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We have done the required research and had the discussion between ourselves and are pretty close to booking up for 10 days or so in October/November. However we have a few questions.

We are into our fitness and run/cycle/workout 5-6 times a week. Could we keep this regimen going at Pearl? I’ve seen the pics of the gym but are there local opportunities for a run or roadbike cycle?

Are there local scuba diving opportunities? We a certified divers and would be keen to explore.

Our usual vacation is spent being active during the day with minimal lazing on the beach/by the pool. Would we be able to fill our daytime hours? Happy with the evening/nighttime arrangements.

Finally, is the end of October/Beginning of November ok weather wise? We are fairly flexible with dates.

Thanks for your consideration.
P&F

All of it is available at Pearl, decent gym with weight stack, free weights, benches, treadmills, etc. Run in town or on miles of beach, rent a bike in town if you Desire or swim in the ocean. Dive options are plenty, PM is a fishing/diving village, with options available on site. Do a bit more research and you'll find plenty to do easily.

Oct/Nov is the end of hurricane season so you should be clear of any major storms, plus it starts to cool down a bit.

We would recommend Wetset diving just down the beach in PM. It’s an easy walk there and we’ve always had good experiences with them.

https://www.wetset.com/scuba

A run into town on the road is safe and easy.

Does the gym have organized classes such as yoga, Pilates, TRX or just the individual machines?

starsdtx wrote:Does the gym have organized classes such as yoga, Pilates, TRX or just the individual machines?

No organized classes at the gym.

In September I ran every morning on the beach. You can only go 1.5 miles if you run south, but the 3 miles roundtrip was fine for me on vacation. The beach is pretty solid, so running in the sand wasn't an issue. I'd finish each run by getting naked on the beach, stretching, and swimming in the ocean.

Someone posted that running on the road into town was safe. I don't know about the safe aspect, but I remember that the resort is on some side streets that are very narrow and overgrown, and I'd be concerned about running when cars are using the road.

Some of the absolute best diving in the world in Cozumel or short boat ride from Playa. Was just there in September and did an amazing dive. Highly recommend the bull sharks if you’re there during part of their birthing season. Think that’s in March sometime. By far the most amazing dive I’ve ever done

Thanks everyone, great responses and info.

Wetset diving looks good. We will check them out.

Beach running is fine. I’ve done a few beach/sand/desert events so I know what to expect.

Still a bit concerned about road running but we will make do with the beach and gym.

One follow up question. If I go off running or diving and leave Mrs S on her own will she be ok?

The last two visits to Pearl there was so much seaweed piked up on the beach that even walking it would require you to be in the seaweed. Try walking into town to see how the road is, Never had any issues with vehicles.

The gym at pearl is pretty good:

Smith Machine
Leg Press Machine
Large Cable Machine
Selection of Dumbbells and Barbells, no Olympic bars.
Benches
Mats

Lots of Cardio Equiptment

PDS wrote:
One follow up question. If I go off running or diving and leave Mrs S on her own will she be ok?

If you're talking about the missus being ok at the resort while you are offsite, she will be.