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Secrets Excellence Riviera Maya pictures from mexico photos on webshots Here are someone's pictures from the place. It's not listed on the Secrets website anymore. Secrets Resorts & Spas: Unlimited-Luxury, A new and better way to have it all. My friend honeymooned here & she wants to know if it's still open. She is concerned it was destroyed in 2005.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 This is so cute! I use Shutterfly all the time, and never thought of doing this. I think I may have to steal this idea... it's a new product. With everything I've bought recently they have sent me a sample card with a coupon for a free one to try it out. I ordered another bday card & a congratulations card yesterday. Both covered in silly pictures. I also love the calendars. I make them for a bunch of christmas presents. Each month has a different picture of someone in the family. You can enter all the birthdays, etc & it prints them on the calendar. It saves the info for each year too.

Quote: Originally Posted by TropicalIslandBride Great list, Paula! Thanks for posting. One note, make a photocopy of your passport and driver license to carry with you and scan/email another copy to yourself. That way, if you loses these documentations, you'll have some form of proof and will be easier to get the replacements. I'm adding this tip to my website

Here is the packing list from my website: water shoes- the beach can be rocky camera underwater camera if you plan to snorkel or scuba dive passport!!!!! travel agent's phone number incase there is a problem medication for head aches or stomach pain sunscreen snorkel equipment: If you plan on doing a lot of snorkeling, having your own is very nice. The hotel has some you can use, but only for an hour at a time. There is a dive shop 2 miles away where you can rent equipment. You can get a set for $25 on amazon.com. bottle opener sunglasses swimsuits hat dramamine if you get motion sickness single ones for tipping or buying bottled water/beer when away from the hotel calling card if you plan on making phone calls extra batteries for cameras, etc. camera charger & extra memory cards (for digital cameras) outlet adaptor, if your plugs are 3 prong. The outlets in Mexico are like the 2-prong outlets in the US. insect repellant comfortable shoes addresses if you plan on sending postcards Things to do Make a copy of your passport to leave with someone back home incase your passport is lost or stolen. Leave the phone numbers & last 4 digits for your credit cards with someone so they can cancel them if they are lost or stolen. Call your credit card companies and inform them you will be in Mexico so they do not freeze your account due to suspicious activity. Inform your bank you will be in Mexico, if you plan on using your ATM card. You can ask them to temporarily raise the max on how much you can withdraw per day.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Almost every bachelorette party I've been to, there have been girls there that aren't invited to the wedding. It's usually more of just a night out to party, not a formal wedding activity. I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding and we have her bach. party next weekend. I know that a lot of the girls are bringing friends, I may bring my sisters, etc. I think you can invite anyone you want! Yeah, this is what I'm used to too. I was invited to one where I didn't even know the girl. I think people would rather be included in the party even if they aren't invited to the wedding than excluded.

That is the coolest location! can anyone go by there?

I think it depends on what the event is like. For showers I think it's rude because people feel pressure to bring gifts. I never think showers are much fun either so I wouldnt want to go to extra showers if I'm not going to the wedding. If the party is more like a fun night out, I think you should be able to invite whoever. For mine we are just going out dancing. I imagine there will be girls invited that I don't even know to well b/c they are my friends friends. really anyone who wants to go dance that night. If gifts are involved I think it's different.

it's free. sometimes it's good to make an appointment. I always feel pressure to buy, but I prefer to have time to check it out & see if I like it. I also have sensitive skin and some stuff makes my skin red & itchy. So now I tell them I need to wear it for a while. I write down what they put on me & this gives me time to think about it. I usually check if they make commission to know if I should come back to the same person. it is more expensive than drug stores, but for powder & foundation its totally worth it because the match the right color for you. I also have a lot of drug store lipstick & eyeshadow I dont wear b/c I dont like it. So I feel like if I can try it & buy less because i know i like it I'm saving money (or spending about the same). I also try to go when they have the bonuses. Certain products I still buy at drug stores. I think maybelline mascera is as good as any other brand. sephora is pretty cool because you can try stuff from all different places. i didnt think they spent as much attention to my makeover though.

when i went to cancun in 1999 we took a bunch of food. i heard our hotel had bad food & we lived off the pringles & crackers we had packed. my friends mom even packed gallons of flavored water.

I've heard a lot of the TA companies that say they will pick it out for you just forward you all the info you can find yourself. I found this forum more useful than anyone I could've hired to do it for me. I'm heading home from work, but I'll look at your list & see if I can think of anything that fits.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein Hey ladies! I started tracking calories in a journal back in February and have so far lost 12 pounds! I have about another 5 to go until I will be to my ideal weight! It really is this simple, if you take in less calories than you expend, you will lose weight! Another great tool I have been using is Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople It will also tell you how many calories to take in to meet your goal weight by your target date, PLUS you can track all your food intake and calories with their HUGE food database, and track calories burned through cardio, record weight workouts, etc. It's awesome and it's freeeee!!! congrats on the 12 pounds!

