I Personally never order mix drinks at Mexican resorts due to the huge counterfeit alcohol that used to take place. Beer only please. great video Qroo!
Unless you're going for altruistic reasons, Cuba just isn't able to provide a competitive vacation, we would avoid it. We love the Cuban people but there is really no good vacation/holiday there at this time. Lovely place, sweet kind people but, no way can they compete with an all-inclusive in Mexico for a relaxing fun vacation. Very sorry to say.
When comparing things, value for money is always near the top of my judging criteria . On that basis it seems Azul would have been the winner . Service is very important as well . Great comparison .
Great video! They both sound wonderful for different reasons. Azul almost sounds like a beached cruise ship with the battle for the lounge chairs! I am not sure if you mentioned noise levels and service? Maybe you did. Also, I am a single retired person, so am not sure if I would get bored being stuck at one of these all inclusive resorts. It would be an interesting to take things one step further and compare between the all inclusive resorts versus renting a hotel in Cancun and going to public restaurants/bars and public beaches?
I've looked at other yt channels by Americans living in Mexico but yours is the most informative and interesting. Some of Them are more like tourism commercials with little or no practical advice.
Americans living in México? Mexicans are also Americans, actually every person from every country in this continent is an American. While we’re at it, the American continent is divided by 3 parts, North America, Central America and South America. Last but not least, North America is made up by Canada, the U.S. and México. The specific and most common way of calling someone from The United States of America is a U.S. Citizen.
Happy Belated Anniversay guys! And thanks for doing this video. I enjoyed it and hope you do more together. I'm going to look up both resorts. I dont normally do all inclusive and it's been 25 yrs since I have. But I do think it is lovely to just chill and that wine tasting sure sounded cool! And Valladolid is very dear to my heart as well.
Great video guys, both informative and fun! I like the nicer beach and easy pool/chair access at Maroma, but not sure that I'd pay twice the price. Tough choice between two excellent resorts. ☮️❤️😎
Great video, guys. You're my favorite channel of the three Mexico channels on YT that I subscribe to for informational value, excellent topics, professionalism, length of vids, and a dose of fun. Keep it up, you two. You're a great team. :) I certainly wouldn't be moving back to Mexico without watching your videos. Muchas gracias, guys!!!!! 👍
Love the video. We just stayed at LIVE AQUA in Cancun. I give them a -0-. Way over priced and we had to deal with the pool chair/towel issue you mentioned.
Thanks we haven’t never been to all inclusive,but we have cruise and loved it. So this is very informative for me. We moved to Nayarit 6 years ago and we’re thinking of a vacation over on the gulf so thanks for sharing this with us. Thanks again for sharing your time and life with us 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That was great, really enjoyed it! Can't wait to see the next one you mentioned. I surely hope that you will continue to bring us comparisons & ratings on your experiences in different resorts. Really love you two, thanks so much! xoxo
I have avoided all-inclusive resorts when in Mexico. It's not just about value for me. It's linguistic. I come to Mexico to keep up my Spanish. To have complicated conversations. Yes, you can have some very rudimentary conversations in Spanish with service staff. But I've already mastered 'command' based Spanish. I may, however, take my elderly in-laws from abroad to an all-inclusive resort. They have mobility issues and would probably like to be catered to.
The all-inclusives attract a lot of tourists from within Mexico too. I have met a lot of great people that I still stay in touch with from Mexico City and Momterrey..I met most of them.because they heard me speak Spanish to a bartender and they were intrigued. That is followed by hours of Spanish conversation. Certain all inclusives attract more Mexican nationals than others.
Hopefully I am wrong but the prices I saw in the video were per person per night. Correct? Thats above my price range but they both look very nice and the wine tasting dang, that looked great.
Yes the prices are incredible compared to what they were before Covid. We are not even considering a vacation there in an all-inclusive any time in the near future. It seems they are taking advantage of the situation to squeeze all the money people saved not going by charging so much extra now. Some are more than double the price, it is a shame.
