RIU Caribe is one of the best RIU's in Cancun, especially after being renovated. Its location and beach is also perfect! I think it is one of the best value for money all-inclusive resorts in Cancun. Thanks for watching!

Yes, that beach is amazing! Thanks for watching 😊

Sadly, it is the same situation everywhere. So many awesome beach towns in the Yucatan peninsula until developers take control of the beachfront properties who then cut off access to the beaches. Unfortunately you are right. Soon Puerto Morelos will be the same as Playa del Carmen town.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching! To answer your questions, I'll try to share my experience and perspective best possible: 1. The hotel does not have its own dedicated beach access due to being located on the lagoon side of the hotel zone. The beach in the video is the closest accessible beach to the hotel, but fortunately also one of the best beaches in the hotel zone. The most simple means of getting there is walking the 10 min, alternatively just hop on the bus for MXN 12, and hop off at the bus stop directly opposite the hospital/fire station junction featured in the video. Same option returning to the hotel. There is a bus nearly every 1-2 minutes, it's so simple (there is a quick video in the Cancun playlist illustrating how to use the bus). I prefer walking simply because exactly halfway between the hotel and the beach is a restaurant called El Fish Fritanga which has the absolute BEST and freshest fish tacos in Cancun, and its super cheap, with a street side dining option. 2. The hotel does not offer beach chairs nor umbrellas. However, at the beach you'll find chairs, loungers, tables, and umbrellas available for rent for super cheap. The same suppliers even sell cold drinks and beer if you desire, although there is also an OXXO right next to the beach access where you can buy snacks, light meals, drinks and beer for less than US$ 1. The beach also has clean public toilets and showers which are serviced during the day, and free to use by all. 3. Okay, now the difficult question: All-inclusive vs European plan (as applicable to the Canopy). To answer this question, we'll compare a standard 3-nights stay over a weekend. The Canopy would cost around US$ 600-00 all costs and taxes included, whereas a decent all-inclusive offering the same standards as the Canopy would cost around US$ 1500-00. The price difference therefore is US$ 900-00 over a 3 night period. In my opinion you can get MUCH more value and quality by spending that US$ 900-00 over a period of 3 days outside with an abundance of choices of excellent activities and entertainment compared to being limited to the all-inclusive offering within the property limits of an all-inclusive resort. I like an all-inclusive resort, but I also like to get out and experience the surroundings, such as a day trip to Isla Mujeres, or a day trip to the Riviera Maya (like Xcaret, cenotes, etc). However, if you intend just to relax and not go anywhere, and don't want to worry about F&B consumption bills at the end of your stay, then all-inclusive is a good option. Lastly, with reference to the Canopy, its rooftop pool is amazing, and there is no all-inclusive resort offering the same. I hope this helps. These decisions are difficult, I know. However, if its your first time visiting Cancun, the Canopy is a good start to get the feel and orientate yourself without breaking the bank. BTW, Uber is also available in the Hotel Zone which simplifies transportation if you do not want to use the bus.

@@CheatsheetTravel thank you so much for your detailed response. This helped a lot. I've traveled extensively in Mexico but never done an all-inclusive in Cancun before. Initially, I had booked the hard Rock but then canceled and decided to go this route using the canopy hotel as the base and then having full control of food and activities around the area. Thank you so much, you've been a great help

@@A-a-ron007 I'm happy I could be of assistance. Just btw, if you intend on doing an all-inclusive later on, try the Hilton Mar Caribe (if you just wish to relax), otherwise try RIU Cancun if you want to be close to the party scene, with simple access to transport (such as the Isla Mujeres ferry service). You should plan on eventually doing an all-inclusive at least once ...

@@CheatsheetTravel thanks for this suggestion. I was looking at the Riu but didn't book it. I really like the excellence brand a lot but it was too expensive for my dates

RIU Latino, because it's a newer hotel. RIU Palace Peninsula is in need of a renovation because it's getting a bit dated from an interior perspective, although it is better in terms of location and beach facilities. From best value for money perspective, RIU Latino is the better option. The Costa Mujeres resorts also have more space, and not as built up as in the Cancun Hotel Zone.

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Estoy de acuerdo. El paquete todo incluido de RIU es realmente bueno en comparación con la mayoría de los otros resorts. Todo lo que necesitas hacer es llegar y empezar a disfrutar de tus vacaciones de inmediato. Muchos otros resorts intentan racionar su comida y bebida, pero RIU lo tiene todo en abundancia.

