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Old 06 January 2013, 07:56 PM
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Question Mexico honeymoon recommendations

Me and the gfriend are getting married in August and looking for a honeymoon destination in Mexico.

Nothing too lively. Been looking around the Riviera Maya area.

Budget £3000 for 7-10 days all inclusive
Old 06 January 2013, 08:00 PM
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We went to the Riviera Maya for our Honeymoon. Had a great time.

So many big hotel/resorts to choose from along there and I don't think you will go wrong with any of them to be honest as they are all competing with each other.
Old 06 January 2013, 10:20 PM
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What Hotel did you stay at Steve?
Old 07 January 2013, 07:16 AM
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Check out the grand palladium in Maya ,simply stunning !
Old 07 January 2013, 08:36 AM
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Excellence has a hotel there as well as others in cancun. You should be able to stay 'Club' for that money for 2 of you, quieter and more relaxing.
Old 07 January 2013, 08:43 AM
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Stayed here a few years back was great. Nice quiet location. Could hop in a taxi down to the harbour and the designer shops. About 40mins to 1 hours drive in to Cancun for a night out.
http://www.thomson.co.uk/destination...u-tequila.html

But when we were there we got offered a free night in here. WOW!! Absolutly stunning!
http://www.thomson.co.uk/destination...ce-mexico.html
Old 07 January 2013, 10:42 AM
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Excellence Riviera - been there twice, including for honeymoon - simply excellent.
Old 07 January 2013, 10:57 AM
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We went here in may 2011 http://www.thomson.co.uk/destination...rt-mexico.html
My advice is don't go when it's any kind of American holiday as its like our Spain to them

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Old 07 January 2013, 12:13 PM
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i stayed in the grand sirenis in riviera maya for 2 weeks in may 2011, good food good drinks every room is at least a suite with jacuzzi big enough for 2 and you should have a fair bit of change from £3000. im going back this year.

http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai...%2520%252Bmaya
Old 07 January 2013, 12:14 PM
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We came back from http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_R...Peninsula.html at the end of November last year.

It's an adults only resort (not swingers) although there is a naturist sunbathing area which is fenced off from the rest of the resort.

It really was five star all the way, couldnt fault the service, people or the accomodation. We upgraded the room to a swim up room, which to be honest was a waste of money as the pool by the room was too small to warrant and the beach was too nice to miss.

I'd be happy to give you more info via pm if you have further questions on this place.
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Originally Posted by B0DSKI
What Hotel did you stay at Steve?
We stayed here mate:

El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya

Was very nice, no complaints apart from the air con was a bit noisy when we arrived but that was sorted after one call to the concierge.

About 45 mins from the main bar area of Cancun. Free shuttle bus available from the resort at set times.

Fully all-inclusive with 24hr room service and plenty of restaurants to choose from.

Worth the upgrade on the flight to "Premium" as it's quite a long flight.
Old 07 January 2013, 01:15 PM
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Not sure of the flight times to Mexico

But be careful, to much travelling in too short a time is a pretty stressful business

And weddings are pretty stressful in themselves
Old 07 January 2013, 01:18 PM
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Royale Cancun...bliss.
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Moon Palace, best hotel ive ever stayed in period.

Awsome place, food to die for Crab Lobster Fillet steaks, you can even walk into food hall in scruffs and get a plastic tray to take back to your room.

Buts its expensive, me and my mate went as a last lads holiday, all we did was sit by the pool have hollowed out melons brought to us, and get pissed.

I drank 17 tequila slammers at 1pm. and lets just say I must have been close to death was in bed for 3 days, and felt like death.
Old 13 January 2013, 10:19 AM
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Cheers for the advice boys.

We settled on http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_R...Peninsula.html

In the end. Just a tad over £3000 for 11 nights all inclusive Can't wait
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You'll love it, I can't wait to go back. Make sure you do the jungle tour in Cancun. Who are you flying with?
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Thompson I think Azz. Wish It'd of been Virgin but can't complain really.

Got a whole load of places to go visit and see. That's one of the reasons we chose Mexico. Seems a great mix of modern and historical. I love the whole Mayan thing so really looking forward to it
Old 13 January 2013, 11:22 AM
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Congratulations mate. Honeymoon sounds like a nice place too! Why not get a mexican tattoo while youre there
Old 13 January 2013, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wagontim
Congratulations mate. Honeymoon sounds like a nice place too! Why not get a mexican tattoo while youre there
Got 9 hours booked later in the year mate. 3 Before the Honeymmon and six when I get back
Old 13 January 2013, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by B0DSKI
Thompson I think Azz. Wish It'd of been Virgin but can't complain really.

Got a whole load of places to go visit and see. That's one of the reasons we chose Mexico. Seems a great mix of modern and historical. I love the whole Mayan thing so really looking forward to it
When you go to the Thompson meeting on your first day you get the opportunity to upgrade on the plane on the way back, I think it was about £50 each and I highly recommend it. Though the standard seats on the way out are pretty good with it being long haul.

Aaron
Old 13 January 2013, 02:32 PM
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Nice one mate, I'm sure you'll love it.

We upgraded on the flight when we flew to Mexico, worth it we thought.
Old 13 January 2013, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Littleted
Moon Palace, best hotel ive ever stayed in period.

Awsome place, food to die for Crab Lobster Fillet steaks, you can even walk into food hall in scruffs and get a plastic tray to take back to your room.

Buts its expensive, me and my mate went as a last lads holiday, all we did was sit by the pool have hollowed out melons brought to us, and get pissed.

I drank 17 tequila slammers at 1pm. and lets just say I must have been close to death was in bed for 3 days, and felt like death.
This is music to my ears, im going there next week
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Cheers Aaron and Ste.

Being 6ft 3 the flight upgrade might be a good idea
Old 13 January 2013, 07:28 PM
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risky to go anywhere in mexico. goodluck
Old 13 January 2013, 09:43 PM
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Nice first post.

Explain ??
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He's full of **** Bodski. Mexico City is a no no but is at the other side of Mexico. Go into the wrong parts of any country/city and it's risky
Old 14 January 2013, 07:58 AM
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A member since Aug 2005 and that's your first post?

Plenty of people I know and plenty of people in this thread have been and loved it. Mexico is a big country and there are rubbish parts but the Riviera Maya isn't one of them.
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
A member since Aug 2005 and that's your first post?

Plenty of people I know and plenty of people in this thread have been and loved it. Mexico is a big country and there are rubbish parts but the Riviera Maya isn't one of them.
exactly what I found out during my research.
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