Great video 👍. Aways feel like I over pay at all the all inclusive hotels in Cancun, playa del Carmen, Los Cabos, ... As I don't drink pop, juice or alcohol. For food I don't eat sugar or processed food,... However for those that like to drink and eat desserts, all inclusive is the way to go. Have you rented any homes for the night or weekend? Be great to do a review on nightly home rentals
great perspective thx...so which would you stay at next time if you could only pick one? is it worth the extra money for the average Joe that is on a budget?
I’d like to hear about the water at these resorts. I have traveled to Mexico many times and have experienced whole properties that have the water filtered and some resorts have smelly water right from the tap. Water can make all the difference. Not being able to take a shower or use the spa tub really put a dent in our magical vacation.
Great video. Awesome info. Can't wait for the Valladolid video. We've always just passed by on our way to Merida . Friends have stayed and love getting away to Valladolid .
i went to pourto vallarta at los arcos . the price difference for 1 person was 65$ diffrence for the week between all incusive as apposed to not . lol it was a no brainer
I also avoid the all inclusives like the plague, primarily because I like to experience the area and local food not just one hotel; plus the cost is just crazy when you don't drink much. I usually stay in hostels and the thought of spending $4k for a room on a short vacation makes me break out in sweat! 😀 LoL.
Hi Paul and Linda, I have been watching your videos for nearly 2 years and love them. So thank you for all the education! I actually invested in condos in playa last year and am still awaiting construction to be completed. Currently, I’m looking at investing with a group of guys to buy a bigger property to begin building a portfolio in Cancun. I was curious if you would be interested at answering some questions and providing some guidance so that I can have a well rounded presentation for the guys.
Great video. Adults only will always be more expensive than family friendly resorts. I am always willing to pay more for that. That said, you really need to check out Excellence Playa Mujeres. It is AO and less expensive than Maroma.
Hey Andre from Montreal here … Love the little detour you’re taking into resorts reviews Your timing and choices are great …I haven’t been in an all inclusive in 30 years Actively looking into that for mid November…Barcelo adults only was our first choice but somehow closed on November 11th… next is Platinium Yucantan Princess….should you look for an other resort to review Nice to see Linda pitch in… She’s very good …
I would like to see more comparisons between other resorts in other places in Mexico. We stayed at The Secrets Resort in Puerto Vallarta in Sept 2021 and had a blast.
Great, fun and informative video. Hit all the key points we look for in an all inclusive. BTW, Linda rocks, I think she must be related to my wonderful spouse !!!! :-)
We've been to Live Aqua a couple of times, but would like to try a different comparable AI. Any chance of doing a video to let us know?? Great video btw!
I Personally never order mix drinks at Mexican resorts due to the huge counterfeit alcohol that used to take place. Beer only please. great video Qroo!
I was toying with Cuba or Mexico I've never been to Mexico but have Cuba and your guys review helped me alot Mexico it is👍
Unless you're going for altruistic reasons, Cuba just isn't able to provide a competitive vacation, we would avoid it. We love the Cuban people but there is really no good vacation/holiday there at this time. Lovely place, sweet kind people but, no way can they compete with an all-inclusive in Mexico for a relaxing fun vacation. Very sorry to say.
@@shellp1270 I couldn't agree with you more Shelly, Mexico looks amazing. Some suggestions if you have any would be appreciated ✌️
When comparing things, value for money is always near the top of my judging criteria . On that basis it seems Azul would have been the winner . Service is very important as well . Great comparison .
Great video! They both sound wonderful for different reasons. Azul almost sounds like a beached cruise ship with the battle for the lounge chairs! I am not sure if you mentioned noise levels and service? Maybe you did. Also, I am a single retired person, so am not sure if I would get bored being stuck at one of these all inclusive resorts. It would be an interesting to take things one step further and compare between the all inclusive resorts versus renting a hotel in Cancun and going to public restaurants/bars and public beaches?
I've looked at other yt channels by Americans living in Mexico but yours is the most informative and interesting. Some of Them are more like tourism commercials with little or no practical advice.
Americans living in México? Mexicans are also Americans, actually every person from every country in this continent is an American. While we’re at it, the American continent is divided by 3 parts, North America, Central America and South America. Last but not least, North America is made up by Canada, the U.S. and México.
The specific and most common way of calling someone from The United States of America is a U.S. Citizen.
