Mexico - Part 2

Traveling to Mexico and visiting gorgeous hotels sounds like a great job. And it is. But since we saw 7 properties in 2 days it was also a whirlwind. Plus with high heat and humidity it was exhausting. Fortunately all of the resorts provided cool towels at multiple points of the visit, along with cooling drinks, so we had no medical emergencies, although one or two folks did struggle a bit.

All of the resorts had certain things in common:

• They were all-inclusive with food, beverages, including alcohol, and non-motorized water sports included
• They all had attentive service
• The food was exceptional
• The rooms were large
• Each resort had multiple wedding venues
• Each resort had a spa, or access to one very close by
• They were located in the Riviera Maya, with Cancun as the airport for travel

But there were also significant differences.

• Four of the hotels allowed kids.  One had an great cooking program and a number of family activities, while several others seemed to really make kids the focus.  Characters such as Sponge Bob, Patrick and the Ninja Turtles were on site and there are Orange Carpet shows with them each week.

• The adult-only properties did not permit kids (under 18) at any time, even to attend a wedding. So, these properties could not have flower children or ring bearers!
• The properties that allowed kids had a variety of amenities for them including cribs, high chairs, stuffed animals and other toys.  Jars of baby food were available in the dining venues.
• Each hotel had its own variety of restaurants. Some of the hotels have exchange privileges between the properties, providing even more choices. 
• Several of the properties did not have elevators. 
• The size and quality of the beach varied.  While the amount of seaweed also varied, the seaweed levels changed daily, so I wouldn't use this as a decision point, when booking a trip.
• The spas had different themes and some had additional amenities for bridal parties
• One of the resorts was an all-butler property, while other resorts had personal butlers available for some categories of rooms.
• Many of the resorts had the option of a swim-up room or a room with an infinity pool, even on the second or third level! 
  
  
  
  

Every hotel we saw was beautiful and top-notch.  Depending on your tastes, family make-up and budget, some of these hotels would be a better fit than others.  Contact me for more details or to match the right hotel to your dream vacation!