I went to Riu Palace Mexico in 2006. I thought it was amazing and I didn't have any stomach issues. I was careful to only drink bottled water though and even brush my teeth with bottled water. I did have ice in some drinks though and didn't have any issues. They really have worked on this issue and unless you have a super sensitive stomach you should be alright.
If you want to splurge a bit I suggest the Royal Hideaway. It was just a vacation for us so I couldn't justify it.
I have a travel agent that suggested Excellence. Some of the reviews mentioned things about the beds being too hard, and the beach rocky - did you find any of this? It looks beautiful online. What about shower water - do you have to be careful not to swallow like Charlotte on the SATC movie?
haha- i didn't worry one bit about the water. And the shower was huge and lots of hot water.
Yes the bed linens were my one and only complaint about the hotel. They were scratchy. BUT, with that being said- the beaches were Gorgeous. Soft sand. No rocks! there's rocks in the ocean- but its the ocean!
If you send me your email address I can send you pics we took in april.
Is anyone going to an all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya area? Any suggestions? Is there a good chance of getting sick?
posted by ivygal 10 posts 1 month agoI went to Riu Palace Mexico in 2006. I thought it was amazing and I didn't have any stomach issues. I was careful to only drink bottled water though and even brush my teeth with bottled water. I did have ice in some drinks though and didn't have any issues. They really have worked on this issue and unless you have a super sensitive stomach you should be alright.
If you want to splurge a bit I suggest the Royal Hideaway. It was just a vacation for us so I couldn't justify it.
posted by pinklau325 119 posts 1 month agowe went to the excellence. it was really nice, we splurged on a swim up suite- worth it :)
posted by beesknees 274 posts 1 month agoI have a travel agent that suggested Excellence. Some of the reviews mentioned things about the beds being too hard, and the beach rocky - did you find any of this? It looks beautiful online. What about shower water - do you have to be careful not to swallow like Charlotte on the SATC movie?
posted by ivygal 10 posts 1 month agohaha- i didn't worry one bit about the water. And the shower was huge and lots of hot water.