Cancun

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Cancun

Royal Resorts

• The Royal Sands®

BLVD. Kukulcan KM 13.5 No. 32 Seccion A Segunda Etapa, Zona Hotelera Cancun, Q.Roo 77500 Phone From US: 01152 (998) 881-0100

• The Royal Caribbean®

BLVD. Kukulcan KM 17 Lote 50 Zona Hotelera Cancun, Q.Roo 77500 Phone From US: 01152 (998) 881-0100 Notes on activities and restaurants in Cancun

Get reservations at Peter's and Du Mexique (Cancun) and Oh Lala (Playa) days before you go, they're small and fill up fast.

Restaurants

• Elefanta - good Indian cuisine (km 12.5)
• Puerto Madero - epic Chilean seabass, nice Malbecs (km 14)
• Hanaishi - fantastic sushi in Plaza Caracol (km 8.5)
• Irori - great sushi in downtown
• Thai - La Isla (km 12.5)
• Cenacolo - nice Italian piano restaurant (km 13)
• La Madonna - Swiss fondue, great martinis (km 12.5)
• La Destileria - great tequila, fine Mexican food (km 12.6)
• El Fish Fritanga - Hidden gem - Great spicy fritangas, ceviche - lunchtime atmosphere - beach under palm trees (km 12.5)
• Fred's House - superb fish/steak - get a booth * 2015 disappointing menu, service still excellent, good ceviche, don't order grouper for two(km 14.5)
• Savio's Bistro - excellent Italian fish house (km 15)
• Du Mexique - first rate French cuisine (downtown)
• Peter's Restaurante - very friendly, excellent food (downtown)
• [1] Fantino - at the Ritz Carlton - Fabulous service, tasting menu plus wine pairings - expensive - good for special occasions (km 14.5)
• Other Nick Picks

Also...

• La Habichuela - just ok Mexican (km 13)

Playa del Carmen

• The Royal Haciendas®

Mza. 70 Lt. 2 Carr. Chetumal-Puerto Juárez Km289+10, Centro Playa del Carmen Solidaridad Q. Roo. 77710 Phone From US: 01152 (984) 206-3110

Restaurants

• Curry Omm - very tasty UK style Indian (10th south end)
• Imprevist - Mediterranean/Asian Fusion, superb food, friendly staff, excellent service, clean restrooms, quiet street (1st & 14th norte)
• Sur - excellent Argentinian steakhouse, v.good service (5th & 10th norte)
• Oh Lala - EPIC, no theme, just excellent food. Get reservations days before (14th norte between 10th&15th)
• Madre Tierra - Excellent food and good service (5th & 14th norte) signature shrimp wrapped in bacon w. tamarind sauce superb.
• Dirty Martini -Great martinis Mango, Cucumber, Chocolate, Key Lime (the best) - 1st between 8th&10th norte. nice staff and fun place.
• [www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d5975845-Reviews-Plank-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Plank] - Superb drinks, service and food outstanding. New 2014 . Connected to Imprevist. Scallop starter, salmon main excellent. Beef Wellington just ok. bet. 5th Ave and 1st on calle 16 norte).

Restaurants

• El Bistro at Ziggy Beach - fab beach bistro, fish + passion fruit cevice, coconut shrimp and cocktails
• Mezzanine - Thai in Tulum

Activities

• Snorkel boat trip to see Sailfish, see Queen Angel
• Scuba trip to Dos Ojos cenote
• Scuba dive with Bull Sharks, tons of fish