First timers coming over for Spring Break 2012

[Ash_15]

Hi peeps,

Myself and 2 mates have just booked 2 weeks in Cancun for Springbreak 2012. We're arriving on the 6th March, we're staying at the Riu Cancun and as its our first time to Mexico and our first ever spring break, I was just wondering if anyone had any advice, recommendations etc

Don't worry, we're not typical Brits coming over to shag everything that moves and fight everyone. We're 26, 25 and 21 years of age and we'd just like to know where we can have a good time and a laugh, plus meet new people.

Thanks in advance for your comments

[ATCO]

Alright mate,

I've never been for SB before but I've been to Cancun. Heres a little advice, don't go over expecting it to be Brit-free, because pretty much everyones jumping on the bandwagon. I know of quite a few groups who are going them exact weeks (including myself), everybody seems to think they will be the only group of Brits there, it just isn't like that anymore.

The Riu is nice by the way, I haven't stayed there but I know people who have.

The nightclubs are all-inclusive, normally about $45 dollars for the whole night, so its not like your average European resort. In fact, It's completely different to the likes of your Ibizas, Magaluffs in so many ways I couldn't even begin to list them ha.

You will love it thought I much prefer Mexico to anywhere I've been in the world, Cancun is like paradise, literally (although if your after culture and what not, you will be dissapointed, very commercialised) Although somehow I doubt your making the 11 hour trip for cultural reasons... haha.

Oh and don't all go out in matching football kits...

[Ash_15]

Haha no danger of that mate, I support United, one mate is City and the other is Chelsea. Does it attract trouble or something?

Is it crawling with Brits or what?

[Hemz123]

Hi Ash,

i stayed in the RIU this year and it's a prime location for all the nightlife.

Il be going back next year for the 5th time staying in the same place, me and my girlfriend fly out on the 21st March.

If you guys like partying, cancun is well up there with one of the best places to do it.

You will have a mixed group of foreign people staying at the RIU. When we stayed it was mainly american people.

[sophinho]

me and my friend are going over for spring break too, we cant decide what hotel and at which point were going... is there a rough idea on how much it costs, we would be flying out from manchester, uk??

[danmessy]

Hey i'm looking into RIU hotels and i'm seeing Caribe, RIU Cancun and Las Americas!

Which of these are in the best location for SB? They all look pretty sweet!

Also i'm seeing these hotels are all inclusive, does that generally mean that are really strict at times like SB about bringing people back to the hotel?

[mormis]

Originally Posted by Ash_15

Don't worry, we're not typical Brits coming over to shag everything that moves and fight everyone.

Aaaaah damn, im out hahahaha jk

welcome to the boards!!!!!!

Originally Posted by ATCO

You will love it thought I much prefer Mexico to anywhere I've been in the world, Cancun is like paradise, literally (although if your after culture and what not, you will be dissapointed, very commercialised) Although somehow I doubt your making the 11 hour trip for cultural reasons... haha.

ATCO, most of what you said is true, great contribution to the thread, except for this part, in which in a way you are correct too.

I am 100% mexican, born and raised, i am lucky enough right now to live in Cancun, and i originally thought it was all about partying (which it is, everyone here how i work and party all day during spring break lol) but there are a lot of things to to... tons of ruins and mayan culture stuff to see, less than 3 hours away, if you wanted it, you could go, the thing is, people dont really want that... not all of them, not on spring break anyway.

Yes, Cancun is nothing like the rest of Mexico, it is really "Americanized"... i love living here hahaha

Originally Posted by Ash_15

Haha no danger of that mate, I support United, one mate is City and the other is Chelsea.

Yay Im a manu fan! go Chicharito!

Originally Posted by danmessy

Hey i'm looking into RIU hotels and i'm seeing Caribe, RIU Cancun and Las Americas!

Which of these are in the best location for SB? They all look pretty sweet!

Also i'm seeing these hotels are all inclusive, does that generally mean that are really strict at times like SB about bringing people back to the hotel?

Riu Caribe, is way too far from all the action, RIU Cancun and Las Americas are next to each other, a good 5 or 10 minute walk to the clubs... RIU Palace Las Americas is quite impressive, its the big white building in front of Plaza Caracol... lovely building...

And yes of course sneaking people in is a big issue during spring break, but theres always the bribing or paying for night passes, thats what ive heard

[Marcel1986]

Hello all,

Me and 3 friends ( from Holland ) are coming to cancun in March ( 2 till 11 ). We are staying in the Gran Caribe AI. I am already seeking internet for some good advice and great tips ( a bit early, but we are exited ).

Here's what I want to know.

- Did we make a good choice of hotel?
- Did we choose the right dates?
- What kind of day trips are a must? ( because I dont wanna be wasted all )
- For what kind of people do we have to watch out?

I hope someone could give some great answers.

Thnx!

Marcel

[Ash_15]

Originally Posted by Hemz123

Hi Ash,

i stayed in the RIU this year and it's a prime location for all the nightlife.

Il be going back next year for the 5th time staying in the same place, me and my girlfriend fly out on the 21st March.

If you guys like partying, cancun is well up there with one of the best places to do it.

You will have a mixed group of foreign people staying at the RIU. When we stayed it was mainly american people.

