I saw a lot of people complained about the mosquitos at the Finest, that with the kids they did not even go out of the room after sun down. Any one had this issue? I you have some spay its fine or there just to much? Thanks
@teddeadkar45602 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing job on this review. This is EXAVTLY what I have been searching up and down for!
@ExploreInformed2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@angelol.50973 жыл бұрын
I've been to both hotels multiple times. You can't go wrong with either. Hyatt wins if you want better pools. Finest wins if you appreciate the centrally located and air conditioned lobby area with all the restaurants.
@TB-zy2kf25 күн бұрын
Thank you for this!!
@monicaroman68433 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this very thorough review! We just booked our trip and decided to go with Finest. I love the tips especially in regards to kids and strategies to get some alone time with your spouse. Thanks for the great content! I subscribed to get more info on future vacations.
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Monica. That is great feedback. Thanks for watching!
@ashd5674 жыл бұрын
I am trying to decide on either the Ziva or Finest in the Dominican Republic for this summer - any reviews on those? Or, if you have any tips, just looking for "overall fave all-inclusive vacay" for families (we have a 6yo girl). Would love just your personal opinion on any that you have tried :)
@ExploreInformed4 жыл бұрын
I have not been to the Ziva in the DR. I had travel booked there with my family but had to cancel last minute due to COVID unfortunately.
@christineh35269 ай бұрын
Hello thank you for your review! We have a couple of family members allergic to mosquito bites. Are there a lot of mosquitos at Finest vs. Ziva?
@eliezerestrella3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!!! Thanks. I booked the finest to go with my wife and my 1 year old baby girl.
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Enjoy the trip!
@adrienneterrell15072 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh. Thank you for this video. I've been agonizing over which resort to take my 7 and 5 year old in June. I had no idea that you could not drop your kids off at kids club and leave. No one mentioned this. Thank you. Great video
@ExploreInformed2 жыл бұрын
That's great news. And things may have changed recently with the kids club rules, but pre-covid we could not drop off our young children on more than one visit.
@MC-yx8hs Жыл бұрын
Wonderful review. And great considerations included here. Thank you kindly!!. You helped me decide. I'll go with Ziva in May...
@vanessamanacop48002 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the video I was looking for. I originally booked the Finest for our anniversary next year but realized we can get 4 free nights at the Ziva with our rewards. I was unsure about the quality and experience at the Ziva but this video makes me feel comfortable with my decision. Maybe when we plan a family trip with the kiddos we’ll choose Finest.
@ExploreInformed2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. And I'd burn the points too if I had four free nights. One advantage of Hyatt and the Ziva.
@travelvfamily3 жыл бұрын
We just came back from Cancun and we stayed at the finest playa mujeres and Nickelodeon resort riviera Maya. We loved the finest playa mujeres better than Nickelodeon resort. The only think I like was the water park and the decor and design of the Nickelodeon. Definitely Came back to finest playa mujeres again.
@cmapperson262 жыл бұрын
Which would you recommend for a slightly older kid group (11 & 14)?
@drrandall12 жыл бұрын
Great video. We love the Ziva because of the dolphins. My kids love to go every year because of them. Thanks!
@EmilyDiaz834 жыл бұрын
Great video! We love the Finest Resort and was considering Hyatt up until the Dolphin area. :( Thanks for your thorough review of both!
@ExploreInformed4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Emily! I think they are both great resorts, each with their own set of pros and cons as noted in the video. I wouldn't necessarily let the dolphins totally dissuade you as there's a lot to like about the Hyatt, but I respect your decision.
@EmilyDiaz834 жыл бұрын
@@ExploreInformed Are there any other Family-friendly resorts around the same areas as Finest or Hyatt that would be similar in food quality as the Finest. Cause of course FOOD IS LIFE! HAHA
@ExploreInformed4 жыл бұрын
@@EmilyDiaz83 I've only visited those two (in terms of family friendly all inclusives), but see recommendations online for Hotel Xcaret, Royalton Riviera Cancun, and the Grand at Moon Palace...can't personally vouch for them though.
@teresefrer81992 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! One thing about the Hyatt swim ups - kids have to be 13+ in order to stay in those. I really wanted a swim up room and couldn't figure out why none were showing up while making my plans over a year in advance! And that was it :)
@annadmarquez2 жыл бұрын
Great thorough review. We are excited about our future stay
@ExploreInformed2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@adelaquinones5162 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome video. Thanks for doing this!!
@rfburchetta3 жыл бұрын
my head is spinning but keep it up, great review.
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
Ha, sorry (and thanks?!)
