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Thanks everybody! I just sent this link to her. I'll let you all know if she changes her mind about AC! Thanks for all your comments and honesty. I'm looking forward to visiting AC sometime in the future, even if it's not going to be in August.

I'm sorry...but there is NO comparison AC/Cancun...I've been both places RECENTLY....and it's DIFFERENT.......Am i being "blonde" again???? C

That's right - there is no comparison. However, I think there are beautiful spots to stay on the Yucatan peninsula, if one is stuck on going to the Mexican Caribbean. Even Isla de Mujeres is better than Cancun. I used to love Cozumel 15 years ago and went there several times, but since I discovered AC, have not been back!

On one of our early trips to Belize, I was outside my favortie Paradise Resort Hotel taking sunrise pictures. Several men passed by on their way to work. Each one said, "Good morning, Mum". I responded in kind, and added, "beautiful day, isn't it". By about the fifth man I chuckled and said, "But I guess they all are". His answer was, "Yes Mum, it only we who make them otherwise". So true of the folks in Belize, they make the days good for all. Please don't go to Cancun, you will hate it. Belize is the kindest place. Trust me, you will love it. I take off every morning for a sunrise walk, for years now, and never have been pestered or the least worried. Its wonderfully safe and nice. Also note how rare it is to hear a child cry. They are just loved to pieces there. Please give it a try. Marie