Thinking of Cozumel

Joe, Cozumel and its operators appreciate your support. It is not too soon
to come- if you can get a flight. Within the next two weeks, those hotels
that have not yet opened downtown, will be open. Virtually all the hotels on
the water and especially south of town experienced serious damage including
loss of piers making it impossible to load/unload. Aldora Pier downtown is
functional although damaged. It is within walking distance to many downtown
hotels. Right now, for your wife, shopping will be limited. The cruise
ships are due to begin docking in Cozumel Nov 14; however, it is unrealistic
to expect all the waterfront shops to be open.

Re: diving in Cozumel and some comments that were made in other posts. For
the most part, you can expect diving on the tables although most divers
*wear* computers. When your dive master says "ok, this dive we're going to
80 ft for 30 min," he/she is essentially diving the tables. It is a typical
dive here- wham, bam, thank you ma'am. Most, but not all, operators conduct
the dives this way- it is mostly a function of economics. Although uncommon,
there are operators that accommodate heavy breathers or handle them in such a
way that these divers do not dictate the length or profile of the dive.
Finally, when surfacing or separating from a group, please keep in mind that
safety is the most important aspect that should not be taken for granted.

Safe diving to you and best regards!

Regarding

Joe English wrote:
>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't
>scuba, not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive
>ops, would you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I
>really don't even give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of
>pumping some $$ (very little in the big scheme of things) into the local
>economy

--
Dive Cozumel / Yellow Rose
US/Canada Toll Free: 866.319.2649
A.R. Salas #85- Downtown Cozumel


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Dillon Pyron:
I was dam grateful that someone like me pointed me to the site where I
got my coupon for my April trip. It saved me a bunch. Notice I also
gave the other guys site so someone could get it there if they felt
like it. What spammer points people to anywhere but their stuff. All
I'm trying to do is help someone else here save a few bucks. I can
always sell mine to the other guys site. You have no knowledge or
right to accuse me of being a spammer.




On Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:07:07 GMT, Dillon Pyron
<dmpyronINVALID@austin.rr.com> wrote:

>Thus spake BillD <billd@myrealbox.com> :
>
>>We stayed at
>>http://www.ccccc.com in April and had a great time. Dove
>>with there on site OP which was fine. We got an awesome deal by buying
>
>Sand Dollar is okay, at best. Definitely a lowest common denominator
>operator. I got bitched at on both of my dives with them in June (off
>the Elation, took the cruise line default). Stayed down until the DM
>was out of air, didn't spend much time with my buddy (who turned out
>to be pretty good on his air).
>
>>the vouchers described under the "specials" on this link.
>>http://xxxx.com/ This is a guys site to sell the
>>certificates not the official resort site.
>>Payed $1210 for both of us not PP in a junior suite that was huge
>>with own Hot Tub on our huge deck, plus got the VIP restaurants and
>>bars and discount on diving. This is all meals and drinks.
>
>This smells like, can we all say it at once? SPAM
>
>>
>>I managed to buy some of those vouchers myself but I had to buy 20 of
>>them to get them. He sells them for $225 which is definitly worth it
>>but I can sell some at $150 since I just want to get out from under a
>>few of them not make a business of it. My email is firstwizard@spam.net
>>if you need more info.
>>
>
>Spam-ola!!!!
>
>>
>>On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 20:09:54 -0600, Joe English
>><joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote:
>>
>>>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't
>>>scuba, not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive
>>>ops, would you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I
>>>really don't even give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of
>>>pumping some $$ (very little in the big scheme of things) into the local
>>>economy
>
>I'd go again at Thanksgiving, except I think the island needs a little
>more recoup time. But I think they need the money more.
>
>I wonder if they're discounting the Viagra in the big farmacia on Ave
>R Melgar.

When we went with Sand Dollar at the Reef Club for a week after the
first day of seeing who was good on air they split my 4 and 2 others
that were good on air into one group so we could get more bottom time.
I was impressed with this.

On Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:24:16 GMT, "YellowRoseCozumel via
ScubaMonster.com" <u15372@uwe> wrote:

