Mexico--Playa del Carmen

[lilsalty]

CDIII and I are looking into booking a Mexican getaway for next spring or summer...we'd like to go to Playa del Carmen & wondering if anyone has been and if so, any hotel recommendations. I've looked at the Royal Hideaway and Grand Velas; probably will do an all-inclusive. Any recommendations or tips??

[SMLCHNG]

The RIU Yucatan was awesome when E and I went back in February.. Great staff, good food, nice rooms, wonderful pool/beach/bars. LOVED it!!!!!!!

http://www.riu.com/en-us/Paises/mexico/ ... /index.jsp

Some pictures.
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/s ... co%202010/

Take a day ferry to Cozumel.. and you can shop, eat, and visit Margaritaville.

[lime rickie]

We went to Riviera Maya...stayed twice at the Palladium Grand. All inclusive. Very nice but on the quieter side, not a nightclubby sort of resort.

[Dr.Corona]

http://www.realresorts.com/The_Royal_Playa_Carmen/

Stayed at the Royal 2 years ago. Excellent resort with fine beach ameneties.

Location was the biggest plus. Short walk to the Pedestrian only Avienda part of Playa Del Carmen. Other All-Inclusives may rival in ameneties but can't match the location factor.

[SMLCHNG]

Also check out this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=38&t=74606

[Snowparrot]

I love Playa, tho I haven't been back in a few years. For June & July my son & his wife will be managing the dive shop at one of the Iberostars. Wish I could go again!