Cancun - Moon Palace by Mike

I have just returned from a stay at the Moon Palace in Cancun. I highly recommend this all-inclusive resort. Prior to my trip, I probably would not have recommended an all-inclusive in Cancun, but this resort changed my tune.

All of the rooms (suites) have oceanviews, marbled floors, huge bathrooms, balconies with hammocks, refrigerator and a 2-person jacuzzi. The service is fantastic, no lines, and people waiting to serve you at every turn. There are about 10 restaraunts, countless bars and 2 huge, and I mean huge, pools.

This property is for 3 types of customers -- meeting and incentive groups, couples, and families. The resort is about 7 miles south of the Cancun airport and is secluded. You can't really walk to anything, because it is so far removed. It is ideal for honeymooner's or couples wanting to get away and relax. Although there are 2 discos on property, I wouldn't suggest it for singles or people looking to party all-night long. It's about a $11 cab ride to downtown or to the heart of the Zona Hotela. Because it belongs to the Palace group, you can visit the other palace properties and use their facilities at no additional charge. There is even limited free-transportation to the other properties.

The only down-side is the water at the beach. Because of heavy see-weed growth, the beach is not great for swimming, nor is the water as dramatic as it is in at other beaches in the Yucatan. The beach itself is certainly nice enough with sand so fine it sticks to you like flour. I think this is a small trade-off in the grand scheme of the property, but something you need to notify your clients about, so they will be prepared.

All in all, it's great, one of the best resorts I've stayed at in all the world -- and certainly the best in Cancun. I highly recommend it! This property, even though priced higher than most, represents a great value.