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Cancun or Jamaica

Posted on 2/28/23 at 2:44 pm
Posted by ellessu
Where freedom rings
Member since Dec 2007
66 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 2:44 pm
planning family trip (kids 13&15) to either cancun or jamaica. All inclusive resort, what’s the better option to keep everyone happy? thanks
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
6569 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 2:53 pm to
It depends on where you live.

There is a steady stream of direct flights year round from Houston to Cancun, no so much for the rest of the middle & Eastern Caribbean. I tried to hit up DR, half the flights required going through New York! and the other half had a stop in Miami, for trip times of over eight hours. No thanks.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
14078 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 2:54 pm to

I've always felt Puerto Rico is underrated.
Posted by ellessu
Where freedom rings
Member since Dec 2007
66 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 3:25 pm to
louisiana
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
6569 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 3:49 pm to
You're connecting in ATL, DFW, MIA or IAH to get to Jamaica at least.

The *shortest* series of flights I can find in Mid-June for a 6 day stay are five and a half hours. However, the *cheapest* are an astonishing 19 and a half hours!

Meanwhile, MSY to CUN offers one direct flight, are much cheaper, and the flights that have connections max out at 4.5 hours.
This post was edited on 2/28/23 at 3:50 pm
Posted by Odinson
Asgard
Member since Apr 2014
2761 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 5:14 pm to
Beaches and service are much better in Cancun.
Posted by jkylejohnson
Alexandria
Member since Dec 2016
14022 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 5:34 pm to
I’d prob opt for Cancun right now. Been to Jamaica a couple times and loved my stays in Montego Bay and negril but I’ve read a lot that its more dangerous than ever right now if you go anywhere outside your resort.
Posted by Jamey21
Jamestown , Tennessee
Member since Jul 2019
752 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 5:45 pm to
I wouldn't bring Kids to Jamaica. I have been 3 times and most of the Nice All inclusive or Adults only . Cancun is not dangerous as long as you hang around the main attractions. Jamaica, can be alarming everywhere.
Posted by Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
1033 posts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 7:41 pm to
I just got back from Jamaica last week and I think people are nuts for considering bringing their kids to that island.
Posted by ellessu
Where freedom rings
Member since Dec 2007
66 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 5:07 am to
thanks for the info….cancun it is, didn’t realize jamaica was that bad. that is why i asked.
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
45842 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 9:37 am to
Cancun is like going to Destin, lots of resorts just south of Cancun between Playa and Cancun
Posted by tigger4ever
Member since Apr 2021
650 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 3:31 pm to
My thoughts also. I don’t get going to Mexico beaches when Destin is the same.
Posted by GITiger66
Member since Dec 2019
233 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 3:53 pm to
I would also consider the Cabo area Great resorts, good fishing and because its a desert its less humid. Very safe outside of resort and some fabulous restaurants.
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39640 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 4:19 pm to
OP has been answered but the ability to see Mayan ruins alone would put it over Jamaica.

I'm a big history and old human monument nerd so take fwiw. Don't even care if over touristy. Everything is.
This post was edited on 3/1/23 at 4:22 pm
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