Wedding Forum - Can't decide- Help!...

Have you checked out Tr1p@dv150r? That could help x

My bad sorry, have just gone on to tripAdvisor's website and found some thank you :) x

Hope you find what you're looking for :)

We sell it at work at Thomson , they are both as good as each other, 6* standard! feel the pillow menu and a choice of about 40 aromatherapy scents to be sprayed in your room, jacuzzis in the balcony, swim up suits that have butler service, a la carte all inclusive, international alcohol, day beds on the beach with butler service, private stretches of beach, large suites... Beautiful hotels xx

Kelbel you work for Thomson? Can I ask you a question? What's the earliest I can book just return flights for 3 weeks to Florida in Sept next year?

Oh wow they sound amazing, love the description from Kel x

I've not stayed at either, but have extensively researched them both lol. The main difference between the two is size: the Royale is MUCH bigger than the Seaside Suites, which means more pools, more restaurants and more bars, but also a less intimate feel. We prefer larger resorts, but it's very personal.

The next big difference is the beach, with most people considering the beach at EDSS far superior to that at EDR which has suffered from of erosion and last time I looked had a lot to of sandbags.

The third and final main difference is location, with EDR more centrally located (ie closer to the airport and major towns like Cancun and Playa del Carmen) and EDSS much further down the coast.

Otherwise, in terms of what is included, room lay-out etc they are pretty much identical, offering the same things eg 24 hour room service, unlimited a la carte dining, etc.

I've been to the area 3 times and stayed at 3 different adult only properties so if you have any questions let me know :-) we love Mexico and are back in October for our honeymoon, staying in 2 different hotels, after 2 consecutive years in the DR :-)

barbie86 what are the adult only resorts like. I've not ever stayed in one.

Flights are book able 10months in advance from return date with us Victoria xx

Thanks barbie86. I have had another look and both of the resorts I mentioned are Adults only, I thought it was only the seaside suites but the Royale is too and after having another look we think we like the Royale the best which is the bigger resort. We have 2 children but leaving them with the Grandparents while we go on honeymoon so an Adults only resort will be lovely :)

Yeah the beach doesn't look as nice as the beach at the Royale. Everything at the Royale looks a lot grander too :)

Shannon: you're looking at anything from £1600-2000pp that time of year, depending on how prices go, when you book, etc. I usually find prices to be best a few weeks after they're released, and also around Christmas for summer holidays.

I'd also recommend the company we're going with to anyone looking at Mexico. They're exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable, they can always at least match the major tour operator prices, their transfers are much cheaper, their in-resort service is much better, and they are able to get perks at certain hotels eg free room upgrades, free nights, spa treatments, etc. We've used them 4 years running and have booked our honeymoon with them too. It's also more flexible eg we've chosen to do 17 nights rather than 14, staying in 2 different hotels.

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