What an awesome memory! Thank you Ben for creating a great video of our trip to Playa del Carmen. Loved our room, and all the staff working at the resort. Food was just as amazing. A big thank you to Adam and Heidi, Country Collectors for doing their video of PDC. It's why I chose this area.
It's Adventures of a Traveling Don and Mom! Love it. I always love going on a family trip. This resort looks awesome. I was looking at this resort for a future trip and now I'm looking at the swim out room options. I would love that. Cool that they have the 5th Ave sushi spot. The taco restaurant looked good too. A very thorough overview - really enjoyed seeing this resort.
One correction on my part. The sushi joint is off 2nd Ave and Constitution. Lol that was the first night and I hadn't fully oriented myself properly. I mean 5th Ave is literally a small block down from there so I made the mistake. It was an awesome resort. Definitely get the swim up option.
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon 2nd ave, 5th ave... basically the same ;) It's a great area there anyways. Felt pretty safe walking around in the evenings (maybe not too late though)
I stay here at least 4 times a year and always get a swim up suite. Pure paradise. They take very good care of me, especially on my birthday. I spent last Thanksgiving there and they threw a big fancy dinner on the infinity deck, with music and dancing. It was really nice.
I saw the different tags they would put on doors for people that return or if it was a special occasion. I definitely appreciated the attention to detail for the guests.
It's very lovely; I really appreciate it. Your knowledge of so many stunning locations is astounding, and I hope to one day visit as many of them as you have suggested.
Now that was a great insight into a lovely resort. Now you may not know but we are trying to loose weight, so showing lovely food is not on 😮 Thanks for sharing 🙏👍
My wife and I spent 9 nights in Oct. Incredible didn't want to go. You might hear about Seaweed. It was not a problem on the beach. Just a great experience overall.
Have fun and let me know how it goes. While you'll have everything you really need in the resort if you want to get out and about PDC I do have a video in the playlist showcasing some hidden gems around town. Also if you go to Cozumel for a day let me know how it is. The weather didn't allow for me to go the day I wanted to.
Wonderful and comprehensive tour! My husband and I visited a few years ago when it was still The Royal Playa del Carmen and had the most amazing time. For us, the service stood out above everything else. The food and atmosphere were top-notch, BUT every single person working there went above and beyond for us. And always with a smile. Did you find that to still be the case?
@Adventures Of A Traveling Don I don't know who owned it, but it was not the Hilton. I'm so glad to hear that it's still amazing service. We tipped well, naturally, but I've never been treated better than at that resort.
Great coverage especially on the food. Highly considering going here in December. I stayed at an All-Inclusive in Cancun and the food was Horrible; (a lower star obviously but was still a nice Hotel).
Yeah the food overall was pretty fantastic here. I would still recommend a couple meals to go out into the city itself. I've got a video on Playa as the town if you want to check that out. Got some hidden gems well worth a visit and not on the main strip.
I miss Mexico. I want to go back but we got two big international trips for next year, so be tough to squeeze it in. Looks like a great resort. I hear good things about this one.
It's always tough, making plans for one place knowing you are passing up another. I've had Japan on the docket for 3 years now and I've passed by it again and again because of Covid!!!
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon lol, we had Japan on our list for Oct 2020, then well covid happened. Then we had a baby this year, but we are hoping to go next October.
The ones we had did. I suppose it would depend on the season for angles of sun but, our place got it until about 2 hours before sunset when the sun would be behind the building opposite us.
I wish! That'd be a lot easier lol. Nah, just this particular video. And really only the stay. Technically she used her points that she's saved since the pandemic started to get at least 3 of the 5 nights paid for free. I actually paid for both of our flights to Cancun as well as the bus ride to Playa and back to Cancun. Also all tips that went to the staff during this video I gave to them myself. Pretty much all my other videos have been self-funded. Oh she is a buymeacoffee.com member so I technically get 5$ a month from her.
The food is garbage at this resort. Cool that you can order anything to your room and that they will drop it off in the little cubby connected to your room. But don’t expect good food here, plus drinks are watered down. If you like getting wasted every day with mediocre food then this is the place for you. Also beach is overcrowded and has a seaweed problem part of the year
I picked the right time of year then. Because the resort wasn't full in mid November and I never had to fight for a spot. I will give you between the food I had across the rest of Mexico it's definitely not on the authentic level that you find outside the resort. I still found many of the spots, particularly the sit down restaurants were relatively good. It was actually the room service I had the first night we got there that was not so good. Saddest burger of my life 😭😂
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What an awesome memory! Thank you Ben for creating a great video of our trip to Playa del Carmen. Loved our room, and all the staff working at the resort. Food was just as amazing. A big thank you to Adam and Heidi, Country Collectors for doing their video of PDC. It's why I chose this area.
