We just spent a night in Puerto Morelos, QP, Mexixo.
The town is terrific. Things move a bit slower and there aren't any high rises.
It's something of a throwback to days past - especially considering what a commercial success Cancun has become.

On the other hand when a hotel lists themselves as being in business and accepts a reservation - you'd expect them to be ready to accept guests.

Upon arrival at the Carmen Beach we were advised that we needed to go to another nearby Carmen hotel to check in. We didn't find that too much of a problem. The problem was our room - and since we arrived late in the day with no other options available nearby - we were 'stuck'.
The place was literally a construction site. There was all manner of construction debris scattered about. There were ladders propped up all over.
We had to ask for a toilet seat to be installed! Naturally there wasn't a new one to be had. A good natured fellow dug one out of a pile of... more