Eifert Posting posted:

My wife really wants to spend some time on a beach in Mexico. However, she comes from a place where one guy getting stabbed in 2004 means it's dangerous. She wants to go to some tourist-prison all inclusive resort. All I want is to know I'm in Mexico, but she's never really done a beach trip and I have. I figure it's more important to get what she wants this time. I can certainly appreciate a good beach trip and there's the potential for a cultural trip later on.

Basically pretend I'm the guy from the Monty Python travel agent sketch. I've already mentally taken the loss with everything else, but what I'm hoping for is a place that doesn't have glorified mall food. I want to eat local food with local ingredients. I can deal with the rest being touristy and white bread if it makes my wife feel safe. And just to be clear, yes, I know there's more to Mexican cuisine than Taqueria food. She's most interested in the area around Cancun but is open to other Mexican beaches.


Does anyone know of an all inclusive that doesn't just try to be Orlando, Florida? I realize that most people who want local culture wouldn't go to a resort, and I'm prepared to take one for the team if I have to. Our budget is flexible if everyone's happy. if not we'll be looking for a good value. We're doing our own research as well but if anyone knows anything we'd really appreciate it.