Cannot wait to be in Mexico next month. Haven't travelled since Feb 2019 before COVID hit. Far, far overdue. This Canadian needs a winter break.
Interesting to see the differences without having to pay for both, so thank you!
Happy Belated Anniversay guys! And thanks for doing this video. I enjoyed it and hope you do more together. I'm going to look up both resorts. I dont normally do all inclusive and it's been 25 yrs since I have. But I do think it is lovely to just chill and that wine tasting sure sounded cool! And Valladolid is very dear to my heart as well.
Great video my friends
Thanks for sharing
Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico ✌️🥰🐶
‘Could flush a coconut’ 😂 As usual, great video with excellent content! Happy Anniversary! 🎉
Great video guys, both informative and fun! I like the nicer beach and easy pool/chair access at Maroma, but not sure that I'd pay twice the price. Tough choice between two excellent resorts.
☮️❤️😎
Great video, guys. You're my favorite channel of the three Mexico channels on YT that I subscribe to for informational value, excellent topics, professionalism, length of vids, and a dose of fun. Keep it up, you two. You're a great team. :) I certainly wouldn't be moving back to Mexico without watching your videos. Muchas gracias, guys!!!!! 👍
Love the video. We just stayed at LIVE AQUA in Cancun. I give them a -0-. Way over priced and we had to deal with the pool chair/towel issue you mentioned.
Wow, thanks for the heads up.
Thanks we haven’t never been to all inclusive,but we have cruise and loved it. So this is very informative for me. We moved to Nayarit 6 years ago and we’re thinking of a vacation over on the gulf so thanks for sharing this with us. Thanks again for sharing your time and life with us 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
coming to Puerto Moreles to visit friends that moved there, this week.. can't wait... staying at El Beso
That was great, really enjoyed it! Can't wait to see the next one you mentioned. I surely hope that you will continue to bring us comparisons & ratings on your experiences in different resorts. Really love you two, thanks so much! xoxo
On the room, it is nice that the jacuzzi was near the window.
Love your recommendations! We loved Barcelo and continue to go as often as we can. I think we’ll have to try Azul soon. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing. Great qualities in both places so it would be hard to choose. The price difference though🤔
I have avoided all-inclusive resorts when in Mexico. It's not just about value for me. It's linguistic. I come to Mexico to keep up my Spanish. To have complicated conversations. Yes, you can have some very rudimentary conversations in Spanish with service staff. But I've already mastered 'command' based Spanish. I may, however, take my elderly in-laws from abroad to an all-inclusive resort. They have mobility issues and would probably like to be catered to.
The all-inclusives attract a lot of tourists from within Mexico too. I have met a lot of great people that I still stay in touch with from Mexico City and Momterrey..I met most of them.because they heard me speak Spanish to a bartender and they were intrigued. That is followed by hours of Spanish conversation. Certain all inclusives attract more Mexican nationals than others.
Love this kind of video from you guys! Looks like you had a great time!
You guys are so funny and make a great couple. You make some great observations that I would not have thought of.
Fun Linda for the WIN!
Haha, I've been telling her she should do more videoa. She's a bit shy.
Hopefully I am wrong but the prices I saw in the video were per person per night. Correct? Thats above my price range but they both look very nice and the wine tasting dang, that looked great.
Per night per couple but they vary a lot. Play with the dates and remember that the best rates are typically in September and October.
Karisma is a wonderful all inclusive. Thank you for all the terrific information. Happy anniversary!
We've been to iberostar and Barcelo about 15x, loved them both. The prices are going up up and up!!
Yes the prices are incredible compared to what they were before Covid. We are not even considering a vacation there in an all-inclusive any time in the near future. It seems they are taking advantage of the situation to squeeze all the money people saved not going by charging so much extra now. Some are more than double the price, it is a shame.
@@shellp1270 check your privilege
Glad you both had a nice Anniversary! We enjoy following your adventures! 😎
I scored Azul highest on my score card 😍👍💯🥳
They really did qell! We'll be back!
