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Although there are many areas in Riviera Maya to shop, the beach community of Playa del Carmen is probably the largest single concentration of boutiques, shops, stores, restaurants, nightclubs and other vendors. Homesick visitors will take comfort in knowing there’s a McDonald’s and a Johnny Rockets in Playa, but to tell the truth, I didn’t see many Americans in either place. The majority of diners at both restaurants sounded European.
Playa’s main drag is called 5th Avenue, and unless you’re a marathon shopper, you won’t be able to see it all in one visit. It seemed to me that many people came for an early supper and then spent the rest of the evening strolling up and down the streets. After a while, I started to recognize some of them, and each time they were carrying another bag! Surprisingly, many merchants along 5th Avenue maintained fixed prices in their stores. The [...]

Original post by blog@funjet.com (Funjet Vacations) and software by Elliott Back

For people who love to browse in markets and boutiques, Riviera Maya offers an endless array of places to do just that. When you need to get out of the sun for a few hours, you’ll find a number of opportunities to go shopping.
As you leave the archaeological park of Tulum, there’s a fun little enclave of merchants who operate an open-air arts and crafts market right along the road that leads in and out of the historic district. Some of the goods are unique to the area while others can be purchased at a number of places. Wood carvings, native jewelry, serapes and blankets are in abundance. As in all other areas of Mexico, prices fluctuate from item to item, and you may find one thing is cheaper here while another is more expensive. Let the bargaining begin!

Original post by blog@funjet.com (Funjet Vacations) and software by Elliott Back

In addition to its allure as a vacation destination, Riviera Maya is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations for weddings and romantic vacations. In a recent survey, 57,000 travel agents nationwide were asked to rank the other most popular destinations for weddings and romantic getaways. Not surprisingly, Cancun topped the responses, along with Las Vegas, the Caribbean and Hawaii.
Although just a short distance from the nightclubs and nonstop fun of Cancun and Cozumel, brides-to-be are attracted to Riviera Maya because of the solitude and tranquility. “There are 80 miles of unspoiled white sand beaches,” says Tammy Lee, Vice President of Marketing for the Mark Travel Group, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based firm that books destination wedding packages for thousands of brides and grooms each year. “After you’re done partying in Cancun, Riviera Maya offers peace and quiet.”
Many Mexico resorts have full-time wedding planners on staff to handle all the [...]

Original post by Funjet Vacations and software by Elliott Back