This week had the pleasure of visiting the Spring Break capital of the world Cancun, MX! This was my first time in Mexico ,Cancun certainly exceeded my expectations. As always, my goal while traveling was to enjoy a luxury vacation, without spending the money typically needed to do so. Here is how I did it!
I have racked up so many airline points through my Chase Southwest Credit Card that essentially anywhere I travel, is free. The round trip flight from Chicago, IL to Cancun, MX cost me 7,732 Southwest rewards points and $80.11! By far one the best flight deals in have gotten. Also, I have a companion pass for Southwest. I had a lady friend fly with me (round trip) for $80.11. That’s 2 people round trip for $160.22! Don’t forget on Southwest 2 bags fly free! I bought her and myself a drink which came out to about $15, I have $200 in airline credit through my AMEX Platinum so that was covered!
Once we arrived in Cancun, we were greeted by turquoise waters and an awesome beach breeze. We booked a private shuttle service, Happy Shuttle, $53 round trip from the Airport to the Resort! Another great deal.
I arrived at The Westin Cancun Resort and Spa. This vacation was a special invite! 5 days 4 nights for $299 no tax! We stayed in one of the best suites in the hotel. Come to find out I was special invited because they wanted me to sit through a presentation for The Westin Club, which was awesome, but I declined. We had more than enough room in the suite and the view was astonishing. The resort was not all inclusive, however, they did have a complimentary breakfast buffet, happy hour with drinks and food from 4pm-6pm, and they gave me a $175 resort credit! It was pretty much all inclusive if you ask me.
I didn’t need a rental car in Cancun as the public bus will take you anywhere you want to go for 12 pesos or $1.
I had some other expenses here and there which I will list below. But other than that, this was a more than affordable trip for me! I paid almost nothing for this trip. Definitely Ball’d on a budget.
TheBlackPointsGuy Expenses:
Flights for 2- $160.22
Hotel- $299
Food and Drink- (-$175) resort credit
Transportation-$50
Personal spending -$200
TheTypicalGuy Expenses:
Flights for 2- $1000-$1500 depending on dates
Hotel- $299 a night, roughly $1200
Food and Drink- You decide
Transportation- You decide