*** PHOTO Trip Journal aboard Carnival's CONQUEST (Sept. 2012, Caribbean) ***

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Before we moved to the restaurant next door, we stopped for a minute to listen to the mariachi @ Plaza Maya.

 

 

Mariachi is the best known form of folk music from Mexico. The name refers to the music, the musicians and the band that play it.

 

 

Mariachi began as a regional folk style called “Son Jaliscience” in the center west of Mexico originally played only with

string instruments and musicians dressed in the white pants and shirts of peasant farmers.

 

 

VIDEO (mariachi in Plaza Maya @ Cozumel's Puerta Maya, Mexico):

 

 

It was such a beautiful day!

 

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Our next stop: a visit to Pancho's Backyard (during lunch, they have live Marimba music).

 

 

Delicious Mexican food and awesome Margaritas are served at the lush patio of

"one of Cozumel's most beautiful colonial buildings, amidst splashing fountains and tasteful decor."

 

 

Their principle: somewhere must be 5 o'clock and time for a special Margarita!

 

If you know the day's "magic" word, you receive a FREE sopaipia with a meal purchase!

 

 

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COZUMEL's Puerta Maya, Mexico (Friday afternoon, September 28th 2012)

 

 

 

 

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As mentioned already, lots of jewelry stores in the Caribbean and silver in particular in Mexico's Cozumel!

 

 

 

Left our friends to enjoy a relaxing massage by the beach and headed for some ice-cream

because it was really hot in Cozumel's Puerta Maya that Friday!

 

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Carnival's CONQUEST & MAGIC @ Puerta Maya, Cozumel (September 28, 2012)

 

 

The beautiful island of Cozumel was launched as an international tourist destination more than 50 years ago,

when scuba divers and beach-goers discovered its crystal clear waters and its picturesque village by the sea - San Miguel.

 

 

 

Carnival's CONQUEST & MAGIC @ Puerta Maya, Cozumel (September 28, 2012)

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ALLURE of the SEAS @ Cozumel, Mexico ( September 28, 2012)

 

 

ALLURE of the SEAS @ Cozumel, Mexico ( September 28, 2012)

 

 

Today, the island of COZUMEL has grown up, but at the heart, it's still the same Cozumel -

with friendly people, beautiful views and the blue waters of the Caribbean lapping at its shores.

 

 

 

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Carnival's CONQUEST & MAGIC @ Puerta Maya, Cozumel (September 28, 2012)

 

The island of COZUMEL was the sanctuary of the Mayan goddess of fertility, Ixchel, and it was a major destination for religious pilgrimages.

 

 

The island of Cozumel is located about 11 miles (18 km) off the east coast of the Yucatan.

 

It is opposite to Playa del Carmen and it’s known as Mexico's window to the Caribbean.

 

Carnival's CONQUEST & MAGIC @ Puerta Maya, Cozumel (September 28, 2012)

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The "Three Amigos" Bar - a new theme restaurant inspired by the 1986 hit movie starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short.

 

 

 

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The waterfront eatery "Three Amigos" – the first of its kind in the Caribbean – offers traditional Mexican food,

along with an extensive beverage menu.

 

 

VIDEO (the ambiance @ Three Amigos on Friday, September 28th 2012):

 

 

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Three Amigos - The waterfront eatery @ Puerta Maya, Cozumel (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALLURE of the Seas @ Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

 

Fat Tuesday - the waterfront bar offering frozen drinks and light snacks, along with a DJ and dance floor.

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COZUMEL, Mexico - our 3rd and last Port of Call of this Western Caribbean cruise...

 

Time to pick-up the early purchases @ Duty Free as we were heading back to the cruise ship @ Cozumel's Puerta Maya:

 

 

 

 

 

Downtown, the majestic ALLURE of the Seas @ Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012):

 

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Carnival's CONQUEST & MAGIC @ Cozumel's Puerta Maya, Mexico(September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

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It got really busy by the Pier as cruisers were returning to both ships on Friday afternoon @ Cozumel's Puerta Maya (September 28, 2012):

 

 

 

Carnival's CONQUEST & MAGIC (side by side) @ Cozumel's Puerta Maya, Mexico(September 28, 2012)

 

 

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Downtown Cozumel - the majestic ALLURE of the SEAS cruise ship (September 28, 2012)

 

 

And then the RAIN started as we were waiting in line to board the CONQUEST @ Cozumel's Puerta Maya!

