Cancún, Cancún

Ok, if you like big all inclusive hotels, nice beaches and the caribbean sea at your door, Cancun serves a purpose.

But, it’s not really 'Mexico’! All the restaurants are American Chains and you’ll struggle to find a local Mexican who’s not there to work in the tourism industry.

If you really want a nice place on this coast, head down to Playa del Carmen (only 1 hour south, direct bus every hour from Cancun airport for $8!). It’s a 'low-rise’ town, still very touristy but nothing like Cancun. Much more stylish, cosmopolitan feel, with some great bars and clubs, and beautiful beaches! And if you want to try some more authentic local food, just head a few blocks inland from the beach to 30th Avenue.

Honestly - everyone knows about Cancun, but I can promise you won’t regret it if you choose Playa del Carmen instead.

If you want something even more relaxing - beautiful cabanas right on some of the most amazing beaches on the coast, then head another hour south to Tulum. This place is rapidly growing, but you’d only notice that if you saw it 10 years ago. It’s extremely quiet, with independent beach/cabana style hotels running along the coast road, and a nice little town a couple of km inland.

warm water sandy beaches - bliss

This is a part of Mexico which has somthing for everyone young and old. The people are friendly helpful and always smiling. Ofcousre the weather is fab but beware of Hurricane season, best time to travel is March -June. While in Mexico see the sites there a must and swim withe the Dolphis in an enclosed part of the sea. Laze the days away with a mayan coffee, good food and no doubt good company.Fly with Frist choice the service is great and the seating brill.

Best Holiday you will ever have!! Caters for all people )singles/families) So much to do!

Being a travel agent I have sold this place more than any other. No place I’ve been to has beat the Moon Palace. This wonderful Hotel has everything for everybody. The weddings were so wonderful!! We celebrated our honeymoon here and you are treated that little bit more special!! You have different coloured armbands than everyone else so all the staff know your honeymooners or newley weds. Couples on their anniversary family parties all have their own armbands so all staff can cater for your needs. The FOOD is better than anything you would get back home such a variety is on offer, and when they cook a steak, boy they cook a steak! So many resturants to choose from. The bars and night club are great! The moonlight bar right on the beach only opens when the sun has gone down, beds are lay out on the beach so you can have a lovely romatic private moment to stare at the stars. This would be for couples and adults only as it is quite intimate and a wonderful peaceful atmosphere. The main lobby is where most families gather with a great party feal and a great place to share your days trips with other families. A gorgeous jewellars on site has the most exquisite jewellary i’ve ever seen and at good prices to. ALL the staff are something else from the bell boys to the chefs and cleaners all are super friendley, respect your privacy and are more than happy to just about anything you ask. We had no problem tipping them, waiters usually 2 dollars at dinner and a dollar at breakfast and lunch. this works out 4 dollars, Ã?Â?Ã?£2 in sterling. This is nothing considering the extra lengths they go to for you. We tipped our cleaner Ã?Â?Ã?£20 dollars after the first week, she was fantastic doing more than what i would say her job description asked of her. I look at holidays is spain, greece canaries and cyprus and I wouldn’t pay to go again. You end up paying the same to go to these places considering all the spending money you need. I guarentee you once you’ve been here your expectations of what a holiday should be will completley change!