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We tried EasyWay car rental after hearing positive feedback from other renters. There were certain positives, but overall I would avoid EW again.

First the positives: There was good communication with the agency over WhatsApp and they were able to do pick-up and drop-off at the airport. Our incoming flight was massively delayed, and they accomodated our delays that were informed to them.

Their pricing was upfront. They also notified of the $1500 deposit/hold for an auto-transmission SUV, that was later removed.

Unfortunately, the positives end up over there. Their fleet is super old and the maintenence on them is almost non-existant. The first car we got looked not only heavily squeeked, but its shocks appeared to have never been replaced. The 100k odd miles on it looked more like 400k. Forget about any new standard features like ApplePlay - it did not even had a USB outlet. Luckily we brought a phone holder that plugged in the vents, but the vents were broken to hold our phone holder. Finally, the AC just gave away in two days. We had to make a run back to them to exchange it with something else.

The agency was polite and replaced the previous one with another, which was an even older (probalby 20 years old) car with more than 200k miles on it. I have driven many many cars in my life but it was the first time I drove a car with a tilted stearing. Luckily, this one had a basic cruise control, but it was from an era before iPhones, digital-maps and therefore no charge port as well. We bought an old school cigarette plug charger to be able to support navigation through the phone for our trip to Chichen Itza. Despite squeeks and sub-par visibility, it was a miracle that that car made around Yutacan.

I bought a good insurance through them, that covered 90% of damages. For th 10%, the agency put a hold of $1500. That was actually amusing because the total worth of the cars we got through them was no more than $1500.

We haven't tried any other rentals in Cancun but if we were to make another trip, EW won't be the one where we will be renting out car. Hope it helps someone.

Im taking my daughter and her 3 friends for 7 days end of march 2027 for a graduation present. Any suggestions all inclusive resorts that wont have college kids doing keg stands Cancun or Playa de Carmen Thank you in Advance

Going to Mexico with 2 year old and 5 month old in December. Looking to stay at a resort thats relatively close to the airport. Any reccomendations appreciated, and down to spend mid-high prices!

We are a couple in our 30s going to celebrate our 10 year anniversary at all inclusive secrets mirabel adults only. We are down for anything and as much as we want to relax don’t want to get bored. We are there 5 days in the end of July.

What do you recommend?

Planning Feb 2027, ~7nights, similar pricing for both (~$850/night). Wife and I are a bit burnt out and the would love to get 5–6 hour stretches together while both kids are somewhere safe, while also having a few family days.

Club med seems Baby Club (4–23 months) + Petit Club (2–3) for both kids , but the property seems to be okay-ish for a similar cost.

On the other hand, Finest’s rooms seem to be way nicer and there’s a kids club from 3, but the baby would be with a paid sitter in the room, and I don’t know how reliable they are.

Anyone done either (or both) with a baby under 1? How good is Club Med Cancún’s Baby Club really — ratios, staff, would you leave an 11-month-old for 5 hours? And has anyone used Finest’s babysitting for an infant? Vegetarian family if that changes the food math. Thanks!

Just a heads up for everyone in Cancun—please be extra careful when crossing the street. Even if the pedestrian light is turned white, don’t assume cars will stop.

I was crossing at a mall today when the pedestrian signal turned on, and I almost got hit by a car. If I hadn’t run, I probably would’ve been hit.

I mentioned it to one of the staff at my hotel, and he said it’s pretty common for drivers here to ignore pedestrians. He also told me that some people get their driver’s licenses by paying bribes instead of properly passing the test, but I can’t confirm if that’s actually true.

Either way, just stay alert and always look both ways, even when you have the right of way. Stay safe, everyone!

Going to Cancun in the next few months with my husband and toddler and we’re unsure of where to stay. We just want it to be walkable (or cheap busses), affordable restaurants and shopping. Hit me with your best recs.

Hello -

Planning a trip to Playa Mujeres with my family. The most important thing we need is access to Hobie cats (my husband is a sailor). Luxury, water park, lazy river and good food - all a plus. But Hobie Cat is a must. Having a hard time confirming this from home, I've called Majestic Mirage, Dreams, Palladium and I keep getting mixed answers and getting bounced around to different people who aren't sure what Hobie cats even are. Help!

Edit: must also allow kids. We have a 10 year old. Also open to other areas (especially Isla Mujeres) I was just hoping to avoid the heavy sargassum.

Thinking about returning to costa muejeres Atelier at Beg August however the saragassum was brutal a month ago. How’s it now?

Hey yall, my bday (27th) was in a few weeks and I booked at Royalton Chic and just wanted to see people's recent experience with them. I looked in the sub and most was pretty far back so I was just curious on more recent. i got the ocean view.

I'm just going for 3 nights and taking my pops (50) so he can have a getaway too, we are going on a Monday-Thursday so just wanted to see if this place would be cool. I'm not a huge party person but I did want to go to one or two just to say I did. Thx yall

Hi everyone! We’re celebrating my baby girl’s first birthday while staying in the Hotel Zone in Cancun. I’m planning to order a birthday cake locally.
Any recommendations for bakeries or hotels that make good custom cakes? Also, any tips or things I should watch out for when ordering (delivery, payment, timing, etc.)?
Thanks in advance!

Looking to pick up drinks and some snacks omw to my hotel. Any casual liquor stores + grocery stores around the Plaza la Isla area? I’d love to hit up a Walmart lol but seems like that’s more in the city :(

Hey everyone! I am planning to visit Cancun in September and would like to know what the weather is usually like during that time. I've heard that it's hurricane season; does it cause heavy rainfall in the area?

Thank you! 🤗

Im looking to book a trip for 6 adults 3 couples in Jan or Feb 2027. Our age ranges are from early late 20s to early 30s with one couple never having been to an al inclusive. Ideally it would be adults only but i understand the Caribe i not adults only but seems to cater more towards adults from my understanding. that said we are looking for more of a lively/ party atmosphere and good location. The riu Cancun seems to have both of those but the main drawback for me is the rooms seem outdated. the location seems perfect. what do you guys think between these resorts? are the rooms that bad at the riu cancun? if we stayed at the caribe is there too many kids?

what’s everyone’s thoughts/ recommendations?

Hello,

I'm thinking of booking a flight that has a layover in Cancun and am hoping I can get some insight here from people that have been in similar situations, as contacting the airport and airline both weren't very useful.

I'd be flying into Terminal 4 from Canada, then flying out of Terminal 2 on a Volaris flight. It'd be a Wednesday and my first flight would arrive about 11am. I have no baggage only carry-on and would check in on the app.

So my understanding is that I'd need to get through customs and immigration at T4, get on the shuttle to T2, then go through T2 security and then on to my gate. My layover would be 2 hours (but let's say 1hr 40 mins on case of a delay in the first flight).

Would this be enough time? Previously was looking at flights with a 1 hr layover but people in here confirmed that was a very bad idea lol.

Thanks in advance! 😀

2 adults , 2 kids

I have a group of 4 people ( 2rooms) and we are looking for an all inclusive for July 6 to 9. We had something else planned but due to vaccinations issues , we are rerouting to Cancun.

Does anyone know any good places to stay last minute or how to find last minute resorts?

A few years back I booked last minute (same day) resorts in Cabo and got really good deals by calling the morning of. Does calling the day of seem like a good option? If so,’does anyone know of good resorts

Cancun Temptations resort- any away

They just re-opened this week. Is anyone there? Would love to hear about the reno and see actual pics (I’ve only seen renderings so far).

Going with my family (4 people) — which is the better AI option?