tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post2438387281831053467..comments2024-03-13T04:34:25.047-07:00Comments on Living Rich On The Cheap: Saving and SplurgingCheapchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-4737247584974014592015-04-26T07:53:15.648-07:002015-04-26T07:53:15.648-07:00Look at the colour of that sea in the photo! You d...Look at the colour of that sea in the photo! You deserve it :)Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956716368707768659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-24488649506362856692015-03-23T00:01:29.860-07:002015-03-23T00:01:29.860-07:00One year we took a trip to Cancun in our airplane....One year we took a trip to Cancun in our airplane. I bought one of the Entertainment Guides (I don't know if they make them anymore) from the local high school that was selling them for a fund raiser. There were coupons in them for chain hotels even in Mexico, so most of our rooms were half price even in the tourist areas. But one of our favourites was in a small town named San Blas. It's on the Pacific side, but has wide sandy beach. We were told it is a favourite for teachers from Mexico City because the hotels are reasonable. We loved walking down to have dinner of fried fresh caught fish and cerveza under a thatched roof and sand under our feet. The only scary part was landing and taking off from the gravel strip in the middle of town. There were four dirt roads crossing it without any regulation, goats and burros tied in the grass along the edge, and people walking everywhere. There was a little guard booth next to the spot where you parked the plane. The very young men had automatic rifles and wore army uniforms. We paid them a "tip" to watch our plane while we stayed for two nights in town. All worked out well, and we had a wonderful time. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-74894179417779537992015-03-20T09:58:21.732-07:002015-03-20T09:58:21.732-07:00I can't believe how comfortable the ones I got...I can't believe how comfortable the ones I got last year are - am sure these will be the same high quality. It was a major score!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-25057536384515476762015-03-20T09:57:49.048-07:002015-03-20T09:57:49.048-07:00Sure - just pack yourself in a suitcase and addres...Sure - just pack yourself in a suitcase and address it to Playa Del Carmen!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-81240736559115759282015-03-20T09:57:10.372-07:002015-03-20T09:57:10.372-07:00You are right, they are close together but I have ...You are right, they are close together but I have done a bunch of research and outside of that this one has everything we want so was the clear winner without spending a fortune as that area is so expensive. We are going in off season so hopefully it won't be full at that time.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-53322459749131212072015-03-20T09:56:06.783-07:002015-03-20T09:56:06.783-07:00This hotel in Playa Del Carmen includes coffee and...This hotel in Playa Del Carmen includes coffee and toast on the balcony every morning. We can supplement that with our own fruit and eggs if we wish. We rarely eat lunch so just need to source out decent suppers.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-85412511087852289112015-03-20T09:54:58.021-07:002015-03-20T09:54:58.021-07:00We generally only do all inclusive when a package ...We generally only do all inclusive when a package is cheaper than air only - but I completely agree, most of the food is lousy. We try and use it for breakfast then eat out whenever we like. For the same reason we dislike cruising although I have been on one (Celebrity) where the food was fantastic. I tend to eat too much on those types of holidays as well. No one needs that!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-69870086177672691592015-03-20T09:53:27.733-07:002015-03-20T09:53:27.733-07:00Exactly!Exactly!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-52964569894183623042015-03-20T09:53:15.682-07:002015-03-20T09:53:15.682-07:00I've never been to Hautulco - have to check th...I've never been to Hautulco - have to check that out on a future trip. Our weather has had its ups and downs, lots of rain right now but we need it as had low snow pack in the mountains over winter. The dog hates the rain though :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-8798289487097325112015-03-20T09:52:01.696-07:002015-03-20T09:52:01.696-07:00I love planning vacations - I was really good at m...I love planning vacations - I was really good at my old travel agent job. Unfortunately that industry went to crap with reduced commissions and so I had to get out as was just retail in the end - but I still love the travel part!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-64245035679067959492015-03-20T09:44:29.472-07:002015-03-20T09:44:29.472-07:00I know - I just kept blabbing on lol. Lots of peo...I know - I just kept blabbing on lol. Lots of people say they can't afford to travel or do things..then they go spend major amounts of money on groceries mindlessly shopping without a list or on coffees out every day. My priorities are different :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-89211077335281201392015-03-18T10:28:22.240-07:002015-03-18T10:28:22.240-07:00That was longer than most of your posts lol! That ...That was longer than most of your posts lol! That always happens to me too when I want to keep it short. When Kazi was away for 10 days earlier this month I didn't grocery shop - just lived on what there was :) You and I are a lot alike - I don't mind nickel and diming my home life either in order to splurge when travelling:)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-11616096175088561152015-03-17T18:42:36.558-07:002015-03-17T18:42:36.558-07:00Good for you on all accounts! And you do plan swe...Good for you on all accounts! And you do plan swell vacations. I am envious!Alex Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562233895276078957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-45380472611932103922015-03-17T13:29:05.811-07:002015-03-17T13:29:05.811-07:00Good for you, you deserve that trip away! Yes, the...Good for you, you deserve that trip away! Yes, the Mayan Riveria is very good for snorkeling although we found an outstanding place just outside of Huatulco that was fabulous as well.<br /><br />Nice score on those Clarks sandals, have to admit they make very comfy footware.<br /><br />Nice that you, your Mom and Buddy are all getting out for some exercise and socializing a few times it week. Hopefully you are getting some good weather.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-50962929487729662792015-03-17T08:40:44.424-07:002015-03-17T08:40:44.424-07:00I absolutely think the vacation is worth the splur...I absolutely think the vacation is worth the splurge. We scrimp so we can treat ourselves on the things that really matter.Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-73404646925117746422015-03-17T08:40:12.175-07:002015-03-17T08:40:12.175-07:00I can't see the point of all-inclusive, cooped...I can't see the point of all-inclusive, cooped up with a load of tourists eating Western food and chatting about home. My idea of a holiday from hell! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-25445598878857440582015-03-17T08:24:18.843-07:002015-03-17T08:24:18.843-07:00We are not for alla inclusive hotels too , we pref...We are not for alla inclusive hotels too , we prefer to eat breakfasts and lunches cooked by us and then eat dinner in local restaurants when possibile. Sabrina - Frugal Italian Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925485208291960742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-72244479404993282402015-03-17T08:18:36.286-07:002015-03-17T08:18:36.286-07:00The trip and your preparations to date sound great...The trip and your preparations to date sound great. My only concern would be that the balconies from across the way seem close together and look into your room. Maybe it's just the photography.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-23246888427448049802015-03-17T07:55:36.350-07:002015-03-17T07:55:36.350-07:00Please may I come on vacation too?
Jane xPlease may I come on vacation too?<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-47910342837416793232015-03-17T07:36:30.715-07:002015-03-17T07:36:30.715-07:00I love Clarks Shoes also. As I am rough on my fee...I love Clarks Shoes also. As I am rough on my feet, it pays to buy the better quality shoes for me and Clarks are of a better quality.Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.com