Hey guys! We get this question a lot! Which resort is better, *_Valentin Imperial Maya_* OR *_Excellence Playa Mujeres_* ? Both resorts are all inclusive, adults only resorts near Cancun Mexico. In this video we will share the pros and cons, and compare both resorts based on their grounds, pools, ocean, beach, foods, drinks, entertainment, and night life! We hope you enjoy this video, and leave comments below with questions we didn't answer!
I think it has a lot to do with when you book and for what month. We booked in September 2022 at EPM for a vacation this month 3njghts for 1653 for a swim up room. For 4 nights it would’ve been $2100.
Also vim I see now has a food truck at the pool and I’m excited to go the food looks sooo good. Also golden had Poolside food service so if you are hungry by the pool it’s there but it’s not like a restaurant
I highly recommend upgrading to the Emerald Suites at the VIM. They've been newly renovated and I think Ashley would really like the tub and ocean views.
We upgraded to the swim up rooms at VIM in 2020 and I loved it! I think I would do that again before I tried Emerald, just because ocean views isn't important to me, personally! But I've heard the bathroom reno is GORGEOUS!
We’ve stayed in the Emerald a couple of times, this year we are going to stay in a swim out. Should be fun, and I agree that the Emerald rooms are the best.
We stayed in the swim ups too, they are awesome. We've stayed in 3 different room categories and I'd rank them in this order. 1)Emerald 2)Golden swim up 3)silver suites. Can't wait to get back there.
Been to the VIM twice, both times in December...Stayed in the Golden Jr. Suits... Loved the lazy river outside our suite... Our group ( sister and cousin) didn't care about the "night life" ... We just wanted to relax... We started our day with the breakfast buffet and a Memosa(s)... By evening, after dinner ( onion soup at the French restaurant is the best) We were back in our room no later than 8:30... That was fine with us... Hope to go back in the near future
Ashley and Holt, thanks for this wonderful review! That “being watched” at the pool was exactly what I was thinking watching your videos. I’ve been to the VIM 5 times and absolutely love it. I also agree the coffee bar is deeply missed at the VIM.
Thank you Holt and Ashley! We were torn between VIM and EPM when we first started looking. We can’t wait to go to the VIM in December. Let’s hope they install a coffee bar for your next trip. Glad you had a wonderful birthday. ♥️
I love Excellence resorts (those pools) but want to branch out. I like smaller feeling resorts though. A tip for Excellence resort is the great food in the coffee shop. Before we leave on excursions and before we go to the airport we stock our bags with sandwiches etc from the coffee bar so we don't end up spending tons of money on food at the airport.
Ashley, I know you guys are biased toward VIM but I was wondering if you think the Emerald Suites are worth the extra cost compared to TRS Yucatán. Have you ever been there? We have a two room suite there for September as well as the Emerald Suite at VIM. Really struggling with where to go. We’ve been to TRS before and really liked it. In many ways they both are in the jungle which we really love. Any insight to VIM would be appreciated. Love you videos
We love your music choices in your videos... But cannot seem to find the versions you used! Would you mind sharing what they were? (Audio search for lime in the coconut came up with nothing!)
Thanks for the reviews. We've been to EPM twice (first was when it first opened, they didn't even have pics on the website) and the last time we went to Mexico we stayed at a new resort called Breathless which was a very modern resort that had 3 pools basically a party, activity and quiet. We were looking into VIM this go around or EPM again. The question we have is does VIM have a nightclub? EPM has one which I'm sure was closed when you were there because of Covid. Thanks!
@@HoltAshley I've been looking at EPM, last time I was there was 2011. The Sports bar actually used to be a nightclub, I guess it was converted into a sports bar within the last 10 years. Thanks for the reply!
This is so helpful! These are the two resorts we’re looking at. We’ve been to VIM pre COVID and loved it. We were on the fence about trying EPM. I think we’ll go back to VIM. Thanks so much guys. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼☀️
If for any reason you should view your channel after all this time - I am from the UK & are looking to holiday in Mexico your video has been a tremendous help - clear precise reviews / great footage of both hotels etc /great presentations / A Big thank-you goes out to you guys as you made my options so much easier XXX
Wow, very impressed!! Such a very informative video.. we are planning our first all inclusive vacation in the Cancun area. You answered many of our questions. Great job, thank you!