Indeed, they were big inspirations. Thank you for inviting me on this resort trip.
My wife and I have been going to this resort every summer for years. Thank you for capturing everything that makes this place special!
It was an epic experience. I'm jealous you guys go every summer.
It's Adventures of a Traveling Don and Mom! Love it. I always love going on a family trip. This resort looks awesome. I was looking at this resort for a future trip and now I'm looking at the swim out room options. I would love that. Cool that they have the 5th Ave sushi spot. The taco restaurant looked good too. A very thorough overview - really enjoyed seeing this resort.
One correction on my part. The sushi joint is off 2nd Ave and Constitution. Lol that was the first night and I hadn't fully oriented myself properly. I mean 5th Ave is literally a small block down from there so I made the mistake. It was an awesome resort. Definitely get the swim up option.
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon 2nd ave, 5th ave... basically the same ;) It's a great area there anyways. Felt pretty safe walking around in the evenings (maybe not too late though)
Yeah I was back in the resort by 11 and continued to party at the lounge there. Cheaper and I didn't have anyone asking if I wanted cocaine.
I stay here at least 4 times a year and always get a swim up suite. Pure paradise. They take very good care of me, especially on my birthday.
I spent last Thanksgiving there and they threw a big fancy dinner on the infinity deck, with music and dancing. It was really nice.
I saw the different tags they would put on doors for people that return or if it was a special occasion. I definitely appreciated the attention to detail for the guests.
What an awesome presentation of your enjoyable experience! It is an interesting place worth visiting! Cheers to your wonderful video!
Appreciate you, it was 5 of the most relaxing days of my life.
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon That's cool! Warmest regards!
So pretty, I love it, Goal trip, you amaze me with your knowledge of some many beauty places to visit. 👍 😍
Thanks!
It's very lovely; I really appreciate it. Your knowledge of so many stunning locations is astounding, and I hope to one day visit as many of them as you have suggested.
Thanks, I appreciate you
Absolutely gorgeous trip bud, this place is truly breathtaking. You presented this just professionally!🔥🔥
Thanks brother. It was the best hotel I've ever stayed at!
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon definitely looks exotic 👌
Oh just wait for the next ones when I get away from the resort
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon I will definitely take a look👌
Now that was a great insight into a lovely resort. Now you may not know but we are trying to loose weight, so showing lovely food is not on 😮 Thanks for sharing 🙏👍
Lol I'd apologize but, I can't eat in Mexico and not share it. It's all so good.
Great video! Thank you ❤
You're welcome!
What a gorgeous place to stay in, Amazing video
*thumbsup*
Bro if I was a billionaire I'd just live there.
Great Review bud!
Appreciate it
Awesome stay and what a beautiful way to spend the day. As always, very well presented. Loved it :)
Thanks, some of the best 5 days I've ever experienced.
That's a nice hotel, the room looks quite good. The swimming pool is asking me to jump in it 🙂 and the food is yum.....Nice tour my friend.
Oh the pool is epic! You'd thoroughly enjoy the activities they do as well
Your video makes me want to go on holiday, I also love the all inclusive option to try all the things they have :)
It was my first time doing an All-Inclusive. Twas indeed an amazing experience.
We are going to be there in June 2023 can’t wait!!
It's an awesome place. Hope you guys have an amazing trip.
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon
We are really excited about this trip. Looks like a fun time and are excited about new adventures.
My wife and I spent 9 nights in Oct. Incredible didn't want to go. You might hear about Seaweed. It was not a problem on the beach. Just a great experience overall.
I've heard about the seaweed but, at least during November I didn't have to deal with it myself. Epic Resort for sure.
Great review!!!
Thanks
Came back to watch again.
Always appreciate you bro
Outstanding Ben! Good energy and great review!!!
@@russwood5063 thanks Russ!
Booked for the Fall 2024🎉 Looking forward to it
Have fun and let me know how it goes. While you'll have everything you really need in the resort if you want to get out and about PDC I do have a video in the playlist showcasing some hidden gems around town. Also if you go to Cozumel for a day let me know how it is. The weather didn't allow for me to go the day I wanted to.
