May roll call [Archive] - tulum, mexico forum

TnTWalter

14th March 2008, 07:10 AM

PhyllisB

14th March 2008, 07:31 AM

Don't forget to put all the dates on the calendar, too!

Hmmmm, maybe I'll try to hop on a plane in May.....

think

14th March 2008, 08:44 AM

I should get to town on May 30th and will be staying for about a week. It can't come soon enough.

DougSR

14th March 2008, 08:56 AM

I'll be somewhere on the "Yuc" from May 6 until May 14. Eight days and the only plans I have booked are Akumal from May 11-14. Akumal seems like a place where you need to reserve your room and LG made me book three nights.

If you had to nail me down right now I would say something like this:

1) Arrive on the Tuesday, the 6th - Isla Mujeres and at some point maybe the Isla Contoy tour. I want to check out that uninhabited island but we'll see if time permits.:island:
2) Thursday, the 8th head for Tulum and that evening/night hang in the pueblo checking out some lesser known eateries and drinking a few cold ones.:beerchug:
3) Friday night at Mezzanine. I want to see what the BIG party is all about.
4) Saturday maybe LZ or whatever is the happening place.
5) Tulum days are meant for vegging on the beach of course and maybe a Sian Ka'an tour.
6) Sunday the 11th head out to snorkel Akumal. I want to see totugas and maybe a spotted ray. :tropicalfish:
7) Wednesday the 14th head home.

But then I really haven't given it much thought. :rolleyes:

TheWindyCity

14th March 2008, 10:20 AM

May 10th arrival...Tulum...Azulik...rest....relaxation....m ucho beach time...bucket of Montejos......depart May17th

gocubzzz

14th March 2008, 12:47 PM

My wife and I.

Titas 14-21st

2 buckets of Montejo.

:beerchug:

HAWKEYE

14th March 2008, 01:43 PM

Wife and I in Playa 5/5-5/14.
Tulum on the 11th with group from Playa.info.
Am sure we will go to Tulum beach more than once.
Craig.:)

twirls

14th March 2008, 08:06 PM

Hopefully Gale and I are headed south about 5-1. I wanna take 10 days + and she only has 5.:( Another GF, Cammie, is supposed to take up some of those days that Gale is absent. We will see how all comes together. I just know I want 10+ days!

ziggy

15th March 2008, 12:41 AM

We will be in Tulum (Luna Del Sur) 5/16 to 5/19 and will finish up our week in Playa. Anyone want to do a Sian Ka'an, Coba or Ek Balam tour during our Tulum weekend. We are 2 male friends (39 and 53) traveling for the week. We will have a car. See ya.

DougSR

16th March 2008, 09:25 AM

Hey Trish, let's not just call roll. Let's make a plan for a get together.How about the Mezzanine party on Friday, the 9th? You guys up for that?

Scottyb

16th March 2008, 12:19 PM

Xamach Dos May 1st thru 4th

PDC w/ friends & family @ Xaman Ha condo`s till the 10th

June 29th thru July 6th @ La luna

beachwolverine

18th March 2008, 10:19 AM

We'll be in Akumal Sur from May 2- 10 and will be driving down to Tulum several days. No way you can keep me from having at least two dinners at Hechizo!!!

miguel

18th March 2008, 08:14 PM

Will be at Casa Maravella in Tulum May 19th-23rd, then to Marmona 23rd-29th. I have not been to Tulum since the 70's. Back then we had the place to ourselves and stayed with the lighthouse keeper...

DougSR

18th March 2008, 08:16 PM

Will be at Casa Maravella in Tulum May 19th-23rd, then to Marmona 23rd-29th. I have not been to Tulum since the 70's. Back then we had the place to ourselves and stayed with the lighthouse keeper...

Now that would be a trip report worth reading my friend! If you ever want to share details, please do.

By the way, welcome to the board miguel.

miguel

18th March 2008, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the hospitality Doug. Yes, I was in Tulum and all over Mexico and Central America from about '65-'75 and it was quite an adventure. Not quite like John Lloyd Stevens experiences, but in retrospect, maybe more changes have occurred since I was there. Went to grad school at the University of the Americas in Cholula, Puebla. Looks like things have changed radically since then.

beachreader

18th March 2008, 09:20 PM

Hola, Miguel, and welcome!