We stayed at secrets akumal and liked it, I've heard people say if you like that one to try VIM. I like the sprawling feel. Haven't found a comparison of those 2 yet though. I heard vim just opened a coffee place recently
Did you hear that VIM is getting a cafe/coffee bar? I was there last week and saw it, but it's not open just yet. Definitely on your next visit it will be open!
Thank you for sharing!! We have never been to Mexico or to an All Inclusive! Thinking about going for my 40th birthday the end of August first few days of September! Is the weather awful during that time? Probably insanely hot and humid!! Also what scent is the VIM lobby?
Cool review. Never heard of VIM. Will look into it now. Stayed at EPM in the excellence club. Had great time. They did have a private pool for excellence club members which was quiet. And I loved how winding and king the pool went around the resort. Hated the food at EPM thansk for sharing
Hey! I never got the Excellence club at EPM. I was wondering if you can tell me how their private lounge was? Is there a Excellence club only restaurant? It's been awhile since I've been there and I'm sure those things weren't around back then.
The martini Bar at Playa de Mujeres is the best because Cesar is an amazing bartender. We've been at EPM seven times since we discovered that resort in 2015. We loved it but thanks for the comparisons...
I had my honeymoon at excellence and really loved it but was wondering if at VIM how is the beach? When we went to the riviera maya around December the beach was awful and full of seaweed is that normal? Also I am going with my husband, another couple, and a recently single guy friend. Would this be a fun resort for him or is it a very couple resort feel? Thank so much!
Really good video! Hi from India / Germany. We are going to VIM for our honeymoon and to celebrate the NY2022, 15 days - hopefully the activities, food, drinks will keep us busy throughout. Gonna stay in the Silver Superior Suite, looks like they have been recently renovated.
Great video. VIM has a coffee spot. Cafe Sisal. Amazing coffee options, along with desserts 🍨 and pastries 🥐. Although spending a lot of time in your room can be a waste while on vacation, it is nice to have a luxury suite. The Emerald suites on the beach are definitely worth the extra money. Ground floor..open the back door and a few steps to the sand.
Great video with plenty of great info and insight! How do you book these resorts? Do you go directly thru the resort, do you go thru a third party website like funjet/cheap Caribbean/Expedia, or do you use a travel agent?
We have booked ourselves trough funjet in the past, but for the past several trips (post covid) we have used a travel agent. It gives me more peace of mind! We use Tana V. , and she is very knowledgeable about both resorts. I recommend reaching out to the facebook fan groups to get travel agent recommendations for the specific resort you are looking at!
What would you consider a better option for a group of couples in their late 30’s and a solo individual looking to meet a fellow solo individual? Thanks in advance
I really appreciate this comparison video. My hubby and I are now considering EPM after staying at Excellence El Carmen in Punta Cana for our honeymoon in August. It was also our first time at an all inclusive too
@@maddyheath8257 Hi Maddy, I would definitely go back to El Carmen! I personally think you should decide between the destinations versus resorts so DR or Mexico. I went to Cancun for my bachelorette trip so my hubby and I chose the DR (a country new to the both of us) for our honeymoon. But I'm sure you'd love either resort. I have a whole playlist on my channel about Excellence El Carmen if you want to see how that resort experience is: ua-cam.com/video/u26vHJxCVDc/v-deo.html
Thank you for your videos. We seen all your videos for VIM . Excellence was one of the places that we had considered. But watching your videos and some others we chose to go VIM . Also really enjoyed the comparison video. So I know we made the best choice for us by going to VIM . I do have a question. When you book your trips to Mexico do you use a travel agent or do you book directly through the resort ?
We just returned from EPM go to valentine! We had a plunge pool room, our plunge pool was leaking, the wood surrounding our pool was completely worn down, a piece of woood snapped when my husband walked over it. He’s only 180 pounds so that’s a little scary…we literally had to map out what boards we could walk on. And even with that I walked on a weak board it snapped broke my toes… We had other problems with our room. They couldn’t move us so had to stay in that room. You would think they would do something about the whole situation but nope. Also they didn’t post our review on trip advisor. Or they took it down. So heads up guys if you choose a basic room at EPM you should be fine but the rooms with plunge pools I wouldn’t chance it…
Can you compare the toilet arrangements in the bathroom in your suite? I know the open bottom/top door in the rooms at EPM are not popular. What are they like at VIM?
