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• Should I use pesos or dollars?
• Are my old pesos worth anything?
• Can you help with car rental info?
• Best options on airport ground transportation?
• Any advice on Hotel so and so?
• What's the weather like?
• Can I get internet access in Playa?
• Advice on snorkel equipment...?
• Do I need a passport?
• Can I drink the water?
• Should I go to Xcaret or XelHa?
• Where can I watch (*insert sporting event here*) in Playa?

try a search first. If you don't find a related thread that is helpful, by all means start a new post! If the related thread is a bit old, you might also want to start a new post if you have follow-up questions. The link to make a search is on the top right. Make sure and read the options for the search function. You can search for multiple words and specific phrases. Posts to AVOID! :

I'm coming down for the first time and would really appreciate some tips on what to do and what I should avoid. Plus some good restaurants. Thanks alot!

The answer to this one is, "Yes, we have so many tips we wrote a website with them. Please try reading it. Help us to help you."

The weather forecast for next week says all clouds. :cry: I'm worried I'm not going to be able to....

The weather here is quite variable. The weather forecasts shed very little light on what actually happens. They'll call for 7 days of clouds and we'll have a great week. It's the tropics - there's often a chance of rain, but most of the time the rain is short and sweet, and the sun is out again an hour later. Don't worry! We understand that you want nice weather, everyone does. Luckily, it's mostly nice here. No one can tell you what next week has in store for you.

What places don't you like... what should I avoid.

Look at it from a 'glass is half full' point of view. Ask to get good tips, and you'll find what you need to know.

Hey username, clean out your inbox so I can send you a PM...

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