Great video 👍. Aways feel like I over pay at all the all inclusive hotels in Cancun, playa del Carmen, Los Cabos, ... As I don't drink pop, juice or alcohol. For food I don't eat sugar or processed food,... However for those that like to drink and eat desserts, all inclusive is the way to go. Have you rented any homes for the night or weekend? Be great to do a review on nightly home rentals
That is a great idea - reviewing nightly home rentals! I sure hope they see this & take it into serious consideration.
great perspective thx...so which would you stay at next time if you could only pick one? is it worth the extra money for the average Joe that is on a budget?
I’d like to hear about the water at these resorts. I have traveled to Mexico many times and have experienced whole properties that have the water filtered and some resorts have smelly water right from the tap. Water can make all the difference. Not being able to take a shower or use the spa tub really put a dent in our magical vacation.
Great video. Awesome info. Can't wait for the Valladolid video. We've always just passed by on our way to Merida . Friends have stayed and love getting away to Valladolid .
Cool thanks guys for this video! Right now we searching for some all inclusive resorts. I been there in playa maroma 6-7years ago it changed.
Price ? Is there a Resident price vs. a Tourist price ???
This was a fun video. I'm especially looking forward to the two of you going to Valladolid and showing us what's off the beaten path.
This is fantastic. Thanks so much and happy anniversary. Maybe one of these resorts is our next destination…?
i went to pourto vallarta at los arcos . the price difference for 1 person was 65$ diffrence for the week between all incusive as apposed to not . lol it was a no brainer
I also avoid the all inclusives like the plague, primarily because I like to experience the area and local food not just one hotel; plus the cost is just crazy when you don't drink much. I usually stay in hostels and the thought of spending $4k for a room on a short vacation makes me break out in sweat! 😀 LoL.
Happy Anniversary!
Linda I have never heard you talk so much great job!
Thanks for the tips on the Bourbon😊 So much Scotch; so little Bourbon😕
Very true.
Hi Paul and Linda, I have been watching your videos for nearly 2 years and love them. So thank you for all the education! I actually invested in condos in playa last year and am still awaiting construction to be completed. Currently, I’m looking at investing with a group of guys to buy a bigger property to begin building a portfolio in Cancun. I was curious if you would be interested at answering some questions and providing some guidance so that I can have a well rounded presentation for the guys.
Great video. Adults only will always be more expensive than family friendly resorts. I am always willing to pay more for that. That said, you really need to check out Excellence Playa Mujeres. It is AO and less expensive than Maroma.
Hey Andre from Montreal here … Love the little detour you’re taking into resorts reviews Your timing and choices are great …I haven’t been in an all inclusive in 30 years Actively looking into that for mid November…Barcelo adults only was our first choice but somehow closed on November 11th… next is Platinium Yucantan Princess….should you look for an other resort to review Nice to see Linda pitch in… She’s very good …
I would like to see more comparisons between other resorts in other places in Mexico. We stayed at The Secrets Resort in Puerto Vallarta in Sept 2021 and had a blast.
"flush a coconut" hahaha
Great, fun and informative video. Hit all the key points we look for in an all inclusive. BTW, Linda rocks, I think she must be related to my wonderful spouse !!!! :-)
So much fun!
Very cool!
Azul means Blue
Great couple
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks! I'm surprised you didn't mention spas. I've always heard that the spas at Maroma are amazing. Any thoughts?
Loved this video
what night of the week was all that seafood on the buffett? I want to make sure I go there on the correct night. great video!
How does the Riviera Maya compare to Baja? Are they even fair comparisons?
Hi guys! Please give some tips about how to manage my pension direct deposit in mexican banks
We've been to Live Aqua a couple of times, but would like to try a different comparable AI. Any chance of doing a video to let us know?? Great video btw!
Did both the resorts have hot hot tubs and a heated pool that is actually warm? i hate cold pools? I night take my family to Azul now that Isaw this
The view at 8:18 is nice and the food too. Lol9
Do you sign anything which looks like a receipt when you eat something from buffet but was part of all inclusive ?
I'd take the place where " you can flush a coconut" haha
We love to see fun Linda
I'm sorry this is off topic but is there a pharmacy in Mexico that can mail OTC drugs to the US. Thanks. Just found your channel.
Jacuzzi tub
Look at these first worlders. Debating he merits of resorts.
An unstructured, almost useless video. With a little structure it would have been interesting and useful. It wasn't.