Great question Ryan! On our honeymoon to VIM we stayed in the Silver suites with open concept bathroom area separated by a big jucuzzi tub in the middle of it...NEVER again! haha! Holt and I both enjoy bathroom privacy! At EPM, kind of the same thing with the open air between the vanity and bedroom, we were not a huge fan! At VIM when we stayed in deluxe rooms and golden swim ups, there was more bathroom privacy, and we preferred that! I can't speak for any of the room upgrades at the EPM.
Thanks for the comparison between the two. My wife and I are VIM people, but always look at other places. I need to revisit the epic couples trip to the VIM you guys took a few years ago. It always gets me in the mood to go. September 25th can’t get here soon enough.
Hi! Enjoyed your video. I have only been to VIM but we had a wonderful time! Looking at a small intimate wedding in Spring 2023 and wanted your opinion on which resort you feel would be best if YOU were to choose.
@@HoltAshley VIM was SUPER HIGH in comparison to EPM putting us out of budget. We opted EPM for May 2023 wedding. I've been to VIM and loved it but it was going to be an extra $1,500 just for the resort alone! Mind blown!!
Thank you this was very helpful! My partner and I are planning to go to Velatin for our honeymoon next year! Do you know if you need to upgrade to the privileged package in order to get bottles of wine or liquor for your room or do you get wine/liquor through room service with the standard deluxe room? Just deciding whether it is worth upgrading or not…
Privilege Package at the VIM gives you access to liquor bottles of your choosing for the room, a palapa bed with your name on it, and lobster at dinners! :) We've never upgraded and never felt like we've missed out!
@@HoltAshley Thank you :) you and Holt are the reason why we are going to the Valentin for our honeymoon. We fell in love with the resort from watching your videos! We’re going to stay at the Golden Superior Junior Suite and can’t wait!!
How do you book your vacations? Do you have a TA or who do you look at for costs? We’ve used apple vacations in the past, and are trying a TA this time. We usually stay 5 diamond for a week and with flights it’s always been around 4 grand. Any sources you could point us to for cheaper options?
We go through a travel agent! The biggest savings aren’t based on who you book through, but time of year makes a difference and what airport your flying out of! ☺️
I'm currently looking at VIM vs Secrets Akumal or Maroma. Anyone have any input?? Not that I wouldn't go to an Excellence property but you have to plan way in advance. Its November 23 and I'm looking to book for late march early april 24 and the Excellence properties in Mayan Riv and Punta Cana are all unavailable already. Which must say something about how good they are??
I would pick EPM or ERC for a babymoon because of the smaller size and less walking :) We just did the Excellence riviera Cancun resort for our babymoon at 32 weeks pregnant and I was treated like a queen! It's a much smaller/quieter resort but I preferred that for the babymoon!
We haven't been to the Excellence in Playa Mujeres but have been to others and been to VIM 3 times and I could not imagine paying upwards of $1,000 more (for me and my wife) to go to the Excellence over VIM. VIM was better each time we went somehow. Didn't know that was possible.
@@HoltAshley we travel a lot and like you we love to get the best deal and honestly the best prices for us has always been booking through Expedia. Sometimes there’s another travel site that is cheaper (I check multiple and wait before booking) but 90% of the time Expedia wins.
Hey guys!!! Which drinks did you think were better? We love margaritas and cocktails, we are still deciding EPM or VIM- we got back from Excellence el Carmen in Punta cana so we already know we love the excellence but VIM is definitely a better price point...
@@graemescott5557 Gosh that is tricky! I would go back to both! Maybe hop back and forth between the two! Once things go back to normal as far as Covid, I want to go back to VIM and experience the foam party again...but I also want to go back to EPM and do the silent dj party!
Hey guys! We get this question a lot! Which resort is better, *_Valentin Imperial Maya_* OR *_Excellence Playa Mujeres_* ? Both resorts are all inclusive, adults only resorts near Cancun Mexico. In this video we will share the pros and cons, and compare both resorts based on their grounds, pools, ocean, beach, foods, drinks, entertainment, and night life! We hope you enjoy this video, and leave comments below with questions we didn't answer!
I think it has a lot to do with when you book and for what month. We booked in September 2022 at EPM for a vacation this month 3njghts for 1653 for a swim up room. For 4 nights it would’ve been $2100.
Thanks for the honest comparison! Came specifically for Holt's pro tip on the Hookah situation, can't wait to enjoy at VIM in December.
