Resorts to Avoid

I wanted a small, family friendly resort close to an airport and there were only a few to choose from so I was lucky.

You could try to talk to a travel agent and have them narrow down your choices by your requirements: walking distance to things, price range, wedding options & cost, etc. Then you would have a smaller list to start really looking at.

I have not heard anyone on this site recommend avoiding resorts. There are pluses and minuses of every place. When I was second guessing my choice I started looking at other threads on here and reading what the other brides were complaining about I realized that there is no place perfect.

Weddings, local and destination, are only as stressful as you make them. I find it really hard not to get carried away, but then I remember if I do NOTHING else from here on out I am still going to get married on a beach and have a great group of friends and family with me. Not to mention the love of my life

Good luck choosing and let us know your next steps! I love helping to pick resorts and look at their websites!!!

Thanks for your help everyone.

Last night we were able to trim the list to 3 resorts. We are now looking at Secrets Maroma, Excellence Playa Mujeres and Dreams Riviera Cancun as our child friendly option. Time to hit these specific threads!

Marak - where did you hear about that vendor policy at Barcelo?? I'm only asking because I was told that as long as they are a guest at the hotel, no # of minimum nights. Most people that our bringing in outside vendors are just booking 1 night and then there is no additional cost.

I know, the first two are my adults only options and Dreams was my child-friendly option

I think working with a travel agent is very helpful. I had my mind made up on one resort and then my TA sent me info/pics of another resort which made me change my mind about the original resort. A TA can offer unbiased opinions of several different resorts.