Only me Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We are still trying to figure out where to go for our vacation in July. Now we are thinking about the Bahamas or Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. We have no idea where to stay. There are so many choices. We want a place that is directly on the beach with a great pool. We also want the opportunity to do a few activities like swimming with the dolphins. It has to be a family friendly place too. We have 5 in the family so it has been difficult to find rooms allowing that many people so we would have to find a suite or possibly rent two rooms. We want to spend less then $5,000 including airfare. Is this possible? Any suggestions? We don't want to blindly pick a place and then be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We went to Playa in Nov '08 with our kids and LOVED it!!! There is so much to do there. We loved the town of Playa, the ferry and day trip to Cozumel, a day trip to Tulum to see the ruins and have dinner on the beach was one of our favorite memories ever. It was probably our best vacation so far. Visit http://www.playa.info for a pretty nice forum where you can read through posts from people who are obsessed with the area. I also liked Trip Advisor for finding out good tips on where to stay. Most hotels in the area are all-inclusive, and there are tips online about finding the ones that will allow 5 in the room. I won't necessarily recommend the place we stayed because it was a time-share gift from my mom. But it was very nice and right in town, just not a nice beach and we did miss that. I'm assuming you have your passports? Better get on it if not. And air fare to Mexico is so cheap compared to a lot of vacation deals. Have fun...I'm jealous!!!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I don't know about the cost, b/c my sil paid for it, but we had a GREAT time at Atlantis in the Bahamas. We took a side trip to Nassau for shopping, but basically stayed there for a long weekend. The pools are amazing, the food is good, it's just absolutely beautiful--there are Chihuly glass sculptures by the casino (never went in there), and marble everywhere-- We were there to have a funeral of sorts, and a family reunion at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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