I am considering Playa del Carmen for a vacation the week before Easter. I expect it to be busier because of the holiday, but how bad is it? I mean is it the busiest week of the year? Trying to get an idea of what to expect. If it will be wall to wall people, I think I will go another time. Anyone been there the week before Easter before?

Hi Loangalsal,
We are going to PDC the week after Easter...why? B/c where we're staying, the Royal Hideaway, was completely booked the week before Easter...and we booked our trip in November '03! So, just judging by that I would think the week before Easter is quite busy, but don't know for sure. I hope you are planning for the week before Easter '05, not '04.

I went ahead and booked this, yes for Easter 04! I got a great deal on airfare and hotel. I had a list of small hotels in town I wanted to try, but they were all full. I found what looks like a great place called Hotel Paradise. Small, a few blocks from the beach and town and has a small pool for the kids. Hoping it won't be TOO crowded on the beach and in town, but we will have fun either way.

Wow, that is fantastic. Good for you! Your trip is coming up very soon, so have a great time. Let us know how the Hotel Paradise was when you get back.

Hi Caroline! We will be in PDC the week after Easter also.

Hey Buckeyemom, great minds think alike, eh?

Hope you have a great time!!

Caroline