In the evenings there are kids-friendly shows, but no shows dedicated to kids simply due to low demand. The shows usually cater for both the families section and adults only section at communal areas, instead of being separate. However, during the day, there is a kids club where parents can take their kids to meet other kids and partake in adventure activities for kids only. The resort has dedicated child caretakers who present different types of activities for kids, including supervised pool parties at the kids pools.

@@CheatsheetTravel did you tip the kids club?

@@keepingupwithq7174 Thanks for asking that question because the subject of tipping at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico needs to be discussed. The simple answer to your question is you can tip if you think the kids entertainers did a good job, or if your kid was beyond happy with their performance as caretakers. However, just keep in mind that tipping in Mexico is NOT compulsory, and it is usually done only if you were more than satisfied with the quality of service. If the service was mediocre, do not tip. Also, the average tipping percentages for F&B (outside of the all-inclusive resort or for 'a la carte' service) ranges from 10% for service 'exceeding expectations', up to 15% for what you may consider exceptional service beyond the expected service standards. Also, what many guests do not know about all-inclusive resort rates in Mexico is that when you pay your reservation, the price already includes a gratuity component factored in which is paid to the operations employees once monthly. In other words, the employees at the resort are already tipped as a component of the booking rates you paid to visit the resort. This is the reason why the majority guests at all-inclusive resorts do not tip, but sometimes you will find that stand-out employee who goes the extra mile to keep you happy during your stay. Generally speaking the average rate to tip these resort employees is around US$ 5 (just a little thank you which does go a long way). Tipping at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico has become somewhat of a sensitive subject simply due to abuse and staff arrogance resulting from over-tipping. The large brand name resorts usually have strict policies regulating staff conduct as not to exploit the guests, but there are some resort brands I just refuse to visit simply due to staff arrogance. The staff at Paradisus are more professional, so tip at your own discretion without feeling obligated.

This resort is in my opinion one of the best resorts in Cancun simply due to its location and access to surrounding attractions. Thanks for watching!

Hola, ¡gracias por mirar! Bien, en mi opinión, el mejor restaurante para cenar en la sección familiar es Sal Steak Cave. Sin embargo, aunque Sal está ubicado en la sección familiar, es un restaurante solo para adultos, y no está incluido en el paquete todo incluido (excepto una visita gratuita si tu reserva es 'Family Concierge'). Comer en Sal generalmente tiene un costo adicional. Las piscinas están a temperatura ambiente y el agua no está fría. De hecho, la temperatura del agua es simplemente perfecta. El menú del servicio de habitaciones es bueno y, en mi opinión, probablemente sea la mejor calidad de opciones para cenar en la habitación que he probado, y mucho mejor que lo que he experimentado tanto en Hyatt como en Hilton. Espero que esto ayude. Hay un total de 27 establecimientos de comida y bebida en la propiedad, la mayoría incluidos en el paquete todo incluido y algunos solo se reservan con un cargo adicional. Sin embargo, la calidad de la comida es buena en todas partes, incluso el menú junto a la piscina es bueno, con excelentes opciones de comida.

@@CheatsheetTravel Muchas gracias por la orientación y por responder ! Todo me quedó muy claro lo tomaré en cuenta !

Both Paradisus Playa del Carmen (Family Friendly) and Paradisus Las Perlas (Adults Only) have their own dedicated sun loungers sections along the beach. There are security personnel on duty at the beach to control access to dedicated areas. If your stay is at Paradisus Playa del Carmen, the area where you access the beach from the family-friendly section is kids friendly (southern beach section). There are no limits to the movement of kids along the whole beach, just basically the use of sun loungers dedicated to guests who paid for dedicated adults-only services and facilities. The beach is really long with more than sufficient space. The beach sun loungers are barely fully occupied, even during the high season period. Most guests spend their time around the pools, and not on the beach. The middle part of the resort which basically separates the kids-friendly section from the adults-only section is accessible with kids on the Paradisus Playa del Carmen (family friendly) side only. To access the adults-only side, you basically need to pass through the Paradisus Las Perlas lobby area which is monitored by security (for those occasional parents who try to push the limits with their kids). Both sides offer the exact same facilities and services, so irrespective of where you stay, nobody misses out on anything on the opposite side. Some facilities are open to all guests from both resorts, such as the water park. I hope this answers your questions.

