Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Trip report day ?

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Fran — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:55:32 +0000

Doubtless, we will see you there. We fly out of Chicago and things are not moving interms of price. Highest we have ever seen. And for slow season, I fear it speaks to what markets are in favor in the Chicago area. But we will pay the freight. Not going is not possible.

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Steve — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:50:06 +0000

Fran, I'm also at Catalina booked for 12/8-15. I'm flying from Denver and also have been very concerned about reasonable flights the past year. For me I was expecting to pay at least $600 but happened on a USAIRWAYS flight through Phoenix for $548 and jumped on it---reasonable flying times and connections and Phoenix is so much preferred over Houston. For the first time I booked a package including the Catalina and got a standard casita for $22 less than what Catalina could offer. All-in-all I'm really pleased with this deal but I still long for the $350 non-stop flights on Frontier the first time I came to Z. I'm originally from Green Bay, so I'm familiar with your home in the North country!

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Fran — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 21:39:17 +0000

We plan the same trip, generally the week after Thanksgiving staying for two weeks. It's a great time to be in Zihuatanejo. But then, really haven't hit on a bad time.

We have Catalina booked. Hoping for some break in air fare soon.

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Steve — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:20:05 +0000

Try early Dec for the same vibe--slow, dollar stretches, no crowds, beach to yourself--but more local culture around Lady of Guadalupe day usually around Dec 12--parades, music on the boats on the day and many el centro activities. Each year I plan a trip at that time--I think you'd love it. The weather always cooperates with days the same as Jan-Apr but low season prices. Only downside: not all restaurants open but still plenty to choose from. It's all quite perfect. Enjoy your trip reports--you capture the simple essence of why we come to Z, no plan, nothing hurried.

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1dawgfan — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:05:54 +0000

Well it's really down here that may be why ...it the best time to be here less crowds and in slow time the dollar stretches a little further .....more trip reports tomorrow ..

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K&B — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:12:30 +0000

The message board used to have lots of trip reports like this, but lately they are few and far between. Thanks for posting--I appreciate them.

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Mary B. Gram — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:13:39 +0000

And people ask, "What do you eat in Mexico"......

Thanks for your wonderful reports. I didn't get there this year and am enjoying if vicariously through you. Mil gracias!!

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1dawgfan — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:35:42 +0000

Another day in paradise sunny and hot and 90 yesterday afternoon .Took a walk into town to take a few photos and hopped a cab back to the hotel . Splashed in the pool for awhile then another walk to LaRopa for a lunch break ..the clouds started to roll in to cool the day off just in time for dinner at Tentaciones ..what a dinner ! And what a view ! Eggplant wrapped with goat cheese, shrimp salad with a blackberry vinaigrette ,coconut and almond soup with sage oil, Mahi Mahi on a bed of risotto , and dessert of apple tart and ice cream ,and a after dinner dessert cocktail,...ahhhhhh.. Took a lot of photos of the lights of Zihua awesome shots what a great day . All I know eating and drinking like this I'm going to gain a few pounds before I return from this vacation..maybe I should walk for a few miles up and down these hills to burn some of those calories off ...? ...or sit on the beach have a few cold ones and think about it ...I like option two ...