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joesomebody · 09-18-2009, 12:40 PM

Anyone been to Mexico in the last couple years? I want to go there this winter break and need some advice. Was thinking about Puerto Vallarta but am open to other suggestions. I want to do an all inclusive package, drinks, hotel, food, clubs etc. Probably going with a group of 2 or 3 other people. I've looked online and can't really find too many websites selling all inclusive packages. Is this something I should use a travel agent for? If so anyone know some good ones?

Thanks in advance.

I figure the trip should be cheap right now with all the drug wars and swine flu going on down there.

ElGringo · 09-18-2009, 12:43 PM

I personally prefer Mazatlan to Vallarta, but that is personal preference. Usually at least with air fare, the winter months are cheaper. As far as your all inclusive packages, not much help as I live in Mexico and don't get too many of those deals.

joesomebody · 09-18-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGringo

I personally prefer Mazatlan to Vallarta, but that is personal preference. Usually at least with air fare, the winter months are cheaper. As far as your all inclusive packages, not much help as I live in Mexico and don't get too many of those deals.

What in your opinion makes Mazatlan better? I've never been to Mexico period, so any local suggestions are very welcome.

Valiant · 09-18-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joesomebody

Anyone been to Mexico in the last couple years? I want to go there this winter break and need some advice. Was thinking about Puerto Vallarta but am open to other suggestions. I want to do an all inclusive package, drinks, hotel, food, clubs etc. Probably going with a group of 2 or 3 other people. I've looked online and can't really find too many websites selling all inclusive packages. Is this something I should use a travel agent for? If so anyone know some good ones?

Thanks in advance.

I figure the trip should be cheap right now with all the drug wars and swine flu going on down there.

You can get them from just calling the hotels.. It is what we did in Playa Del Carmen..

Dante84 · 09-18-2009, 12:47 PM

I hear Tijuana is a nice place to take the kids. Lots of donkey rides and such.

**ChiTown** · 09-18-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

I hear Tijuana is a nice place to take the kids. Lots of donkey rides and such.

joesomebody · 09-18-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

I hear Tijuana is a nice place to take the kids. Lots of donkey rides and such.

Lol that's one show I don't care to see. I am a bit afraid that it would be like a car wreck though. Though you don't really want to see it, your eyes are drawn to it anyway.

chief husker · 09-18-2009, 12:54 PM

If being in or around water and beaches are a priority; stay in the Riveria (?) Maya area by Playa Del Carmen on the gulf side. Incredible diving and snorkeling, Mayan ruins, Xel-Ha is an incredible day trip.

HC_Chief · 09-18-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chief husker

If being in or around water and beaches are a priority; stay in the Riveria (?) Maya area by Playa Del Carmen on the gulf side. Incredible diving and snorkeling, Mayan ruins, Xel-Ha is an incredible day trip.

Xel-Ha is great but IMHO tulum is the best.

Chichen Itza is impressive but it's a 3hr bus ride from hell there & back. If you want ruins, Tulum and Xel-Ha are the best choice... and they are close to Playa.

ElGringo · 09-18-2009, 12:52 PM

From my experience mazatlan just seems more "friendly", and I liked the beach there better. Of course the fact that I go to vallarta every time I fly out probably doesn't help. Whenever in Vallarta I had other things on my mind, and never really relaxed and just enjoyed the beaches, but it did seem more Americanized the Vallarta. I am not sure that all the activities will be available for Winter Break as when I go, but we were first in Mazatlan for 5 days, and could have stayed 5 more and still had plenty to do (and none of our activities were planned before we got there). Just my 2 cents.

HC_Chief · 09-18-2009, 12:52 PM

Mexican Riveria is nice down by Playa del Carmen.

I can recommend the Iberostar Hotel Paraiso... it was great! Private beach, excellent pools, butler service, all-inclusive. Very nice (nicest one we saw in the area).

http://www.iberostar.com/EN/Riviera-...iso_3_117.html

chief52 · 09-18-2009, 01:05 PM

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Mexican Riveria is nice down by Playa del Carmen.