Did you say "lighthouse"? Where was the lighthouse? I'd love to hear more about your travels in the sixties and seventies!

miguel

18th March 2008, 10:10 PM

Thanks Beachreader for the welcome. Wow, no lighthouse anymore? I can't remember exactly, but it was very near the ruins. If I ever have the time, I'll try and dredge up some memories of those times. Primarily, we had it pretty much to ourselves. For the most part, I hung out in Isla Mujeres, but hit all the great places. When I first visited Palenque, there was only an American couple there. We would go down in the tomb and do what hippie's did those days...

TnTWalter

19th March 2008, 05:09 AM

where are you staying in Maroma?

Thanks.

beachwolverine

19th March 2008, 07:41 AM

Change will be an understatement compared to the 60's. I believe the lighthouse is the modern day ruin just south of the Tulum ruins. Close to where the beach road ends by being blocked before going into the ruins. There is a walkway/steps up to it from the northren most part of the beach.

Miguel, not only would it be great to hear your experiences from the past, but also the contrast you will see on this trip. Have you not been to the Yucatan since the 70's or is it just Tulum?

BW

PhyllisB

19th March 2008, 08:02 AM

I'll add my welcome to you Miguel, but yikes I hate to say it... you're in for a real shock.... it will feel like a totally different place!!!

miguel

19th March 2008, 10:22 AM

Gracias folks! No, I have not been back to the Yucatan since the '70's and I am sure I am in for a shock. However, I have been researching it diligently to cushion the blow. I can't believe how expensive it is there now. I used to stay in the hammocks at Isla for $.80 a night. I have been hanging out in Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica, etc. since then. I just hope the billfishing and the relaxation are still superb. Are there any places to eat lobster and/ or conch in Tulum? I will try and write of the contrast when I return. I will also try and locate some old photos and hopefully post them then. Trish, we will be staying at the El Dorado Maroma; really roughing it this trip for the esposa's birthday...

Karen in OH

19th March 2008, 01:18 PM

Nothing set in stone yet but planning on a 10 day trip sometime within the last week of May & first week of June, spending a couple days in the Akumal-Tulum area then 4 or 5 nights in Mahahaul-Xclak and maybe the last couple of nights on Isla Mujeres. Our last 5 or 6 trips we just get the airfare and reserve a car then wing it for hotels. This will be our first trip to Mahahaul and Xcalk so looking forward to exploring new territory.
Karen in OH

DougSR

16th April 2008, 05:05 AM

20 days until my departure...some folks are leaving sooner but will be there. SHould we have a get together? Possibly dinner one evening? How about Friday the 9th, dinner at ???

TnTWalter

16th April 2008, 05:09 AM

Friday's our night at Hechizo...I could try to change it if that's best for everyone...doesn't Mezz have a party friday nights...we can always meet you all after our dinner...

:beerchug:

TheWindyCity

16th April 2008, 06:50 AM

Rats...we arrive on the 10th...looks like we'll just miss everyone:wave:

DougSR

16th April 2008, 06:51 AM

Mezzanine...that's great by me. I was planning on checking it out for at least a few hours. What are you guys doing for dinner Thursday? I'm thinking about Mayan Grill/Nachos.

beachwolverine

16th April 2008, 07:40 AM

Mezzanine or Zamas would be a good place to meet. My suggestion, Doug, is you pick a place and time, announce it here and ask who will attend. I think it gets kind of hard to get everyone to agree up front. We're going to be in Akumal and since I don't have specific plans yet, we can probably make anything - if not for dinner, certainly drinks after.

Thanks for making the effort and I look forward to meeting you and other peeps.

Ancient history, but I was at what I beleive was the first Playa.info peep meet about 5-6 years ago in PDC. Me (with my lovely wife Lee), Bumper, DavidB, James and Anna, and several others I've forgotten. It has now grown onto Peep Fest with a long long list of participants and "events" - although we have not been part of it since that first one.

Regards,
Scott (aka bw)

DougSR

16th April 2008, 08:01 AM

OK here goes...

Thursday the 8th, I'm going to Mayan Grill (otherwise known as Nachos) for a beautiful dinner just before sundown. I'm not sure what time sundown is but I can see myself getting there around 7:30.

