Cozumel Mexico
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- MSTRPLN
Has anyone ever been?
I've booked one of those all-inclusive week's vacations over there this Winter, so far the reviews have been mostly positive for where I'm staying.
Anyone have any horror stories from all-invlusive resorts?
- OSFA0
I've been there through Carnival (cruise) and it was great!
- jay_tuck0
A friend of mine went for his honeymoon, all inclusive, and had a great time. My wife and I stayed just north of there last year on Isla Mujeres at a great hotel. http://www.hotelsecreto.com We passed on the all inclusive and really enjoyed getting out into the real Mexico. I would definitely recommend seeing some Mayan ruins or getting away from the resort in general at some point. Have fun! I'm jealous.
- radiculture0
You'll have an awesome time. Don't worry about it. I went to Cozumel years and years ago. Right now I'm in the process of booking my wedding at another all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico. Good times.
- jbranda0
I just got back from Playa del Carmen, it would of been great except for the all-inclusive resort I stayed in. Stay away from Sandos Caracol!!! Food was horrible and drinks way too watered down, real bottom shelf stuff with now option for upgrade and with Dos Equis on tap....however....do the TULUM EXTREME tour, request 'Gus', Zip lines, cenotes snorkeling & light rappelling.
- kona0
Cozumel is amazing. You'll definitely have a wonderful time.
"Anyone have any horror stories from all-invlusive resorts?"
No. We've been to two all-inclusive resorts and they've really been amazing. Hawaii and Jamaica. Hawaii was super nice but in Jamaica they really went all-out and went that extra mile to make you happy. With any all-inclusive they tell you to NOT tip under any circumstances, it's all included (obviously). But in Jamaica after driving around and seeing the near absolute poverty in nearly 95% of the island my wife and I tipped whenever we could. Nothing crazy but after drinking Red Stripes all day on the beach from the same bartender I'd give them maybe 10 bucks for their effort. It doesn't seem like much but I felt better for doing it.
Have a blast!
Ps. Don't drink their tap water. Ever.
- scottmacster0
PLAYA DEL CARMEN was one of the worst places i have ever spent ~ and regret ever going there... Cozumel on a day trip ... didnt see much but has to be better than Playa Del Carmen... Cheezy~touristy~rubbish food and horrible atmosphere......WILL NEVER EVER GO THERE AGAIN!
- Good point, there's always Isla Mujeres if you don't care for the touristy spots.Mimio
- JazX0
Skip Cozumel, rather go down to Tulum and Akumal, Riviera Maya area. There are some sights to see, ruins, etc. and some decent lagoons to swim in, etc. Topless beaches.
I agree with scottmacster, it's HIGHLY overrated and a tourist trap in general.