by Jeff Parsons

Created on: July 20, 2008   Last Updated: October 01, 2009

Cancun has so much to offer you: sunny weather, adventurous sports, exciting nightlife, colorful marketplaces, fine dining, cultural entertainment, ancient ruins, timeless relaxation and beautiful vistas. The magic of this tropical paradise will create wonderful memories that you'll look back on with a wistful smile.

Where to start?
1. Leave your inhibitions at the hotel. It's time to experience something new, wonderful and magnificent.

2. Make some plans. They could be wildly energetic, or, calmly relaxed. Whatever works for you. Your hotel should be to help you with the arrangements.
3. Get out there! Experience the adventure of a lifetime! And while you're doing that, remember the secret party word - Tequila!

Ready to have some fun? Let's have a go at some energetic action. Here are some favorite coastal activities:
1. Scuba diving. Drift silently down, down, down into the crystal clear depths. A riotous color of curious fish will come to greet you. Be very nice. Many of them are bigger than you. There's also a dive site where you can pet sleeping sharks!
2. Jet skiing. You can open up the throttle and bounce from wave to wave. It's like flying through the air.
3. Parasailing. You like flying? Your glider is attached to a speedboat by a thin nylon rope. There's about 300 feet of empty space underneath you. That's higher than the nearby hotels. Don't hit a hotel when you land. It's very embarrassing.
4. Volleyball. You didn't know that you could make some incredibly cool saves on the sand? It's great team building fun!
5. Nightlife. Go to a disco, feel the beat, dance like no one's watching and maybe have a romantic encounter.

After a few action-filled days, you might be ready to slow down the pace of your activities. Here are some ways to take in the sights:
1. Pool. Spend a lazy afternoon on a lounge chair, chatting up new friends from around the world. Use a good sun block whenever you're out in the sun.
2. Beach. Stroll along without a care in the world. Toss a Frisbee. Play in the sand. Watch the azure waves roll in.
3. Dining. Try the local cuisine. Experience authentic Mexican food in a variety of exotic settings.
4. Shopping. There are many downtown shops waiting to bargain with you.
5. Bull fighting. This spectacle is right out of Old Spain, but, warning, this traditional entertainment isn't for the faint of heart.
6. Mayan ruins. Chichen-Itza and Tulum are a bus ride away. Once you get there, follow the guided tour and then feel free to wander about the splendid remains of an ancient civilization. It's truly magnificent, scary and bizarre by today's standards.

All this fun, adventure and excitement can be yours. Simply put, visit Cancun to experience the unique beauty of an exotic culture. Remember, tequila!

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