https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 03:57:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2624677 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 07:50:57 +0000 Anagram 2624677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2624582 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 21:42:22 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2624582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some of the chain resorts let you use the other resorts for the day for free. We stayed at Moon Palace for a week a few years ago (loved it! Would highly recommend.) and went to a couple other resorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2624137 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:12:25 +0000 RLCeigh 2624137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are headed to Playa Del Carmen in December and I've been to both Cancun and Cozumel. I think I will prefer Playa Del Carmen with my family, Cancun was super fun and it's beautiful and I found Cozumel to be a little hard to get to and secluded (and we don't scuba dive so everyone questioned why we were there)-- we are doing all -inclusive for the first time (I cannot wait!) and extended family all are going too(babysitters!). I'm interested to hear what resorts get high marks in Playa Del Carmen... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2624125 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:06:26 +0000 psw27 2624125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cozumel is an island off the coast so I think you would have to boat there? </p> <p>We have gone to Playa del Carmen with out LO and we absolutely loved our resort - if you are looking for resort recommendations. For me, I did not want to be in the "hotel zone" in Cancun because I wanted to avoid spring breakers and I wanted a very nice resort that was family friendly! </p> <p>I think Playa del Carmen, Playa Mujeres, etc. are very similar if you get comparable resorts but I wouldn't want to be in downtown Cancun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2624094 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:40:25 +0000 MediaNaranja 2624094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following!</p> <p>I have a big work trip to Mexico in June and we want to tack a vacation on the end of it since it's right around our 5th anniversary. To be honest, we usually wing it when we're on vacation--like, zero planning beyond buying a plane ticket, but I feel like I should be a better adult and actually do some research for this one :silly: </p> <p>We like the beach but don't need to spend every day there, we like hiking and exploring, and of course, good food!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2624071 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:20:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2624071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always stay away from the main strip... I've been to Playa Mujeres; it's a bit of a drive from the airport, but I like that it's more secluded! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2624013 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:53:28 +0000 youboots 2624013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Playa Del Carmen is my favorite. It's super walkable and a good mix of tourism/culture. La Isla Mujeries is really fabulous too. I've stayed in Cancun which is great- but I would not take T. Tulum is far from the airport. I've never been to Cozumel- but if you are wanting to explore a little I'd think that would be a good choice.</p> <p>Are you wanting to leave the resort at all? If not I don't think it matters a ton. I've stayed in resorts in Tulum and Cancun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2623998 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 08:10:55 +0000 lilyann 2623998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Riviera Maya has some of the prettiest beaches/sand and it's not far from the Cancun airport. Playa del Carmen is fun for shopping or going out at night without the chaos of Cancun. I love those areas of Mexico!! We have taken our boys twice and plan to go back in the near future. I pick all inclusive resorts based on size, options for kids (some have really nice daycares or nannies for when hubs and I need a drink or some alone time for an hour or two) and quality of the beach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2623990 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:58:47 +0000 lawbee11 2623990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I believe Cozumel has a completely different airport? So if you're flying into Cancun I don't think Cozumel is really an option. For family-friendly I like Playa del Carmen. The Cancun "hotel zone" makes me think of spring break on MTV (though I'm sure you could find family-friendly resorts there, too). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-primer-on-mexico-resort-areas-in-yucutan-peninsula#post-2623986 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:55:30 +0000 Anagram 2623986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have traveled pretty extensively in Mexico, but not in any of the resort areas. For a family-friendly vacation in the yucutan peninsula (flying into Cancun airport), should I just pick a resort based on amenities, or should I focus on a particular area?</p> <p>I guess I'm asking--is there any difference between Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, etc or are they all comparable if the resort is good?</p> <p>Anything I should know, pros and cons for any of these places? I feel like there are too many choices. </p>