Choosing in Cancun vs Splitting my stays?
Jul 22, 2021, 9:47 pm
#17
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Join Date: Jun 2020
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I also suffer from the constant “fear of potential regret” so I understand where you’re coming from. However, in this case I agree with many others that with an infant and only 4-5 days I would encourage you to pick one resort and enjoy it to its fullest. IME changing hotels always comes at a cost, I.e. taking up your precious vacation time, But more importantly I find packing up, checking out, transporting people and luggage in the heat, checking in again and unpacking again just really interrupts the vacation flow/vibe, even if your room is ready when you arrive. That’s before even considering all the baby gear you will probably be bringing, plus working around your baby’s feedings and nap times! Plus if you only have two nights at a place, that’s one full day and you don’t get time to really settle in and feel at home there. Having said that, I have switched resorts on occasion for a compelling reason, in fact we had an 8 day stay that we split between Andaz and Ziva that worked out perfectly. If you really want to experience more than one of the resorts, any chance you could stay longer than 4-5 nights?
I’ve been to the Andaz and the Ziva twice each but haven’t been to the other resorts so can only comment on these two. I love both of them but the vibe is completely different between the two. The Andaz is tranquil and peaceful, much quieter and will feel less crowded. The Ziva is much more lively; it’s like being on a cruise ship but on land. I agree that the food is better at Andaz. If an ocean view is important to you only a small percentage of the Andaz rooms face the beach, although the lagoon view is also nice and unique. Based on you saying that you get bored easily, I have a feeling the Ziva is the best option for you, and if using points it will be the most cost effective since the same number of points cover all food and drink. Enjoy your trip whatever you decide!
I’ve been to the Andaz and the Ziva twice each but haven’t been to the other resorts so can only comment on these two. I love both of them but the vibe is completely different between the two. The Andaz is tranquil and peaceful, much quieter and will feel less crowded. The Ziva is much more lively; it’s like being on a cruise ship but on land. I agree that the food is better at Andaz. If an ocean view is important to you only a small percentage of the Andaz rooms face the beach, although the lagoon view is also nice and unique. Based on you saying that you get bored easily, I have a feeling the Ziva is the best option for you, and if using points it will be the most cost effective since the same number of points cover all food and drink. Enjoy your trip whatever you decide!
Now please help us with deciding what to eat for dinner every night
Jul 22, 2021, 10:09 pm
#18
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We redeemed at Mayakoba over New Year's, and the value was something like 4 cpp.
Jul 23, 2021, 7:42 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2015
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As you said, good for peak bookings or when there is no buy 2, get 1 Prive deal.
Jul 23, 2021, 8:13 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SEA
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You've already decided, but I was going to vote for staying at one hotel, and making it Ziva. Since you do like to try multiple places, you'll want to try something else next time. Pretty soon you'd be paying some real money to travel with a child to an AI, unless you happen on a kids stay free rate, so this is a good opportunity for this specific resort at a lower cost than you'll see in a couple of years.