smart planning

Well, Ziva is not cheap, needs a good planning for sure， you may get a reaonsable budget for this 6-stars resort experinces。using Costco All Inclusives as a base， 7 days 'all inclusives' is around $2500-$5000/2pp depending on the level of resorts you pickup.

If you plan yourself。 day 1, stay a resort close to Ziva (e.g. Benchscope)， ~$100 including breakfast，Normally, the flight arrives Cancun is late afternoon,  no need a 'all inclusive' in day 1.

                                   day 2.  Most people have a land excursion in Cancun, e.g visiting Maya. 12 hrs day trip including lunch , back hotel at night.  no need 'all inclusive' in day 2

                                   Day 3  All day in Ziva. check in Ziva as early as possible (you are allowed to check in anytime, but room maybe not available)

                                    Day 4 : All day in Ziva

                                    Day 5:  All day in Ziva

                                    Day 6   All day in Ziva until 8pm (you need to check out room at 1pm,but allow to stay for all inclusive whole day). stay a hotel near airport around $100

                                     day 7  take early flight (cheaper), no need for 'all inclusive' on day 7.

Summary:,  100+100+400(Ziva)*4(days)+100 (last day)= $2000,  adding flight tickets $600 for 2.

Is this plan more competitive to  'Costco All Inclusives'.

If you have an account on Chase Ultimate Reward, more saving.   e.g.  Ziva rate can be lowered down to $340/night in Feb comparing $500/night on booking.com right now.  You can also save on flight if you book yourself.

good lucky.