Friday, the 9th I hope "semi old dude meets Tulum relaxation sickness" doesn't set in. If it does I'll experience an early bedtime. Otherwise, DJ Rick Cee from Manchester UK will be spinning on the "wheels of steel" at Mezzanine and we can dance the night away.

TheWindyCity

16th April 2008, 11:24 AM

We are hoping the Mayan Grill is open. He closed for a few weeks in early May last year. Mayaflya asked them if they will be open this year at that time, and they said yes...but you never know. I hope he doesn't post his "Closed For Private Event" sign.

DougSR

16th April 2008, 11:55 AM

OK so Thursday the 8th, if Mayan Grill is closed for whatever, the backup plan is Zamas, 7:30pm.

Either place, we'll do a sunset tequila shot for all of the tulum.info people who cannot be there in person. For those of you at home, feel free to join along with us. :beerchug:

Tranquilo Tomas

16th April 2008, 03:16 PM

DougSR

16th April 2008, 04:24 PM

TnTWalter

16th April 2008, 05:46 PM

I'm not ready to commit 100% yet...I'm working out my 'plan' this week....we'd of course love to see you...so I'm a 'probably' for now....
:beerchug:

DougSR

16th April 2008, 07:09 PM

No hurry Trish. When I depart Austin, I won't take a cell phone, computer, telegraph or smoke signals to the ROO but as long as I know before I leave, I'll make sure everyone has a spot.

ziggy

16th April 2008, 08:37 PM

My beautiful wife and I will be in Tulum the 11th - 18th, staying at a couple of places in the pueblo and on the beach. We'll finish up our time (19th - 21st) in Playa del Carmen, with a dancing all night birthday celebration on May 20th.
Alegria!!

Looks almost like my trip, only yours is better. We are in Tulum Pueblo from the May 16th to 19th and then Playa from the 19th to 23rd. See you around.

Bavo

16th April 2008, 09:18 PM

All,
I will be in Tulum the 7th to the 14th with my wife, and another married couple. We don't like to make any plans but we are planning to do the salsa thing on Sunday. It is Sundays right?

Does anyone have a list of "Nightly Fun", ya know what is going on each night of the week?
I heard there is a beach bar on the south end that does 2 for 1 happy hour. Does anyone know where it is and if the drinks are just watered down?

Correct me if I am wrong:

Friday ; Zamas Live Music
Saturday ; Mezzanine Dancing
Sunday ; La Zebra Salsa

any thing special on the rest of the week?

Dave

DougSR

17th April 2008, 05:02 AM

Mezzanine party is Friday

austxdan

17th April 2008, 06:48 AM

Hey "May Tuluminaries", if anyone cares to join me for dinner Thursday the 8th at Mayan Grill or Zamas (if MG is closed), please send me a "shout out" so I can reserve a table for the appropriate number. If not I'm going to cry ;) and then snap out of it and remember I'm in paradise and have a great dinner. :eat-drink:

Hey Doug,

(Yes I'm late catching up on the forum - darn work) Don't cry on the 8th if you're solo for dinner. Raise a cold one in my honor :eat-drink: - tis mi cumpleanos that day.

Of course that will still be 9 days out for our trip, but I'd rather celebrate our anniversary in paradise than my own mortality.

Have fun,
Dan

minniemex

17th April 2008, 07:03 AM

Say Dan, don't let "work" get in the way - missed you around here. Keep in touch!!

DougSR

17th April 2008, 07:26 AM

There's Dan! I was hoping for a Nascar trip report with all of the "bare" facts and details. Take care and don't work to hard.

Lynnette

17th April 2008, 07:48 AM

beachreader

17th April 2008, 10:50 AM

Does anyone have a list of "Nightly Fun", ya know what is going on each night of the week?
I heard there is a beach bar on the south end that does 2 for 1 happy hour. Does anyone know where it is and if the drinks are just watered down?

Correct me if I am wrong:

Friday ; Zamas Live Music
Saturday ; Mezzanine Dancing
Sunday ; La Zebra Salsa

any thing special on the rest of the week?
Dave

Zamas has live music most nights of the week in high season, several nights in low, you'll just have to see when you're there (unless they've started posting such things on their website, which would be smart but uncommon for the area).

Friday night is the big Mezzanine dance party.

Sunday night is the big salsa party at La Zebra.

