Can't decide where to go....has anyone done both Mexico (Yucatan) and Maui. What are the pros and cons of each? We would like to stay at an AI in Mexico and would enjoy a nice beach, good food and some water sports.
We are about the same distance from each place.

Go to Mexico - Hawaii is full of dead travel agents.

Oh my, IMHO that is a no-brainer. Maui is paradise, and also on American soil. (Remember the motto, "buy American"?) We've been to both and there is NO DOUBT I will return to Maui again, and never to Mexico.

BTW, there's the water factor, I don't know about you, but I HATE having to pay for water!

Hey Travel Agent....

"We've been to both and there is NO DOUBT I will return to Maui...."

What happened to the other half of "we" ??? Will he/she/it be going to Mexico instead ???

Hey JJones, for your information, I am NOT a travel agent. If it's any of your business, I'm an asst. prof at a community college. I'm ALSO a Patriot of this great country and will continue to buy American, be it in travel or product. Yes, we have traveled to Europe, but his question did not ask about Europe!

How terribly pathetic that true replies are being maligned; please back off and don't ruin this board for others.

Hey "Asst. Prof" - there are two L's in "Travelled" - didn't do too well at "Asst. Prof" school did we ???

And "his" question was "Hawaii or Mexico", who the hell mentioned Europe ???

GO AWAY, JJONES - YOU BIG LOSER!

I made you lose your temper.....

YESSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!

Actually there is only one L in traveled. And please stop attacking people. Not everyone interested in or having answers about Hawaii is a travel agent.

Kristy

Well I suppose I'll have to E-Mail Microsoft & tell them that the Spell Checker in Word was wrong when it wanted to replace 'traveled' with 'travelled' won't I ?

Not to mention Amazon who are selling 'The Road less Travelled' by M. Scott Peck ISBN: 0099727404.

Get a life!

Get a Death !

Kevin, based on the little you have said I think you would enjoy Maui more. The weather is nicer, there is a great variety of activities and the food is better and safer to eat. The trip to Hana is great. Yucatan is best for people that like humid tropical weather, that have interest in Mayan ruins and who want to do a lot of diving along the coast or over at Palancar reef. You have to watch what you eat and drink and except in tourist areas it helps to speak a little spanish. The area is flat and inland full of mosquitos. The standard of living in Maui is very much higher than in the Yucatan. We liked the Yucatan very much in years past but we did not stay in the highly developed resort areas. Cancun is more like Miami Beach and not our cup of tea.

In my mind, Hawaii outbeats Mexico by a long shot. When I say Hawaii, I mean not just Maui, but all the islands and all that they have to offer. The total combination of great resorts, great beaches, beautiful tropical mountains, sea cliffs, fantastic waterfalls with pools to swim in, great hikes, all kinds of water sports, the "at home in America" environment combined with the "away in a far-off land" feeling, the great polynesian culture and aloha spirit, etc, etc. There is so much variety on each island and among all the islands. I love Mexico for its nice beaches, watersports and food. It's a great place for romance and relaxation. But Hawaii gives me a much fuller vacation experience.
Oh, and I am sad for those who constantly choose to cut down others for their sincere love of Hawaii. Just because you talk highly of a place does not mean you are a travel agent. I certainly have never been one, nor plan to be one. But I will always gladly promote the place that means so much to me. It may be hard for some to understand, but it is real for many of us non-travel agents.

I'm not a travel agent either! I heard though, that those Mexican banditos will rob you on the beach, in your car, in your hotel, and anywhere they can find you! You can avoid this trauma by sticking to American soil and buying American! Those "made in China" stickers you'll see on all the souvenirs are just there to make the shop owners think they got a cheap deal...that stuff is really made right on the islands!

I'd be happy to tell you where to go and how to get there, so just e-mail me! Mahalo!

I actually used MS Wrod to spell check it and I checked an actual dictonary. Give me a break.

Kristy

Funny enough, I just checked another dictionary and it listed both spellings. But the moral is, don't criticize someone's spelling on a message board. Many times you are typing quick and not spell checking. If that's all you can do to criticize someone, then you ar eobviously very immature.

Kristy

Wow...these replys are overwhelming. I didn't think I would start a mini war by asking a simple question! Since I am not an American, I am not concerned with staying on American soil. I do appreciate all of your suggestions although I think that Mexico must have a lot to offer also as it seems to be booming in the tourist areas. The place I am thinking of staying at in Mexico is a 5* All Inclusive so I dont know as banditos, food poisoning etc. will be a problem. Hawaii does sound beautiful though so I am still undecided. I guess it will all come down to cost.

Kevin,
The cost of Cancun is much much less than Maui. But if you can afford it- go to Maui as there is no comparison in the quality, beauty and charm. Cancun is full of all inclusive resorts- if you are on a budget that is helpful.