Have a wonderful time! Enjoy your hookah bar! :)
Yeah, hoots for the hookah bar! Will be there at NY2022!
Also vim I see now has a food truck at the pool and I’m excited to go the food looks sooo good. Also golden had Poolside food service so if you are hungry by the pool it’s there but it’s not like a restaurant
I highly recommend upgrading to the Emerald Suites at the VIM. They've been newly renovated and I think Ashley would really like the tub and ocean views.
We upgraded to the swim up rooms at VIM in 2020 and I loved it! I think I would do that again before I tried Emerald, just because ocean views isn't important to me, personally! But I've heard the bathroom reno is GORGEOUS!
We’ve stayed in the Emerald a couple of times, this year we are going to stay in a swim out. Should be fun, and I agree that the Emerald rooms are the best.
We stayed in the swim ups too, they are awesome. We've stayed in 3 different room categories and I'd rank them in this order. 1)Emerald 2)Golden swim up 3)silver suites. Can't wait to get back there.
Been to the VIM twice, both times in December...Stayed in the Golden Jr. Suits... Loved the lazy river outside our suite... Our group ( sister and cousin) didn't care about the "night life" ... We just wanted to relax... We started our day with the breakfast buffet and a Memosa(s)... By evening, after dinner ( onion soup at the French restaurant is the best) We were back in our room no later than 8:30... That was fine with us... Hope to go back in the near future
Ashley and Holt, thanks for this wonderful review!
That “being watched” at the pool was exactly what I was thinking watching your videos. I’ve been to the VIM 5 times and absolutely love it. I also agree the coffee bar is deeply missed at the VIM.
We don't mind being watched but it did feel a bit tight! I just wish their main pool was a bit larger!
The coffee bar has been added at vim and it is AMAZING! 🙂
Thank you Holt and Ashley! We were torn between VIM and EPM when we first started looking. We can’t wait to go to the VIM in December. Let’s hope they install a coffee bar for your next trip. Glad you had a wonderful birthday. ♥️
Thank you Katherine! Have a wonderful trip!
Stressed out in my office 🏢😫 looking at this video I'm v jealous, you guys look so relaxed..I will booking for an epm trip this November.
VIM now has a coffee bar :)
I love Excellence resorts (those pools) but want to branch out. I like smaller feeling resorts though. A tip for Excellence resort is the great food in the coffee shop. Before we leave on excursions and before we go to the airport we stock our bags with sandwiches etc from the coffee bar so we don't end up spending tons of money on food at the airport.
For new views…Valentin now has a beautiful coffee house as of November 2021!
Yes! Thank you Terry! ☕️
And VIM did get a dedicated coffee space! We honeymooned at EPM but we've now booked a trip to VIM in October thanks to you!
Never been to EPM but been to VIM many times. Absolute best resort we have every been. Going twice in 2023.
Ashley, I know you guys are biased toward VIM but I was wondering if you think the Emerald Suites are worth the extra cost compared to TRS Yucatán. Have you ever been there? We have a two room suite there for September as well as the Emerald Suite at VIM. Really struggling with where to go. We’ve been to TRS before and really liked it. In many ways they both are in the jungle which we really love. Any insight to VIM would be appreciated. Love you videos
Love the video! Very helpful. We just got back Atelier and now are deciding between these two. I’ve been EPM before but it was 10+ years ago.
Did you like Atelier?
We love your music choices in your videos... But cannot seem to find the versions you used! Would you mind sharing what they were? (Audio search for lime in the coconut came up with nothing!)
Thanks for the reviews. We've been to EPM twice (first was when it first opened, they didn't even have pics on the website) and the last time we went to Mexico we stayed at a new resort called Breathless which was a very modern resort that had 3 pools basically a party, activity and quiet.
We were looking into VIM this go around or EPM again. The question we have is does VIM have a nightclub? EPM has one which I'm sure was closed when you were there because of Covid. Thanks!
Good questions! And may I ask how did you enjoy Breathless? Pros and Cons?
VIM does not have a nightclub, but neither does EPM. Maybe you are thinking of the sports bars that are open later?
@@HoltAshley I've been looking at EPM, last time I was there was 2011. The Sports bar actually used to be a nightclub, I guess it was converted into a sports bar within the last 10 years. Thanks for the reply!