Thats quality, thanks for your help pal.

Did you stay in March previously?

[Ash_15]

Originally Posted by sophinho

me and my friend are going over for spring break too, we cant decide what hotel and at which point were going... is there a rough idea on how much it costs, we would be flying out from manchester, uk??

We're flying from Manchester on the 6th and for 2 wks at the RIU it has cost us about £1300

Originally Posted by mormis

Yay Im a manu fan! go Chicharito!

Well United are playing whilst I am over there, so you will have to come and watch the match with us

[D187]

Hey Ash,

Who did you book that through? we are looking to leave on the 9th for 2 weeks. and are looking to book this week

[ghUk]

"Well United are playing whilst I am over there, so you will have to come and watch the match with us"

Shame Carling cup game isn't on whilst in Cancun otherwise that would have been even more reason to celebrate if we repeat an FA cup performance on you!


Y Norma.. come on ...little pea?. what happened to Vela?

[mormis]

Originally Posted by ghUk

"Well United are playing whilst I am over there, so you will have to come and watch the match with us"

Shame Carling cup game isn't on whilst in Cancun otherwise that would have been even more reason to celebrate if we repeat an FA cup performance on you!


Y Norma.. come on ...little pea?. what happened to Vela?

Chicharito is way way better of a player... and he is cuter and nicer... Vela is old news hahaha just check how many matches Vela has without scoring... now chicharito on the other hand, seems to score everytime <3

i love my Chicharo lol

[Hemz123]

Originally Posted by Ash_15

Thats quality, thanks for your help pal.

Did you stay in March previously?

Yes we stayed there in March this year 23rd till 6th April.

I would say 60% was americans, 30% europeans, 10% Canadians.

It was a very lively hotel, with a 24 hour sports bar and a great main restaurant to eat at

You will meet loads of people to hang out with and hit the main Nightclubs.

[Hemz123]

Originally Posted by D187

Hey Ash,

Who did you book that through? we are looking to leave on the 9th for 2 weeks. and are looking to book this week

Thomsons are your best bet mate. Though i know the prices have got up slightly this year compared to last year.

[D187]

thank you mate i will look into them.

i was looking at doing it separately flight is around £500 Return, just trying to see a good price for Hotels now. but thank you i will deffo look into Thompson

[Hemz123]

Originally Posted by D187

thank you mate i will look into them.

i was looking at doing it separately flight is around £500 Return, just trying to see a good price for Hotels now. but thank you i will deffo look into Thompson

Your welcome!!!

I've did that the second time i went and tbh, it's more expensive. Having to book flights then hotel, then transfers to and from your hotel. You are better off booking it has a packaged holiday.

We have paid £1430 for next year compared to £1200 this year, so the prices have gone up alittle.

Do you have a preference to were you want to stay? Also if you are flexible with your dates around 2/3 days you will get a good deal.

We saved £100 each with booking a day ealrier to when we wanted to go.

Shop around and say you got this quote from so and so, and they will beat it.

[Ash_15]

Originally Posted by ghUk

"Well United are playing whilst I am over there, so you will have to come and watch the match with us"

Shame Carling cup game isn't on whilst in Cancun otherwise that would have been even more reason to celebrate if we repeat an FA cup performance on you!


Y Norma.. come on ...little pea?. what happened to Vela?

Haha a shame indeed mate.

[JordanGreenall]

Myself and 4 friends all fly from manchester on 6th march aswell ha stopping in riu cancun haha morning flight??

[Ash_15]

Originally Posted by JordanGreenall

Myself and 4 friends all fly from manchester on 6th march aswell ha stopping in riu cancun haha morning flight??

Haha yeah mate, something like 9am UK time. Probably on the same flight pal. You staying for 2 weeks? What age are you all?

[Hemz123]

It's a good flight them 9am ones. Should get you into Cancun for around 2pm, then hotel for 4ish

Straight to the room bags in then out to the pool bar for some shots and cocktails

[JordanGreenall]

Yeah 9am flight mate. And 2 weeks in riu cancun 5 of us going aged 20. What about you? Bags straight in and down to the bar haha will riu be busy do you think?

[Ash_15]

Originally Posted by JordanGreenall

Yeah 9am flight mate. And 2 weeks in riu cancun 5 of us going aged 20. What about you? Bags straight in and down to the bar haha will riu be busy do you think?

Haha belting pal. Sounds like we're on the exact same holiday mate. You all out on the pull? My other mates are 22 and 27, I'm 25. Yeah I think it will be busy, hopefully a great atmosphere. We'll have to get smashed together

[Princess015690]

Ash, are you guys male/female ! We need more girls up here!!

[Nuno]

Clearly a male

[kellz!]

Originally Posted by Nuno

Clearly a male

the crew

[Princess015690]

ughh... we need more girllls!!!

[OhYeahhh]

Riu is looking a bit cock filled!

I chose elsewhere!

Booked up and in there...

see you in March people

[Ash_15]

Originally Posted by Princess015690

Ash, are you guys male/female ! We need more girls up here!!

I'm afraid we are males. Apologies

[mormis]

Originally Posted by Ash_15

I'm afraid we are males. Apologies

oh honey, don't apologize!