Mexico Weekend Getaway - Worth it?

[sling shot]

I agree with Curt, we stay at the Iberostar, rent a jeep go into town shopping. Run the back side of the island and stop at Coconuts then on to the lighthouse.

[rjet]

I went to the Valentin right below Cancun several weeks back and I am already trying to book another trip back. Personally I would add at least one more day to the trip for relaxing. A good thing about the Cancun area is its around a 2hr flight and then you can be at the resort in an hour.

That is a nice resort. Not long after my divorce I noticed I needed to burn some vacation time. So looked for good deals in Mexico on all inclusives and planned on doing a few excursions. Valentin had a great sale going on so booked it. My idiot self did not do much research or even consider the name, just saw it was pretty much 5 star. Was the ultimate loser hanging down there alone with all the honeymooners and couples. Actually had a good time despite that, folks were real cool.

[Sasqy]

Cabo !

[glen]

Stretch it another day I would say yes. Wouldn’t do Isla or anywhere you have to water taxi to get to. Just goto a resort in whatever town you fly in to.

[curtintex]

I should have known you would have a plan for a vacation. We need to go shoot a bear again.


All great points. This is an information gathering post and all points are appreciated!!

I'll add to my already genius contribution. You can go to Cancun, Isla, Maroma Beach, Tulum or Playa, but you have to fly into Cancun and that sucks. You can go to Cabo, Puerta Vallarta, Punta Mita or Acapulco, but the Pacific side has crappy beaches and rough surf and is more difficult to get to.

When you leave IAH, you are on the ground in Cozumel in 2 hours. Immigration and Customs is a breeze. When you land, you are no more than 20 minutes from your resort. You're on an island that is only 30mi long and 9mi wide. Everything is there and everyone knows tourism pays the bills. I've been to most places that I listed above and for a weekend trip there is nothing easier than Cozumel.

There is a flight leaving tomorrow at 10:18am. You land at 12:30pm and can be on the beach by 2:00pm. I hope you're on it.

[Mtltx]

Taking the family to Cancun on Sat. Less than 2 hr flight. Be on the beach before noon. First time taking the kids and really looking forward to it. This resort is more about kids and has a lot to do for them and allow us to belly up at the swim bar!

[Pernell]

Our go to is Le Blanc Adult only all inclusive in Cancun. They will spoil you rotten.

[TX CHICKEN]

I agree..I am headed to Cozumel Monday. Flight leaves Houston at 10:15 and I will be doing a shore dive at 3. Pretty hard to beat the convenience and if you get away from the tourist area there tons tons of amazing and cheap restaurants.

I'll add to my already genius contribution. You can go to Cancun, Isla, Maroma Beach, Tulum or Playa, but you have to fly into Cancun and that sucks. You can go to Cabo, Puerta Vallarta, Punta Mita or Acapulco, but the Pacific side has crappy beaches and rough surf and is more difficult to get to.

When you leave IAH, you are on the ground in Cozumel in 2 hours. Immigration and Customs is a breeze. When you land, you are no more than 20 minutes from your resort. You're on an island that is only 30mi long and 9mi wide. Everything is there and everyone knows tourism pays the bills. I've been to most places that I listed above and for a weekend trip there is nothing easier than Cozumel.

There is a flight leaving tomorrow at 10:18am. You land at 12:30pm and can be on the beach by 2:00pm. I hope you're on it.

[chicken fried]

Just got back and got to keep our heads. No problems it was awesome. I agree sis isla mujeres or Cozumel.

[Reel cajun]

We just got back from Cabo. It amazes me that the weather there is cooler than Houston and low humidity makes it even better.

[Davclidav]

Very few safe places in Mexico right now.

[Dale Moser]

Isla Mujeres is a bad plan, don’t add two boat rides to a crowded itenerary. Cancun airport is a dump run by idiots.

id listen to Curt, and not the post above mine.

[Low Fence]

Stretch it another day I would say yes. Wouldn’t do Isla or anywhere you have to water taxi to get to. Just goto a resort in whatever town you fly in to.

Same for me. It’s really easy to get to Cancun but the travel day will wipe ya out day one the do it again 2 days later. I’ve gone for 3 days several times and it was always fun. Never had a bad trip in MX.

[Duane]

Isla Mujeres is a bad plan, don’t add two boat rides to a crowded itenerary. Cancun airport is a dump run by idiots.

id listen to Curt, and not the post above mine.

I've flown into Cancun six times in the last 8 months (got the scuba diving bug, as well as a couple others ) and things at the airport have vastly improved. Earlier this year, they added self serve immigration kiosks for American travelers (scan your passport, and a facial recognition scan) and you are through customs in a breeze. No more waiting in line for an hour or more, you don't even have to see an immigration official. And they've renovated the outdoor area where you catch shuttles or taxis. I always rent a car at Avis at the airport, and the roads in and around Cancun are a mess with construction, but I've never had much of an issue driving anywhere between Cancun and Tulum. You just have to learn to drive like the locals. If I were only going for a long weekend, I'd take a hotel shuttle and taxis, but I don't stay at the resorts and I'm usually diving out of various marinas and cenotes up and down the QR coast, so renting a car makes sense for me.

The last time I took the direct flight from Houston to Cozumel (Dec '21), we waited for over an hour in line at customs. But that could have just been bad timing, as there were a couple of other flights that arrived almost the same time. Cozumel is certainly easier to navigate and would be my top choice if I were just going for a long weekend.

[S-3 Ranch]

Isla Mujeres is a bad plan, don’t add two boat rides to a crowded itenerary. Cancun airport is a dump run by idiots.

id listen to Curt, and not the post above mine.

Yeah isla is terrible Lol!