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| ==We've Got a Lot to Drink About...==
| | Moved to [http://c17.scarstravels.com/ http://C17.ScarTravels.com] |
| ==Convergence 17 Cozumel, Mexico ==
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| For your kind consideration, some crazy guy in California and some
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| crazy chick now residing in California are going to throw the first Convergence in Mexico.
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| Convergence 17: Cozumel is slated for June 24-26 2011.
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| ==Your Mad People==
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| The C17 Cozumel committee is Michael "Scar" Swanson and
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| CarrieMonster.
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| Michael has been in the "goth scene" since 1993, whatever that means.
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| He has been going to Convergence since C6, was a volunteer at C9, was
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| a DJ at C14 and C15, and was on the committee for C15. He
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| has attended C6, C9, C10, C11, C14, C15.
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| Carrie "I'm not doing this again" Monster has been involved in the
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| planning of more Convergences than anyone in history.
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| Known for being a general sassy mouthed, zombie loving, psychobilly
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| queen.
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| This former celebrity dj, spends her days with Ian nothing (aka
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| FUNBOY), their dogs, and makes people glamorous for a living. Throws
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| really awesome parties!
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| You will be delighted.
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| ==Theme==
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| The theme is... we're in Mexico at an all-inclusive resort.
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| ==Location==
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| With a Mexican heart and a Caribbean soul, Cozumel is a paradise where
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| tradition, flavor and joy come together. You will always find a
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| friendly face and a warm welcome to make your stay an unforgettable
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| one.
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| Famous all over the world for its coral reefs, there are plenty of
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| water sports such as diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, kayaking
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| and more. Cozumel's mostly undeveloped territory at the center of the
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| island is covered by jungle and swampy lagoons, which are home to tiny
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| mammals and endemic birds that have never left the island. Noteworthy
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| is the Chankanaab National Park, a Cozumel icon, and the Punta Sur
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| Ecological Reserve. This huge protected area at the southern tip of
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| the island includes Punta Celarain and its historical lighthouse, as
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| well as the Colombia Lagoon, a shelter for many of the island's
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| endemic species, as well as other endangered forms of life, such as
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| marine turtles and their nesting areas.
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| [Taken from CometoCozumel.Com]
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| ==Weather==
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| We won't lie to you. Cozumel is quite warm in the summer. But in the
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| shade it's nice, and evenings aren't quite as bad.
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| ==Cost==
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| We are expecting to sell the laminates for anywhere between $20-25,
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| but we are hoping we can do this for even less.
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| ==Hotel==
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| Due to the higher cost of getting to Cozumel, We looked for the best value in hotels.
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| We have selected the Hotel Cozumel as the official location for C17. [http://www.hotelcozumel.com.mx/en Hotel Cozumel Website]
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| Hotel Cozumel & Resort was recently recognized by “Check-Safety-First” (Hotels that care about your health) as one of the three hotels in Cozumel that has proved its capability to prevent food borne illness. Hotel Cozumel & Resort has been subject to monthly rigorous inspections for food safety and hygiene. Other aspects such as fire safety, hurricane preparedness, ethical operation, sustainable tourism and others were also inspected.
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| ROOM RATES
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| Valid dates: Jun..20 - 30/2011
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| '''All inclusive plan
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| Single occupancy $90.00
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| Double occupancy $65.60
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| Triple occupancy $57.00
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| Rates in US dollars, per person per night and include: meals and drinks, non motorized water sports, day activities, night entertainment, gratuities and all applicable taxes.
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| Use booking code CONVERAI for the All Inclusive.
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| '''
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| Not interested in an all inclusive? The Hotel Cozumel offers an European plan that is just for the room only. You will get 20% off of Food and Drink with this room.
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| '''European plan (room only)
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| Single/double occupancy $71.25
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| Triple occupancy $93.75
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| Rates in US dollars, per room per night, plus 14% tax.
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| Use booking code CONVEREP for the European plan.'''
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| Amongst the 4 Star Hotels on the island, Hotel Cozumel & Resort has many good things to be proud of. Things that have made of this friendly resort the best option for families and divers. Wondering why? It is simple: the best location and the best value!
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| At the Hotel Cozumel, an all-inclusive stay includes unlimited meals, snacks and beverages all included in the price of your stay. Yes... this includes Alcohol.
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| Dining: LOS ARCOS: It is the main restaurant located by the front desk, serving the perfect morning start buffet breakfast and dinner.
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| Breakfast from 6:30 am – 10:30 am
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| Dinner from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm.
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| LOS PERICOS Grill. It serves snacks and beverages in a relaxing atmosphere by the largest pool of Cozumel.
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| Hours service: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
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| Bars: LOBBY BAR: Offers a wide variety or domestic liquors and beer. A perfect place to watch a favorite sport or to play some of our table games.
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| Open from 2:00 pm – 2:00 am and there are others.
