On my way to Seattle this evening, I had a retired pilot sitting in my first class cabin. We got to talking and I found out he owns a beautiful condo in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.(40 minutes south of Cancun) It sounds perfect and if I didn’t have two vacations already planned in June, I’d probably go. I like the sound of a beach all to myself…especially a white sand beach and turquoise water! The swine flu scare has kept people away…there are no bookings…because of this he’s cutting deals. $1800.per week for a stunning, three bedroom, beachfront home located in the brand new Luna Encantada condo development overlooking the infinity pool and Mexican Caribbean! The condo is exceptionally private and secure, yet within 1/2 block to 5th Avenue, which is an open-air pedestrian walkway with a wide variety of fine multi-national restaurants, art galleries, shops, and nightclubs. With three couples, that’s only about $85. a night each!

I haven’t checked airfare, but I imagine you could get a great deal on that as well. Here is an interesting fact, the airlines “cut” a lot of flights to Mexico because demand was down. Not because of the swine flu directly….just indirectly. The media played it up, but if the airlines cancelled flights because of the threat…they would have cancelled ALL the flights. I love to visit places when they’re not crowded so I would take advantage of this. I may just find the time in July: )

You can check out more details and pictures of this condo and others at www.vrbo.com.

Here is some updated information on traveling to Cancun, www.cancuntravelog.com