Wow, you're in Mexico! And what an amazing place to stay! You really got it all! 😍
Now I'm jealous! I wouldn't mind relaxing there for a while! 😜
It's an absolute paradise. Talk about being pampered like a King or Queen.
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon I can just imagine that! A perfect video to watch again while working... 😜
@@StepsbyKaatje the swim up pool was the best part. That was my every morning.
GREAT video! Thank you so much for this review
Anytime, glad you enjoyed it.
Wonderful and comprehensive tour! My husband and I visited a few years ago when it was still The Royal Playa del Carmen and had the most amazing time. For us, the service stood out above everything else. The food and atmosphere were top-notch, BUT every single person working there went above and beyond for us. And always with a smile. Did you find that to still be the case?
Oh absolutely, the staff was probably the best I've ever dealt with at a hotel before. Who owned it when it was the Royal? Was that still Hilton?
@Adventures Of A Traveling Don I don't know who owned it, but it was not the Hilton.
I'm so glad to hear that it's still amazing service. We tipped well, naturally, but I've never been treated better than at that resort.
I definitely want to stay there!!!
It was one of the best places I've ever stayed!
Super hello thank you!
You're welcome
Great coverage especially on the food. Highly considering going here in December. I stayed at an All-Inclusive in Cancun and the food was Horrible; (a lower star obviously but was still a nice Hotel).
Yeah the food overall was pretty fantastic here. I would still recommend a couple meals to go out into the city itself. I've got a video on Playa as the town if you want to check that out. Got some hidden gems well worth a visit and not on the main strip.
Amazing video! Was the spa treatment included in the all-inclusive price? Thank you!! :)
Unfortunately not, at least not the package that we had.
Great video. Will be going here next month. Do you remember what days of the week they have those foam parties in the main pool?
I believe it was on my second day so, Thursday? I think. They usually have a lot of that stuff on the board
nice video! love the "Royal" wondering what the fence i see in the back ground near tradewinds bar is?
Honestly, I never got to investigate it. Seems like a lot of renovations were being done while I was there.
I miss Mexico. I want to go back but we got two big international trips for next year, so be tough to squeeze it in. Looks like a great resort. I hear good things about this one.
It's always tough, making plans for one place knowing you are passing up another. I've had Japan on the docket for 3 years now and I've passed by it again and again because of Covid!!!
@@AdventuresOfATravelingDon lol, we had Japan on our list for Oct 2020, then well covid happened. Then we had a baby this year, but we are hoping to go next October.
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Hi Don are the pools deep? I ask because I dont know how to swim, thanks in advance
From what I remember the deepest part of the pools were 4-5 ft
Beautiful 27:29 🎉
Thanks, it was the best place I've ever stayed at.
Did the swim up suites get sun most of the day? Considering booking for our honeymoon! Thank you !
The ones we had did. I suppose it would depend on the season for angles of sun but, our place got it until about 2 hours before sunset when the sun would be behind the building opposite us.
We booked the swim up pool suite. Did the bar staff come by while outside?
The staff make rounds to the swim up rooms.
so , just curious, does your mom foot the bill for your trips?
I wish! That'd be a lot easier lol. Nah, just this particular video. And really only the stay. Technically she used her points that she's saved since the pandemic started to get at least 3 of the 5 nights paid for free. I actually paid for both of our flights to Cancun as well as the bus ride to Playa and back to Cancun. Also all tips that went to the staff during this video I gave to them myself. Pretty much all my other videos have been self-funded. Oh she is a buymeacoffee.com member so I technically get 5$ a month from her.
I suppose she did pay for part of the Cancun video since she had 50USD worth of Pesos before she headed home and just gave that to me.
The food is garbage at this resort. Cool that you can order anything to your room and that they will drop it off in the little cubby connected to your room. But don’t expect good food here, plus drinks are watered down. If you like getting wasted every day with mediocre food then this is the place for you. Also beach is overcrowded and has a seaweed problem part of the year
I picked the right time of year then. Because the resort wasn't full in mid November and I never had to fight for a spot. I will give you between the food I had across the rest of Mexico it's definitely not on the authentic level that you find outside the resort. I still found many of the spots, particularly the sit down restaurants were relatively good. It was actually the room service I had the first night we got there that was not so good. Saddest burger of my life 😭😂
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You should see the new ones that just popped out. My Cenotes video was one of my favorites to shoot so far.
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Bummer, sad to hear you had a bad experience