Grandy Cayman or Mayan Riviera???

Has anyone been to both of these places and can compare the pros and
cons of each? More specifically, we're looking at Caribbean Club on 7
Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, or one of the all-inclusives (one of the
Palaces resorts, Paradisus Riviera Cancun, Cameleon Marival, Reef
Playacar, etc) in Mayan. We definitely want a NICE beach (as my post
below suggests) and some activities, but mostly just a place to relax
with few if any kids (we're leaving ours at home!) Thanks!

(smnornes) wrote in message m...
Has anyone been to both of these places and can compare the pros and
cons of each? More specifically, we're looking at Caribbean Club on 7
Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, or one of the all-inclusives (one of the
Palaces resorts, Paradisus Riviera Cancun, Cameleon Marival, Reef
Playacar, etc) in Mayan. We definitely want a NICE beach (as my post
below suggests) and some activities, but mostly just a place to relax
with few if any kids (we're leaving ours at home!) Thanks!

I would suggest Adventura Spa Palace in the Mayan Rivera. Grand Cayman
is very expensive and you will get more bang for the buck in Mexico.
Also, it is an adult only resort.

On 3 Jan 2004 18:15:31 -0800, (smnornes) wrote:

Have never been to Grand Cayman, but we are returning later this month
to Barcelo Riviera Maya. Great rooms, service, food/drink and a
wonderful beach. Check it out at www.unofficial-Barcelo-maya.com.
Have a great vacation wherever you go.

Gerry

Has anyone been to both of these places and can compare the pros and
cons of each? More specifically, we're looking at Caribbean Club on 7
Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, or one of the all-inclusives (one of the
Palaces resorts, Paradisus Riviera Cancun, Cameleon Marival, Reef
Playacar, etc) in Mayan. We definitely want a NICE beach (as my post
below suggests) and some activities, but mostly just a place to relax
with few if any kids (we're leaving ours at home!) Thanks!

On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 12:53:32 -0500, Gerald Simpson
wrote:

On 3 Jan 2004 18:15:31 -0800, (smnornes) wrote:

Have never been to Grand Cayman, but we are returning later this month
to Barcelo Riviera Maya. Great rooms, service, food/drink and a
wonderful beach. Check it out at www.unofficial-Barcelo-maya.com.
Have a great vacation wherever you go.

Gerry

Has anyone been to both of these places and can compare the pros and
cons of each? More specifically, we're looking at Caribbean Club on 7
Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, or one of the all-inclusives (one of the
Palaces resorts, Paradisus Riviera Cancun, Cameleon Marival, Reef
Playacar, etc) in Mayan. We definitely want a NICE beach (as my post
below suggests) and some activities, but mostly just a place to relax
with few if any kids (we're leaving ours at home!) Thanks!


7 Mile Beach has got to be one of the most beautiful beachs around,
especially so as you travel northwards, with crystal clear calm blue
water and very quiet at most times of the year. I would rate it
overall better than the Mayan Riviera beaches - which are really quite
nice in their own right. I used to go there regularly before it became
a "riviera".

The problem, for most of us, with Grand Cayman in general is $$$$!
I've gone back now 5 years in a row - I don't know if I can afford it
this year.....what am I gonna do?!

(If I won the Lottery, I would buy a condo on SMB - of course, I'd
need at least 2 mill to get something nice!)