Royal Hideaway Playacar: Absolutely best resort I have been at!

The resort is stunning from the villa type rooms with a concierge at every villa - We had Hector and by far went over the top to ensure every one of our needs were meet and exceeded he was on top of everything from booking our restaurant selections - that were true fine dining and yes you can get into each of the 5 restaurants with no problems - he literally took care of our every need and truly treated us as more of a friend then another number definitely be back to see him.. I had a dental iss [... read more]ue come up - root canel - and they literally had a doctor at my room withing hours to have a look at me with they had made arrangements for a dentist the very next day to correct the problem all at a fraction of the price we pay in Canada and done within hours at perhaps one of the best dental experiences I have had as well this was all arranged by the hotel I literally had to do nothing they took the time and cared enough to have me picked up dropped off all done.for me ahead of time I literlly had to do nothing! There are way to many things to list that resort excelled at list them all so In short the best experience we have had and will be booking our next trip soon with them. My Thanks to the Management and staff of the Royal Hideaway for truly making this our best vacation ever.

Dreams Puerto Morelos Resort and Spa: good resort

hi, just got back from Secrets Silversands. We had been there once before when it first opened and we had been reading some very good reviews. We were happy to have a nice swim out room in building 4 facing the Sugar Reef Bar and the Barefoot Grill (nice food cooked each day, burgers, fries, wings, hot dogs, pico and guac.) This area is outstanding with views of the resort as well as the ocean. The poolside service by Esther was excellent and Jose the bartender mixed excellent drinks. Corona is  [... read more]on tap and Corona Light available in cans as well as Modello and Modello Light and also a few American beers. Drinks and beer selections all good. House wines were Chilean and just fine. Ample towels, good stocking of room bar fridge, turn down service all good. If I have a complaint - it would be the food. It is kinda bland and weird at the same time. I did not really enjoy the food except for a dinner at the Seaside Grill Restaurant... I did not like all the birds flying around trying to get your food. We have been to other Secrets Resorts and they have had hawks to fly around to stop the other birds from coming around. Not the case here and they were quite an annoyance. I would recommend a swimout room if you do stay, no fighting for a lounger! which can be a big bonus! The Barracuda Bar down by the ocean is a must see at night after dinner, beautiful! Coffee and drinks at the coffee shop was outstanding. You will have a good time here and maybe loose some weight from not eating so much.

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Awesome Resort

We loved the food, the beach and all the beautiful landscaping. Oh and the Spa was incredible! Left the spa feeling very rejuvenated, staff was very professional. The resort was a great size, not too big or small. Everything was great, would definitely recommend.

The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences Playa Del Carmen: disappointed

i cant enjoy my vacation. there were three staffs approached us to join their prestiage club membership every single day, very annoying and feeling pressure. the italian restaurant was the best. the thai restaurant was the worst thai food i ever had. the hotel didnt give us the upgraded room that we paid for in the beginning, we end up got the room change in the middle of our stay. overall not an impressive experience

Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach: Ok resort

No beach and smelled like rotting sewage. Rooms clean and spacious. Food excellent, hot and good variety. Pools great but crowded. Bars good service spa ok. concierge horrible service but buffet personnelexcellent. Night programs ok. Well laid out the resort is nice

Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya: Fantastic resort

Just returned from 7 days st Vslentin Imperial Maya. This was a fabulous resort, great service, fantastic food and overall awesome experience. Would definitely go back! Beach was not great though, very rocky!

Grand Palladium Select White Sand: Fabulous stay over the Christmas holiday!

We absolutely lucked out and our whole group (all over 18) were upgraded on arrival to the Royal Yucatan Suites! Private pool, bar, lobby and restaurant. Even a butler for each small villa. Royal Suites guests could reserve dinners at any of the à la carte restaurants whereas for others there are no reservations which can lead to long waits at peak times. The grounds throughout this expansive resort are beautiful and amazingly well maintained. There are two huge pools and a few smaller adult on [... read more]es that you need to seek out. There were more available chairs around the Riviera pool versus Colonial and Kantenah. There are golf carts and a little train to take you from one hotel area to another but walking is pleasant and helps wear off all the food and drinks! There was a lot of sargassum ( type of seaweed) that washed up on the beach while we were there and there can quite a few rocks in some areas. Staff area great. Food is good and of course abundant. Our favourite restaurants were La Lola(get the cheesecake and the almond tart) and Eldorado and of course the Royal Suites private restaurant El Jardin. The larger buffets have a great selection.

Riu Vallarta: Riu Vallarta Dec. 2015

The hotel is getting old and it's showing. We paid for a junior suite and the room we got was bad. Dirty linen, rock hard bed and a tub we were going to fall through. People and food really good though. Because we went during Christmas and paid a higher price, we felt like the hotel didn't reflect the price.

