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We are planning a 4-night trip to Cancun at the end of August and I’m a bit confused about where would be the best place to stay. I’m currently considering Cancun Hotel Zone, Downtown Cancun, or Playa del Carmen.

A few things to consider:
I don’t drink alcohol, so I’m not sure if an all-inclusive resort would be worth it for me. I’d like to visit the Mayan ruins and would also like to visit some of the nearby islands, such as Isla Mujeres or Cozumel. It would be nice to have access to restaurants, shops and things to do in the evenings rather than just staying at a resort.

For those who have visited the area, where would you recommend staying?

Is the Hotel Zone still the best option if I’m not interested in drinking/nightlife and probably won’t get much value from an all-inclusive? Would Downtown Cancun or Playa del Carmen make more sense?

Also, is an all-inclusive resort worth booking if you don’t drink alcohol, or would I be better off with a regular hotel and paying for food/drinks separately?
Would really appreciate any advice from people who have stayed in these areas!

I’m an internationally educated nurse, and my NCLEX preparation was honestly a rollercoaster. I used Uworld and completed 100% of the question bank, and my score was 67%. I was not bothered about the score because I was actively learning while doing the questions and reading rationales. I also watched Mark K , Dr Sharon and simple nursing videos on YouTube.

My self-assessments weren't exactly reassuring either. I had 2 bordeline and 2 highs on Uworld including a bordeline score on a bootcamp assessment. Instead of obsessing over the percentages, I eventually started focusing on why I was getting questions wrong and targeted my weak areas like prioritization, delegation,maternity and pediatrics

During the exam, I went all the way to 150 questions and didn’t panick because I was expecting it. There were a LOT of SATA, a couple of bow-ties and case studies, and several questions where I genuinely had no idea what the medication or disease was and I had to guess. The exam difficulty seemed to fluctuate, and I walked out thinking I might have just failed.

The 48 hours waiting period for the quick results was the hardest but seeing the pass when I checked made the wait worth it.

For me, the biggest lesson I took from this is don't let one readiness score or your QBank percentage determine how you feel about your ability to pass. Use those results to identify weaknesses, learn from the rationales, practice clinical judgment, and keep going.

Where’s the best place to stay in Cancun/Riviera Maya for 4 nights? Hotel Zone/Downtown/Playa del Carmen

Passed Nclex at 150 questions