The Resort

Room 4130 .. our hola haven .

One of the lobbies .
Just a passing cloud on a sunny day .
My "Mexican " guide .."Mom , are you lost ?"
It was nice to have the shade from the hot sun .
Walking the wooden pathways ... you do not want to do this in heels .

Just as our friend Maria stated the Grand Palladium is a awesome place to enjoy a winter vacation . It is about a one hour bus ride out of Cancun near a town called Playa del Carmen . If you had the chance to check the site out while I was sunning in my bum pants you would have seen it is divided into four lobbies all connected by shaded walking trails , wooden bridges , and scenic walkways . You can also travel around by one of the resort trains or pontoons . Dawn and I enjoyed the walking part as it allowed us to feel less guilty over that last piece of Mexican dessert . We stayed at Kantenah section and it had the best beach area . Despite all the media reports , we felt very safe , although I am not sure if that was a bit of naivety on our part though many of the other tourists felt the same as we did . Being just the two of us , we played it cautious and never left the confines of the resort . The staff were always courteous but not overly friendly , and always working to keep the resort in immaculate order . The positive part about this hotel is that is has kept the jungle like atmosphere around the grounds which gives the visitor a chance to learn about the different trees , flowers , and animals which are native to its culture .
To be continued ....