Long time lurker here! My DH and I stayed at the Moon Palace in June 2002. We absolutely loved it. The MP is a huge resort, isolated from downtown Cancun. However the beach left much to be desired. There was a lot of seaweed/debris along the shore. The pools however are absolutely fantastic, and it worked out great for us since I much prefer to swim in a pool and look at the beach. We will probably return someday, but DisneyWorld just keeps calling my name!