OMG I booked a trip to Ixtapa! Anyone been there?

Leah · #1 03-17-2010, 09:09 PM

Carmen,

I don't think that you need to do anything to fit in a swimsuit, girl

That is sooooo exciting! You will love it.

Carmen · #2 03-17-2010, 09:44 PM

Thanks guys and gals! I hope it will be a good time. The last time we took a vacation with the kidlets was kinda more work than we bargained for...actually we needed a holiday after the holiday.

(They were 15 months and 2 1/2yrs) Hopefully this time is a little more relaxing than last...
Unfortunately this will not be a snorkell/dive trip (I'd book elsewhere if so, since I don't think there is much to see on the pacific side) More just a hang-out on the beach and at the pool kinda trip. Can't complain about that though! We found flights for $98 return! So what the heck!

The Grizz · #3 03-17-2010, 10:02 PM

I have only been to Playa Del Carmen but I have friends that go to Ixtapa every year and it is GREAT. One fellow I know love the surfing and the town as it is very welcome to visitor's. That is one he....double hockey sticks.... of a awesome price for flights. Do you have a hotel booked yet or are you just going down and find one when you get there? Lot's of the people that I know that go there find hotels when they arrive.

Have a great time and take lot's of pic's & yes I am jealous as well.

Lance · #4 03-17-2010, 10:18 PM

Carmen, there is decent snorkeling in Zihuatenejo. There is a small, shallow reef running parallel to the beach that has quite a few different species of fishes. Not much for corals though. The jungle grows right down to the beach, and it is quite humid; Will take you a few days to get used to it. I only spent 8 hours there as it was one of the stops on our cruise 2 years ago. Small and friendly with a nice beach. As for Ixtapa, I know nothing about it as we didn't go into it.