@Abu_____Obaida3145 ай бұрын
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@JuneThao4 жыл бұрын
Do you recall what the beer offerings are for both resorts?
@ExploreInformed4 жыл бұрын
Not off the top of my head, but it's a mix domestic and import...but nothing to exotic usually. Ziva may have the greatest odds of something "crafty" thanks to the sports bar / brewery type restaurant. You can probably find the exact specifics on TripAdvisor or in Facebook groups about each property.
@azumieikichi Жыл бұрын
This man did his work!! Thank you! Your an good dad!!!!
@dmitryrusakov41513 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your amazing review! I have a few questions about "Finest Playa Mujeres": 1. Is it possible to buy diapers somewhere withing a hotel territory? 2. Is it possible to buy a baby formula or cow milk somewhere withing a hotel territory?
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
Finest is a bit out of the way, compared to the Ziva. I'm not sure there's anything within walking distance. I'd try to stop at a grocery on way in from the airport, which shouldn't be a problem as you drive through the city.
@FranqiTown3 жыл бұрын
Food - Oaxaca is the place to go. No resorts there
@rebeccabarger23103 жыл бұрын
Amazing review! I was already considering finest and after hearing all your great info I'm definitely going to book it!! The Ziva seemed nice, but I can't support a place with captive dolphins.. I'm super excited to book family suite with pool at finest!
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I understand on the dolphins. if you need any more info on Finest, check out the Facebook group "Fans of Finest Playa Mujeres."
@jmarti394 жыл бұрын
I've looked at both for our family vacation but I really like the Hyatt because of the location and it's so close to the shopping mall and close to some ruins. The finest seems to far for what we want to do if we want to take a day stroll. Thanks for this video it was very informative!
@ExploreInformed4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help Javier! Let me know what you decide and how it goes!
@gregrealestate89283 жыл бұрын
I'm just concerned about Finest beach. It seems a bit green/seaweed like, while Hyatt has more of the aruba blue beach. Any insight would be awesome!
@Jay-vs6ih3 жыл бұрын
Ive been to both and it all depends on if there was a storm out at sea which washes in the seaweed. Finest's beach is crystal clear. This happens all over the world and it can change your perspective on that specific beach but it all depends on the conditions out at sea that bring in this seaweed. Both are geographically on the same coast line and have great beaches.
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
Agree - think it is totally dependent on factors no one can control.
@ML-wj4nb3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! as far as the dining, are all the restaurants covered in the all inclusive price? food is a big deal for me. what is for an uncharge? also if I go to playa mujeres but want to travel to other locations of Mexico whats our best option?
@jackappleton45403 жыл бұрын
Yes all restaurants included in all inclusive. Literally all food and drink on site is. The only exception is the one restaurant exclusive to the Excellence club, this is still all inclusive however you have to be in the Excellence club to access.
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
I'd also say generally all restaurants are included at many all inclusive properties, unless they are restricted to certain wings/club areas. Far, far less upcharging than on a cruise ship for example.
@shemward43153 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’ve read some Yelp reviews that said the food was really horrible. Do you think those reviews are accurate?
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
I don't think all-inclusive food compares to nice restaurants back "home," wherever home may be, but I would never call it horrible. I think "all inclusive food" generally gets a bad rap because of the offerings at lower-cost resorts. Food offerings vary WIDELY across resorts and price levels.
@hpatel57142 жыл бұрын
Finest seems to have a lot of seaweed? Which one is better to go in the waters with a toddler.
@JuneThao4 жыл бұрын
I think you might be wrong about not being able to leave your kids and walk away at the Hyatt Ziva. I did some research and online sources say you can leave kids between the ages of 4-12 and they provide you with a pager in case they need you back before your scheduled pick up time. Adult supervision is only required at the kidz club pool.
@ExploreInformed4 жыл бұрын
That is certainly possible. I wasn't able to on two visits but it may have been an age thing. It doesn't help that the kids club and kids club pool are kinda one in the same as neither is very big. Finest has about 5x the space. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@JuneThao4 жыл бұрын
@@ExploreInformed thank you for your info and wonderful review!
@fabianvela60772 жыл бұрын
Another thing to note is if you want to go out at night after kids club is closed, Hyatt doesn't allow you to hire your own babysitter. We have a sitter we use when we go and wanted to go to Coco Bongo so I asked they said she's not allowed on the property.
@adventureswithavants45993 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@playa77683 жыл бұрын
Really. 95% less seeing and hearing you talking And 95% more resort videos , pool, beach, etc
@ExploreInformed3 жыл бұрын
Ha, I get it. I don't love carrying around a camera and videoing the entire resort. Not my style to do so, but I get a lot of people want those kinds of videos.