>Joe, Cozumel and its operators appreciate your support. It is not too soon
>to come- if you can get a flight. Within the next two weeks, those hotels
>that have not yet opened downtown, will be open. Virtually all the hotels on
>the water and especially south of town experienced serious damage including
>loss of piers making it impossible to load/unload. Aldora Pier downtown is
>functional although damaged. It is within walking distance to many downtown
>hotels. Right now, for your wife, shopping will be limited. The cruise
>ships are due to begin docking in Cozumel Nov 14; however, it is unrealistic
>to expect all the waterfront shops to be open.
>
>Re: diving in Cozumel and some comments that were made in other posts. For
>the most part, you can expect diving on the tables although most divers
>*wear* computers. When your dive master says "ok, this dive we're going to
>80 ft for 30 min," he/she is essentially diving the tables. It is a typical
>dive here- wham, bam, thank you ma'am. Most, but not all, operators conduct
>the dives this way- it is mostly a function of economics. Although uncommon,
>there are operators that accommodate heavy breathers or handle them in such a
>way that these divers do not dictate the length or profile of the dive.
>Finally, when surfacing or separating from a group, please keep in mind that
>safety is the most important aspect that should not be taken for granted.
>
>Safe diving to you and best regards!
>
>Regarding
>
>Joe English wrote:
>>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't
>>scuba, not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive
>>ops, would you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I
>>really don't even give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of
>>pumping some $$ (very little in the big scheme of things) into the local
>>economy

"Joe English" <joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote in message
news:64288$436ce15e$ce504822$12443@allthenewsgroup s.com...
> Ron Lee wrote:
> > Joe, also look at Dave's opinions/observations on the Wilma link at
> > www.aldora.com
> >
> > Ron Lee
> Mossman tells me Aldora sucks. We used to stay at Plaza Las Glorias,
> since they changed or are changing, that won't be in my plans. I am
> looking at some of the places on the square

Here's a cool site I ran across today. It seems to have it all. Before,
during and after including today.

http://eczm.com/wilma/

"Joe English" <joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote in message
news:64288$436ce15e$ce504822$12443@allthenewsgroup s.com...
> Ron Lee wrote:
> > Joe, also look at Dave's opinions/observations on the Wilma link at
> > www.aldora.com
> >
> > Ron Lee
> Mossman tells me Aldora sucks. We used to stay at Plaza Las Glorias,
> since they changed or are changing, that won't be in my plans. I am
> looking at some of the places on the square

Here's a cool site I ran across today. It seems to have it all. Before,
during and after including today.

http://eczm.com/wilma/

Joe,

I love Cozumel and have spent many vacations diving there. Plaza Glorius is
no longer a hotel, but now a condo. I wouldn't stay there anyway.

If you want to see what's available, give Al at Bay Adventures a call. They
are located in Florida and have many properties. Their website is
www.bayadventures.com

One week we spent there, we rented a home close to the supermarket. It is
called Casa Carlita. http://www.cozumel-rental.com/

Not on the water, but it is on a side street. I haven't been there for
several years, but when we were there maid service was included in the very
reasonable rent. Unless you stay in the Day's Inn, this will be a very
inexpensive home to rent.

I'd recommend that you get a rental car, we always rent the Jeep from Avis.
Diving, I recommend Dive with Martin.

All diving in Cozumel is drift diving so you don't even have to bone up on
your navigation! The captain will follow your bubbles.

I've been diving for over 40 years and this is on my short list of places to
go to.

Hope you have a great vacation!

One other suggestion. Take your wife to the square in the center of town and
feed the Mariachies mucho pasos and they will play for you all night! The
food is great, the people are great, the diving is great.



Joe English <joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote:
>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't cscuba,
not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive 8ops, would
you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I .really don't even
give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of 2pumping some $$ (very
little in the big scheme of things) into the local 6economy

Joe,

I love Cozumel and have spent many vacations diving there. Plaza Glorius is
no longer a hotel, but now a condo. I wouldn't stay there anyway.

If you want to see what's available, give Al at Bay Adventures a call. They
are located in Florida and have many properties. Their website is
www.bayadventures.com

One week we spent there, we rented a home close to the supermarket. It is
called Casa Carlita. http://www.cozumel-rental.com/

Not on the water, but it is on a side street. I haven't been there for
several years, but when we were there maid service was included in the very
reasonable rent. Unless you stay in the Day's Inn, this will be a very
inexpensive home to rent.

I'd recommend that you get a rental car, we always rent the Jeep from Avis.
Diving, I recommend Dive with Martin.

All diving in Cozumel is drift diving so you don't even have to bone up on
your navigation! The captain will follow your bubbles.

I've been diving for over 40 years and this is on my short list of places to
go to.

Hope you have a great vacation!

One other suggestion. Take your wife to the square in the center of town and
feed the Mariachies mucho pasos and they will play for you all night! The
food is great, the people are great, the diving is great.



Joe English <joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote:
>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't cscuba,
not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive 8ops, would
you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I .really don't even
give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of 2pumping some $$ (very
little in the big scheme of things) into the local 6economy

Joe,

I love Cozumel and have spent many vacations diving there. Plaza Glorius is
no longer a hotel, but now a condo. I wouldn't stay there anyway.

