by faninor » 2/9/2011, 10:13 pm
We went to Cancun and stayed at Le Blanc Spa Resort for 10 nights. The whole thing cost us $4500, (that includes $1,000 on airfare from the west coast). It was the off-season in Cancun when we went so the resort had some great deals, and it wasn't too busy. The price was pretty awesome considering food from any of the resorts' restaurants (some very good food!), a large variety of drinks, 24 hour room service, and gratuity. I believe at a typical all-inclusive resort tips are still expected from the help.
They had activities or shows in the evening most days, and also gave us a $1500 credit that could be used towards excursions or (a portion of it) at their spa. With that credit we got a couples' massage (relaxing), drove motorboats to the reef and went snorkeling (fun), went to Chichen Itza (fun but the bus ride was long), went to Xcaret (fun), and went to Isla Mujeres (waste of a day unless you want to pay extra to do the activities they have there).
Another good thing is Le Blanc is an adults only resort, so it's quiet and no kids running around. They're part of a chain of resorts in Cancun and you can visit any of them during your stay just as if you were staying at the other resort -- except Le Blanc -- if you stay there you can get into their other resorts, but people from the other resorts can't get into Le Blanc. Also, each floor has a butler.
If you go somewhere tropical and touristy, pack a lot of sunscreen in your checked baggage. It'll be $20/bottle when you get there. If you're going to be swimming near reefs or with dolphins, get biodegradable sunscreen.
Definitely recommend that place!
-Josh
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