Honeymoon?

Me fiancee and I are planning to go to Playa del Carmen for our honeymoon, we decided not to go to Cancun because we were told it was too much of a party town for us to have a relaxing time. How is the Playa del Carmen area comapred to Cancun?

I just got back from Playa two weeks ago with wife, and would highly recommend it. Unlike Cancun, Playa retains charm and local flavor.

Here's the real question you need to ask: what do you and your bride require for your stay? The lodging at Playa ranges from luxurious 5-star all-inclusive (expensive) resorts south of Playa (at "Playacar") to simple, inexpensive boutique hotels (no TV, no phone, no restaurant) in the city. We stayed at the latter and benefited from it. Another couple was struggling because the room wasn't luxurious enough for the wife.

The place exudes sexy. Lots of beautiful people from around the world go there. Gorgeous beaches and ocean. It is also not too expensive.

A word of wisdom: the more adventurous you are, the more likely you will find better deals on...well, everything. Since this is the first trip, you may want to play it safe.

If you want a day trip, consider a trip to the Mayan ruins at Tulum, followed by a relaxing day at the Paraiso Beach Club, nearby. The beaches there look like salt! Since the beaches are more secluded, they are very sexy and romantic.

I would also highly recommend tripadvisor.com as a source of current intelligence on hotels and resorts in the area.

Have a great honeymoon!

great beaches, nature parks, and side trips ( you won't want those), it's a honeymoon !!
any shack will do.

my husband, son, and I went to Cancun couple years ago and yes your right, it too much of a party town.. it is also too americanized, you don't even feel like your in mexico!
you could however go to isla mujeres in cancun.. that is more of a secluded little island and they have hotels there too.
good luck..

If you really want a wonderful honeymoon check this site www.ecotulum.com, you will find something really relaxing there...Playa del Carmen is today麓s buzz, and compared to Cancun is quieter but not honeymoony.

Other suggestions might be Akumal or Tankah, beautiful beaches, quiet little "towns"...anyway you go Welcome to Mexico!!! and congrats on your marriage!!!

Playa del Carmen is THE honeymoon spot in Mexico. Everyone goes there because of its beauty, serenity and good service. Can Cun is not as popular among honeymooners, so you'll see many different kinds of tourist that are not there for the same reasons as you.

FIrst an foremost, congratulations. We too spent some time in Playa for our honeymoon. Weird thing is that Cancun actually has better beaches than Playa. But Playa offers something that Cnacun can't: Relaxtion! Playa is a beautiful, sleepy town. Much quieter than Cancun, but not dead. They have great shoipping, great all-inclusive resorts, great prices, great weather. HAng out on fifth street for the action. Hangout in your resort for relaxation and tanning. It's really beautiful there. Also, if you're really itching to party, Cancun is only 30-45minutes away.