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| ==Events==
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| Every Convergence has some things in common: vendors, meals, and the
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| evening events. Ours will be different. There will not be a vendor's
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| room due to the high cost of getting the items there. This is going
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| to be time to relax, not worrying if you sold enough merchandise to
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| cover the cost of getting it there.
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| What we have is a "virtual" vending room, open to all, that would
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| be included on the official C17 website. We are hoping to have 3 dance
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| nights, even if we just take over the night club like pirates.
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| Friday:
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| Meet and Greet / Sign In -- the traditional opening event. Sign in,
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| get your laminates, and enjoy the scenery and your inclusive
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| beverages.
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| Later, join us as we dance the night away as we celebrate being
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| Gypsies in the Palace.
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| Saturday:
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| Zombie Tiki Terror Night – Tonight we explore the strange and bizarre.
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| A legion of the undead have awoken and want to party. Zombies just
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| want to dance... and eat brains, so the music will range from
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| Deathrock to Industrial.
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| Sunday
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| Party at the End of The World - The world is ending.. how will you be
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| dressed? This night will be more focused on a mixture of good time
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| party music, as we party like it's 1999.
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| Monday
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| ==Bye Now!==
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| By this time, you should be dragging your carcass out and getting to
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| the airport to go home.
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| ==Unofficial Events and Excursions==
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| Please see [http://www.hotelcozumel.com.mx/en/services/additionalservices.html Hotel Cozumel Additional Services]
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| ==Getting Here:==
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| Cozumel has an international airport, so getting here should be easy.
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| Choosing cities around the country show prices to be between 400 and
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| 600 Round Trip.
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| ==F.A.Q.==
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| Q. Why Mexico?
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| A. Why Not? We have had Convergences in Canada and the U.S., and the
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| last time we checked Mexico was still in North America.
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| Q. Why do you not have a set date?
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| A. We do not have a set date in order to select a date based on what
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| is good for the a.g. community. It will be either in July or August,
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| but we will see what the best rates are travel and room-wise.
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| Q. What will the weather be like?
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| A. The Summer in Cozumel is very hot (usually between 87 and 90), and
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| sometimes you will get some heavy rains in the afternoon after the
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| warm day. The water is warm and very clear and the sun will go down
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| around 8 or even 9 PM.
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| Q. Won't I melt?
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| A. Uh.. maybe..
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| Q. Blah blah blah ALCOHOL?
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| A. It's included with the price of your hotel room!
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| Q. Swimming pool, hot tub?
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| A. Yes... they have them
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| Q. Will the events be kid-friendly?
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| A. The nightclub is adults only, but the rest of the event is kid
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| friendly. We are not programming every minute of your time, and our
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| events will just be in the evenings.
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| Q. I hate ______ kind of music, which you have on _____ night. What do
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| I do?
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| A. Just enjoy yourself!
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| Q. I heard that Mexico is in the middle of a drug war right now?
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| A. Yes. Sadly it is. If you look on this map you will see the effected
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| areas are far far away from Cozumel.
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| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mexico_states_map_small_war.PNG
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| The affected areas are where the crimes seem to be the most
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| concentrated. Were not saying there is no crime elsewhere in Mexico!
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| That would be a lie. Keep in mind, crime is everywhere, be on guard,
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| don't carry cash or if you do wear a money belt.
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| Keep flashy jewelry and designer duds to a bare minimum.
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| Q. I want to see the ruins. Can I do that?
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| A. By all means yes! We suggest going on the hotel's guided tour! We
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| wouldn't want you to be scammed out of your money and we wouldn't want
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| you to be in danger.
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| Be smart, don't leave the resort on your own. Don't rent a car or a
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| scooter. Go only on the guided tours. Use your head. Were in a foreign
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| land.
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| Q. I've been hearing about kidnappings happening all over Mexico. I
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| saw it on Dateline, even! Will I be safe?
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| A. We think so! If you, once again, stay within the resort or go out
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| on hotel sponsored tours only.
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| A friend, a tiny quiet woman, just traveled to Mexico and back ALL BY
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| HER SELF and she came back in one piece.
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| Again, we say, use your smarts.
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| Q. Tell me something else to ease my mind about Cozumel?
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| A. Well, the crime is low for a Caribbean island and for Mexico.
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| Pick pockets happen there but they happen everywhere so be cautious.
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| Since Cozumel is a small island, everyone knows each other
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| The only income source is tourism. Because of this, they are very
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| protective of the island!
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| Seeing that it is an island, there are very few escape routes for the
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| Cartel and other criminals.
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| There is a military base on the island so you will see a lot of that
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| sort of stuff going on.
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| Here are some links to ease your mind...
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| http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g150809-s206/Cozumel:Mexico:Health....
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| http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=942461
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| http://thisiscozumel.com/content/view/794/2/
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| http://www.whatisreallyhappeninginmexico.com/
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| Q. Can I drink the water?
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| A. We wouldn't. Although, we've heard that Cozumel has it's own water
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| treatment plant for safe drinking water and ice!
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| Q. Do I need a passport?
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| A. Yes, you do!
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