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> Hi all:
>
> My wife and I plan to spend five nights at Cancun at end of this
> November, and we would like to visit Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xel-Ha,
> Xcaret. I googled the web and found quite a few tour packages available
> over the web. Among them, www.cancun-discounts.com offers great
> discounts.
>
> I am wondering whether anyone else has the experience using their
> online booking service, if so, could you please share your experience
> including your experience at Cancun?
>
> On a separete, but related topic, I would also appreciate any comments
> on these tour packages versus driving ourselves. We never joined any
> tour group before in the past (all inside US), and heard that the
> schedule is often hectic and hours are wasted for picking up people at
> different locations, but on the other hand, driving could be difficult
> especially as we do not speak Spanish at all.
>
> Thanks,
> -- czw
>
We rented a car last time in Cancun. I chose not to pay for insurance and
the rates were very good, something like $34 a day. But later, after getting
back to the US, I discovered that if the car were stolen I would be liable
for the full cost of the car and my US insurance nor my American Express
card would be of any value. I would be responsible for the full amount. The
fully insured rates bring the rental fee up to about $90 per day. You can
use a lot of taxis for a small percentage of this or go bus for pennies on
the mile.
Even though both of us speak Spanish, we often use the day tours because of
the convenience and security they provide. We rented the car because our
resort was close to Playa del Carmen, halfway between Xcaret and Cancun and
we had stuff to do in both places. Great highways everywhere. Lousy signage!
Wayne
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