Gracias por confirmar que es un mercado de antiguedades. Eso es aún mejor! 🤗

Thank you! 😅

Vielen Dank! Bevor ich einen KZbin-Kanal gestartet habe, war ich immer enttäuscht, wenn ich Videos über diese tollen Resorts sah, in denen es immer um Essen und Trinken ging und nie wirklich die Aktivitäten gezeigt wurden. Die mexikanische Riviera Maya ist so unglaublich und es gibt einfach so viel mehr zu erleben, als den ganzen Urlaub lang jeden Tag am Pool zu essen und zu trinken. Ich reise immer mit meiner Schnorchelausrüstung, die das erste ist, was ich in mein Gepäck packe. Für mich ist das beste Erlebnis in diesen Resorts die Möglichkeit, in die Natur einzutauchen, ohne sie zu stören. Was die Größe des Zimmerbalkons angeht, ist er eigentlich gar nicht so klein. Ich denke, die Hotelbesitzer haben sich für größere Zimmer statt größerer Balkone entschieden, weil die Leute mehr Zeit im Zimmer verbringen als auf dem offenen Balkon. Außerdem gibt es im Hilton Tulum tagsüber so viel zu tun, dass man nachts im Grunde nur im Zimmer schläft. Mein letzter Besuch dauerte nur drei Tage und ich hatte nicht genug Zeit für alles. Meiner Meinung nach waren drei Tage nicht genug. Darüber hinaus ist dieses Resort eigentlich ziemlich einzigartig, weil es mit einem geringen ökologischen Fußabdruck konzipiert wurde. Beispiel: Die Gebäude sind so konzipiert, dass sie nicht gestrichen werden müssen, was den Wartungsaufwand und die damit verbundene Umweltverschmutzung und den Abfall (übliche Nebenprodukte von Renovierungen) reduziert. Dies ist wahrscheinlich einer der Gründe, warum dies weiterhin eines meiner Lieblingsresorts ist.

@@CheatsheetTravel Gutes Essen und entsprechender Service spielen sicher eine Rolle bei der Wahl eines Ressorts. Man trifft ja immer wieder auf Urlauber, die eigentlich nur einen exklusiven Badeurlaub wollen - und dabei jede Menge interessanter Erfahrungen verpassen.

Danke! Ja, ich stimme dir 100 % zu, was die Swim-up-Bar betrifft. Ich benutze die Swim-up-Bar aus genau diesem Grund nie, weil sie ekelhaft ist. Ich bin immer wieder erstaunt, wenn ich Leute sehe, die mit nassen Händen im Pool essen und nicht merken, dass sie tatsächlich in einer Urinpfütze sitzen. Ich war vor kurzem im Hilton All-inclusive Playa del Carmen und da war eine Gruppe, die an der Swim-up-Bar trank. Über einen Zeitraum von etwa 4 Stunden verließ keiner von ihnen den Pool, obwohl die Toiletten nur 10 Meter entfernt waren. Im Grunde gilt das für alle Swimmingpools mit trinkenden Leuten und es ist in allen Resorts dasselbe. Die meisten Resorts haben jedoch einen separaten „ruhigen“ Poolbereich (normalerweise kleiner), der abseits der Hauptunterhaltungsbereiche liegt. Diese Pools sind die besten, nie überfüllt und bieten hervorragenden Poolservice und keine betrunkenen, lauten Leute. Die wenigen Leute, die diese Pools besuchen, sind auch entspannter und zivilisierter, was ihre Gewohnheiten angeht. Was das Schnorcheln betrifft, so werden Sie erstaunt sein, dass die meisten Leute nicht schnorcheln. Das gilt auch für alle Resorts, in denen ich bin. Sie essen und trinken nur. Ich glaube, deshalb kann man so viele Fische in der Nähe sehen, denn sie werden von den Menschen im Allgemeinen nicht gestört. In Cancun ist das besonders erstaunlich, denn die Wasserqualität ist ausgezeichnet, nicht wie in Thailand, wo schwimmende Plastiktüten und menschlicher Abfall die bekannten Schnorchelplätze verschmutzen. Außerdem meiden die meisten Leute die felsigen Gebiete, in denen sich die meisten Fische verstecken. Jedes Mal, wenn ich schnorcheln gehe, bin ich die einzige Person. Ich liebe es. Danke, dass Sie sich das Video angesehen haben!

@@CheatsheetTravel Bin zum Jahreswechsel in Cancun und habe mir extra dafür eine Schnorchelmaske gekauft. Freue mich auf die Unterwasserwelt und werde ganz bestimmt keinen Zeh in den Pool der Swim-up Bar setzen.

