Would you go to mexico or maldives for 7 days

aylithuk

Guys

I've finally got the OH to agree to a holiday given we've not had one for 2 years and it's been a hard year!

I want to go to the above places however while I can afford 2 weeks i don't wish to leave our kitten for that long!

The reason for the above 2 places is for scuba diving mainly

Would you go to either for 7 days? due to the flight time?

I wont do egypt because I am a total food snob

Cheers guys

Mr_Wang

Flight time? Fly to Mexico and you get there a few hours after you leave, fly to Male' and you get there ages after you left.

Personally I'd go to Mexico over the Maldives, unless it was my honeymoon - Or I'd won the lottery.

snoopy58

Either. Both beautiful. We regularly fly long haul for one week breaks. Believe me, it's always worth it!
Have a great time.

becominganobsessivesaver

BA fly to both the Maldives and Cancun, which means you don't have to stick to 7/14 nights and could maybe consider 9/10 nights. Personally I find 12 nights about right for a long haul beach holiday!

C_Mababejive

No..wouldnt go to either.

I dont really like places where tranquil oasis have been created for tourists whilst outside the gates,misery and poverty reigns.

Be careful scuba diving..

Bongedone

C_Mababejive wrote: »

No..wouldnt go to either.

I dont really like places where tranquil oasis have been created for tourists whilst outside the gates,misery and poverty reigns.

Be careful scuba diving..

So your cure to end the poverty is not to spend there at all?

Do you realise that nearly all the Mayan Mexicans rely on tourism for their income? Nearly everybody is employed by it in someway.

As for Scuba, I was taught in Mexico and did not have any issues with the safety.

Bongedone

OP if you decide on Mexico then I would recommend Playa del Carmen instead of Cancun. It is a much more relaxed resort and still has some Mexican charm.

Have a look at this forum dedicated to it: http://www.playa.info/

DUKE

Well I've never been to either (they're on my bucket list), but I'd choose Mexico, as from what I've heard there ain't a lot to do in the Maldives. I cannot do sitting by the pool & prefer to go off & adventure & mix with the locals. I went to Hawaii for 6 days & it was one hell of a jaunt, but I'd do it all again if I had to.

lady1964

Both are a long way to go for 7 nights.

We went to Cancun in July, flew BA, booked the hotel through Expedia and went for 11 nights, which was perfect.

Have a good time

rs65

aylithuk wrote: »

Would you go to either for 7 days? due to the flight time?

7 days is perfect for the Maldives.

Voyager2002

C_Mababejive wrote: »

No..wouldnt go to either.

I dont really like places where tranquil oasis have been created for tourists whilst outside the gates,misery and poverty reigns.

Be careful scuba diving..

I agree with your outlook.

However, the Maldives has about as much misery and poverty as the UK: maybe less. And Mexico is a long way from the bottom, although it is such a fascinating country that I would not want to stay in a tourist enclave.