adelaidesurflifesavr

try: http://www.bahia-principe.com/BP/resorts/resort/Ambar

Bassguy66

I can't see going from DC to Mexico vs the Caribbean island being a huge different time wise. As KVR said, don't discount Mexico due to the ridiculous negative hype from the story starved media. The violence happens over 1000 miles away from the Riviera Maya area. That's like avoiding Boston because of violence in Atlanta....not even close.

Riviera Maya has so many AIs to pick from, and the pricing should be as cheap as anywhere in the entire Caribbean. I avoided Mexico for years, and last year I went to an AI near Akumal....and was blown away how nice it is down there. My GF & I took public transportation with no probs whatsoever. Seriously, at least tale a look...it's a very safe & wonderful area...I will be back for sure.

Weadles

I could be wrong, but I think it's going to be pretty tough to find an AI in January for $200/night. That's more of an off-season/shoulder season price. The winter months are typically very expensive in the islands, less so in Mexico, but even there, I'd be really shocked if you could find very much at all for that price.