Belize, Mexico or ?
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Anonymous
| I am trying to plan a trip for the week after Christmas and am finding that most things in the Caribbean are booked and extremely expensive. We like luxe resorts and those are nearly $4,000 per night for that week! I'm considering Belize and Mexico (Mayakoba or elsewhere). Looking for input on either at that time of year for a family with two teens/tweens. Looking for a beach and some adventure (snorkeling, rain forest, fishing, etc.). Also open to other locales that people have enjoyed. |
Anonymous
| Mexico is really big. Where exactly are you considering? |
Anonymous
| Puerto Rico |
Anonymous
Specifically looking at Myakobo (Banyan Tree or Fairmont) or Xcaret though I think that's probably too big and crazy for us. |
Anonymous
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$4000 per night!! That is insane!
I pay $30 for a day pass at a nice resort just a short 20 min boat ride from Cartagena, Colombia. Not sure the cost of rooms, but likely in the neighborhood of $250/night. |
Anonymous
That’s like a holiday inn. Op wants luxe. |
Anonymous
You're talking out of your ass. |
Anonymous
Even the JW Cancun which is probably in the $400 range at spring break is almost $1000 a night the week between Christmas and new year's. It's probably the most expenosve week of the year. Please show us a resort that's at least 4 star that is $250 a night. I'm paying $600 a night in Rehoboth for a 3 star! |
Anonymous
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Grand Velas Mayan Riviera has two queens for $2300 a night.
Maybe Alaia Belize. They have two bedroom suites for $11k for the week. |
Anonymous
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That is an awfully expensive week.
We’ve done cruises that week (still double price but not as bad as resorts). Another year we went to si comp no but I know there were already booked by April and I only got that because they had a cancellation. I think you’re gojng to have to compromise on your view of luxury resort. |
Anonymous
| I might look at Aruba also. There is a lot of supply there so prices might not be as high. |
Anonymous
| Maybe also try Panama—I just did a very quick TripAdvisor search and it loooks like there is some availability in what look to be nice hotels for under $1K per night. |
Anonymous
https://www.blueapplebeach.com/ Christmas week is about $400/night. |
Anonymous
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+1 for Panama. The Sofitel in Panama City is nice and you could pair that with a beach resort.
Or Cartagena? There is also a Sofitel outside the city that is brand new. |
Anonymous
| Are Panama and Columbia safe? DH is even hesitant about travel to Mexico so these might be too risky for him. |