@@lanzknecht8599 Sie werden Cancun zur schönsten Jahreszeit besuchen. Obwohl es Winter ist, ist das Wetter einfach fantastisch und die Strände sind am schönsten. Es gibt keinen Grund, Zeit in einem von lauten Leuten überfüllten Swimmingpool zu verbringen. Ich weiß nicht, wie viel Erfahrung Sie mit Schnorcheln haben, aber in Cancun können Sie überall schnorcheln, wo Sie Unterwasser-Felsformationen finden. Normalerweise schaue ich mir die Satellitenansicht von Google Maps an, um eine Vorstellung davon zu bekommen, wo man Riffformationen finden kann, und sie sind überall. Dort gibt es die meisten Fische. Barrakudas schwimmen nur an den Sandstränden, die ebenfalls erstaunliche Fische zum Anschauen sind.

Most of the entertainment for RIU Palace Peninsula is offered at the RIU Caribe right next door (such as the RIU Party pool parties, shows, etc), which is freely accessible to RIU Palace Peninsula guests, including the use of [most] food and beverage facilities. We'll be doing a more comprehensive video about the RIU Palace Peninsula soon. In the meantime, this video should give you some idea of what to expect at the RIU Caribe in terms of entertainment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3ikemaZl7Skj7c

Thanks, appreciated!

Thanks for watching that far into the video 🤣. Yeah, some things we say in English just don't make sense in Spanish. However, same also applies to many Spanish expressions that don't make any sense in English. Spanish is an amazing language, and the best thing about it is how your knowledge expands the deeper you get into it. Learning Spanish is definitely worth the effort!

It's super easy to get transportation from the airport. The best options in my opinion are: - Uber (if you are traveling with luggage); or - Taxi (the taxi collection point is located right at the end of the terminal building just before the subway/metro train station); or - Subway Train (if you are traveling light without luggage, and only want to do a quick day visit in the city and then return back to the airport). Public transport busses are also available, but it is generally one of the slower options to get around the city simply due to traffic congestion. It all depends on your availability of time, and whether you are traveling with or without luggage. The most efficient (quickest and cheapest) mode of transport is the subway train, and Google Maps train scheduler is very accurate and helpful to tell you where to go, and where to change trains to reach your desired destination. At first the train network appears intimidating, but it's actually super simple when you've figured it out. Just avoid during peak transit times when city workers commute to/from work during the morning (06:00am - 09:00am), and afternoon (16:00pm - 19:00pm). Check out this video to get an idea about using the train network: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGTUaWmohpyWm7M Alternatively, Uber is your friend, or marked taxis which you'll get at the airport taxi terminal.

Yes taxi or subway metro 🚇

The hotel is 24 km (15 mi) from the airport, which is about 30 min ride by car. The simplest option to go from the airport to the hotel is by requesting the hotel concierge/reception to arrange a transfer collection from the airport to the hotel via a shuttle bus (arranged at least 48 hours in advance). Alternatively (cheapest and most reliable option): Go to shuttles.vivaaerobus.com, and book a transfer directly to the hotel starting at US$ 27.00 per person. For the return (hotel to airport), just use Uber. Unfortunately Uber is not authorized to do airport collections (long story), but they are allowed to do airport drop-offs from the hotel. I hope this helps!

@CheatsheetTravel thank you. I travel a lot, so I probably know the long story about the Uber driver restriction, which is the reason for my question. 😊

Was in Cancun und anderswo in Mexiko passiert, ist, dass viele mexikanische Markenresorts und -hotels in große amerikanische Marken umbenannt werden, um größere Umsatzchancen zu erzielen. Eine Ausnahme bildet RIU, da es sich um eine spanische Marke handelt (deren Hotelrichtlinien auf EU-Gesetzen basieren). Leider sind mit diesen Rebranding-Vereinbarungen strengere Hotelrichtlinien verbunden. Das Problem liegt nicht beim mexikanischen Management, sondern bei den ausländischen Markenregulierern und dem überwiegend nordamerikanischen Kundenstamm, die den Mexikanern am schlechtesten vorschreiben, wie sie ihre Geschäfte führen sollen. Es sind leider die Kosten für Geschäfte mit starken westlichen Marken. Ich denke, Kuba und Venezuela sind die letzten verbliebenen karibischen Reiseziele mit lockeren Richtlinien.

Si. La comida en Puebla es increíble y Mérida hace demasiado calor en verano.

Si compras los boletos en la página web de Ultramar Ferry, el precio por adulto es de MXN 540 por boleto viaje redondo (Tarifa para no residentes de Quintana Roo)

@@CheatsheetTravel va directamente al hotel por nosotros?

