Mermaid Gallery Nelson: Hotel Ojode Agua....Puerto Morales.....fifteen miles from the Cancun airport.....

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Hotel Ojode Agua....Puerto Morales.....fifteen miles from the Cancun airport.....

lots of boats about to take you to the reef for snorkeling...great snorkeling from the beach too.....

not too crowded.....

view from our third floor room...restaurant out front....

they don't have a website...but they are right on the beach in Puerto Morales....great spot!

I love a tropical breakfast......

Flying into the Cancun airport can be a little intimidating. If you don't have a game plan you might get very stressed out by all of the mayhem. After a long flight, I just want to get situated, have some refreshments, and a swim. Only fifteen miles from the Cancun airport is the fishing village of Puerto Morales. The reef is close off shore and the swimming and snorkeling is superb. We happened to stumble upon a great, Mexican run, hotel right on the beach for only $80 a night. ....a deal in these parts. They do not have a website so they are off the radar of most tourists. So, grab a cab at the airport and within minutes you can be in paradise.....

9 comments:

sheerserendipity said...: I also like vacation spots that are not so crowded with tourist, Puerto Morales looks beautiful! I wouldn't mind being there right now!

Sherry; April 3, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Debra She Who Seeks said...: Oh, that beautiful blue water and white sand!; April 3, 2011 at 1:57 PM
secret agent woman said...: Beautiful place and I want the plate of fresh fruit.; April 3, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Theresa Cheek said...: Oh my...it certainly LOOKS like paradise! I would love to visit. Great post!; April 4, 2011 at 5:50 AM
Kevin Read said...: The colours of the ocean and the white sand are really making us miss Mexico. Sure wish things would clear up and warm up here in Nova Scotia.

Kevin and Ruth
www.travelwithkevinandruth.com; April 4, 2011 at 11:01 AM
drollgirl said...: so BLUE! such gorgeous shots!

and that fruit plate looks scrumptious!

your posts make me want to go on vacation...BADLY!; April 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Jane said...: Looks like a wonderful respite from the cold...and like a great place to enjoy the beach. Hope you were able to snorkel a LOT!
Jane (Artfully graced); April 4, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Karen Mello Burton said...: We had snow yesterday. Boo....; April 4, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Julie@beingRUBY said...: Hi dear Susan
Just wanted to say the inspiration is mutual.. You've taken me to places I am yet to visit.. [notice i said 'yet' hahaha].

Love these.. and the blue waters have me wanting to spread my wings ... or jump on a plane!!

thanks for the sweet blog birthday wishes.. ciao xxx Julie; April 4, 2011 at 10:32 PM

where am I coming from......

Nelson, British Columbia sparkles with spectacular scenery, an old time ambience, talented artists, and an incredibly vibrant community. People walk around with smiles on their faces. Mermaid Gallery was perched on the hillside, on the fringe of the downtown core, with a lovely view of Kootenay Lake. Many artists, tourists, and townsfolk enjoyed it's cheerful vibe. The town is very small though and during those shoulder seasons there was very little business. Online marketing seemed to be the alternative to a storefront, and during the fall of 2009 we closed Mermaid Gallery's doors....... s'alright though...because I'm still in contact with the universe here.....