If you want to see what's available, give Al at Bay Adventures a call. They
are located in Florida and have many properties. Their website is
www.bayadventures.com

One week we spent there, we rented a home close to the supermarket. It is
called Casa Carlita. http://www.cozumel-rental.com/

Not on the water, but it is on a side street. I haven't been there for
several years, but when we were there maid service was included in the very
reasonable rent. Unless you stay in the Day's Inn, this will be a very
inexpensive home to rent.

I'd recommend that you get a rental car, we always rent the Jeep from Avis.
Diving, I recommend Dive with Martin.

All diving in Cozumel is drift diving so you don't even have to bone up on
your navigation! The captain will follow your bubbles.

I've been diving for over 40 years and this is on my short list of places to
go to.

Hope you have a great vacation!

One other suggestion. Take your wife to the square in the center of town and
feed the Mariachies mucho pasos and they will play for you all night! The
food is great, the people are great, the diving is great.



Joe English <joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote:
>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't cscuba,
not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive 8ops, would
you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I .really don't even
give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of 2pumping some $$ (very
little in the big scheme of things) into the local 6economy

Thus spake stan@adkhomes.com :

>
>Joe,
>
>I love Cozumel and have spent many vacations diving there. Plaza Glorius is
>no longer a hotel, but now a condo. I wouldn't stay there anyway.
>
>If you want to see what's available, give Al at Bay Adventures a call. They
>are located in Florida and have many properties. Their website is
>www.bayadventures.com
>
>One week we spent there, we rented a home close to the supermarket. It is
>called Casa Carlita. http://www.cozumel-rental.com/
>
>Not on the water, but it is on a side street. I haven't been there for
>several years, but when we were there maid service was included in the very
>reasonable rent. Unless you stay in the Day's Inn, this will be a very
>inexpensive home to rent.
>
>I'd recommend that you get a rental car, we always rent the Jeep from Avis.
>Diving, I recommend Dive with Martin.
>
>All diving in Cozumel is drift diving so you don't even have to bone up on
>your navigation! The captain will follow your bubbles.

You haven't done any beach diving, then. It kind of helps to know
where you are unless you plan to take the taxi to the dive site or
take a taxi back to the hotel.

>
>I've been diving for over 40 years and this is on my short list of places to
>go to.
>
>Hope you have a great vacation!
>
>One other suggestion. Take your wife to the square in the center of town and
>feed the Mariachies mucho pasos and they will play for you all night! The
>food is great, the people are great, the diving is great.

You been going for 40 years and still don't know any Spanish? It's a
peso, for starters.
>
>
>
>Joe English <joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote:
>>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't cscuba,
>not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive 8ops, would
>you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I .really don't even
>give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of 2pumping some $$ (very
>little in the big scheme of things) into the local 6economy
>
>
--
dillon

I didn't climb to the top of the
food chain to become a vegetartian.

Thus spake stan@adkhomes.com :

>
>Joe,
>
>I love Cozumel and have spent many vacations diving there. Plaza Glorius is
>no longer a hotel, but now a condo. I wouldn't stay there anyway.
>
>If you want to see what's available, give Al at Bay Adventures a call. They
>are located in Florida and have many properties. Their website is
>www.bayadventures.com
>
>One week we spent there, we rented a home close to the supermarket. It is
>called Casa Carlita. http://www.cozumel-rental.com/
>
>Not on the water, but it is on a side street. I haven't been there for
>several years, but when we were there maid service was included in the very
>reasonable rent. Unless you stay in the Day's Inn, this will be a very
>inexpensive home to rent.
>
>I'd recommend that you get a rental car, we always rent the Jeep from Avis.
>Diving, I recommend Dive with Martin.
>
>All diving in Cozumel is drift diving so you don't even have to bone up on
>your navigation! The captain will follow your bubbles.

You haven't done any beach diving, then. It kind of helps to know
where you are unless you plan to take the taxi to the dive site or
take a taxi back to the hotel.

>
>I've been diving for over 40 years and this is on my short list of places to
>go to.
>
>Hope you have a great vacation!
>
>One other suggestion. Take your wife to the square in the center of town and
>feed the Mariachies mucho pasos and they will play for you all night! The
>food is great, the people are great, the diving is great.

You been going for 40 years and still don't know any Spanish? It's a
peso, for starters.
>
>
>
>Joe English <joeenglish@isperhome.com> wrote:
>>My wife and I are contemplating a dive trip to Cozumel. She doesn't cscuba,
>not a problem - she likes to shop. I have my preferences on dive 8ops, would
>you guys go this quick after the devastating hurricane? I .really don't even
>give a damn about the viz - I was thinking more of 2pumping some $$ (very
>little in the big scheme of things) into the local 6economy
>
>
--
dillon

I didn't climb to the top of the
food chain to become a vegetartian.