All Inclusive to Mexico suggestions?

[asp integra]

The wife and I are looking to head south for a week or so over xmas - new years. Anyone have any good recommendations for places to stay on the Pacific side of Mexico, thinking Bucerias / PV area

Any recommendations on where to book, how, etc

[ExtraSlow]

First question is if you are going to stay in the resort full time or if you would enjoy spending some time in town as well. If there are any excursions you have your heart set on, like mayan ruins, it's a big help to get a resort close to those. Sucks to spend all day on a bus.

[Canucks3322]

Kind of off topic...but for the nice all inclusive resorts, would you bother with all the hep shots and Dukorol and what not? We're getting married at Grand Bahai Principe Tulum and my dad doesn't seem to want to get the shots...

[ExtraSlow]

Well, considering how long the Hep ones are good for, seems like a good investment. But at a decent resort, they will be very low risk. Generally they make even the ice with bottled water.

I wouldn't worry about the Malaria or Travellers diarrhoea meds.

[Sorath]

i really liked staying at the hard rock puerto vallarta. I paid 1800 tax in including flights and they gave me 1800 worth of hotel credit to use while i was there

[roopi]

Originally posted by Canucks3322
Kind of off topic...but for the nice all inclusive resorts, would you bother with all the hep shots and Dukorol and what not? We're getting married at Grand Bahai Principe Tulum and my dad doesn't seem to want to get the shots...

I've been to the carribean/mexico/central America about 10-15 times over the past 5 years and never had shots. Actually considering it before next trip though. Not sure why.

[danno]

Ive stayed at the dreams in pv and i thought it was awsome, the food was very good service was good. Other than no white sand it was one of the best ive stayed at. Going to grand pladium in pv in jan so ill see how that is then.

I only got thw hep shots last year and ive been to mexico and other tropical destiations around 10 time before that and only got sick once. Just make good choices.

[colinxx235]

Originally posted by asp integra
The wife and I are looking to head south for a week or so over xmas - new years. Anyone have any good recommendations for places to stay on the Pacific side of Mexico, thinking Bucerias / PV area

Any recommendations on where to book, how, etc

I know my family and myself all quite enjoy the Riu chains. So if you're heading to PV the Riu Palace Pacifico is a good selection, it is nicer than the Riu Vallarta and the Jalisco/Santa Fe's are the "lower" end of their chains.

We did back to back years of Vallarta then Palace and it was nice for simple thing like Bottle Dos Equis at all the restaurant and more in the room fridge, food was a touch better, rooms etc etc. Worth the price bump.

[ALBERTA_IS]

Secrets Huatulco. We stay there several weeks a year and love it. Very hot and never even seen a cloud there. It's adults only and the food and service is amazing.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by danno
Ive stayed at the dreams in pv and i thought it was awsome, the food was very good service was good. Other than no white sand it was one of the best ive stayed at. Going to grand pladium in pv in jan so ill see how that is then.

I only got thw hep shots last year and ive been to mexico and other tropical destiations around 10 time before that and only got sick once. Just make good choices.

We are thinking Grand Palladium in PV has everything we are looking for. Looks like a nice spot, and surfing right there which is all I want to do other than eat and drink haha

[danno]

Originally posted by asp integra


We are thinking Grand Palladium in PV has everything we are looking for. Looks like a nice spot, and surfing right there which is all I want to do other than eat and drink haha

A buddy has been there twice and said the surfing was good. He did say the second time he went the food wasnt very good. Looks like alot of stairs on the resort so not going to be too stroller friendly. Should be a good time there is 60 of us going down for a wedding. We are flying westjet and paid 1500 or so.jan 24.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by Canucks3322
Kind of off topic...but for the nice all inclusive resorts, would you bother with all the hep shots and Dukorol and what not? We're getting married at Grand Bahai Principe Tulum and my dad doesn't seem to want to get the shots...

I've stayed at that resort twice. Never have gotten shots.

[CompletelyNumb]

Originally posted by roopi


I've been to the carribean/mexico/central America about 10-15 times over the past 5 years and never had shots.

I've never done any voluntary immunizations. Been around the world. Never got sick.

[Rocket1k78]

Originally posted by Sorath
i really liked staying at the hard rock puerto vallarta. I paid 1800 tax in including flights and they gave me 1800 worth of hotel credit to use while i was there

I was at the HR in punta cana this summer and got the credits too but the prices on things were beyond inflated and i had to pay a 20% fee in cash on top. A round of mini golf was something like 100 resort credits but factor in the 20% fee and now you just paid $20 US for a round of mini golf. A 1 hour massage at the spa was 250 resort credits but again with the 20% fee on top you're still paying $50 US out of pocket(i know its cheap compared to here but this is the DR). They even had a store dedicated to using credits but factor in the 20% on top and youre paying the same price as the non credit store across the way. We couldve stayed at another 4.5 star resort for $2000 but we figured the HR($3100) wouldve been nicer and with the 1800 credits it would even out. Biggest problem we ran into was the 1800 credits was for the room so that gave us 900 each and with excursions averaging 3-400 you run out quick. Once out you have 2 choices, go to a time share presentation to earn more or pay the full amount of the inflated price in cash plus the 20% fee on top.

[R!zz0]

Originally posted by colinxx235



I know my family and myself all quite enjoy the Riu chains.

[asp integra]

Booked! My wife and I are going to the Riu Jalisco for 8 nights over xmas-new years. Can't wait to check out my first all inclusive. Got a solid deal and looks to be a pretty nice spot

[revelations]

Originally posted by roopi


I've been to the carribean/mexico/central America about 10-15 times over the past 5 years and never had shots. Actually considering it before next trip though. Not sure why.

Originally posted by CompletelyNumb




I've never done any voluntary immunizations. Been around the world. Never got sick.

When was the last time you were tested? Not all symptoms are obvious or manifest at all.

[Kobe]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Well, considering how long the Hep ones are good for, seems like a good investment. But at a decent resort, they will be very low risk. Generally they make even the ice with bottled water.

I wouldn't worry about the Malaria or Travellers diarrhoea meds.

Yah I didnt get to have mine done since it would take 21 days and they have to be frozen at all times (if u unfreeze it for 30minutes its no good anymore)


Remember you have your first shot atleast a week before, you can take the second shot in 5days minimum i think your suppose to wait 7 days though?

Originally posted by asp integra
Booked! My wife and I are going to the Riu Jalisco for 8 nights over xmas-new years. Can't wait to check out my first all inclusive. Got a solid deal and looks to be a pretty nice spot

Nice man, Stayed there for a wedding actually in March. It was super nice. Make sure to take a taxi to Puerto for a day and check out the city i think it should be around 220peso..


Come visit me in Playa as well

[nytrydr89]

bump.

looking for something feb 16-22 preferably in playa del Carmen. any suggestions? everything I am finding online for a decent 4 or 5 star place i.e (princess yucatan) your $2400-$2500 per person!

would consider staying in cancun I like the idea of Playa del Carmen as Ive heard less kids more couples more laid back.

thanks.

[theken]

I stayed at the princess yucatan, worth it.