added markers for all the popular Cancun hotels and nightclubs and I’ll also be filling each marker with links to more pics, information, availability and information for all the Cancun hotels featured.

There is one disappointing limitation and that is you are restricted to a hundred markers, I’d really have liked to add much more detail to show Cancun shopping centers, ferry terminals, even ATM machines. Hopefully, Google will increase this maximum soon.

Anyway, have fun with the site and spread the word

Sea Lice in Cancun

April 28, 2007 on 12:03 pm | In All, Cancun News, Cancun Tips, Home Life | No Comments

Sea Lice in Cancun Every year, between the months of March and August, Cancun is affected by a phenomenon called “sea lice”.

These little beasties are not lice at all, rather they are the microscopic larvae of the thimble jellyfish. The larvae get between your skin and your bathing suit and cause large red welts to appear that itch like crazy. Given that it’s the areas that your swimsuit hides that are affected it’s not nice at all.

Last week we were doing one of our regular booze cruises to Isla Mujeres and we came across about twenty or so ribbons of the adult jellyfish, you can see one pictured above left. The ribbons were about 6-10 feet wide and stretched as far as the eye could see.

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New Cancun Map

September 11, 2006 on 9:25 pm | In All, Cancun Reviews, Cancun Tips | No Comments

I just received a couple of maps recently, one for Cancun and one for Isla Mujeres, courtesy of Laura at Cancun Map. Cancun and Isla Mujeres Map Laura and Perry have been producing these maps for several years now and have expanded both their range and the detail contained within each publication.

The maps are more than just a map though, they are a complete guidebook, and for only $8 (the price of a Whopper Meal at Burger King here in Cancun!)

The Cancun Map for example contains extensive information on 163 places to dine, 143 places to stay, plus details of 27 nightclubs/bars and 70 tours and attractions.

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Cancun Taxi Tips - how to save money and be safe

August 3, 2006 on 5:04 pm | In All, Cancun Tips | No Comments

In the Cancun Hotel Zone taxis are everywhere. Using the bus is much cheaper and often more fun, but if you need to get somewhere quick then there are a few things that every Cancun tourist should know about the taxis here, to help stretch hard earned vacation funds that little bit further. Also you should be aware of a few safety tips.

Money Saving Tips

Always agree a price before you get in the cab, never once you’ve arrived. Haggle with the driver, he’ll start with his highest price and start from there. If he doesn’t offer a price you like then simply repeat the process with the next driver.

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