Air Transat Club Class seat with comfort kit, etc.
It had been a long time since I had been in Mexico, and I had friends to visit, so I figured I would combine the visit with a little onsite experience. To start with, I booked Club Class on Air Transat to see what their experience is like now that the world is starting to open up again. The flight was indecently early, and there were no lounges open prior to boarding, but there are now regular bars in Pearson that will serve you even at ridiculous hours of the morning (I was tired, so I just had a latte).
Club Class slippers at my bulkhead seat
Boarding was quick, and service was excellent. It was nice having the bells and whistles back. A note: Club Class should not be confused with premium economy. It is a business class level product, and very enjoyable.
Club Class sparkling wine *starting my day off right*
For a cold breakfast, the selection was pretty good: including granola, fruit, croissant, and yogurt. I will be pleased when proper trays and dishes come back, though. The service was faultless throughout the flight, and my glass was replenished as often as I wished.
I was told hot food would return 2 days after I got home 👻
Customs in Mexico was fairly straightforward, and I was soon with my friends, headed for Tulum. They're not running a resort, so I will just say the accommodations were genial, and then concentrate on the touring parts of the trip.
The Mayan Riviera is famous for, among other things, swimmable cenotes. The first one we stopped at was quite lined up, so we went to Aktun Ha. The water was a little bracing, but very blue and clear.
Serene landscaping
Adequate facilities
There were piers where you could step down into the cenote
This is an unfiltered photo -- that is the colour
El Pescador is a fun restaurant/dance club. Walking past, I noticed swing seats, and really wanted to dine here. The atmosphere and service were great as was the food. The only caution would be that the music does get very loud as the evening progresses.
Nothing Like a Foggy Shooter
Salsa service to Begin
I love the decor of this outdoor restaurant
The lobster tail was huge
Xel-Ha is a classic natural water park. It's all inclusive, with food and drink amply available. There is no place where swimming is allowed without life jackets, which seemed an excess of caution to me, but I appreciated it when I was in the "lazy river" and the wind picked up causing me to have to swim against the current to get out.
There's lots to do
The centrepiece is the stunning lagoon
Lizard!! 😍
Loungers were abundant
The Punta Laguna Spider Monkey Reserve was wonderful. The monkeys were abundant, but free roaming. This is not a place where the animals are forced to interact with tourists. Instead, our guide just pointed at the monkeys in the trees, and took us on a lovely nature hike.
Swimming and canoeing are also offered
Spider Monkey!
Another monkey.
The reserve is well worth visiting
Next: Part II - Breathless Riviera Cancun
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