http://www.carnivalconnections.com/cruisetalk/forums/574.aspxenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Debug Build: 20917.1142)http://www.carnivalconnections.com/forums/thread/332809.aspxSun, 28 Jun 2009 14:39:41 GMT0655a56b-2503-4342-b806-50877dcd70da:332809rwilymz0http://www.carnivalconnections.com/forums/thread/332809.aspxhttp://www.carnivalconnections.com/cruisetalk/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=574&PostID=332809<p><BLOCKQUOTE><div><img src="/Themes/ccl_default/images/icon-quote.gif"> <strong>DebbyDee:</strong></div><div>Is the shopping better in Cozumel or Progreso?</div></BLOCKQUOTE></p> <p>Cozumel, hands down.&nbsp; Or hands up, for that matter.</p> <p><BLOCKQUOTE><div>Should I&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;our snorkeling excursion in Cozumel or Progreso?</div></BLOCKQUOTE></p> <p>I&#39;m not much of a sknorkler, but my guess would be Cozumel.</p> <p><BLOCKQUOTE><div> Which port offers the better beach?</div></BLOCKQUOTE> <p>The &quot;best&quot; is dependent on a lot of things.&nbsp; The <em>closest</em> would be Progresso.&nbsp; It&#39;s right where they&#39;ll drop you off of the pier bus.&nbsp; To the left, if I recall correctly.&nbsp; Cozumel has several beaches, with many playtoys to rent, but they&#39;re all a cab ride away.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Both places will probably have beach bars and buffets, but I only know that Cozumel does for certain.</p> <p>&nbsp;<BLOCKQUOTE><div>What IS there to do in Progreso?</div></BLOCKQUOTE></p> <p>Look around and note how fabulously lucky you are that you have consistent electricity, indoor plumbing and fairly reliable sanitation.</p> <p>Slow down, grab a beer and a taco at one of the little cantinas.</p> <p>Find a local to talk with [this can go in conjunction with the first item].</p> <p>I found the cheaper clothes in Progresso, if you want some Mexican/Maya-style clothing.</p> <p>Grab the bus into Merida, and there&#39;s much better shopping there.</p> <p>Just&nbsp;plunge into&nbsp;another country&#39;s culture for a portion of a day.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.carnivalconnections.com/forums/thread/328859.aspxWed, 24 Jun 2009 23:49:21 GMT0655a56b-2503-4342-b806-50877dcd70da:328859DebbyDee0http://www.carnivalconnections.com/forums/thread/328859.aspxhttp://www.carnivalconnections.com/cruisetalk/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=574&PostID=328859<p>&nbsp;Hello!!!</p> <p>Our family (me, hubby, and 15-year-old boy/girl twins) will be cruising to Progreso/Cozumel in just a couple of days!&nbsp; Woo-hoo!!!</p> <p>Our plans for Mexico include: shopping (silver jewelry for me!), a beach, and snorkeling.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am wondering where are the best places (between&nbsp;Progreso and Cozumel) to do these things?&nbsp; Here are my ?&#39;s:</p> <p>Is the shopping better in Cozumel or Progreso? (as I said, I am particularly interested in sliver jewelry)</p> <p>Should I&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;our snorkeling excursion in Cozumel or Progreso? (which is better?)</p> <p>Which port offers the better beach?</p> <p>What IS there to do in Progreso?????<img src="http://www.carnivalconnections.com/emoticons/emotion-7.gif" alt="Tongue Tied" /></p> <p>I would appreciate any suggestions!!&nbsp;Thanks in advance!!</p> <p>Debbie</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>