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Cancun
Royal Resorts
- The Royal Sands, villa I5025
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, villa H125
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)
- Harry's - excellent steakhouse (km 14.5)
- Savio's Bistro - excellent Italian fish house (km 15)
- Du Mexique - first rate French cuisine (downtown, book for after 8pm)
- Peter's Restaurante - very friendly, excellent food (downtown)
- 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) - show.
- Fred's House - fish/steak - get a booth * 2015 disappointing menu, service still excellent, good ceviche, don't order grouper for two(km 14.5)
Playa del Carmen
- The Royal Hacienda, villa B106
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.
- 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).
- Mar de las Pampas Argentinian, downtown option nice atmosphere off the beaten track at 34th Norte. Food ok.
Tulum
Restaurants
- El Bistro at Ziggy Beach - fun beach bistro, fish + passion fruit cevice, coconut shrimp and cocktails
- Mezzanine - Thai great food, beautiful location.
Activities
- Cancun: Snorkel boat trip to see Sailfish, see Queen Angel
- Scuba trip to Dos Ojos cenote
- Playa: Scuba dive with Bull Sharks, tons of fish
- Playa: Coba trip interesting with excellent Cenote swim.