Poll: Experienced travelers, pick the best Mexican resort!

Squawks · 05-11-2006, 06:22 PM

So I'm planning a trip next month for me and my woman to burn off some steam (and money) and figured Mexico is a great bargain. I've heard good words from friends regarding places such as Rosarito, Vallarto, and Los Cabos.

Anybody else here been to any other Mexican resorts and/or suggesting any?

USAF BMW · 05-11-2006, 07:37 PM

Puerto Penasco is where it is at.

ase2dais · 05-11-2006, 07:46 PM

Cancun, for me!
... but for the quick and ez flight, Aruba still does it for me.

hotsand5 · 05-12-2006, 12:47 AM

It depends...how old are you. I travel a lot. Out of those, I"d probably pick Riviera Maya. It has some of the most beautiful beaches on the gulf of mexico, and it is not as crowded, and is peaceful. I go through apple vacations and get the all inclusive so you do not have to worry about money on the trip. Punta Canta in the dominican republic was also really nice.

magmd · 05-12-2006, 01:24 AM

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

BellasBmw · 05-12-2006, 01:58 AM

There is a mexican family that comes to eat into my resturant. This is funny you bring this up ,cause we were JUST talking about resorts in Mexico. They def said mazatlan (sp?). He told me that it was beautiful, the city was safe, and there is alot of culture and history there. He also said its not as $$ as the other spots.

Saosin17 · 05-12-2006, 02:06 AM

trust me go to vallarta. cancun gets old fast, and i swear my long weekend there took 5 years off my life. i got so drunk the hotel security made me take a wheelchair up to my room. they would not let me walk. vallarta is so soothing and beautiful, the cliffs overlooking the ocean are amazing. its a nice place to calm down and blow off steam

Squawks · 05-12-2006, 12:46 PM

Thanks for all of the tips!

@ Saosin - pretty funny you mention the alky moments - my buddies recall drinking quite a bit in Mexico as well!

@ Mag - I didn't list Ixtapa because I thought that place, although extremely beautiful, to be a bit desolate/isolated, no? From the pictures I saw the place looks really small and cozy but doesn't seem to offer much in terms of activity, shopping, massive hotels, etc. (what my woman likes).

@ Hot - My woman is in her late twenties, I'm in my mid twenties. Age really matters once you're past the legal drinking age?

@ Bella - yup, I saw the pics of Mazatlan and it looks insane!

kal-el · 05-12-2006, 12:57 PM

Do not go to Mexico. With all the illegals that coming from there, why you want to boost their economy ?

Boycott everything that's Mexican until they stop coming here illegally.

Squawks · 05-12-2006, 01:20 PM

Heheh, damn, kal-el! That was a harsh statement!

Note that there are plenty (and I mean plenty) of rich Mexicans who come here into the States to spend their touristy money. I'm pretty sure only the rich Mexicans are bolstered by economic benefits of tourism while the poor remains poor. With that said, it doesn't make much of a difference if Mexico lost all its tourism altogether!

Plus, Mexico is one of the cheapest resorts from where I am situated and offers perhaps the biggest bang for the buck!

tl_boy · 05-13-2006, 02:42 AM

i've only been to cancun, but wouldn't reccomend it. i would rather go to puerto vallarta next time around.

Robin_NL · 05-13-2006, 02:47 AM

I've been to Cancun twice(Club Med). I liked it.

magmd · 05-13-2006, 02:48 AM

@ Mag - I didn't list Ixtapa because I thought that place, although extremely beautiful, to be a bit desolate/isolated, no? From the pictures I saw the place looks really small and cozy but doesn't seem to offer much in terms of activity, shopping, massive hotels, etc. (what my woman likes).

Yeah...I guess you are right. It is not as big as the other places on your list. Its more of a beautiful, relaxing, location. At least...it was when I last went there. Yikes! It was almost 10 years ago!

In that case.......if you want something more city/busy stuff...then I would vote Puerto Vallarta.

Robin_NL · 05-13-2006, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

Cancun, for me!
... but for the quick and ez flight, Aruba still does it for me.

Aruba is a exellent island but not mexican

I can talk my native language there.

mava330 · 05-13-2006, 10:49 AM

Socal Mexico resort meet??!!

Who's with me!!

BellasBmw · 05-13-2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mava330

Socal Mexico resort meet??!!

Who's with me!!

Sign me up! However, i aint bringing my car lol

mava330 · 05-13-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

Sign me up! However, i aint bringing my car lol

Girlfriend it's called FLYING!!!

bavarian19 · 05-13-2006, 12:51 PM

Cabo San Lucas got my vote over Cancun.

I do have to agree with Ase... Aruba was my favorite travel destination for a beach atmosphere. Theres so much more to do there...