This is so helpful! These are the two resorts we’re looking at. We’ve been to VIM pre COVID and loved it. We were on the fence about trying EPM. I think we’ll go back to VIM. Thanks so much guys. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼☀️
If for any reason you should view your channel after all this time - I am from the UK & are looking to holiday in Mexico your video has been a tremendous help - clear precise reviews / great footage of both hotels etc /great presentations / A Big thank-you goes out to you guys as you made my options so much easier XXX
Wow, very impressed!! Such a very informative video.. we are planning our first all inclusive vacation in the Cancun area. You answered many of our questions. Great job, thank you!
Great video guys! We went to VIM once and upcoming is our 8th stay at EPM. You can guest which one is our favorite
Thanks Holt and Ashley! We love VIM too (3 past trips). We are headed to EPM in late Sept. for our 25th anniversary and we are so excited!
Have fun! You will love it!
We stayed at secrets akumal and liked it, I've heard people say if you like that one to try VIM. I like the sprawling feel. Haven't found a comparison of those 2 yet though. I heard vim just opened a coffee place recently
Did you hear that VIM is getting a cafe/coffee bar? I was there last week and saw it, but it's not open just yet. Definitely on your next visit it will be open!
Yes we did! It looks amazing!! For those watching and reading comments currently, VIM opened up a new coffee shop in November 2021! 🎉☕️🙌🏼
Thank you for sharing!! We have never been to Mexico or to an All Inclusive! Thinking about going for my 40th birthday the end of August first few days of September! Is the weather awful during that time? Probably insanely hot and humid!! Also what scent is the VIM lobby?
Cool review. Never heard of VIM. Will look into it now. Stayed at EPM in the excellence club. Had great time. They did have a private pool for excellence club members which was quiet. And I loved how winding and king the pool went around the resort. Hated the food at EPM thansk for sharing
Hey! I never got the Excellence club at EPM. I was wondering if you can tell me how their private lounge was? Is there a Excellence club only restaurant? It's been awhile since I've been there and I'm sure those things weren't around back then.
Great reviews on both resorts! But I'd say pre-covid we are doing pretty good at vim. We are staying in Oct 2021 for 2100 for 6 nights. So....
The martini Bar at Playa de Mujeres is the best because Cesar is an amazing bartender. We've been at EPM seven times since we discovered that resort in 2015. We loved it but thanks for the comparisons...
I had my honeymoon at excellence and really loved it but was wondering if at VIM how is the beach? When we went to the riviera maya around December the beach was awful and full of seaweed is that normal? Also I am going with my husband, another couple, and a recently single guy friend. Would this be a fun resort for him or is it a very couple resort feel? Thank so much!
Really good video! Hi from India / Germany. We are going to VIM for our honeymoon and to celebrate the NY2022, 15 days - hopefully the activities, food, drinks will keep us busy throughout. Gonna stay in the Silver Superior Suite, looks like they have been recently renovated.
Love it, great review! Never been to Excellence but loooove VIM and can't wait to go back for my honeymoon!
Have fun!
Great video.
VIM has a coffee spot. Cafe Sisal. Amazing coffee options, along with desserts 🍨 and pastries 🥐.
Although spending a lot of time in your room can be a waste while on vacation, it is nice to have a luxury suite. The Emerald suites on the beach are definitely worth the extra money. Ground floor..open the back door and a few steps to the sand.
Staying at the EPM in two weeks! Thabks for your videos! They really helped on what to expect!
Great video with plenty of great info and insight! How do you book these resorts? Do you go directly thru the resort, do you go thru a third party website like funjet/cheap Caribbean/Expedia, or do you use a travel agent?
We have booked ourselves trough funjet in the past, but for the past several trips (post covid) we have used a travel agent. It gives me more peace of mind! We use Tana V. , and she is very knowledgeable about both resorts. I recommend reaching out to the facebook fan groups to get travel agent recommendations for the specific resort you are looking at!
@ Holt & Ashley Do you book all the resorts on your own, or do you use a travel agent?
What would you consider a better option for a group of couples in their late 30’s and a solo individual looking to meet a fellow solo individual? Thanks in advance
I would say Valentin is the more social resort for meeting new people!
I really appreciate this comparison video. My hubby and I are now considering EPM after staying at Excellence El Carmen in Punta Cana for our honeymoon in August. It was also our first time at an all inclusive too
Would you go back to El Carmen? What did you think? Planning a honey moon and can’t decide between there or EPM. Thanks!
