Saturday, May 2, 2009

Gay Vacations in Mexico, Cancun Beaches

By Ricardo d Argence

For the travelers that are thinking of taking a holiday in Mexico, you will love the pristine beaches that are around the hotel zone in Cancun. The beaches were restored to their beauty by over two hundred people after a violent storm carried much of the sand away. Visitors that spend time on these beaches agree that they are fantastic.

The accommodations at the posh resorts are not the only thing about Cancun that is inviting and luxurious, the beaches are inviting as will.

After the restoration of the beaches they appear to be about 50% bigger that what they were before the storms damaged them. The visitors that come to these beaches are able to enjoy the additional space when they take part in all of the activities that are offered.

Those beaches that extend into the Caribbean are often referred to as the north side beaches; these beaches are sheltered from the strong Caribbean current by Isla Mujeres. Those who visit this beach will find that in this area the wind and wave conditions are very mild ideal for family activities and swimming.

Those who enjoy water sport activities may prefer the beach on the east side. The following will give you some examples of the different beaches.

Located at the beginning of the Hotel Zone where the land stretches into the Caribbean you will find Playa Las Perlas, this is a very popular beach for all swimming and water sport enthusiasts, close by are plenty of bars and restaurants.

Playa Linda is a beach that is popular because of the many tourist destinations. It is on the north side and is known for the calm and crystal clear waters making it perfect for water sports. For the scuba enthusiast, there are scuba diving tours available in the area.

The neighboring beaches, Playa Langosta and Playa Tortugas are known for the relaxing atmosphere and pristine sand on the beaches. These two beaches are ideal for people that enjoy the active water sports such as water skiing, boating or jet skiing since the waves are much more active than other areas.

Playa Caracol is one of the most popular beaches in the Cancun area. This stunning beach is known for its long stretches of soft glimmering sand and shallow waters leading out to a sandy smooth bottom. This beaches is widely popular for families that have children. Kids enjoy playing in the clear waters and families enjoy visiting the nearby shops or dining in one of the restaurants nearby.

Playa Delfines has become known unofficially as the gay beach of Cancun and is popular for gay singles and couples. Once you take a look at the grassy slope leading down to the beach youll understand what I mean. This beach is perfect for surfing, sunning and all activities in between. At Playa Delfines, the sun in not the only thing that is sizzling hot.

Those who choose a beach at the east side of Cancun will experience far breezier and higher waves than the north side, although there are still some beaches that are family friendly to choose from.

Chac Mool, Playa Marlin, and Gaviota Azul are the beaches that are the furthest north on the eastern side of the hotel zone. Many people feel that these beaches are not as glamorous as some other beaches due to the high waves. For this reason, these beaches are enjoyed by people that enjoy parasailing and windsurfing.

Playa Ballenas is situated in one of Cancun's most exciting areas with plenty to explore on land as well. There are a lot of fun water sports to be enjoyed like boating, tubing, water-skiing and of course swimming a really fun and friendly beach.

Playa Nizuc and Playa Delfines are beaches that offer some of the most beautiful scenery in Cancun, offering plenty of lovely restaurants to choose from after a long day on the beach.

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