My Fiancè and I are planning a short 4-5 night vacation for late spring to somewhere in the Carribbean. I have been to the Bahamas several times (Atlantis and Cable Beach) but never to Jamaica or Mexico. We want something laid back, where we can lay on the beach and sip on frozen drinks all day. We like to gamble a little, but don't really do the club scene, although we don't mind the atmosphere. I also like some shopping/exploring, which I thought was a bit lacking in Nassau, but the beaches are the most important thing to me. Where should I go? I have listed the three suggestions because I know they are similarly priced but all suggestions are welcome. No cruise suggestions please, I have not had a good experience with them.
Thanks!
2007-02-09 00:03:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Other - Caribbean
Go to Jamaica you won't regret it.
2007-02-09 00:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by blackberry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to all 3 places. The water and beaches in Mexico are hard to beat. We went to playa del carmen last year and stayed at an all-inclusive. It was wonderful. The food wasn't the greatest but otherwise it was awesome. The ecological parks are great. You can snorkel and swim with the dolphins (book ahead) and both were well worth the money. We honeymooned at Sandals in the Bahamas and it was great but the beaches and water is nicer in Mexico. Cancun can be a huge party place so be careful where you stay if you are not into that.I thought Jamaica was also very nice (again at sandals). The water is nice but if you leave the resort you need to be careful. We had locals offering us drugs in the airport and almost anywhere we went outside the resort, even boating by in the ocean. At the falls, the man offered to hold our camera but then would not give it back without being paid. Obviously, I would have tipped him but didn't like being held hostage. Anyway, I hope this helps this is just my experience.
2007-02-09 06:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by missy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would choose Mexico. The beaches are beautiful and the water awesome in Cozumel, Cancun and all along the Rivera Maya. Lots of restaurants, clubs and fun shopping. To enjoy Jamaica you would have to stay in an all-inclusive resort and not experience the island. Mexico is safe and you will enjoy culture.
The mexican people at all the resorts are very hard working people. Also, it depends where you live. You are going for 4-5 nights, you don't want to spends hours getting to your hotel/resort. Or long time in the air. I would go to Mexico over Bahamas any day. Enjoy, wherever you go.
2007-02-09 05:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been too all 3 & I know everyone is saying Jamaica, but the beaches aren't that great & unless you stay at a nice resort you will get hangled by the town people. Its not clean & very poor. If you choose that go to Negril. Otherwise Mexico will be more friendly, I went to Cozumel and had a great time. Sandals resorts are at both, and have a really nice hotel standards. Have a great time!
2007-02-09 01:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by anywine4me 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you go to Jamaica, stay in Negril only. The 7 mile beach...turquoise and clear enough water you can see through it to the floor even in 30ft + water.
Mexico, Cabo San Lucas was awesome. Some parts though the beach is not swimmable.
2007-02-10 18:41:06 · answer #5 · answered by exhaling2day 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JAMAICA ALL THE WAY !!!
I lived their for 4 years and it's the best tropical island in the world!
If you love hot sandy beaches, great food, drinks and music , friendly warm people , shopping and not to mention romance ....then Irie land is the best place to you !!
Have a BLAST ....it will change ur life forever !!
2007-02-09 00:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by SARAH♫☼ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexico, the 3 of them has caribbean beaches, great weather entertainment etc, but Mexico has a lot of culture to offer if you go to the Riviera Maya area, Cancun, and Cozumel there you can find prehistoric pyramids and other type of sites, that you cannot find any where else.
2007-02-09 07:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by JustMe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to say that I prefer Jamaica! :) If you have a chance (and obviously you do) go to Jamaica... Everyone should go there at least once in a life time... :) Jamaica rules!!!! But no matter where you go, have fun!
Best,
Mojca
2007-02-09 04:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by mojca k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jamaica, but may I suggest Barbados -- beautiful beaches, lots of shopping. :)
2007-02-10 03:45:02 · answer #9 · answered by MICKEY MOUSE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have to say that Jamaica sounds like much fub... been to all 3... LOVED it in Jamaica1! happy sailing...
2007-02-09 00:09:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