@@maddyheath8257 Hi Maddy, I would definitely go back to El Carmen! I personally think you should decide between the destinations versus resorts so DR or Mexico. I went to Cancun for my bachelorette trip so my hubby and I chose the DR (a country new to the both of us) for our honeymoon. But I'm sure you'd love either resort. I have a whole playlist on my channel about Excellence El Carmen if you want to see how that resort experience is: ua-cam.com/video/u26vHJxCVDc/v-deo.html
Thank you for your videos. We seen all your videos for VIM . Excellence was one of the places that we had considered. But watching your videos and some others we chose to go VIM . Also really enjoyed the comparison video. So I know we made the best choice for us by going to VIM . I do have a question. When you book your trips to Mexico do you use a travel agent or do you book directly through the resort ?
We book through a travel agent that has frequented the resort we choose! That has been super helpful for us! :)
You earned my "thumbs up" great review!
We just returned from EPM go to valentine!
We had a plunge pool room, our plunge pool was leaking, the wood surrounding our pool was completely worn down, a piece of woood snapped when my husband walked over it. He’s only 180 pounds so that’s a little scary…we literally had to map out what boards we could walk on. And even with that I walked on a weak board it snapped broke my toes…
We had other problems with our room. They couldn’t move us so had to stay in that room. You would think they would do something about the whole situation but nope. Also they didn’t post our review on trip advisor. Or they took it down. So heads up guys if you choose a basic room at EPM you should be fine but the rooms with plunge pools I wouldn’t chance it…
Another great video. We’re debating between these two resource. Excellence but definitely win out if they would have a pool foam party.
Can you compare the toilet arrangements in the bathroom in your suite? I know the open bottom/top door in the rooms at EPM are not popular. What are they like at VIM?
Great question Ryan! On our honeymoon to VIM we stayed in the Silver suites with open concept bathroom area separated by a big jucuzzi tub in the middle of it...NEVER again! haha! Holt and I both enjoy bathroom privacy! At EPM, kind of the same thing with the open air between the vanity and bedroom, we were not a huge fan! At VIM when we stayed in deluxe rooms and golden swim ups, there was more bathroom privacy, and we preferred that! I can't speak for any of the room upgrades at the EPM.
Thanks for the comparison between the two. My wife and I are VIM people, but always look at other places.
I need to revisit the epic couples trip to the VIM you guys took a few years ago. It always gets me in the mood to go. September 25th can’t get here soon enough.
This reviews was perfect. Thank u for this❤️❤️
You are so welcome!
have you guys upgraded to PRIVE at VIM? im just wondering if its worth the $1,260.. from what ive read its very 50/50
That VIM smell is fantastic!
Hi! Enjoyed your video. I have only been to VIM but we had a wonderful time! Looking at a small intimate wedding in Spring 2023 and wanted your opinion on which resort you feel would be best if YOU were to choose.
For a wedding I think I would choose VIM!
@@HoltAshley VIM was SUPER HIGH in comparison to EPM putting us out of budget. We opted EPM for May 2023 wedding. I've been to VIM and loved it but it was going to be an extra $1,500 just for the resort alone! Mind blown!!
@@laurachirillo8905hi! Did you end up having your wedding at EPM? I am planning now and choosing between them :)
Well I really enjoy South Bend over Elkhart Indiana 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Upgrading to Excellence Club at EPM gets you the best restaurant at the resort, that you missed. Magna restaurant is sooo good.
Does EPM have free floaties for the pool like VIM does?
there are floaties in the lazy river at epm
Thank you this was very helpful! My partner and I are planning to go to Velatin for our honeymoon next year! Do you know if you need to upgrade to the privileged package in order to get bottles of wine or liquor for your room or do you get wine/liquor through room service with the standard deluxe room? Just deciding whether it is worth upgrading or not…
Privilege Package at the VIM gives you access to liquor bottles of your choosing for the room, a palapa bed with your name on it, and lobster at dinners! :) We've never upgraded and never felt like we've missed out!
@@HoltAshley Thank you :) you and Holt are the reason why we are going to the Valentin for our honeymoon. We fell in love with the resort from watching your videos! We’re going to stay at the Golden Superior Junior Suite and can’t wait!!
VIM just got a coffee/ice cream bar!
