Jamaica vs. Riviera Maya

murlenef · September 2012

I'm debating where to go on our honeymoon, Jamaica or Riviera Maya. My fiance and I are looking for an all-inclusice resort in February. Qualities we are looking for include beachfront, room service, with at least 3 a la carte restaurants, not neccessarily adults only but it would be nice. Any resort/destination recommendations would be appreciated!

kaos16 · September 2012

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[QUOTE]I'm debating where to go on our honeymoon, Jamaica or Riviera Maya. My fiance and I are looking for an all-inclusice resort in February. Qualities we are looking for include beachfront, room service, with at least 3 a la carte restaurants, not neccessarily adults only but it would be nice. Any resort/destination recommendations would be appreciated!
Posted by murlenef[/QUOTE]

check out Secrets resorts. . . they have resorts in both locations, and have some crazy good deals going on right now. Me and my fiance are going for our honeymoon to one of their properties for 7 nights and got a deal where we only have to pay for 3 :)

dazyabbey · September 2012

We went to Riviera Maya over Jamaica because it was known to be safer off the resort. I heard a lot of people say that the resorts in Jamaice tell you not to leave without an escort. We had a great time and wandered around Playa Del Carmen and took buses to the excurions. It was great. And much more affordable.

TogetherPerfect · September 2012

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[QUOTE]We went to Riviera Maya over Jamaica because it was known to be safer off the resort. I heard a lot of people say that the resorts in Jamaice tell you not to leave without an escort. We had a great time and wandered around Playa Del Carmen and took buses to the excurions. It was great. And much more affordable.
Posted by dazyabbey[/QUOTE]

I agree with this. With the resorts we were looking at the prices were pretty similar, but I did hear it was safer if you want to go off the resort to do any shopping or excursions. We are staying in Cancun (was going to be Riviera Maya, but we fell in love with The Royal Cancun) and I have read so many reviews that you should be fine exploring the area a little but and doing excursions off the resort. Our resort even offers a one hour Mini Cooper test drive, lol.
It was a very tough decision for us too (I still would like to visit Jamaica sometime), but my best advice is to just compare the resorts and pick the one that really pulls you in. That's what we did and we couldn't be more pleased with our decision!

trixie549 · September 2012

I've never been to Jamaica, but we felt SUPER safe going off the resort property when we stayed at the Royal Playa del Carmen. Here's my post-HM review:

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_honeymoon_review-of-the-royal-playa-del-carmen

[Deleted User] · September 2012

In Response to Re:Jamaica vs. Riviera Maya:In Response to Re: Jamaica vs. Riviera Maya:We went to Riviera Maya over Jamaica because it was known to be safer off the resort. I heard a lot of people say that the resorts in Jamaice tell you not to leave without an escort. We had a great time and wandered around Playa Del Carmen and took buses to the excurions. It was great. And much more affordable.Posted by dazyabbeynbsp;I agree with this. With the resorts we were looking at the prices were pretty similar, but I did hear it was safer if you want to go off the resort to do any shopping or excursions. We are staying in Cancun was going to be Riviera Maya, but we fell in love with The Royal Cancun and I have read so many reviews that you should be fine exploring the area a little but and doing excursions off the resort. Our resort even offers a one hour Mini Cooper test drive, lol. It was a very tough decision for us too I still would like to visit Jamaica sometime, but my best advice is to just compare the resorts and pick the one that really pulls you in. That's what we did and we couldn't be more pleased with our decision! Posted by TogetherPerfect Agree with both. We've been to both Jamaica, Sandals Negril and Cancun,The Royal. Of the two Cancun was our favorite. So much so that we are going back and staying at The Royal next year. I do have reviews and pics of both if your interested, in the link above my siggy pic.

TogetherPerfect · September 2012

Agree with both. We've been to both Jamaica, Sandals Negril and Cancun,The Royal. Of the two Cancun was our favorite. So much so that we are going back and staying at The Royal next year.I do have reviews and pics of both if your interested, in the link above my siggy pic.
Posted by monkeygirl18[/QUOTE]

That's awesome to hear. Your reviews of your trip to Cancun was what finalized our decision to go there in May! We can't wait

bridetobemo · September 2012

I highly recommend the couples resorts in Jamaica, they have two in Ocho Rios and two in Negril, we stayed at Tower Isle in Ocho Rios and wouldnt trade our experience there for anything in the world, they have all the things you mentioned, restaurants 3 a la carte and 1 buffet, room service, beach front location. I havea full review in my wedding bio, we are already planning our 5 year anniversary trip there!

bryceandalex · September 2012

We just got back from Secrets Silversands in Cancun. We had an amazing time! Would defintely reccommend it!

SuMmErKuTiE · September 2012

We've been to both and I'd say Riviera Maya hands down. It's so much prettier there, the waves are fun to play in, and your money will go further so you could get a nicer room/stay longer. Plus it's much safer to go exploring on your own off the resort. We didn't feel as safe in Jamaica as we did in RM.

Cinderella30 · September 2012

I prefer Mexico over Jamaica any day. We are actually going to Paradisus La Perla next month for our one year anniversary.

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