All Inclusive in Mexico (Cancun and Mayan Riviera)

[sputnik]

My wife and I am thinking about heading to Cancun for a week in December. I've heard that it can be pretty nice during that time as most people arent vacationing just before Christmas.

We are looking at staying in an all inclusive resort with a 4 or 5 star MINIMUM (5 star preferred). Does anyone recommend any resorts or more importantly... can anyone tell us which so-called 4-5 star resorts to avoid?

Food quality and beach quality are the most important factors. We arent going out to get wasted EVERY night (but im sure there may be one or two nights of drunkeness). So alcohol quality isnt THAT necessary.

We also arent that dead set on Mexico. Its just that neither of us have ever done the all-inclusive thing and figured Mexico might not be a bad place to start. If anyone had a great experience elsewhere, let me know.

[gkAeris]

try this website it's pretty good for prices

www.redtagvacations.ca

[lastprodigy]

try expedia.....cancun is a good place but maybe not the best place to vist for a married couple??

[l8braker]

we had a great time at the iberstar parisio just outside of playa del carmen.

[civic_stylez]

we stayed at the palladium in the myan...absolutely awesome, one of the best resorts ive ever been to. id recommend it to anyone!

[Gurpy]

We go to the moon palace in the mayan riviera (just a few mins away from cancun..free buses running every day) every year, its a real nice hotel.

[trdcelica]

Check out holguin Cuba stayed at las brisas guardalavaca, resort right on the beach

[trdcelica]

oh and they give good deals from
www.selloffvacations.com

[dcoultis]

playa del carmen last may, we loved it.

About 2 weeks ago we tried getting a room there for around christmas and we couldn't find anything till april (maybe it was just the hotel we were trying to stay at?)... I hope you can still find something.

[AJL]

I want to go pretty soon.
My advice is only go with an all inclusive, and no less then 4 stars.

[JordanLotoski]

if its you and your wife stay in playa del carmen at the grand porto real..in an ocean front suite...honestly one of the nicest hotels ive stayed at, service and food where amazing and 5th ave is right there for shopping.

[skyline19]

porta varata(sp?) is the place to go dude. i cant remember the name of the resort i went to but it has the largest outdoor pool in the world. definitly a must go.

[roopi]

I was at the El Dorado Royale in July for a week. 5 star resort. I did a few weeks of research before I decided on it and I wasn't disappointed at all.

A few things to note:
1. 95% Couples
2. I was very impressed with the food compared to my first visit to Mexico (Mazatlan). 5-7 carte restaurants as well as a few places to drop in and eat.
3. Free bus rides daily/nightly to Playa Del Carmen and Cancun (like all other resorts)
4. Centered between Playa Del Carmen and Cancun (20 minutes to either)
5. Nice beach
6. Awesome staff and excellent security. No worries at all.

If you want some pictures of the resort let me know and I can send some over. Or if you have any questions.

[FiveFreshFish]

We went to Puerto Vallarta for a week and stayed at the Sheraton. Downtown PV is only a 15-minute walk from the hotel and we didn't do the all-inclusive. Tried a different restaurant for every meal. The sand was a bit coarse so we stayed by the pool most of the time.

[Lexxan]

If you on a serious trip pls don't hesitate to PM me and I will give you my mothers contact #.. she is a travel agent of many years. I would definitely recommend the complex of 10-15 resorts connected to playa del carmen which is fenced off with security from the general mexican population... little less worry.
ps not a ghetto place in a mall.. she will actually research your needs.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by roopi
I was at the El Dorado Royale in July for a week. 5 star resort. I did a few weeks of research before I decided on it and I wasn't disappointed at all.

That place looks incredible! Checked out their website.

[JAYMEZ]

Hrmm , i didnt notice this thread. I went to the Mayan Riveria this year , I stayed at Mayan Principe , its a 5+ star hotel , it was freakin amazing.

about 10 different international resturants with in walkin distance , private beach , disco , awesome staff members , huge rooms with marble floors and big bath tubs ect. Constant buses , has family fun and activities all the time.

[roopi]

Originally posted by sputnik


That place looks incredible! Checked out their website.

It really was. I don't think you will regret it if that's what you decide on. If you do decide to go there is a Jamacian restaurant on the beach and next to it is a bar. Do me a favour and ask for Pedro (in the evening) if he's there tell him Amy and Roopi say hi. He was one of the best bartenders I've ever met in my life. Was there every night chatting with him.

I'll try and post up some pics this weekend.

[j0nblayz]

guys, i'm leaving to mexico on sat, sept 24, i've been watchin the weather in cancun and seems its raining and t-storms all next week, i'm going to mayan riviera, you guys think i should cancel?

[bspot]

Originally posted by skyline19
porta varata(sp?) is the place to go dude. i cant remember the name of the resort i went to but it has the largest outdoor pool in the world. definitly a must go.

Well my resort in Mazatlan claimed they had the biggest in North America. lol.. mexicans and their crazy stories.