How do you book your vacations? Do you have a TA or who do you look at for costs? We’ve used apple vacations in the past, and are trying a TA this time. We usually stay 5 diamond for a week and with flights it’s always been around 4 grand. Any sources you could point us to for cheaper options?
We go through a travel agent! The biggest savings aren’t based on who you book through, but time of year makes a difference and what airport your flying out of! ☺️
Thank you for the video! VIM is actually $2k more than EPM during the time we're going.
Wow! That is super surprising!
we’ve been to epm. looking to go to valentin. which beach and the most beautiful water. that is what is goi g to make up our mind. tyou!
Beautiful water depends on time of year I believe!
Wow. That hurt my brain to hear what you paid… but lucky you! We are going to VIM in February for 6 days and it’s costing $6,500. Nuts.
Oh wait… my price includes flight. Does yours?
Yes! That price was flights included! VIM has gotten way more expensive in 2022!
How do you go about booking your all inclusive vacations? Do you use a travel agent or book it on your own?
I use a travel agent every time! It’s free to use them and they are very helpful!
I'm currently looking at VIM vs Secrets Akumal or Maroma. Anyone have any input?? Not that I wouldn't go to an Excellence property but you have to plan way in advance. Its November 23 and I'm looking to book for late march early april 24 and the Excellence properties in Mayan Riv and Punta Cana are all unavailable already. Which must say something about how good they are??
Which one would you choose if prices were exactly the same?
OMG you have the scent of the VIM lobby?! I NEED to know what it is. You are right when you say it is heavenly!
It's so good! You can also buy it online at Dr. Aroma , its called "Hope" I believe!
Great review!
You also didn't mention the private areas around the lazy river at EPM. Which we loved.
EPM had hooka before right outside the cigar shop
EPM is rated much higher it's meant to be more luxury and more couple oriented. Suppose to be more romantic less party.
We are looking to go for a baby moon this summer, is there one you'd pick over the other for this and why?
I would pick EPM or ERC for a babymoon because of the smaller size and less walking :) We just did the Excellence riviera Cancun resort for our babymoon at 32 weeks pregnant and I was treated like a queen! It's a much smaller/quieter resort but I preferred that for the babymoon!
Was the price quote u mentioned per person?
VIM now has a Coffee Bar!!!
Which beach did you prefer VIM or EPM??
We haven't been to the Excellence in Playa Mujeres but have been to others and been to VIM 3 times and I could not imagine paying upwards of $1,000 more (for me and my wife) to go to the Excellence over VIM. VIM was better each time we went somehow. Didn't know that was possible.
I think pricing all depends on what airline you are flying out of! But yes, I’d rather stay more days for the same amount of money!
@@HoltAshley we travel a lot and like you we love to get the best deal and honestly the best prices for us has always been booking through Expedia. Sometimes there’s another travel site that is cheaper (I check multiple and wait before booking) but 90% of the time Expedia wins.
Hey guys!!! Which drinks did you think were better? We love margaritas and cocktails, we are still deciding EPM or VIM- we got back from Excellence el Carmen in Punta cana so we already know we love the excellence but VIM is definitely a better price point...
Drinks at both resorts are wonderful!
What Abt beloved playa mujeres I heard it's nice there
I believe VIM has added a coffee bar recently. Maybe they listened to you?? lol
Did you make reservations directly with the resorts?
We always book with a travel agent!
Which one has the nicer beach?!
Each have beautiful beaches but time of year is more important! Summertime you have more seaweed
VIM beach is further to get vs EPM
Ever stay at XCARET ?
We haven’t!
Is there a coffee bar at VIM?
There is now! I believe it opened just a few months ago!
Yes and the VIM has a coffee shop and it’s amazing. Cafe Sisal
which one is closer to Playa Del Carmen?
I suppose the big question is if both resorts were the same price for same stay which is your choice lol
@@graemescott5557 Gosh that is tricky! I would go back to both! Maybe hop back and forth between the two! Once things go back to normal as far as Covid, I want to go back to VIM and experience the foam party again...but I also want to go back to EPM and do the silent dj party!
Cheryl, VIM is closer. EPM is in Playa Mujeres, further north.
Where is your suit from? Love it!!
Thank you Jenn! My swimsuit from the thumbnail is from target last season!
I mis jack and eliza guys..
Is there just one small pool? which is the one by the restaurant?
That is the main pool near the restaurant by the ocean at EPM
Vim now has a coffee shop now