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Where is the best place to go (beaches and resorts) for quick Mexican Beach Vacation?

My husaband and i are thinking about doing a quick weekend away in Mexico (we live in Texas) but we are particular in what we want that experience to be. So, our criteria includes- NICE sandy beaches (no trash) that are close to resorts and have AMAZING blue waters for swimming. Cocktail to beach waiters would be outstanding. We would prefer an ADULT town/resort or at least not too touristy or overrun with small children. We would maybe like to scuba, do quick day trips into a nearby town and more immortantly, be able to visit an ancient ruin. Please, if you have any ideas or can make city/hotel reccomendations we would really appreciate it!

Public Comments

1. You have just explained Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. If you go here you can visit the ruins of Tulum.
2. Cancun is for hoochies. Go to Baja peninsula.
3. Cozumel is the perfect place for you. They are known for their scuba diving. The beaches are divine.Check out this hotel in Cozumel the Coral Princess. It's close to the Cozumel airport and Ancient Ruins. For reviews and photos of this hotel go this site http://www.tripadvisor.com click on Mexico and than Cozumel, do search on Coral Princess. Good Luck and have a great trip. s
4. ok, the only place that REALLY has the blue water and sandy white beaches you are talking about is the "mexican riviera"....places like cancun. and actually, the sand in cancun is imported...so although not genuine, certainly nice since they are paying for it!! there are many top notch resorts in cancun with the type of service you are describing. in addition, it's a town that is a bit more expensive, so not all of the low budget college kids can go there...not to mention the spring break sweep is nearly complete. i live in texas as well, and there is plenty of information about cancun in the star telegram travel section, but online as well. i'm sure you'll be happy with your stay there...assuming you choose the right resort! good luck! oh yeah!! and if you want a REALLY great hotel experience, go to www.mexicanboutiquehotels.com
5. my grandma is from mazatlan, and i always go there for vacations, im going there in a week, and i recommend it because is the 3rd nearest touristic beach to USA, the nearest is PTO peñasco, then San Carlos, and then Mazatlan. but for a very quick vacations, PTO peñasco, and it is awsome, but its desert
6. COZUMEL