Thats a very nice resort...Playa is nice, its just not what were looking for in a Mexico vacation...It is very touristy, prices are high for Mexico, food is touristy as well, big nightlife scene as well. All those things could be good things, if thats what your looking for.
We prefer Cozumel. Cozumel is still touristy enough to be safe and have modern amenities, but it also has alot of authentic culture and the tourist area is contained to a small area on the island. Once you get away from it you find a large area of local business's with good prices, authentic food, and few tourists. Were not trying to rub shoulders with every European, Canadian, and American while waiting in line to pay $10 dollars for the same margarita you can buy in the U.S. And were not trying to eat fajita's for 7 straight days. Wer like to go off the beaten path to were locals eat and shop, have a good time, and still be safe, Cozumel is good for that. And we don't like staying on the resort.....
If you want to stay at the resort or in the tourist area Playa would be good for that...Otherwise I would worry with being on the mainland that if you get too far "off-the-beaten-path" security could be an issue. Peticularly with all the drugs we were offered in Playa....
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