Hi Jazz

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Playa del Carmen is a great choice, we have been to Cancun and Playa. Cancun IS very commercialised and American. Playa has everything for everyone. Old and new. Most hotels, as far as I am aware are just outside of the main centre, easy to walk but if its too hot, a taxi used to cost around $5 (2 years ago). The main part is a huge long street, think its called fifth avenue, I'm sure I'll get corrected. We got dropped off at the top, walked a little bit and found shops you would find on any UK high street then carrying on walking the main strip it has loads of side streets and a huge mix of great shops, restaurants, cafes etc etc. You have nothing to worry about concerning safety. Mexico, Cancun or Playa is probably the most safest place we have felt abroad (we have been to Dominican, Egypt, America, Europe etc), and we found this so comfortable to walk around. We are going back next August (to Cancun I must say) as we did enjoy that too.

I think all hotels are all inclusive and ON the beach. We stayed at Riu Playacar (which consisted of 3 hotels, Playacar, Yucatan and Tequila), you have use of all three, brilliant. We love the Riu chain of hotels anyway.

So jealous you are going before us, but have a fantastic time, your daugher will love it, she will not be bored.

Hi Dawntra, thank you so much for your reply. Have the hotels you recommended for got separate living areas? The holidays seem quite expensive is it quite cheap when you get there? Just starting the homework so any help would be appreciated. Many thanks Jazz

Hi Jazz12,

No problem. The rooms we stayed in were just for two, big enough but not a separate area, but I'm sure they must have family rooms or suites of some sort. They are lovely hotels, and as I say plenty to do for all ages. We found Playa a lot cheaper than Cancun. We were all inclusive but we did go out for a drink in town and found prices okay. There are loads of other hotels which I'm sure are just as great. Good luck and any questions please let me know. x