 

 

ADIOS, Cozumel! We shall be back one day!

 

 

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Cozumel, Mexico was our 3rd and last Port of Call...

 

 

For the first time though, the Sail-away felt like a real celebration!

 

 

 

Despite the earlier rain and wet decks, lots of guests came out to sing and dance and

have a good time as we left Mexico behind that Friday evening!

 

It was a FUN evening aboard Carnival's CONQUEST!

 

 

 

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The SKY was unbelievable that evening too @ Cozumel, Mexico!

 

 

 

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VIDEO (Sail-away Party aboard Carnival's CONQUEST @ Cozumel, Mexico):

 

 

 

 

The party aboard the Carnival's Conquest was so loud that the MAGIC got to hear us! : - ))

 

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Typically, Carnival's CONQUEST was the first ship to leave a Port of Call, so Cozumel was no exception that Friday evening!

 

 

 

 

ALLURE of the Seas @ Downtown Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

 

ALLURE of the Seas @ Downtown Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

 

ALLURE of the Seas & MAGIC @ Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

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The Sail-away celebration continued aboard the CONQUEST with more music and dancing, even inside the... jacuzzi!

 

Carnival's are, indeed, the FUN ships!

 

VIDEO (Sail-away party celebration aboard Carnival's CONQUEST @ Cozumel, Mexico):

 

 

Once again, Carnival's MAGIC (and Allure of the Seas) was behind us that evening!

 

 

 

 

ALLURE of the Seas & MAGIC @ Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

[Froufie]

Loving your review and pics - can you share which pic hosting site you use? Looking for a new 'hosting' site that is free and easy to use for adding pics to reviews! Thanks:D

[daliflor]

Loving your review and pics - can you share which pic hosting site you use?

 

Looking for a new 'hosting' site that is free and easy to use for adding pics to reviews! Thanks:D

 

Your kind words are very much appreciated - thank you for your support.

 

Been using Photobucket for couple of years now and despite the numerous pics uploaded there, never seem to reach the limit, so no problems yet!

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TENGO EL ALMA DE BOHEMIO y MEXICANO

VAGABUNDO y TROVADOR

PARA TODOS MI AMISTAD LLEVO EN LA MANO

SOY ASÍ DE CORAZON !

 

 

VAGABUNDAS POR EL MUNDO MIS CANCIONES

VAN RODANDO COMO YO

y ES DE ORGULLO QUE ME NOMBREN MEXICANO

COMO MÉXICO NO HAY DOS !

 

The end of a glorious day in sunny Cozumel, Mexico!

 

 

NO HAY DOS, EN EL MUNDO ENTERO

NI HAY SOL QUE BRILLE MEJOR

SI AQUÍ LA VIRGEN MARÍA

DIJO QUE ESTARÍA QUE AQUÍ ESTARÍA MUCHO MEJOR !

 

Back to the cabin, getting ready for more FUN aboard Carnival's CONQUEST (September 28, 2012)!

 

[eboiowa12]

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Your pictures are very beautiful and I enjoyed most of them' date=' but I would hate to think that someone is taking my pictures while I'm sitting on my private balcony or while leaving the ship then posting them on a website. Unless you have permission to take and post some of those pictures, I don't think you should be posting pictures of your fellow cruisers without their knowledge.[/quote]

 

 

First of All when you are in Public out of doors you are free game to have your picture taken. Just like anyone else if you do not want your picture taken then stay indoors forever. Your pictures are the Best I have ever seen on any cruise critc Web reviews Hands Down. It would be different if you were taking pictures of people Naked Or having sex. But just people having a great time on their Vacations.. Nothing Wrong with that. Maybe people should just chill and next time they go on a cruise Never come out of thier Cabins.

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Your kind words are very much appreciated - thank you for your support.

 

Been using Photobucket for couple of years now and despite the numerous pics uploaded there, never seem to reach the limit, so no problems yet!

 

 

Dalifor Love Your Photos these are the Best I have ever seen here on Cruise Critic. Keep it up and do not let the Negative People ever Get you down. You keep on Shooting those Wonderfull shots of People..

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I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way! I know people will always be in the backround of photos, but I do have a problem with zooming in on unsuspecting people and then posting their pictures on the internet. I am glad I was not on this sailing. It really creeps me out. And now these posts will probably disappear.

 

Can I ask why it creeps you out? I am not invalidating your feelings at all - I just wonder what it is that bothers people about their pic being posted?