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Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
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Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
Overseas vacation, weekend getaway, or staycation -- whatever you’re thinking, post your ideas, trip reviews and get inspiration here.
This is my 1st forum post, so I hope it works & I hope I get lots of feedback! I am so torn on where to go on a honeymoon?! My fiance's only request is that there is blue water - My request is th
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Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
Overseas vacation, weekend getaway, or staycation -- whatever you’re thinking, post your ideas, trip reviews and get inspiration here.
This is my 1st forum post, so I hope it works & I hope I get lots of feedback! I am so torn on where to go on a honeymoon?! My fiance's only request is that there is blue water - My request is th
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Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/10/2012 5:18 PM EST
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This is my 1st forum post, so I hope it works & I hope I get lots of feedback! I am so torn on where to go on a honeymoon?! My fiance's only request is that there is blue water - My request is that it is extremely romantic :)
We are looking for - Affordable - Romantic - Luxurious
What's your vote? St. Lucia or Riviera Maya
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/10/2012 6:03 PM EST
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If you're going for affordable, Riviera Maya will probably be your best bet. There are tons of beautiful resorts for reasonable prices and flights to Cancun are not that bad.
We stayed at The Royal in Playa del Carmen and loved it.
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/10/2012 10:19 PM EST
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Riviera Maya will be more affordable than St. Lucia. Flights to St. Lucia are pricey.
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/11/2012 12:16 AM EST
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We got married in St. Lucia, but have been to Riviera Maya. St. Lucia is much, much more beautiful
...but, yes, more expensive. Here's a picture I took of one of the Piton Mountians. (St. Lucia)
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/11/2012 12:58 AM EST
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We just booked The Valentin Imperial Maya in RM and we're so excited!! It was very affordable compared to others and the reviews on tripadvisor are awesome. It's a large resort with lots of pathways for "romantic walks" to get to where you're going. There's even little animals that run around the pathways. It has two sections of the pool, one is louder for more activites and action. The other is calm. It also has a lazy river. The beach looks fantastic!
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/12/2012 9:21 PM EST
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I went to Playa del Carmen a few years ago with family and got violently ill. I will NEVER go to Mexico again!!
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/13/2012 11:46 AM EST
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In Response to Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia:
I went to Playa del Carmen a few years ago with family and got violently ill. I will NEVER go to Mexico again!!
Posted by jmconley08
That's unfortunately you had a bad incident; but it was probably due to one meal you ate or drinking unproperly treated water. I wouldn't shy away from an entire country because of that.
OP- Have you looked into logistics of flights? We originally were going to do a Sandals in St Lucia but then when we went to book we realized that on our dates, out of O'Hare, we'd have to have an overnight in Miami when trying to get to St. Lucia....that totally changed our plans and we did a 2.5hr direct flight to Riveria Maya/Cancun instead
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/13/2012 1:08 PM EST
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In Response to Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia:
I went to Playa del Carmen a few years ago with family and got violently ill. I will NEVER go to Mexico again!!
Posted by jmconley08
OP - Please don't let this comment deter you from Riviera Maya. Many resorts provide bottled water in your rooms, by the pools, etc. I've been to Mexico a number of times and have never gotten sick.
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/13/2012 1:35 PM EST
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In Response to Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia:
In Response to Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia : OP - Please don't let this comment deter you from Riviera Maya. Many resorts provide bottled water in your rooms, by the pools, etc. I've been to Mexico a number of times and have never gotten sick.
Posted by parrothead84
LOL i've been every december for the last 9 years. resorts filter their water for drinks, cooking purposes. you got sick, more than likely, from eating food you weren't used to or a stomach bug unrelated to the water/food.
anyway-i've been to both areas. i find the water to be bluer in RM but St L has that gorgeous piton rugged beauty. they're similar with some excursions like ziplining and jungle terrain. as far as where you'd stay that would depend on your budget. have you done any research into either about cost? and as for it being extremely romantic-you make that happen anywhere :)
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 2/15/2012 9:17 AM EST
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I'm also interested in going to the riviera maya for my honeymoon. Those of you who have been there, can you suggest some nice & affordable resorts to stay at. Thanks!
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Re: Riviera Maya -vs- St. Lucia
posted at 4/3/2012 12:49 PM EDT
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We are trying to make the same decision! El Dorado Casitas Royale at Riviera Maya or Sandals La Toc/Grande St. Lucia? They are about a $1,000 price difference but wondering if the natural beauty of St. Lucia is worth the price increase?
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