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Riviera Maya
Asked by J. from Chicago
on November 19, 2007
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parents i need your help
we want to go to riveira maya with our 3 year old
we want all inclusive, kid friendly, clean, nice beach, not a resort that is so big that ...
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- I would recomend not going there. We went 2 years ago. A few months after Rita and it is just a hassle, or extremely expensive to take cabs, to get around outside of...
- We stayed at the Catalonia Riviera Maya in Puerta Adventuras in May '05. It was very nice, a little big but not huge. It had I think 5 different pools and tons of acti...
- We stayed at the Gala Resort about 6 years ago and although we didn't have kids at that time, it was very kid-friendly and had pool activities as well as other activit...
Cabo or Riviera Maya?
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on June 7, 2011
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Planning an anniversary trip to Mexico in July. My husband and I got married in the Riviera Maya 9 years ago, so it would be nice to go back. We've also always wante...
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- We went to Cabo in July 2008. We had a great time but there were things I didn't like. The hotel we stayed at was all-inclusive but they shut all the bars down at 5pm....
- We went to Cabo in the Spring of 2010 and stayed at the Mayan Palace (the bigger one - there are two). It's not adults only but it is allinclusive which I highly reco...
- CABO WABO BABY!!!! Maya is nice - but Cabo is fun!
Condo Rental in Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on May 22, 2010
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We are booking a trip to Riviera Maya in August. We will be traveling with our 14 month old. After thinking about hotels, we decided it would be best to get a house ...
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- Go to www.VRBO.com. I use it all the time to pick places. You can ask the owner questions, sometimes negotiate the price, pictures are always posted of the rental pr...
- Yes! Through one of those rental sites my family found casa Alma - a private villa to rent. Perfect for a vacation involving multiple families, including small kids...
- Wow.you came to the right place! We just came back from Playa from a week vacay. We stayed in the best condo there! Arena Blanca on the north end of town, just two blo...
Family Friendly Resorts in Cancun/Riviera Maya, Mexico
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on April 27, 2009
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I've gotten several responses so far telling me not to go to Mexico. We watch the news and are fully aware of what's going on. We will go ONLY if this starts to dimini...
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- Don't go!! If you have not watched the news lately, the Swine flu is running rampant in Mexico and every person there is wearing a mask. Its dangerous, so please do ...
- The swine flu scare may go away by the Summer but the gang violence,kidnappings, beheadings, etc... probably won't. Statistically speaking, it would be safer for you t...
- My very first response is that you should stay local right now, and hold off going to Mexico while this "swine flu" epidemic plays out. We don't know what is going on...
All-inclusive Resort in Mexico
Asked by V.N. from Dallas
on November 16, 2010
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Our whole family (13 in all) will be going to Mexico sometime next summer and want to stay at an all-inclusive resort. We are looking at Cancun or Riviera Maya for po...
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- My husband & I went July 2010 (30th anniversary), although it has changed from when we went on our 15th Anniversary, it was still nice...however it was overcast & rain...
- We LOVED the El Dorado Royale (http://www.eldoradosparesorts.com/) But it is an 18 years and up place, no kids. It is in Riviera Maya.
- My husband and I honeymooned in both places. And we would go back to the Riviera Maya in a heartbeat! It was so beautiful and quiet. When we were just walking down the...
Have You Traveled to Cancun with Small Children? I Need Your Tips and Advice!
Asked by J.D. from Sioux City
on July 19, 2011
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We are going to Cancun with a 1 year old and a 4 year old. I would love to hear any tips you can give me to make our trip go as smooth as possible. We will be staying ...
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- Be careful. You could not pay me to go anywhere in Mexico these days. No way I'd ever take my child there either. It used to be very nice. Don't drink the w...
- Bottled water, do not purchase food from vendors on the street especially any type of produce. Depending on what boat you take will depend the time it is. So if your ...
- Don't leave the hotel. If you have to, don't leave at night. Don't be alone in non-tourist areas. Don't be alone, if you don't have to.
Vacation Spots?
Asked by D.F. from Chicago
on June 15, 2011
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Looking for feedback for a friend on choices she has to make for an upcoming vacation with her Hubby. She has to choose between Cozumel, Riviera Maya or Cancun
They ...
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- Costa Rica hands down.
- We honeymooned in Riviera Maya and LOVED it! Cozumel was nice, we went there briefly, it's pretty upscale with lots of jewelry stores! Although it might be a better ...
- I think Cancun is a big party spot. Cozumel and Riviera Maya are both wonderful. It's been a while, but from what I remember Cozumel is a little smaller, quieter, more...
Mexican travel-All Inclusive or Share a House
Asked by R.L. from Chicago
on January 28, 2008
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Hello everyone. I could use some travel advice here. Even though we can't afford it, we are considering traveling to Mexico with family friends. We would have a to...
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- Hi Ruth, I have stayed in Akumal 2x and enjoyed it both. I haven't been to Cancun, but wanted a smallish resort. The second place we stayed was a great experience...
- We just got back from Cancun, where we did the all-inclusive thing for the first time, and it's a great thing to do with kids. You don't have to worry about paying for...
- I've had great experiences renting homes. My husband and I happened upon a website called vrbo.com (standing for "vacation rentals by owner.") You can check out home...
First Trip with Baby!
Asked by P.H. from Denver
on March 13, 2008
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Hi Moms!
My husband and I are looking for any tips on traveling with a baby. We are taking our son to Mexico next month. It will be his first trip! He will be nearl...
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- Have a great time, we love that area! We have the Graco travel set (stroller and car seat) and brought both on our trips, you can keep your son in the stroller throug...
- I traveled internationally with out daughter at that age and have learned a few things. Don't forget to bring the bottle brush and dishwashing detergent. Otherwise, y...
- Hmmm...take everything you can think of with you for him that you will have a hard time finding in MX? What will you do in MX if he gets sick...might prepare and have...
Travel to Mexico 3Rd Trimester?
Asked by L.D. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2011
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Am I crazy for going? My brother is getting married in Riviera Maya and I plan on going barring any complications. I will be 33 weeks at the time - any other mamas t...
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- I didn't read ALL the responses, but this is my take. My daughter is now two months old. At the start of my third trimester I went to England for a month with my f...
- I wouldn't do it. There's no way on earth I would want to deliver my child in a mexican (or really any other foreign country) hospital. I have had a few friends wh...
- Nope. I wouldn't put myself or baby at risk. Maybe they can do a webcam service so you can be included in the wedding too. Ask-- its a win-win! Best wishes, M