Catalonia Royal Tulum: Fantastic Staff

We spent Christmas 2015 at the resort and we both had an amazing time. Lovely, large and clean room, lots of variety in the food, great beach, but what impressed us the most was the warm and helpful staff. A real bonus was that the hotel was only 15 minutes from the airport.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Jungle getaway

We stayed at the Sandos Caracol from Dec.8 to 15th. We opted for the adult Select Club and are glad we did. The Select Club beach area was wonderful. No problem getting a lounger. The clubhouse was great - you could pop in and get a drink, a snack, even sandwiches for lunch. It also had a washroom with a shower, and a towel exchange. The beach is rocky but it is possible to find a sandy pathway past the rocks if you walk along the rocky outcropping the north side of the beach. But finding the pa [... read more]thway depends on the clarity of the water. For us, the first couple of days it was very murky but cleared up after that. We loved exploring the myriad of pathways through the jungle and mangroves and seeing so much wildlife, Mayan ruins and cenotes. Watching the monkeys play in the trees was a high point for us! We regret not taking advantage of some of the organized activities like the guided nature walks. The room was okay. Loved the hot/cold water dispenser in the room. The hot is hot enough to make coffee and tea with – a big bonus for me. So glad they dispensed with the reservations for the a la carte restaurants. We found we could just go when we pleased and didn't ever have to wait for a table. All in all a nice experience and we will consider returning.

Riu Palace Pacifico: Great resort!!

Service was excellent! This was our 2nd time there and everything was perfect. Excellent food, lots of variety, different themes every night, you don't even need to reserve other restaurants, the buffet is excellent. Staff is very friendly and helpful!

Grand Park Royal Cozumel: Amazing Resort

We had a fabulous time at the Grand Park Royal Cozumel (Dec 2015). It turns out we picked the perfect week to go because they had just opened a new Caribbean restaurant in addition to their Mexican and Italian as well as added room service and a new cafe where they serve cappucinos and ice cream. The resort was extremely clean from our room to the grounds. The beds were very comfortable (we were in an end unit with a king sized bed and our teenage children were in an adjoining room. Everyone was [... read more] helpful and friendly. The beach was small but adequate with them making the best use of the space available. They provide free snorkelling gear for and hour a day. They also had daily volleyball games and nightly entertainment. Overall we had a very relaxing and enjoyable time which was the reason we went to an all inclusive.

Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort: Amazing Resort

My wife and I have been to Mexico and different parts for years, this was our first trip to Ixtapa. Every room faces the bay and a popular Island is directly across from the resort. The rooms themselves are very large and beautiful. The resort is very clean, staff is very friendly and you don't have to get up at 4am to get a chair around the pool. The worse part of the trip is the airline, Sunwing sucks. After a 7 hour delay leaving unannounced until the last minute, an aborted 1st attempt landi [... read more]ng , very hard 2nd landing. The return flight was even worse with the take out aborted as we began our take off as the was a snow truck in front of us. We are already planning on going back, but see if Westjet flys there :-)

Riu Vallarta: Very nice family resort

The good: This hotel is huge and well maintained. Staff are well trained and friendly. Our room is large with a King size bed. We also requested for a crib for our two years old son which was great! The main buffet has lots of options and good and plenty. There is also a second smaller buffet by the beach(Flamingo) which opens all day for a quick bite. Cappuccino at the lobby bar is very good. It has two pools, one for the kids. Entertainment is great with kids programs every night. It may be to [... read more]o loud and last too late into the night for some families, but it was find with us. After all, we are on vacation! The not so good: The beach is on the pacific ocean. It has lots waves all day. The water is murky, the sand is not white. If you like white sand, nice clear and calm water, this resort is not for you. There is not much around the resort to see. You need to take a taxi for 10 min. to go to the next small malls for shopping. And about an hour bus to go the downtown Pureto Vallarta which has a very nice board walk along the beach with restaurants and shopping. We too the local bus there which is much cheaper and better experience. Over all, it is a nice resort for family. I would recommend it.

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Great experience

Overall great experience. Buffet was quite good and the Restos were a good change. Beach was terrific and enclosed ocean space was great for kids. Didn't use the pools but the one by the beach next to the outdoor resto was beautiful. Ended up eating most meals at that place as the setting was so nice.

Barcelo Huatulco: Great Resort

The resort was great. Service was excellent. Great restaurant choices. Buffet could get better. Activities were well coordinated. Convenient location to the airport and the city. Without hesitation, I can recommend this resort.

Grand Palladium Kantenah: Good Enough

We just came back from our honeymoon at the Kantenah. The resort was nice, lots of food options, big pools...but the resort was HUGE and it was very busy. Probably would try somewhere smaller next time. Lots of little things I didn't like, but overall it was a nice resort with a lot of options.

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Not for the faint hearted

This resort is actual great for families and adults alike, but not for those who are not fit. By this I mean that there are lots of steep stairs to negotiate, but if you take your time, it's manageable. The family section has a great Kids pool and water park which tempts the kid at heart too, but there are age restrictions, so eat your heart out Grandad. The rooms are non smoking and very comfortable and spacious. Food is abundant and tasty if a little repetitive. Drinks are available in 5 diffe [... read more]rent bars. My personal favorite was the Secret Bar and pool, which is Adult only. Meaning NO-ONE under 18, strictly observed by the tactful security staff. Beach area is ample and with a little ingenuity one can walk for miles on an extended section unspoilt by development. Staff were personable and helpful, very competent and some even multi-lingual. I'd give it 9 out of 10 for fit families and adults.

Grand Park Royal Cozumel: Exceptional Vacation from start to finish

Amazing Vacation! The efficient booking process and follow up by Trip Central was just the beginning to a great vacation. Everything promised and paid for was delivered. Highly recommend Trip Central for all your vacation needs. Will recommend to everyone to use Trip Central. Thank you!

Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Great Moments: Friendly and clean.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The grounds were kept very clean, food was fresh and hot, rooms were nice and clean and the staff were helpful and friendly. In room safe, stocked fridge daily. A few blocks from the malecon. Close to grocery store, laundry etc.