I'd pick the Mayan Riviera (Caribbean coastline of Mexico) over the DR. Around Cancun including Isla

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Coconut Court Hotel in Christ Church is a great option. Check out their Facebook page as you can often sign up for deals. They are right on the beach and walking distance to a Boardwalk that you can walk to restaurants and grocery stores.
I'd pick the Mayan Riviera (Caribbean coastline of Mexico) over the DR. Around Cancun bankrupt car rental companys including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, etc. I've never been to Barbados to comments about that. In the Caribbean I really like Negril Jamaica.
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I would pick Barbados over Mexican Riviera. I have not been to the DR. Barbados has that real caribbean charm and the people are so nice and beaches are beautiful. When I visited, I flew to Barbados for the first week then to St. Lucia for the second bankrupt car rental companys week. St. Lucia is exotic!
Barbados over Mexican Riviera, if you want a Caribbean island destination. bankrupt car rental companys The beaches on the west coast are far better than any of those I saw on the Maya Riviera. Then second choice, Mexican Riviera over DR.
I would like to be able to leave the resort and see towns/attractions that are nearby. Hence why mexico is calling me (the Mayan ruins) but my daughter is much more of a beach person who sleeps until lunch time! We want to be able to relax in the resort if we just feel like lounging but also have the choice to explore outside and look at all the wonderful town and shops that are on offer. Also DD would like the chance to meet people her own age as we normally make friends with different families as 2 weeks on our own together is a lot to manage! So no adults only resorts please!
As a mother and daughter couple, i have read that sometimes people take advantage of the fact we are 2 women on our own in Barbados and mexico. Now this is only something i have read a few times in reviews of different resorts and no way believe this is a generalisation, but can anyone tell me their experiences regarding safety etc?
I think Mexico may be more appealing to you authentically but Barbados may be a good compromise given the stunning beaches and the formulaic preservation of history in places like St. Nicholas Abbey, the Museum etc. Towns in Barbados are quaint shopping towns Holetown, Bridgetown, Speighstown .