We jus weNt to cancun in early June and we had a wonderful time. It was the first time my kids ages 14 and 16 got to visit and they really loved it. We went to isla mujeres, ChichenItza, Xel-Ha, a cenote. We stayed in the maya riviera and the beach was not nice At our resort. We moved to an place in cancun for our lasT day and eNjoyed the beach and shopping there. Advice: check eith your resort/hotel on how bad the seaweed is and if you stay in Cancun, try bit to stay near the night clubs, We could hear the music until 6am. My husband and I are g back In a couple mOnths with 3 couples.
Thank you so much for the info Robin – I’m editing the post now. I’m so sorry that that happened to you.. I’ll never forget being so scared for everyone on the news.
Hi Kristy! When you say dont drink the water and dont brush your teeth with it. Does this mean even aT the jw marriott you didnt drink their water or brush your teeth with the tap water?
Hi Sydne – I think it’s perfectly fine to drink the water at the JW Marriott (I’m sure they filter there) but not every hotel does! I would just be careful. xx
PLEASE BE CAREFUL. No hotel can overdo the official water distribution. Many buildings and hotels have water processing plants which only filter the harshness )so that you can rinse your hair in the shower) but NO WATER IS OK FRO HUMAN CONSUPTION anywhere.
I enjoyed reading this pOst about Cancun so much Kristy! Thank you for sharing. ?
Love Cancun but actually liked cabo better. Freds is my absolute faVorite rest in cancun. The grilled octo is the best.
I have always drank the water at the resorts in both cabo aNd cancun and brushed my teeth from the faucet. I have never had an issue and neIther has family.
Cancun is lovely at christmas.
Love to follow all of your travels and posts on IG-have been to Cancun and Cabo—love them both but you absolutely have to Visit Puerto Vallarta-have been going there for 20 years—we own a condo there and spend December through April every year—the old Town area is superb-so much cuLture,charm and fabulous restaurants—Mexico’s safest destination—Hope you try is soetime—YOur h ouse is so gorgeous!!
Hi Kristy! Me and my husband are actually going to cancun in August and staying at the jw marriott! I am looking at the different rate options at the jw marriott and was wondering if i could ask a few questions. i am also looking at a rate that gives you a $100 resort credit, can you use this credit to rent the cabana you mentioned in your post (if so, what was the cost?) and/or towards restaurants/food at the resort? The website isn’t very clear as to the specifics you can use the credit towards, just that it cannot be refunded and that it cannot go towards payment for your room. In addition, would you say the breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings in the club 91 level were substantial? My husband is gluten free and if we purchased the rate that included this amenity we would want to eat there every day for every meal to get our money’s worth, would you recommend this based on the food offerings you saw? thank you for your help in advance!!
Hi Sydne! Thanks for writing to me. How exciting. We actually got the same $100 resort credit and used it toward the cabana everyday. The Cabana cost us $160 per day. We thought that the b/l/d options at Club 91 were great and perfectly substantial.. I’m not sure if your husband is gluten free that it would be the best option though, just because you can’t order specially-made things catered to him. I hope this helps a bit.
I am from Mexico and this is an amazing post, it is nice to see people recommending our beautiful Cancún, the only thing I will point out is every hotel, high end and not that high end has a filter system for the water, I don’t drink it but I can brush my teeth with no problems. Everything is else is just as amazing as you say
Thank you for sharing this beautiful post
Maria
I just came to your profile because I remember you going to Cancun recently and found this blog post from your highlight stories. Thank you so much. This is very helpful. We’re heading to Cancun next month.
We jus weNt to cancun in early June and we had a wonderful time. It was the first time my kids ages 14 and 16 got to visit and they really loved it. We went to isla mujeres, ChichenItza, Xel-Ha, a cenote. We stayed in the maya riviera and the beach was not nice At our resort. We moved to an place in cancun for our lasT day and eNjoyed the beach and shopping there. Advice: check eith your resort/hotel on how bad the seaweed is and if you stay in Cancun, try bit to stay near the night clubs, We could hear the music until 6am. My husband and I are g back In a couple mOnths with 3 couples.
Love this Kristina! Thanks so much for sharing.. Great tip! Hugs xo
Incorrect information! Hurricane season does not start august 1st. It started june 1st and goes through NOVEMBER 30th.
I lIved in new orleans all my life until hurricane katrina hit on august 29, 2005. We lost everything.
Thank you so much for the info Robin – I’m editing the post now. I’m so sorry that that happened to you.. I’ll never forget being so scared for everyone on the news.
Hi Kristy! When you say dont drink the water and dont brush your teeth with it. Does this mean even aT the jw marriott you didnt drink their water or brush your teeth with the tap water?
Hi Sydne – I think it’s perfectly fine to drink the water at the JW Marriott (I’m sure they filter there) but not every hotel does! I would just be careful. xx
PLEASE BE CAREFUL. No hotel can overdo the official water distribution. Many buildings and hotels have water processing plants which only filter the harshness )so that you can rinse your hair in the shower) but NO WATER IS OK FRO HUMAN CONSUPTION anywhere.
I enjoyed reading this pOst about Cancun so much Kristy! Thank you for sharing. ?
Aww thanks Jillian!! xo :)
Love Cancun but actually liked cabo better. Freds is my absolute faVorite rest in cancun. The grilled octo is the best.
I have always drank the water at the resorts in both cabo aNd cancun and brushed my teeth from the faucet. I have never had an issue and neIther has family.
Cancun is lovely at christmas.
Hi Julie – we love Cabo too. So fun! :) Fred’s is delishhhh. xo
Love to follow all of your travels and posts on IG-have been to Cancun and Cabo—love them both but you absolutely have to Visit Puerto Vallarta-have been going there for 20 years—we own a condo there and spend December through April every year—the old Town area is superb-so much cuLture,charm and fabulous restaurants—Mexico’s safest destination—Hope you try is soetime—YOur h ouse is so gorgeous!!
Thank you for all the info!!
What a beautiful pictures? what presets do you use?
Hi Kristy! Me and my husband are actually going to cancun in August and staying at the jw marriott! I am looking at the different rate options at the jw marriott and was wondering if i could ask a few questions. i am also looking at a rate that gives you a $100 resort credit, can you use this credit to rent the cabana you mentioned in your post (if so, what was the cost?) and/or towards restaurants/food at the resort? The website isn’t very clear as to the specifics you can use the credit towards, just that it cannot be refunded and that it cannot go towards payment for your room. In addition, would you say the breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings in the club 91 level were substantial? My husband is gluten free and if we purchased the rate that included this amenity we would want to eat there every day for every meal to get our money’s worth, would you recommend this based on the food offerings you saw? thank you for your help in advance!!
Hi Sydne! Thanks for writing to me. How exciting. We actually got the same $100 resort credit and used it toward the cabana everyday. The Cabana cost us $160 per day. We thought that the b/l/d options at Club 91 were great and perfectly substantial.. I’m not sure if your husband is gluten free that it would be the best option though, just because you can’t order specially-made things catered to him. I hope this helps a bit.
Hi
I am from Mexico and this is an amazing post, it is nice to see people recommending our beautiful Cancún, the only thing I will point out is every hotel, high end and not that high end has a filter system for the water, I don’t drink it but I can brush my teeth with no problems. Everything is else is just as amazing as you say
Thank you for sharing this beautiful post
Maria
I just came to your profile because I remember you going to Cancun recently and found this blog post from your highlight stories. Thank you so much. This is very helpful. We’re heading to Cancun next month.