Riviera Maya .. Any good experiences to this holiday destination
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I had a great time at the Bahia Principe Sian Kaan (sp?). The food and service was terrific. I wandered over to the Tulum and Akumal properties also, which are much livelier. That's definitely where you want to be if you want to party. I wasn't big on going off reservation tho. The locals are pretty aggressive with hounding tourists and hawking crap. (Or maybe I just look like a sucker).
Agreed on the cave diving. It was super cool (literally cold. lol) diving underground. Our guide also took us snorkelling off the beach and we saw some beautiful sea turtles up close.
Agreed on the cave diving. It was super cool (literally cold. lol) diving underground. Our guide also took us snorkelling off the beach and we saw some beautiful sea turtles up close.
compared to Jamaica or DR its relatively tame... in Jamaica i had a dozen vendors pulling and pawing at me while walking thru their market...on the beach it was worse..didnt have more than 20mins of peace before some vendor comes up to me selling cigars, hair braiding or skidoosI had a great time at the Bahia Principe Sian Kaan (sp?). The food and service was terrific. I wandered over to the Tulum and Akumal properties also, which are much livelier. That's definitely where you want to be if you want to party. I wasn't big on going off reservation tho. The locals are pretty aggressive with hounding tourists and hawking crap. (Or maybe I just look like a sucker).
Agreed on the cave diving. It was super cool (literally cold. lol) diving underground. Our guide also took us snorkelling off the beach and we saw some beautiful sea turtles up close.
If adults only there are varying degrees.
http://www.desireresorts.com/ Very open and a lot of nudists and or swingers. Not for the faint hearted.
If adult only but more reserved any
excellence http://www.excellence-resorts.com/caribbean-and-mexico-destinations/excellence-riviera-cancun OR
Secrets http://www.secretsresorts.com/ are top notch.
Again assuming you want adults only...no kids !
http://www.desireresorts.com/ Very open and a lot of nudists and or swingers. Not for the faint hearted.
If adult only but more reserved any
excellence http://www.excellence-resorts.com/caribbean-and-mexico-destinations/excellence-riviera-cancun OR
Secrets http://www.secretsresorts.com/ are top notch.
Again assuming you want adults only...no kids !
Never been to DR but I agree with Jamaica. Still, I found the Jamaicans to be less aggressive. Most would back off if you said you weren't interested. Interestingly, I met quite a few expats in/around Cancun/PdC/Cozumel who vacationed in the area and simply decided to stay. Many of the stores in PdC seemed to be owned by expats.compared to Jamaica or DR its relatively tame... in Jamaica i had a dozen vendors pulling and pawing at me while walking thru their market...on the beach it was worse..didnt have more than 20mins of peace before some vendor comes up to me selling cigars, hair braiding or skidoos
I believe its in cancun though...if you have a healthy budget..excellence playa mujeres is a great choice..been there twice..a week each time....NO VENDORS and NO TIMESHARES...3 gates (2 armed) just just get in...no outsiders at all..no even day pssses for locals..because its so secluded..no wristbands..just a great time...no non guests on the beach...tons of beds and chairs..no 6am reserve..there is always some free..food that would be in high regard here in TO..
My gf and i were prob the only cpl there not on a honeymoon or annversary..one the best all inclusives i've been to..and i've been to plenty all over the caribbean
If you were thinking maya for a couple thing..i guarantee you this place is better than any resort in maya
And atcual premium liquor...im talking CC..johnnie walker..courvossier (spelled that wrong) jager etc..all included no extra for anything
My gf and i were prob the only cpl there not on a honeymoon or annversary..one the best all inclusives i've been to..and i've been to plenty all over the caribbean
If you were thinking maya for a couple thing..i guarantee you this place is better than any resort in maya
And atcual premium liquor...im talking CC..johnnie walker..courvossier (spelled that wrong) jager etc..all included no extra for anything
Swimming might be problematic
The original article
http://noticaribe.com.mx/2014/08/14...a-ingenuo-nadador-en-la-reserva-de-sian-kaan/
In English
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-huge-crocodile-gives-chases-chomp-BONES.html
The original article
http://noticaribe.com.mx/2014/08/14...a-ingenuo-nadador-en-la-reserva-de-sian-kaan/
In English
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-huge-crocodile-gives-chases-chomp-BONES.html
Been excellence Mujeres twice myself and agree with everything you said.I believe its in cancun though...if you have a healthy budget..excellence playa mujeres is a great choice..been there twice..a week each time....NO VENDORS and NO TIMESHARES...3 gates (2 armed) just just get in...no outsiders at all..no even day pssses for locals..because its so secluded..no wristbands..just a great time...no non guests on the beach...tons of beds and chairs..no 6am reserve..there is always some free..food that would be in high regard here in TO..
My gf and i were prob the only cpl there not on a honeymoon or annversary..one the best all inclusives i've been to..and i've been to plenty all over the caribbean
If you were thinking maya for a couple thing..i guarantee you this place is better than any resort in maya
And atcual premium liquor...im talking CC..johnnie walker..courvossier (spelled that wrong) jager etc..all included no extra for anything
Top notch service and accommodations. Food was very good (though not excellent, but where in the Caribean is excellent??).
My only word of advice on Mujeres is - don't bother with the rooms with the rooftop patio / pool. It's a waste of cash. The first time I was there, I saw the rooms with the roof top patio / pool and thought it was your own private hot tub. It is not. It's just a fibreglass pool and it's on the cold side actually. Huge disappointment there. The upgraded room is no different than the base room save the rooftop patio and cold pool. The rooms are identical. Only one costs a hell of a lot more than the other.
I've been to Catalonia Yucatan in the Mayan twice. It was good. Good food, nice staff, entertainment was ok. If you go, you must see Tulum! Stunning!!
Jamaica, Grenada, & Turks&Caicos still win out in terms of best destinations I've traveled to.
Jamaica, Grenada, & Turks&Caicos still win out in terms of best destinations I've traveled to.
Excellent destination, have been there several times. By far the best 5 star is Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso. See here: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/TravelersChoice-AllInclusive
Spent 10 days here and it was beyond my expectations! Room, food, service, all 5 star +
This year I changed it up a bit, saved $1k, and went Bahia Principe Sian Kaan, which was a decent 4 star but not even close to the Iberostar
Spent 10 days here and it was beyond my expectations! Room, food, service, all 5 star +
This year I changed it up a bit, saved $1k, and went Bahia Principe Sian Kaan, which was a decent 4 star but not even close to the Iberostar
