Thinking about taking the family there for the holiday. First timer. I'm trying to decide where to stay. I'm thinking about Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach or the Moon Palace. Not really interested in nightlife or clubbing since our 8yr old will be with us. I just need beautiful beach/pool, good restaurants, and nice room. I've read some reviews on TripAdvisor but it never hurts to get more opinion. Any other hotels or areas I should consider?
Why Mexico? I wouldn't go to any part of mexico for any amount of money: much less pay to go.
The US has great beaches.
I just need beautiful beach/pool, good restaurants, and nice room.
Because I'm looking for somewhere close and warm with crystal clear beach and something that's affordable. I looked all at the Caribbean and Mexico and the only places that met that criteria for my travel period were Cancun or Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Everywhere else, it's either sold out, too far, or too expensive. I don't have much flexibility on the travel dates so my options are somewhat limited given my budget.
I know US has great beaches. I've been to many of them. But only places you can swim in Nov/Dec are Hawaii and south Florida like Miami. Hawaii is too far and expensive for what you get and I've done that. Miami, I already booked getaway for next week.
I was looking for opinion on the hotels with great beaches at Cancun. I'm looking for Corona beer commercial like beach. I want my Corona moment.
After more reading, I've crossed off the Moon Palace and replaced it with Ritz Carlton. So which has better beach area? Fiesta Americana or Ritz?
DR is possibly even worse. I've come to the experienced conclusion that I hate touring third world countries. You're either unsafe or at the least getting continually hassled by locals who see you as nothing but a rich mark. DR is better than Jamaica though, definitely. There's a reason so many people stay on resorts behind guarded gates in these places.Of the ones you listed The Dominican Republic sounds the most interesting to me.
Good place to stay is under the bridge, specifically by hanging from your neck. At least, that's the impression I get looking at how a lot of people end up down there. If that doesn't work you can go to a bar and maybe finish your night being mangled by Zeta. Fun times in Mexico, no doubt.DR is possibly even worse. I've come to the experienced conclusion that I hate touring third world countries. You're either unsafe or at the least getting continually hassled by locals who see you as nothing but a rich mark. DR is better than Jamaica though, definitely. There's a reason so many people stay on resorts behind guarded gates in these places.
Japan isn't bad, but it's 1st worldHaving lived in China and Malaysia in the 80s I have to say that I actually love travelling abroad. Granted Asia is a very different experience than central america and the problems there just as different. But there are many unpleasant aspects to travelling in Asia as well. Still LOVE it.
Pay no attention to the jealous haters and enjoy your stay dude, Cancun is fucking awesome you'll love it.
How is one hating? Cancun is a shitty place for people with family. We not jealous that he has money to go on vacation. We're suggesting ones money is better spent else where.