Firstly I really don't understand the handful of bad reviews on here for Secrets Akumal! My husband and I thought it was fantastic! However, not everywhere will suit everyone. I think if you like: - a blend between a relaxed holiday, with the option to get involved in activities if you want to, - a 'village' style feel - eating in nice restaurants, - fun friendly staff who will chat to you and get to know you (and ask if you'd like to get involved in the activities, but don't pester you to do so), - nice rooms with nice amenities, - lying by nice pools, - great cocktails, - theme nights and entertainment, - a place that has everything you need, with no need to leave the resort, - the option to buy extras like wine, spa trea**ents, excursions if you want them, - (and if you don't mind seeing groups of people around you having a fun time/getting in the mood with the cocktails)... ...then you'll like it here! I'm a person with pretty high standards and I loved everything about this resort! I will touch on a few of the negative things I've seen in reviews, that I feel I can comment on, as I feel some people have been a bit unfair in their reviews. 1. Some people have complained about the wine - we don't drink wine so this wasn't an issue for us. There are unlimited spirits and delicious cocktails, along with non alcoholic cocktails, and soft drinks so there are plenty of other things to drink! 2. You will be asked to go to a presentation breakfast about Unlimited Vacation Club, which is a time share I believe. We were asked once if we would like to go to a breakfast presentation, where we would be given some free stuff in return - we immediately could sense they were tying to sell us something. We said no politely and that was that. So just say no, and move on, you don't have to go. I assume that the employees here are just doing their jobs and trying to make a living. They are probably required to ask a certain number of guests. But just say no and they will accept that. I should mention that this was brought up to us when we visited the VIP services desk of our own accord to chat to them, it wasn't asked of us automatically. 3. Yes there are some larger groups of people there, and I think there was one company convention, but they were just having a good time, and everyone was very respectful and well mannered whether they were in a group, or in a couple. None of the groups were super loud, and didn't bother me as I can still relax and enjoy myself whilst watching people who are a bit higher energy. I'd much prefer to see people laughing and drinking, and having a great time, rather than sitting subdued/looking miserable! On to all of the positive things about our trip... We felt we arrived right into luxury, as the hotel lobby is beautiful and lit so nicely at night (when we got there), we were met buy icy cold minty towels, and champagne. The staff member who checked us in was super sweet and welcoming. There were bellboys to take y