Heading to Excellence Playa Mujeres on 4/20

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It is our third anniversary trip and we will be staying for a week. I've heard nothing but great things about this resort from the folks on here and we are certainly looking forward to it. In fact, Texags is the whole reason I found the resort in the first place.

If anyone has been, what are some "must-dos" we should check out?

Of course, I'll be back with a full report once the trip is over.
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Cadillac margarita as soon as you step up to the lobby bar
txag2008
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Me and my soon to be wife will be there for 6 days starting 4/29. I'm also curious to hear of any tips from the board.
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CrownNSprite
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Spend a day at isla Mujeres and go specifically to bujos beach. Back at epm, i highly rec the couples massage that comes w the hydro therapy circuit. Take a walk through the marina. Try the iceberg.
Malachi Constant
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Thanks for the tips!
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When you get to Isla Mujeres, check out the pita place on the Northeast side of the island. Delish! Great, charismatic owner too, he went to chef's school in NYC and you can see his affinity for it on the walls.
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It's quiet, its like your own private beach in Cancun...

If you want to spend some time with the little women then this is your place! There are hammocks, beds in the bushes, no kidding...

If your looking for night life, party, dancing and rock and roll, you will hate this place...

Just depends on what you want... rooms are nice, and have a shower as big as your room...
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Wake up
Eat breakfast on balcony
go down to beach
read and drink cuba libres
grab some lunch at one of the restaurants above the pool
spend the afternoon at the pool bar
take a nap
clean up for dinner
go eat dinner
hang out at one of the bars
head back to the room early
repeat
Ogre09
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+1 on couples massage
Tabasco
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Just booked a two story terrace at this place for early May. I will let you know what I think.

TP Ag '87
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oldschool87: appreciating your point, is there a place you or others recommend with at least a LITTLE night life, rock and roll, fun, social interaction?

We're looking for something along those lines but am shying away from anything Mexico.

TP Ag '87
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Going for our honeymoon June 10 for 6 nights! We booked early and got a 25% discount so we went for the roof top room. It was the only thing I was in charge of for the wedding and I think I knocked it out of the park!
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Thinking about hitting up this place as well. We went to a smaller luxury AI in Mexico last year, but with a toddler, when we get a break we just want to sit and do nothing (other than drink, eat, swim, and ....)
Malachi Constant
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We booked early and got a 25% discount so we went for the roof top room.


We ALMOST sprung for the rooftop terrace, but it was a little out of the budget. We opted for the swim-up room instead.

From everything I've read, the rooftops are the best, but there isn't a bad room at the place.
LOAD2000
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Mayan Coffee at the "Mexican" restaurant.

ChateauBriand at the "French" restaurant.

Definately check out Isla Mujeres - We rented a golf cart and spent half a day exploring the island.

Enjoy the peace. Wish I was going back sometime soon.
LOAD2000
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TPAg - There is plenty of social interaction if you spend the whole day doing tequila shots at the swim-up bar. Makes for an early night though!

The late night bar action is a little slow at the Excellence resorts - more a "relaxing scotch and Cuban cigar while listening to the ocean" kind of place. However - there are plenty of chances to meet other people if you want... Just no wild 4 am parties.
txag2008
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quote:
Definately check out Isla Mujeres - We rented a golf cart and spent half a day exploring the island.


You have anymore details? I've heard of doing this from several people.

How did you get set up to get out to the island? Was that through the resort?
CrownNSprite
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The resort will call a cab for you, which will take you to the ferry terminal. Ferry takes you over, then once you get there you can rent a golf cart. You should also check out Villa la Bella. An American Couple own this place. Very cool and very different from the rest of the island. Google it for tons of really positive reviews and pics.
LOAD2000
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CrownNSprite nailed it on the head - just get the resort to get you a cab and take the ferry over and back.

Here is a little bit of what you will be enjoying...



RVAg02
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LOAD...is that on the island or at the resort?
LOAD2000
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Top picture was at the resort.

Bottom picture was at the Sculpture Gardens on the island.
RVAg02
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very nice.

Just found out we won't be going this year. awesome...

Malachi Constant
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Thanks for all the awesome responses. We leave tomorrow morning for a week. We will for sure be heading to isla mujeres!
Tabasco
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Blatant see if they have wifi for me. They say they do, but reviewers in past have said no workie
CrownNSprite
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Wifi has worked well for me on both trips.
Tabasco
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Crown, does the wifi signal reach the rooms, or just in some common (e.g. lobby) area?

txag2008
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Haven't tested it myself, but I've read multiple people on TripAdvisor forums say that wifi was even accessible on the EPM beach.
Tabasco
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Good to know, thanks
CrownNSprite
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Yes, it worked in both of our rooms (bldg 7 &8), but at times we would need to go out to the balcony for better signal. Not sure about the beach.
Malachi Constant
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Quick post.

My wife and I are currently at EPM in building 9 and I'm having no trouble at all browsing the internet with the wifi here (much to my wife's chagrin!)

Longer post later. Suffice it to say this is the best resort we've ever been to...
Tabasco
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This dropped to the last post on the page, so I thought I would bump for an update. You probably got back today (or tomorrow). I leave on Monday, May 7.

txag2008
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Getting married maƱana and headed to EPM for 6 days starting on Sunday. Pumped
Tabasco
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Too bad you leave right before I get there. I would have bought you drinks.
Malachi Constant
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Best place we've ever been. Longer review tomorrow. Too tired tonight.
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