Going to Mexico with massive tax return

ellelit
ellelit Posts: 806 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
So, i got my tax return done yesterday, and here we have a cash back thingy where they give you cheque in hand the same day. it's pretty awesome....

anyhow we're heading to mexico!! yippee. i've never been anywhere fun, other than when i went to disneyland 16 years ago, so i am really lookinf forward to it.

i'm not worried about the eating or drinking, i'm just going to relax and enjoy myself. and i'm going to try snorkeling!

has anyone else been? am i going to be majorly out of place being heavy? just wondering...

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  • ellelit
    ellelit Posts: 806 Member
    So, i got my tax return done yesterday, and here we have a cash back thingy where they give you cheque in hand the same day. it's pretty awesome....

    anyhow we're heading to mexico!! yippee. i've never been anywhere fun, other than when i went to disneyland 16 years ago, so i am really lookinf forward to it.

    i'm not worried about the eating or drinking, i'm just going to relax and enjoy myself. and i'm going to try snorkeling!

    has anyone else been? am i going to be majorly out of place being heavy? just wondering...
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    that's awesome! My fance and I are using ours for our honeymoon in August. We havn't filed yet but are expecting about 6,000$ if last year is any indication. Have an awesome trip and don't you dare worry about feeling out of place because you're big. no no no,, just have fun! :flowerforyou:
  • ahoskins
    ahoskins Posts: 8
    I would not worry about anything except having fun. My husband and I went to Mexico this past summer. At first I was nervous but quickly got over it. Snorkeling will be a lot of fun and a great workout. Are you going on a cruise or flying? Remember have fun, enjoy and relax.
  • ellelit
    ellelit Posts: 806 Member
    we're flying. i want to try snorkelling and maybe swimming with the dolphins... it should be great!
  • RKA625
    RKA625 Posts: 151 Member
    OMG, swimming with dolphins would be awesome! Have fun!
  • BEFORE
    BEFORE Posts: 1,291 Member
    I'm jealous, I've got a bad case of "I HATE WINTER" right now.

    Go and enjoy yourself, no one gets to experience these kinda trips often.

    :flowerforyou:
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Have fun!!! I really hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy it down there. I've never been but am green with envy right now :tongue: Enjoy those walks on the beach and playing in the water and the wonderful food!!! Really - just breath deep, let the stress fall away and just be. It will do loads for you! WOOHOOOOOO!!! Have a blast, and don't worry about other people - you are wonderful just the way you are and deserve to enjoy a wonderful vacation!!
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    I'm jealous, I've got a bad case of "I HATE WINTER" right now.

    Go and enjoy yourself, no one gets to experience these kinda trips often.

    :flowerforyou:

    Me too! Stupid snow. :grumble:

    Enjoy your vacation Ellelit! :flowerforyou:
  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 Member
    Its your time to relax and have fun.:flowerforyou: Enjoy your vacation,:drinker:
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
    Lindsay, I am so happy for you! You'll love snorkeling, the fish are amazing! I don't know why Ariel wanted to become a human?!
    Where are you going in Mexico? I've been to Cozumel, Play del Carmen. Those are both on the Gulf side. Wherever you go it will be warm so enjoy that sunshine!
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    If you are like me you won't have to worry about what you eat down there, everything and I mean EVERYTHING make me sick when we go, my in laws are from Mexico, so we try to go at least once a year. HAVE AN AWESOME TIME! Where in Mexico?
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    We are going to get something like $5,700 back, but I'm waiting the two weeks for them to direct deposit it into my account. I don't want to have to pay the tax people that much just to have it 14 days earlier. Then we are going to use most of it to pay off debt, bc with the economy like it is who knows what could happen. My hubby's job is pretty secure, and I think mine is but you never know. Next week we could be trying to live on one income, and I want all the bills paid if that happens.

    Then we are going to VEGAS. I've never been there and I want to go so bad. I've found tickets for flight + hotel for 4 days and 3 nights for under $300 a person. We are waiting to go till May when school's out, that way grandparents don't have to worry about getting kids around for school, and my hubby will be on vaccation too (he's a teacher). So my goal is to be in a bikini for Vegas.
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    Me and my bf are diehard all-inclusive annual vacation takers. Mexico was our first one and we've went back a second time several years ago. LOVED it both time! The first was more special because it was my first time out of the country and also prior to 9/11 so I didn't even need a passport :noway: . We really enjoyed Chitchen Itza, that was way cool (in the tour way), but VERY hot and tons of water required. We went downtown to Senor Frogs one night, fun to go but ready to go after the admission fee and $20 yard of beer :drinker: :drinker: Snorkeling is nice, the place is beautiful and we've always found the little local shops and eateries to be really nice along with the folks we approached. Have a great time, this is a step up from where you were the other day!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    Where in Mexico are you going? I've traveled there a lot (plus I can see it out my office window, but not the resort areas where you'll be going). I swam with Dolphins in Cabo and it was great, If you're going to Puerto Vallarta you can swim with Sea Lions which is also fantastic. You'll have a blast.
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    Cabo is WONDERFUL! We are going again for my sis in laws wedding next summer, I that's one thing I need to get this bod in a bikini, okay I'd settle for a nice swimming suit, not that granny, no offense to anyone, but something sexy!
  • hdtoolgirl
    hdtoolgirl Posts: 93 Member
    I am doing the same thing my self!! I booked last night and am going Feb 10-16!! I can't wait, it's my first time to Mexico. I am planning on swimming and snorkeling my tequila calories off. I'm hoping there's lots of fresh fruits and veggies to eat. We are doing the whole all-inclusive thing too! I was concerned about eating, but figure the amount of exercise will counteract all the food and drink!
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    I am doing the same thing my self!! I booked last night and am going Feb 10-16!! I can't wait, it's my first time to Mexico. I am planning on swimming and snorkeling my tequila calories off. I'm hoping there's lots of fresh fruits and veggies to eat. We are doing the whole all-inclusive thing too! I was concerned about eating, but figure the amount of exercise will counteract all the food and drink!