I read the same poem but it was about sand dollars. I do think its a contradiction to attach the poem to a starfish that was harvested & therefore killed, you know? I read that poem on a website encouraging you not to buy sea creatures. I'm definitly not judging anyone for buying starfish. I'm just trying to figure out for myself what I'm OK with. If they truely do eat coral & it's better for the ecosystem to remove them then that's understandable. But the same websites that said that was OK also sold sand dollars which are not a predator of coral. I stongly believe in responsible tourism, which is one thing I liked about the the riviera maya area. The area seems concerned with sustaining the ecosystem instead of just making a bunch of tourist dollars.

ok here I did a screen shot

I'm hooked on shutterfly. I just made my friend a birthday card. They are $2.49 plus 99cents shipping. Right now they are sending out free promo codes when you order something (comes in the package). The card is so cute. Sorry, no picture yet. It has 8 pictures of her on the front being silly. Then in the middle it says "happy birthday, kat." I was able to personalize the inside too & write silly stuff. The price is as good as a regular card at the store, especially if you combine shipping with other stuff. I'll probably start making photocards for most birthdays now. I don't like to give a card unless it's really funny or personal. usually i buy those fresh ink cards at hallmark.

Quote: Originally Posted by christmas Has anyone found a website or store that sells fake white finger starfish? I'm thinking of making christmas ornament favors with them but am feeling guilty about buying natural, once alive starfish, it seems cruel? I was concerned about the same thing. I tried to find more info on whether or not it is ethical. I found some sorces that said the starfish are predators of something else. I can't remember what it was. Coral? Anyway, they said that they harvest the starfish to protect this other creature. But this was from a website selling starfish. I know buying coral is never OK. Also those big trumpetor shells. They are so pretty so people scoop them up to sell & the creatures that live in them can't find homes. I didn't find a conclusive answer so I decided not to buy any starfish. I also didn't find a good source for fakes. But I haven't spent a bunch of time looking into it.

The girl in the magazines who set that unrealistic image are airbrushed like crazy. They even go farther than airbrush, but actually remove parts of their bodies. Have you seen this video? I really liked it Dove

Quote: Originally Posted by lyrebard Hi all. My partner and I are aiming to do this crazy thing in the Yucatan in June 2008. After I emailed one place and heard that they were totally booked up through June, I realized I'd better get our collective butts in gear. Here's what we're thinking: June 21, 2008 (summer solstice...we like the symbolism of that) In or near Akumal, about 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. That's all we know so far! -lyrebard Yay! Someone else with my date! We were engaged June 21, 2007 & are getting married June 21, 2008. I also think it's cool that its summer solstice. Originally I was looking at Akumal, but ended up finding a hotel that fit what I wanted in Puerto Aventuras (between Akumal & PDC). I don't think you will have a problem finding a place. Some book up far in advance, but others can be booked a few month prior. You'll find the forum really useful for getting started planning.

can you see your money bag & drink? can you see our gifts? They are little pictures under "view my photo gallery." Ann do you hold the record for most gifts?

Quote: Originally Posted by NurseSarah I don't think I'm understanding the question. There are handles on the corners that let you resize the frame, then there is a green button just inside the corner handles that you can drag to zoom in and out of the picture. Is that what you're asking? Yes that worked! I grabbed the green box in the corner & drug it away from the frame. My picture got smaller (or more zoomed out). Thanks!

thanks! I'm addressing them right now. I wish I would have put our last names on them. For some family members, I wonder if they will recognize me in the picture. So I wrote my last name in parenthesis after my first name. I only did this for people I haven't seen in a long time.

It's that yellow star on the left side

I'm having trouble figuring out how to resize a picture. I can make the frame the size I want, but I can zoom out on the picture so it's not fitting in the frame.

Quote: Originally Posted by TropicalIslandBride Since we are not getting married on the beach, this is what I put on our website: "We are in Jamaica and since it will be outdoor it is going to be hot and humid. The wedding is going to be a relaxed and carefree celebration, so we are encouraging a "beach chic" look for the events. Ladies should wear summer dresses. Men should wear a nice shirt and pants (Tommy Bahama look is good). Sandals are okay, but please no shorts or flipflops during the ceremony." i think this sounds great.

Quote: Originally Posted by jak27 This is just my two cents, but I would be more clear on the use of "Formal" for the attire...that to me says Formal Attire, which means Tux Optional which means Cocktail attire for the women. If that's what you want, then I think you're guests will understand, but if you want something less formal, but still fancier than shorts and a t-shirt, I would say "Jackets Optional" which directs guys to be dressed up, but not necessarily in a suite or tie. Just my opnion, which doens't mean much! I agree. I thought you wanted the guys in suits & ties. That could be miserable. So i would suggest being a little more descriptive. Especially on a website where you can write as much as you want. You wouldn't want to put a paragraph about what to wear on an invite (unless it was a seperate page) but on the website you can really say as much as you want.

They are in!! It only took 10 days. I think they are so cute, especially when there is 100 of them. I've spread them out on the floor just to look at them all together. the back is a little funny because I thought I had to leave room for a barcode. It was on the template. So I put the text up too high. Oh well, I still love them. DIY wedding projects are the best! The grand total shipped was only $12.