Anyone been to both? How do they compare? Which did you prefer and why?
We will be travelling with a 4 & 7 year old & want to stay for 11 nights
We know we definitely want to go long haul, and we’ve narrowed it down to these 2 destinations but we’re so torn!
From what I can gather Jamaica seems better for day trips as it’s a smaller place and we could more feasibly see more of the main sights in one trip than we could in Mexico. That said we’ve just returned from a week in Greece and didn’t get the opportunity to do all of the excursions we would have liked as it was very warm and we didn’t fancy getting on and off buses or walking long distances in the heat with 2 young children.
Which brings me to Mexico ... the resort style hotels seem to look a slightly better standard than those in Jamaica at the same price point. So if we end up deciding to stay close to our accommodation with the kids in the heat, there’s likely to be more activities and facilities on offer where we are.
However we have heard that Mexico is a lot more ‘commercialised’ than Jamaica, and even if we were staying in a big all inclusive resort in either location, in Jamaica we would have more opportunities to mix with the locals and soak up the culture.
Another huge thing for us is the food. We love Mexican food! Not as keen on Caribbean food.
Beaches ...from the research I’ve done it seems to me that Mexico has wider longer stretches of sand, but Jamaica has calmer clearer waters and less crowds. Would this be accurate?
If we go to Jamaica we think Negril May suit us, and if we go to Mexico, Playa del Carmen. Anyone been to both? How do they compare?
Also weather ... we’re tied to the school holidays for obvious reasons and I know both places will be very hot and humid in the summer months with potential downpours of rain. But which of the two would be the driest and most pleasant in the summer?
Thanks guys