    Mangos are WONDERFUL THERE and they run around only like 50 cents! They peel them and put chilli on them mmmmmmmm GOOD! sound wierd but GOOD!
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    I am doing the same thing my self!! I booked last night and am going Feb 10-16!! I can't wait, it's my first time to Mexico. I am planning on swimming and snorkeling my tequila calories off. I'm hoping there's lots of fresh fruits and veggies to eat. We are doing the whole all-inclusive thing too! I was concerned about eating, but figure the amount of exercise will counteract all the food and drink!

    Every all inclusive we've been too has a buffet, not just with bad foods, but with LOTS of healthy foods along the salad bar with veggies and fruit, cottage cheese, etc. Most of the dressings and add on's like cheese, sour cream etc are listed if they are reduced fat or fat free, making it that much easier. The breakfast will usually have fruit, yogurt, cereals and egg stations so you can decide what you want. It will be a blast!

    Snorkeling and walking off the tequila calories!! Great idea we are going to Curacao in June, hopefully I will be closer to goal and doing the same!:drinker:
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    I am doing the same thing my self!! I booked last night and am going Feb 10-16!! I can't wait, it's my first time to Mexico. I am planning on swimming and snorkeling my tequila calories off. I'm hoping there's lots of fresh fruits and veggies to eat. We are doing the whole all-inclusive thing too! I was concerned about eating, but figure the amount of exercise will counteract all the food and drink!

    Mangos are WONDERFUL THERE and they run around only like 50 cents! They peel them and put chilli on them mmmmmmmm GOOD! sound wierd but GOOD!

    Yum, we like some mango chili and salsa here in South Florida!! I have a tree in the back yard I could do without but like it when I don't have to pick it up to decide whether it's eat worthy:bigsmile:
  • NB_Lady
    NB_Lady Posts: 107 Member
    I love, love Love Mexico! Hope you have a great trip- I know you'll have a blast and the weather is SO beautiful there this time of year (as opposed to - 25 here::frown: )

    We usually take a winter vacation every year around the end of February or early March and no matter where we go, we always end up returning to Mexico (have been to Playa Del Carmen, Puertta Vallarta and Cancun- all different but all great). The people are gracious- I'm with you though- forgot about counting calories or logging while away. You'll be busy doing things you normally don't do like snorkelling so will be burning calories in lots of other ways. The Marguaritas always tend to be my downfall:ohwell: :drinker: :drinker:

    I'm jealous! You definitely should swim with the dolphins - that 's an experience my kids who are now grown still talk about. Have fun!!!
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    I am doing the same thing my self!! I booked last night and am going Feb 10-16!! I can't wait, it's my first time to Mexico. I am planning on swimming and snorkeling my tequila calories off. I'm hoping there's lots of fresh fruits and veggies to eat. We are doing the whole all-inclusive thing too! I was concerned about eating, but figure the amount of exercise will counteract all the food and drink!

    Mangos are WONDERFUL THERE and they run around only like 50 cents! They peel them and put chilli on them mmmmmmmm GOOD! sound wierd but GOOD!

    Yum, we like some mango chili and salsa here in South Florida!! I have a tree in the back yard I could do without but like it when I don't have to pick it up to decide whether it's eat worthy:bigsmile:

    I envy your tree, it's like 18 here that tree would die, my in laws have a mango and orange tree, what a treat, fresh organic fruit, for FREE!
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    I am doing the same thing my self!! I booked last night and am going Feb 10-16!! I can't wait, it's my first time to Mexico. I am planning on swimming and snorkeling my tequila calories off. I'm hoping there's lots of fresh fruits and veggies to eat. We are doing the whole all-inclusive thing too! I was concerned about eating, but figure the amount of exercise will counteract all the food and drink!

    Mangos are WONDERFUL THERE and they run around only like 50 cents! They peel them and put chilli on them mmmmmmmm GOOD! sound wierd but GOOD!

    Yum, we like some mango chili and salsa here in South Florida!! I have a tree in the back yard I could do without but like it when I don't have to pick it up to decide whether it's eat worthy:bigsmile:

    I envy your tree, it's like 18 here that tree would die, my in laws have a mango and orange tree, what a treat, fresh organic fruit, for FREE!

    I know, the tree was cool and is I guess....too big. It's 80 here today, I'll send some sunshine that way!
  • velvetwing
    velvetwing Posts: 142
    Youre going to LOVE Mexico! You will not be out of place at all and you will have so much fun. We have gone a few times and planning another one this next winter for my 40th cause we went for hubbys 40th. You will be surprised how much you will work off calories just walking in the sand and checking out all the shops. I havent gained while there yet and I would expect to since we really enjoy the food and of course the drink hehe.
    The people in Mexico are so fantastic and they make you feel so welcome. ( bring lots of pesos to give to the kiddos selling their chicklets hehe)
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    We need it we just got about 4-5 inches of snow over the weekend and it won't go home! Even my kids are tired ot it, which is hard to believe. I love snow for Christmas, but after that, go away!
  • RiverRatChick
    RiverRatChick Posts: 115 Member
    Tax RETURN? what is this return you speak of? :grumble: :grumble: :sad:






    :laugh:
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