Ase, did you go offroading when you were down there? That might have been my favorite part...

View Poll Results: Which Mexican resort would you consider the finest?
Acapulco	0	0%
Riviera Maya	4	20.00%
Los Cabos	4	20.00%
Vallarta	3	15.00%
Cancun	6	30.00%
Mazatlan	3	15.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

05-11-2006, 06:22 PM	#1
Squawks One of my two dachshunds: 56 Rep 663 Posts Drives: B6 A4 3.0 Quattro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (0)	Poll: Experienced travelers, pick the best Mexican resort! So I'm planning a trip next month for me and my woman to burn off some steam (and money) and figured Mexico is a great bargain. I've heard good words from friends regarding places such as Rosarito, Vallarto, and Los Cabos. Anybody else here been to any other Mexican resorts and/or suggesting any? __________________ I'm sorry about my outlandish behavior - there's too much blood in my alcohol system.
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hotsand5 hotsand5 50 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	It depends...how old are you. I travel a lot. Out of those, I"d probably pick Riviera Maya. It has some of the most beautiful beaches on the gulf of mexico, and it is not as crowded, and is peaceful. I go through apple vacations and get the all inclusive so you do not have to worry about money on the trip. Punta Canta in the dominican republic was also really nice. __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 333 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	There is a mexican family that comes to eat into my resturant. This is funny you bring this up ,cause we were JUST talking about resorts in Mexico. They def said mazatlan (sp?). He told me that it was beautiful, the city was safe, and there is alot of culture and history there. He also said its not as $$ as the other spots. __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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Saosin17 Private First Class 35 Rep 138 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: baltimore iTrader: (0)	trust me go to vallarta. cancun gets old fast, and i swear my long weekend there took 5 years off my life. i got so drunk the hotel security made me take a wheelchair up to my room. they would not let me walk. vallarta is so soothing and beautiful, the cliffs overlooking the ocean are amazing. its a nice place to calm down and blow off steam
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05-12-2006, 12:46 PM	#8
Squawks One of my two dachshunds: 56 Rep 663 Posts Drives: B6 A4 3.0 Quattro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all of the tips! @ Saosin - pretty funny you mention the alky moments - my buddies recall drinking quite a bit in Mexico as well! @ Mag - I didn't list Ixtapa because I thought that place, although extremely beautiful, to be a bit desolate/isolated, no? From the pictures I saw the place looks really small and cozy but doesn't seem to offer much in terms of activity, shopping, massive hotels, etc. (what my woman likes). @ Hot - My woman is in her late twenties, I'm in my mid twenties. Age really matters once you're past the legal drinking age? @ Bella - yup, I saw the pics of Mazatlan and it looks insane! __________________ I'm sorry about my outlandish behavior - there's too much blood in my alcohol system.
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Squawks One of my two dachshunds: 56 Rep 663 Posts Drives: B6 A4 3.0 Quattro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (0)	Heheh, damn, kal-el! That was a harsh statement! Note that there are plenty (and I mean plenty) of rich Mexicans who come here into the States to spend their touristy money. I'm pretty sure only the rich Mexicans are bolstered by economic benefits of tourism while the poor remains poor. With that said, it doesn't make much of a difference if Mexico lost all its tourism altogether! Plus, Mexico is one of the cheapest resorts from where I am situated and offers perhaps the biggest bang for the buck! __________________ I'm sorry about my outlandish behavior - there's too much blood in my alcohol system.
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05-13-2006, 02:42 AM	#11
tl_boy Major 86 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	i've only been to cancun, but wouldn't reccomend it. i would rather go to puerto vallarta next time around.
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8968 Rep 7,863 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I've been to Cancun twice(Club Med). I liked it. __________________ 'I won't say anything 'cause no one listens to me anyway....I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record' -Neill
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magmd Major General 165 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	@ Mag - I didn't list Ixtapa because I thought that place, although extremely beautiful, to be a bit desolate/isolated, no? From the pictures I saw the place looks really small and cozy but doesn't seem to offer much in terms of activity, shopping, massive hotels, etc. (what my woman likes). Yeah...I guess you are right. It is not as big as the other places on your list. Its more of a beautiful, relaxing, location. At least...it was when I last went there. Yikes! It was almost 10 years ago! In that case.......if you want something more city/busy stuff...then I would vote Puerto Vallarta. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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05-13-2006, 12:51 PM	#18
bavarian19 General 547 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Cabo San Lucas got my vote over Cancun. I do have to agree with Ase... Aruba was my favorite travel destination for a beach atmosphere. Theres so much more to do there... Ase, did you go offroading when you were down there? That might have been my favorite part...
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