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Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points

10. Mexico Travel Guide: Our Top Stays On Points South of The Border

Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points

Alex, Pam and Jess

Places & Travel, Education, Society & Culture, How To

4.9734 Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Do you dream of a tropical getaway filled with sunshine, sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and delicious food? Then you're in luck because we're sharing our favorite three resorts in Mexico where you can use your points to make your dreams a reality.

​​Mexico is often thought of as a popular destination for adults, but it is also a great place for family vacations. Despite what you may have heard, Mexico is a safe and friendly country with plenty of family-friendly activities and attractions. From exploring ancient Mayan ruins to swimming with dolphins, there is something for everyone in Mexico. And hey, if you do want a little more adult time on your trip, don’t worry there is plenty of Tequila to go around! :) 

Recently Alex and Pam stayed at the Hyatt Ziva Cancun the whole family! This all-inclusive resort is a true paradise located on the Yucatan Peninsula and surrounded by beautiful property and turquoise waters. Alex only paid $550 out of pocket for the whole trip! Trust us, you won't regret this stay. 

Next on our list is The Cape in Cabo. If you want to take a “girl's trip” or have a more upscale experience, Jess says this is the place to be! This modern luxury resort is located in the heart of Cabo and offers stunning views of the famous El Arco rock formation. (Even the standard rooms have this epic view!) With its sleek design and top-notch amenities, The Cape is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And the best part? You can use your points to book a stay here and experience all the luxury for yourself!

And last but not least, our third pick is a resort that is the epitome of relaxation. Hit play to find out what it is! During our conversation, we will also cover our favorite experiences, the best places to eat, the cheapest shuttle options during your stay and more! By the end, you’ll have almost everything you need to experience all the fun this country offers! We truly believe that Mexico is one of the best places for Traveling On Points! With its gorgeous beaches, beautiful pools, and delicious cuisine, you'll never want to leave. 

So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip today! Find more links and resources to help on your Traveling On Points journey below.

 

More Of What’s Inside:

  • Never worry about saying “no” when it’s all-inclusive 
  • A look at the best buffets in Mexico 
  • Why everyone from 7-70 loves the Hyatt 
  • Why these stays are great for kids and family 
  • Tips for keeping the minibar stocked 
  • Why you need to know the Seaweed situation around the year
  • Waking up to the smell of churros   
  • How many points and money we spent on each trip
  • How to get “fast-tracked” to Hyatt Globalist status 
  • And much more!

 

Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad

 

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Episode Minute By Minute:

  • 0:02 What’s inside today’s episode
  • 0:40 Your guide to the best Mexico stays
  • 1:05 Why Alex knew Mexico would be a great family trip 
  • 3:24 The exact steps you need to take for booking for max value
  • 5:54 Our favorite place to eat in Mexico 
  • 8:39 The food trucks and activities around Alex’s favorite stay
  • 10:39 Why Pam loved the daily shows 
  • 12:57 One traveling tip for everyone with a sweet tooth needs to know
  • 15:24 The Hyatt “globalist” benefits and perks
  • 18:14 Unique sites to see in Mexico 
  • 21:48 Some of our favorite restaurants on the beach
  • 23:38 Jess’s trip to Cabo and why it was amazing
  • 30:26 The best places to go if you want to swim in the ocean 

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad, previously known as the Travel Hacking

0:04.7

Mom Show. Follow the links in the show notes to stay up to date with what the Travel Mom

0:09.0

Squad has been up to. If sunshine, sandy beaches, turquoise water, tacos, and chips and guac

0:14.9

on repeat, sound good to you, then keep listening as we share how you can visit three different

0:19.6

resorts in Mexico using points.

0:22.4

Welcome to the Travel Haki Mom Show. We are three moms who've discovered how to leverage credit

0:27.1

card welcome offers to get hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses for nearly free.

0:32.3

We've used credit card points and miles to take vacations to places like Hawaii, Paris, Greece,

0:39.2

the Maldives, Italy, and so much more. And the best part? We each still have an 800 plus credit score. Imagine being able to book a

0:44.9

vacation without having to check your bank account. It's totally possible and we're here to show you how.

0:50.0

Hey, I'm Alex. And I'm Pam, Alex's mom. And I'm Jess. We are travel hacking moms. In today's episode, we are going to talk about a few of our favorite resorts in Mexico that we visited in 2022 using points in miles. So let's get to it.

1:08.3

Okay, so I'm going to get us started. Earlier in 2022, well, mid-2020, June,

1:14.2

I took my family to the Hyatt Ziva in Cancun and my parents came to. My mom and I had actually

1:21.8

been there in October of 2021, right, mom? Yes. We checked it out first and loved it.

1:30.8

Yeah.

1:31.1

So while we were there, I was like, oh my goodness, I have to bring my kids back here.

1:37.2

Like, this place is so fun.

1:39.1

So that was right after we got back, I was like, okay, how am I going to make this happen?

1:43.8

I have four kids plus my husband, so that's six of us.

1:48.5

And it's an all-inclusive resort.

1:50.8

And so booking it with a family can be a little tricky.

1:55.0

So how it works is high it charges 25,000 points a night at standard pricing for two people.

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