I can recommend the Iberostar Hotel Paraiso... it was great! Private beach, excellent pools, butler service, all-inclusive. Very nice (nicest one we saw in the area).

http://www.iberostar.com/EN/Riviera-...iso_3_117.html

$300 a night huh? Bet is is quite a place...

Valiant · 09-18-2009, 06:49 PM

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$300 a night huh? Bet is is quite a place...

We stayed here for a wedding..

http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels...ayaPalace/Home

Averaged out to about 200bucks a day for our all inclusive package for 7 days..

Then paid extra for xel-ha and tulum..

Honestly if you do both, do them on separate days..

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 09-19-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

We stayed here for a wedding..

http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels...ayaPalace/Home

Averaged out to about 200bucks a day for our all inclusive package for 7 days..

Then paid extra for xel-ha and tulum..

Honestly if you do both, do them on separate days..

We did Barcelo Maya on our honeymoon. It was very nice.

In April we went to Puerto Vallarta and stayed at Casa Velas. AMAZING.

joesomebody · 09-18-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Mexican Riveria is nice down by Playa del Carmen.

I can recommend the Iberostar Hotel Paraiso... it was great! Private beach, excellent pools, butler service, all-inclusive. Very nice (nicest one we saw in the area).

http://www.iberostar.com/EN/Riviera-...iso_3_117.html

Looks awesome but pretty pricey. Checking it out now though.

09-18-2009, 12:40 PM	Topic Starter
joesomebody Waiting to be voted off Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Casino cash: $9994900	Mexico Anyone been to Mexico in the last couple years? I want to go there this winter break and need some advice. Was thinking about Puerto Vallarta but am open to other suggestions. I want to do an all inclusive package, drinks, hotel, food, clubs etc. Probably going with a group of 2 or 3 other people. I've looked online and can't really find too many websites selling all inclusive packages. Is this something I should use a travel agent for? If so anyone know some good ones? Thanks in advance. I figure the trip should be cheap right now with all the drug wars and swine flu going on down there.
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09-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#2
ElGringo Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shreveport, La Casino cash: $9975100	I personally prefer Mazatlan to Vallarta, but that is personal preference. Usually at least with air fare, the winter months are cheaper. As far as your all inclusive packages, not much help as I live in Mexico and don't get too many of those deals.
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09-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#5
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-2038004 VARSITY	I hear Tijuana is a nice place to take the kids. Lots of donkey rides and such.
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09-18-2009, 12:54 PM	#8
chief husker Safe As Kittens Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Huskerland Casino cash: $9985960	If being in or around water and beaches are a priority; stay in the Riveria (?) Maya area by Playa Del Carmen on the gulf side. Incredible diving and snorkeling, Mayan ruins, Xel-Ha is an incredible day trip.
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09-18-2009, 12:52 PM	#10
ElGringo Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shreveport, La Casino cash: $9975100	From my experience mazatlan just seems more "friendly", and I liked the beach there better. Of course the fact that I go to vallarta every time I fly out probably doesn't help. Whenever in Vallarta I had other things on my mind, and never really relaxed and just enjoyed the beaches, but it did seem more Americanized the Vallarta. I am not sure that all the activities will be available for Winter Break as when I go, but we were first in Mazatlan for 5 days, and could have stayed 5 more and still had plenty to do (and none of our activities were planned before we got there). Just my 2 cents.
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09-18-2009, 12:52 PM	#11
HC_Chief That's just f***in' stupid Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: suburbia Casino cash: $3687107	Mexican Riveria is nice down by Playa del Carmen. I can recommend the Iberostar Hotel Paraiso... it was great! Private beach, excellent pools, butler service, all-inclusive. Very nice (nicest one we saw in the area). http://www.iberostar.com/EN/Riviera-...iso_3_117.html __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room!"
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