Dear Phil;-
    If you haven't been there---try Cancun. Two (count 'em) two biomes, the
clear gulf waters and the muddy bay waters. Get a hotel on the North side
for the best snorkling. On package tours, usually excellent side trips are
included---Tulum, Xel Ha. Bull fights Wednesdays. (don't bother). Decent
shopping. Short boat trip to Isla Muhares (sp.). Very worthwhile. Nice long
beach. Boats to Cozumel. (don't bother)
        Try it. You'll like it.
                Art

Phil Liff-Grieff wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I have just had my December holiday season open up and I am considering
> taking the family someplace in Mexico.  Any suggestions for a place that
> contains:
>
> 1) fairly good and legal  shelling (for me),
> 2) good snorkling (for my wife),
> 3) fairly reasonable resort-style accomodations (for my 16 year old
> daughter), and
> 4) beach diving (for my son and myself)
>
> This is a decision that has to be made quickly as December is right
> around the corner.  So, if anyone can quickly tender some advice, it
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Phil Liff-Grieff
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> La Crescenta, California