Anonymous
Post 12/10/2017 13:00     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:What type of vacation do you want to do? We've been to both Punta Cana and Tulum. Enjoyed both. At Punta Cana, we just stayed on the resort the whole time. In Tulum, we went on many more excursions.

If you want to stay at the resort the whole time, it doesn't matter which destination you choose. If you want to do excursions, Riviera Maya/Tulum/Cancun have many more options.


I think we want more relaxation than anything, but a one day excursion sounds fun.

My next question to you is what type of excursion? Something educational (the ruins in Riviera Maya), some other type?

If you are mainly looking for relaxation, I vote for the nicest resort with the best price. Caveat, my family didn't spend much time in the ocean. They spent more time in the pool so while some people may complain that the DR ocean wasn't as nice, crystal blue that didn't bother us.

I would say educational like the ruins vs. water sports, etc

Then definitely do Mexico - Tulum/Riviera Maya/Cancun.


any specific recommendations re: resorts in that area?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2017 12:19     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What type of vacation do you want to do? We've been to both Punta Cana and Tulum. Enjoyed both. At Punta Cana, we just stayed on the resort the whole time. In Tulum, we went on many more excursions.

If you want to stay at the resort the whole time, it doesn't matter which destination you choose. If you want to do excursions, Riviera Maya/Tulum/Cancun have many more options.


I think we want more relaxation than anything, but a one day excursion sounds fun.

My next question to you is what type of excursion? Something educational (the ruins in Riviera Maya), some other type?

If you are mainly looking for relaxation, I vote for the nicest resort with the best price. Caveat, my family didn't spend much time in the ocean. They spent more time in the pool so while some people may complain that the DR ocean wasn't as nice, crystal blue that didn't bother us.

I would say educational like the ruins vs. water sports, etc

Then definitely do Mexico - Tulum/Riviera Maya/Cancun.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2017 11:46     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
I looooved Tulum. Beautiful area. If I was ever going to go back, I'd look to stay somewhere in the Mayan Riveria area south of Cancun.

If you want to go to the DR, look at resorts near Bayahibe or La Romana on the other side of the island. It's on the Caribbean sea so the water is much clearer and calmer with white sand beaches. Very beautiful and relaxing.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2017 00:50     Subject: Re:Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Punta Cana was very poor outside the resorts when we visited several years ago. There was nothing to see, no place to eat... which would be fine but the contrast was very sad.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2017 22:17     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
If you want excursions, particularly Mayan ruins, then Mexico is the better choice. If you just want a nice pool/beach vacation and don't care if you never leave the resort then I think DR is the better choice.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2017 21:22     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What type of vacation do you want to do? We've been to both Punta Cana and Tulum. Enjoyed both. At Punta Cana, we just stayed on the resort the whole time. In Tulum, we went on many more excursions.

If you want to stay at the resort the whole time, it doesn't matter which destination you choose. If you want to do excursions, Riviera Maya/Tulum/Cancun have many more options.


I think we want more relaxation than anything, but a one day excursion sounds fun.

My next question to you is what type of excursion? Something educational (the ruins in Riviera Maya), some other type?

If you are mainly looking for relaxation, I vote for the nicest resort with the best price. Caveat, my family didn't spend much time in the ocean. They spent more time in the pool so while some people may complain that the DR ocean wasn't as nice, crystal blue that didn't bother us.

I would say educational like the ruins vs. water sports, etc
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2017 14:34     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What type of vacation do you want to do? We've been to both Punta Cana and Tulum. Enjoyed both. At Punta Cana, we just stayed on the resort the whole time. In Tulum, we went on many more excursions.

If you want to stay at the resort the whole time, it doesn't matter which destination you choose. If you want to do excursions, Riviera Maya/Tulum/Cancun have many more options.


I think we want more relaxation than anything, but a one day excursion sounds fun.

My next question to you is what type of excursion? Something educational (the ruins in Riviera Maya), some other type?

If you are mainly looking for relaxation, I vote for the nicest resort with the best price. Caveat, my family didn't spend much time in the ocean. They spent more time in the pool so while some people may complain that the DR ocean wasn't as nice, crystal blue that didn't bother us.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2017 10:26     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Anonymous wrote:What type of vacation do you want to do? We've been to both Punta Cana and Tulum. Enjoyed both. At Punta Cana, we just stayed on the resort the whole time. In Tulum, we went on many more excursions.

If you want to stay at the resort the whole time, it doesn't matter which destination you choose. If you want to do excursions, Riviera Maya/Tulum/Cancun have many more options.


I think we want more relaxation than anything, but a one day excursion sounds fun.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2017 23:05     Subject: Re:Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone speak to Puerto Plata, DR? Considering going there for spring break


Puerto Plata and Sosua used to be very popular with foreigners going there for the prostitutes. If you want something less sketchy, I think Cabarete might be a better choice.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2017 21:54     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
I love Negril. Gorgeous beach, delicious fun, blue mountain coffee, yum. So much fun. The cliffs, the waterfalls, historical sites, straw markets, snorkeling, so much to do.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2017 11:25     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
What type of vacation do you want to do? We've been to both Punta Cana and Tulum. Enjoyed both. At Punta Cana, we just stayed on the resort the whole time. In Tulum, we went on many more excursions.

If you want to stay at the resort the whole time, it doesn't matter which destination you choose. If you want to do excursions, Riviera Maya/Tulum/Cancun have many more options.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2017 21:23     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
We liked Club MEd Cancun over Paradisus Reserve in DR.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2017 21:08     Subject: Re:Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Can anyone speak to Puerto Plata, DR? Considering going there for spring break
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2017 21:04     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Much preferred Riviera Maya area or Tulum over Cancun. Preferred Mexico over DR.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2017 13:48     Subject: Punta Cana vs. Cancun vs. somewhere else?
Looking to spend about a week in the Caribbean somewhere next year in the summer. Looking for places with nice beach/water, good kids' club (kids will be 8 and 6), and direct flights from DC. Cancun and Punta Cana seem to have the most direct flights. Any suggestions? For those who have been to both areas, which do you prefer? I know summer is not ideal, but it's the only time we can go.