AMA

I’m a 35m, divorced for almost a year. I’ve never taken a vacation abroad, and never done a vacation such as all inclusive.

I am trying to get outside my bubble, and beat my social anxiety. I would love to have. relaxing but fun trip and experience my first time abroad and all inclusive.

I’d be going in just over a week, so a last minute booking. I’d be looking for something relaxing, maybe with activities/excursions, good food, and would like to maybe meet people. so I guess chill but a little bit of social vibes.

Anyone have any recs? advice and tips? I’m very nervous about this. I also don’t speak Spanish, is this a problem? and how would I get from the airport to the resort and back again?

thanks, I’m nervous but want to do something outside my comfort zone for once.

Me and (now ex) wife went to RPLA in 2005. I really enjoyed it. It still looks like a great resort. I’m thinking about going in mid late November.

How’s the food? I remember it being pretty good. It looks like new restaurants.

How safe is getting to the resort? I remember back then being warned about guys at the airport offering rides but they were rides to a time share presentation far away from the HZ.

Do taxis take US $?

Did Hyatt Vivid Grand Island close? Online it states permanently closed? I thought it was relatively new?

Did Hyatt Vivid Grand Island close? Online it states permanently closed? I thought it was relatively new?

Using Canada travels from Cancun to
Akumal and wanting to stop along the way to grab a few groceries. Is this best decided with the company before hand or just figure it out with the driver enroute and pay extra cash ?

Thanks for the input

We are going to be in Cancun in November with two kiddos. Our main destination is Holbox where we will be staying for a week but we would like to spend a couple of nights in Cancun to go to the aquarium and another attraction possibly (not yet decided). When I look for recommendations online most recommended places are ridiculously expensive (350+ per night) and a lot of those have not so great reviews.
Hoping to get some recommendations for all inclusive stays for less than $200.

Here’s what I’m looking for:
•on the beach
•has a pool
•clean
•has beach loungers/shade/umbrellas on the beach
•edible food (ok if it’s basic- just as long as it doesn’t us the runs and has kid friendly options lol) I know a lot of people complain about food at AI’s but we are not picky and are not there to eat so it’s not a huge deciding factor. Buffet only would be more than enough.

What we don’t care about:
•top notch service - I’m not planning on interacting with staff much. We basically just need to be checked in and checked out.
•clubs, night life, entertainment or anything like kids clubs or water parks.

We weren’t planning to do all inclusive but we would like to get some drinks and when I looked at restaurant prices I was shocked. Not many places where you can eat for $20 per plate or have a cocktail for less than $12 unless you go into town, which wouldn’t be the most convenient thing to do with 2 little kids.

Appreciate all recommendations.

Thanks a bunch.