I read somewhere else is starting a big Saturday night party, but I'm sorry I can't remember where it is. Ak'iin, maybe?

And there's the new restaurant by the Mezzanine/La Zebra owner called Pes that's in that bay between Zamas and Maya Tulum, but I don't know if they're open yet (as of early March they were on a construction hold for some permit or other, but maybe you all can check it out?). That would definitely be a likely place for a party night given the owner's credentials.

TheWindyCity

17th April 2008, 11:16 AM

I don't know why I torture myself reading this thread, since for the first time in 6 years we won't be there in May. :( Y'all have a fabulous time and I'll live vicariously through your trip reports and photos!!! :)

It's killing me because we are arriving on the 10th and will miss it. So close, yet so far!

twirls

17th April 2008, 01:35 PM

Gale and I will be arriving Wed 4-30 and in Akumal at Vista de Mar for that night. Then we plan to head to Tulum, maybe Tita's for at least 1 nitemaybe 2. Then we gotta go back to the airport and pick up GF and plan to stay that nite Sat,the 3rd in PDC cause Gale has to leave on Sunday.:(
Cammie and I plan to spend 2 nites in Akumal and attend the Monday LG Cinco de Mayo gathering at the Lol-ha. All are invited! 4:30 for webcam pics and then happy hour!
Then probably back to Tulum for 2 nights. The last night, the 9th in Puerto Morelos. Lot of moving around but we wanted to do it this time. I have always stayed put in one spot and wanted this to be different. :wave:

beachwolverine

17th April 2008, 03:37 PM

Doug,

We expect to be there. Do you look like your avatar?:D

We have a sweet, exhubarant yellow lab - 7 years old and still acting like a puppy.

For the record, I'm 6'4" thin by most standards, shaved head, 50ish and my wife Lee looks like she should be with someone more handsome.

Scott

twirls

17th April 2008, 09:17 PM

Thursday the 8th may be our last night in Tulum(if things go as planned) so you may be on for dinner with 2 lovely happily married ladies! That OK by you? All expenses to each but if we get there, we will buy you a drink! Can't say for sure yet about dinner but I'm sure we will cross paths somewhere. We plan to keep in touch with family and posting the board thru cyber cafes while there.

Margoinmexico

17th April 2008, 10:54 PM

I recently met a guy that did his Doctoral Thesis in oceanography in Punta Allen 20 years ago.....how long do you think it took to get down the road? BTW, the road is great right now..........:)

kimba

25th April 2008, 12:00 PM

My trip is on again - off again - on again. Not sure if I'm making it for the month of May or not, but I'll post here if I do. It might be nice to have someone to do lunch with while in Tulum.

Helly

25th April 2008, 01:50 PM

Maybe I'm missing it, but I don't see anyone who is going to be there when we will be at La Luna (May 24-June 1)...would love to meet some of you nice folks if anyone will be there then!:beerchug:

Kimba -- crossing fingers you'll be in town then -- still loving your website! :wave:

think

25th April 2008, 02:20 PM

Helly, nycgirlneedsthebeach and myself are both going to be there around the same time. I'll be in Tulum May 30 until the 7th and I think she leaves on the 6th.

Helly

25th April 2008, 02:37 PM

May 30 is our last night in Tulum and it's also our friend's 30th birthday so not sure what our plans will be like that night. If I get further news and we're doing a party that night, I'll post here. :beerchug:

Margoinmexico

25th April 2008, 08:46 PM

I just read through this thread, and have some answers to some questions....Zamas and Luna Maya always have Thursday night music...Friday Mezzanine..Saturday Zamas and sometimes A'Kin, but it is DJ, not live..Sunday is the Salsa Party....Most music starts at 7:30 or 8 and most music stops at 10 or 11, depending on where on the beach they are...so don't be late.......Yes the new John Kendal place is open for lunch and dinner, but no parties yet.........It's beautuful, had shrimp tacos, they were great! Rumor has it he is going to try to make it a place for local Mexicans to dance and party, not sure how he's going to do that....I think that's about it!:beerchug:

TnTWalter

25th April 2008, 08:53 PM

Margo...what's the new John Kendal place? Landmarks? Would love to have a lunch there. Thanks!!

