This coastal region south of Cancun has come to be known as the Riviera Maya. Slated by the shrewd Mexican tourism authority for 15,000 guests rooms, the area is host to everything from charming boutique hotels to monstrous (in my opinion at least) multi-thousand room vacation complexes. While good diving facilities are easily accessible along the coast, this region caters to a much broader range of tourism options than most dive-dedicated destinations. As such, the Riviera Maya is a great vacation option for families, and those couples where one is a diver while the other rolls their eyes at the thought of "another dive vacation."
Once a sleepy fishing village, Playa Del Carmen has become a gateway to this Riviera Maya experience. Overlooking a beautiful while sand beach, this vibrant and rapidly growing town is a 45-minute car ride south of the Cancun airport or a quick ferry ride over from the island of Cozumel. Totally unique in its own right, the atmosphere, flavor and overall vibe of "Playa," is much different from that of Cancun or Cozumel. Many people first visit Playa as day-trippers from these big-sister cities. Those who appreciate Playa del Carmen's laid-back charm and exceptional tourism values are pleasantly surprised and often come back to explore more of the Riviera Maya.
 Yucatek Divers & Hotel Casa de Gopala Valid for travel May 1 - June 30 -and- September 1 - October 31, 2010 Price is per person based on double occupancy, and includes 12% hotel tax | |||||
4-night Cenote Special -- from $413
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7-night Cenote Special -- from $635
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Airfare to Playa del Carmen is additional. No meals are included. Rental gear is not included, but is easily arranged at additional cost. Packages are subject to availability and subject to change. Please contact Island Dreams for details. | |||||
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 Yucatek Divers & Hotel Casa de Gopala Valid for travel June 1 - August 31, 2010 Price is per person based on double occupancy, and includes 12% hotel tax | |||||
4-night Whale Shark Special -- from $535
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7-night Whale Shark Special -- from $791
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Airfare to Playa del Carmen is additional. No meals are included. Rental gear is not included, but is easily arranged at additional cost. Packages are subject to availability and subject to change. Please contact Island Dreams for details. | |||||
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Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room Winter 2010: January 7 - April 30, 2010 |
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| Prices per person, based on double occupancy | with 2-tank boat diving | non-diver | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving | $279 | $135 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving | $396 | $180 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving | $513 | $225 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving | $630 | $270 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving | $747 | $315 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change. Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge. |
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Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room Spring 2010: Valid May 1 - June 30, 2010 |
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| Prices per person, based on double occupancy | with 2-tank boat diving | non-diver | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving | $252 | $108 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving | $360 | $144 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving | $468 | $180 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving | $576 | $216 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving | $684 | $252 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change. Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge. |
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Casa del Gopala Hotel - Lodging in Air-Conditioned Room Summer 2010: Valid July 1 - September 15, 2010 |
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| Prices per person, based on double occupancy | with 2-tank boat diving | non-diver | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 nights lodging / with 2 days of offshore boat diving | $270 | $126 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 nights lodging / with 3 days of offshore boat diving | $384 | $168 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 nights lodging / with 4 days of offshore boat diving | $498 | $210 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 nights lodging / with 5 days of offshore boat diving | $612 | $252 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 nights lodging / with 6 days of offshore boat diving | $726 | $294 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Prices are per person, based on double occupancy in a/c room, and are subject to change. Diving packages are based on offshore diving. Cenote and cave diving options available at additional charge. |
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Yours in diving, Ken Knezick - Island Dreams Travel
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