| iv id="body"> | | | | for a treat. Vacation rentals can range from small, |
| Puerto Morelos isn't exactly a secret destination, | | | | intimate casitas to spacious and luxurious villas. On |
| but it's certainly not as in-your-face as a few of | | | | the beach they provide easy access to a day of |
| its neighbors. Everyone knows that Cancun is a | | | | fun and sun, and for the down time that you're |
| hotspot for revelers and beach lovers, especially | | | | counting on to revive you, there's a comfortable |
| during spring break, but if that's not the scene | | | | bed, a patio, and maybe even a hammock with |
| you're after, there is a perfectly amazing | | | | your name on them. A kitchen complete with |
| alternative. Upon arriving in Puerto Morelos and | | | | appliances, dishes and spices means that whipping |
| realizing that it's lovely, relaxing and not nearly as | | | | up a meal will be as easy as pie, so getting |
| crowded as other Mexican resort towns, you'll be | | | | dressed and heading to a restaurant doesn't have |
| puzzled as to why it isn't more well known. | | | | to be an every day thing. Keep it relaxed, stick to |
| The answer has to do with the fact that | | | | your own schedule, and go for days without |
| everyone who comes here has such a good time | | | | wearing any shoes if that's what you feel like |
| that they end up jealously guarding their | | | | doing. |
| discovery. Unless you're specifically seeking the | | | | Each of the dozens of Puerto Morelos Vacation |
| chance to be a hedonist alongside a bunch of | | | | Rentals is uniquely decorated and situated in a |
| stir-crazy youngsters, then Puerto Morelos makes | | | | spot convenient to one diversion or another. |
| more sense as the focus of your hard-earned | | | | Some are closer to the Cancun airport, some are |
| vacation. Thus, once weary travelers set foot in | | | | near the reef and some are walking distance |
| this peaceful and picturesque town known for its | | | | from the town. Certain travelers enjoy feeling like |
| barrier reef and authentic atmosphere, you won't | | | | they're off the beaten path; for these there are |
| want to ruin it all by spreading the word too | | | | privacy-oriented beach houses tucked away from |
| zealously. | | | | the main thoroughfares. Others would rather feel |
| Having discovered the secret, however, praise | | | | a sense of seclusion yet remain connected to the |
| your luck and live it up in Puerto Morelos. This was | | | | action, and there are properties that meet this |
| originally a fishing village whose status as National | | | | requirement as well. |
| Marine Park keeps it from being overly-developed, | | | | Jacuzzi tubs, open-air patios, air-conditioning, and |
| and the best way to stay in the spirit of the | | | | even a housekeeper accompany many vacation |
| town is to rent a vacation home on the beach, | | | | rentals. You'll feel more independent and free than |
| put your feet up, and live like this is where you | | | | if you were booked in a hotel, but not so much |
| belong. Blending in instead of being treated like | | | | so that you're overwhelmed. Staying in real home |
| some kind of "tourist" is a fulfilling experience, and | | | | for a little while doesn't have to come with the |
| once you choose a vacation home you'll want to | | | | responsibilities of keeping it spotless or weeding |
| stay forever. | | | | the garden. Let yourself relax for a few days, |
| If you've never taken this route before, you're in | | | | because the pressure is off. |