Spring Break 2012 found us flying to the small island of Cozumel off the Mexican coast of Cancun. We have had a few trips south of the border in the past 5 years that allowed us the relative luxury of all-inclusive vacationing.

The Cozumel Palace was a fabulous place to stay. Our room had a jacuzzi in it.

The view from our ocean-side room on the 5th floor was amazing.

The girls got to snorkel and and swim with stingrays.

We swam with the dolphins – a truly unique experience. What amazing creatures.

We got the chance to experience scuba diving. We attended a familiarization class that allowed us limited use of snorkel gear and limited our time and depth in the water. However, it gave us the chance to fully experience what it’s like to be fully underwater. The fish and coral life was very cool. Fortunately, I overcame my initial panic of being under the water. My favorite picture of the trip:

We had an awesome time and we are looking forward to going back again. If you ever get the chance to try an all-inclusive in Mexico – do it, you’ll be glad you did.