And where are you? Down in Punta Allen?
:beerchug:

TnTWalter

26th April 2008, 04:03 AM

Hey I updated the first page! :beerchug:

Margoinmexico

26th April 2008, 09:06 AM

Margo...what's the new John Kendal place? Landmarks? Would love to have a lunch there. Thanks!!

And where are you? Down in Punta Allen?
:beerchug:
I can't remember the name, but it's hard to miss...it is a huge new palapa that they built just south of Zamas before Maya Tulum. There are a couple of others being built near there too...not sure what they are going to be yet. Just for giggles, some of Johns employees are sporting "John Kendal para presidente T shirts"

I'm at km 32 which is 8 kms past the bridge on the way to Punta Allen at Xamach Dos....come have a beer! :eat-drink:

Punta Allen is another 20kms past us, and the road is good all the way! If anyone is interested, they have great boat/tour/snorkle trips out of Punta Allen, I can help make arrangements!:sun: It makes a great day trip.

HhowieE

26th April 2008, 09:08 AM

Margoo knows all the coolio places to go,
Hot Chica thats she is.
Just lighting the Kaan on fire with her vivacious self!

TNT, Margo is shy sumtimes, she is halfway to Punta Allen at Xamach Dos.
Margo is the manager extrordinaire.
I love her to death.

Saludos Ron

beachwolverine

26th April 2008, 06:53 PM

Hi Margo,

We'll be doing some snorkeling down your way May 2-10. Hope to stop in for a beer and say hi.

Scott (aka bw)

Margoinmexico

26th April 2008, 08:19 PM

Right on, I'm usually there! :beerchug: (except when I'm not):o

ziggy

27th April 2008, 08:58 AM

Right on, I'm usually there! :beerchug: (except when I'm not):o

Hope I'll be able to stop by, say Hi, and catch a cold one with ya. Sometime between the 16th and 19th. See you in the sun/shade/water (pick one).

wonting

30th April 2008, 08:37 PM

My hubbie and I will be in Tulum from May 19-24. We'll be staying at Casa de Miel. All we want is to rest and relax, but will probably be tempted to party a little...:beerchug:

miguel

30th April 2008, 10:07 PM

Isn't Casa de Miel on Solimon? We will be at Casa Maravilla May 19-23. Kinda have the same feeling about R&R...

wonting

1st May 2008, 07:29 AM

Wow, that Casa Maravilla looks amazing! Casa de Miel is in Tulum, right next to Hemingway, it's much more rustic than your place. :palmtree:

Margoinmexico

4th May 2008, 08:52 PM

Bavo [May 7-14]
beachwolverine [May 2-10]
DougSR [May 6-14 Tulum/Akumal]
Gale [Apr 30-May 4]
Helly [May 24-Jun 1]
Miguel [May 19-23]
NYCgirlneedsthe beach [May 30-Jun 7]
Tranquilo Tomas [May 11-21; leave Tulum 17]
TheWindyCity [May 10-17]
Think [May 30-Jun 7]
TnTWalter [May 7-12 Tulum/PDC]
Twirls [Apr 30 -May 8]
Wonting [May 19-24]
Ziggy [May 16-23; leave Tulum 19]

Peep Meets

May 8 7:30 Mayan Grill [if closed, then Zamas]
May 9 Mezzanine Disco

I can actually add ScottyB and BatGirl (sorry can't remember A's screen name..) to that....there are a lot of you in Tulum this next week! Is that always true? I'm kind of new to paying attention to this stuff......:)

TnTWalter

5th May 2008, 06:18 AM

Hope I run into some of you...

I am beyond ready. Post when I return.

Adios!

:beerchug:

:boat:
:eat-drink:
:palmtree:

Lynnette

5th May 2008, 07:29 AM

Hope I run into some of you...

I am beyond ready. Post when I return.

Adios!

:beerchug:

:boat:
:eat-drink:
:palmtree:

Have a fabulous trip....I'm looking forward to your TR and photos!!! :)

DougSR

5th May 2008, 07:54 AM

May 8 7:30 Mayan Grill
May 9 Mezzanine Disco

Yep! That's my plans...oh and Hechizo at 7:30 on Friday with Margo before Mezz. :wave:

I [I]may also hang out some at Paraiso Friday and eat lunch at Mezz so I can check out the Thai food. mmm.