twinsrule
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Post by twinsrule on Jun 4, 2015 16:56:54 GMT
Can you tell me what you liked/disliked about it? We are thinking of going with friends and staying at their timeshare at Hacienda Tres Rios. TIA!
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jun 4, 2015 17:04:02 GMT
I just returned from Playa 3 weeks ago. I've been several times. It's a beautiful area with beautiful, kindhearted people. The All Inclusives are usually quite nice but take time to go off property and explore. Akumal, Telum, Cancun, etc. all have much to see and do. Taxi's are very reasonable and safe if you get one from your resort as are the tours that most resorts offer. I would go back in a heartbeat. One tip - be a generous tipper even when not required. The workers at the resorts do not make much and the tips help them support their families.
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anniebeth24
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Post by anniebeth24 on Jun 4, 2015 17:47:09 GMT
We stayed at an all-inclusive that was a block from the 5th Avenue shopping district in Playa del Carmen. It's a pedestrian-only street that was about a mile long, full of all kinds of shops and restaurants - tacky tourist gift shops and high-end boutiques. We took a tour through Cancun Adventures that featured a guided walking tour of Tulum (Mayan ruins) and snorkeling with the sea turtles in Akumal. We also did a "Swim with the Dolphins" tour off-site of our resort.
Never been to another area of Mexico, so I can't compare, but I thought it was a great mix of things to do, along with the resort amenities.
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Jun 4, 2015 18:11:46 GMT
You will love it. We typically go somewhere in the area every year. The water/beaches are beautiful. Be sure to take a trip down to 5th. There are some great bars, restaurants and shopping there. Also, be sure to see the fire show at the Blue Parrot. It's kind of far, but if you have the time, you should take a trip down to Tulum to see the ruins.
In my experience, the snorkeling and scuba is better in Cozumel. You can catch the ferry in town and ride over. It's about a 45 minute ride.
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twinsrule
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Post by twinsrule on Jun 5, 2015 13:20:33 GMT
Thanks ladies! Anyone else??
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Gravity
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Post by Gravity on Jun 5, 2015 14:36:23 GMT
I love that area of Mexico. If I could make a living there, I would move in a heartbeat. DH thinks I'm nuts. Ha! What does he know?
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