@@JessicaTorres-zt3vk Sí. La ubicación es muy conveniente, puedes ver el muelle del ferry desde el hotel. Puedes caminar por la playa (150 metros) o por la acera al lado de la carretera (250 metros). Básicamente está en el hotel. Si reservas online (ultramarsales.ultramarferry.com), necesitas reservar tus boletos para Playa Caracol - Isla Mujeres. Playa Caracol es el nombre del muelle del ferry RIU Cancún. Alternativamente, simplemente compre sus boletos cuando llegue al muelle del ferry. Un ferry sale cada 90 minutos. Espero que esto ayude.

Thank you, and thanks for watching! You won't be disappointed. Hilton Mar Caribe is currently one of the best value for money all-inclusive resorts in the Cancun Hotel Zone, especially compared to the resorts surrounding it. It is a resort for relaxation, not for partying. If you're into the party scene, the Party Zone is about 10 minutes away by bus or Uber.

Have fun! That resort is really awesome, and thanks to Beryl, the beaches are perfect 😊

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That resort is really amazing! At this moment, the best hotel brands in Cancun are Hyatt, Hilton, and RIU, and it's sometimes difficult to choose between them. Hyatt Ziva still remains in my opinion amongst the top 5

Thank you, greatly appreciated 😊. Regarding kids, I estimate less than 10% of the guests had kids (even on a St Patrick's day weekend). The great part about Hilton Tulum is that it was designed with kids in mind to be family friendly, but also taking into consideration the majority guests who do not have children. For this reason, most (if not all) kids activities are concentrated at the far south side of the resort. Guests with kids are also checked into the accommodation blocks within that area, and families tend to spend most of their time there since everything they need are provided for in abundance. The north of the resort is more adults (without kids) oriented. There aren't any hard 'adults-only' zones like some resorts, but basically if you're going solo as an adult, you'll barely notice it being a kids friendly resort due to the size of the property. Hilton Tulum is probably one of the largest resorts in the vicinity. The other thing to consider is the type of guests that choose to go to Hilton Tulum compared to many other competitor resorts. I've found that the majority people that choose Hilton Tulum tend to be a bit more relaxed, same applying to their kids.

No, I'm planning on going to the Conrad in a few months time just for the experience. It does look amazing though! When I go I plan on snorkeling the Conrad bay area too. The water is a bit more rough that side, but I do expect to see some amazing sea life there due to the reef conditions. Interesting thing I noticed about the Hilton Tulum bay is how much the sea life developed in two years since the resort opened, especially after the resort developers built the breakwater barriers which helps the fish establish themselves. I love snorkeling that bay!

@@CheatsheetTravel ooh, thank you! 🙏🏽

Hyatt is definitely one of the best brands not only in Cancun, but in the whole Riviera Maya. However, as much as we love this resort, we've discovered even more amazing Hyatt resorts that opened recently. Hyatt is busy with a major expansion drive in Mexico. It's like Hilton, Hyatt, and RIU being engaged in a competition to see who can roll out the most resorts. We hope to share some videos about them soon ... Thanks for watching!

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Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching 😊

Yes, the RIU Caribe is much better now than before. The food quality has also improved. I agree that the RIU Palace also needs an update. The dated red-grey-white color scheme is showing its age.

No, unfortunately not. You'll need to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel, which is probably the single biggest frustration when traveling to Cancun. Uber is not allowed to collect from the airport either. The problem with the taxis are that they charge anything between US$ 75 - 100 for the 10 miles ride to the hotel. The best way to avoid this exploitation is to purchase a bus ticket with ADO from CUN airport to Cancun central ADO station (about US 10.00 per person) - which is also the quickest means of transportation to the hotel - from where you can take a taxi to the RIU Palace for around US 15 - 20. Going back to the airport at the end of your stay is simpler by arranging an airport bus pick-up with the concierge (for your expense, not free), or using Uber which is authorized to do airport drop-offs at much more reasonable rates.

@@CheatsheetTravel Thank you for the info, i appreciate it

It's 9 kilometers (5.6 mi), or 12 min drive by car/taxi. At this present moment, taxi's are the only public transport available to/from the Tren Maya station.

Thanks for sharing your opinion. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching!

5 minutes walk at most. It's about a block away from the hotel, and also pedestrian friendly.

You're welcome!

Hello. Sorry about that. I think it should be okay now. Thanks for informing me!

@@CheatsheetTravel No worries. Thank you for the video