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Marriott Cancun Closes For Renovations…
For those who like the Marriott hotel brand, just a short post to remind everyone that the Marriott Cancun (formerly known as CasaMagna Resort Cancun) closed March 13, 2023 in order to completely renovate the property. It will open early 2024 as an all-inclusive resort; it was previously operating as an all-inclusive optional resort.
What’s Going On At Resorts With Mexico’s New Anti-Smoking Policy?
I just wanted to make a quick blog post concerning what’s actually happening at Cancun/Riviera Maya’s resorts with the new anti-smoking laws in place. On my most recent visit I stayed at three resorts–Riu Palace Kukulkan, Catalonia Royal Tulum, and Hotel Xcaret Arte.
Anyone Else Into Some Spring Break Resort Statistics?
Hola and Buenos Dias! In case you were wondering why I haven’t done any recent blog posts, I just returned from my latest Cancun/Riviera Maya trip and was having so much fun I barely had time to post pics to my Instagram account! Stay tuned for articles related to this stay.
Here’s Another Article About Tipping in Mexico…
Whether or not to tip while taking a vacation at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico has always been a hot topic of discussion. I previously wrote my own thoughts about tipping while staying at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun/Riviera Maya; here’s another article about tipping written by staff at Loco Gringo.com–if you are ever looking to book a vacation rental in the Riviera Maya instead of an all-inclusive resort, this is the place to go to get information on the best place to rent for your vacation needs. To read the article on tipping, just click here. Kay Walten, who started Loco Gringo, has lived in the Riviera Maya for quite some time now and she is in the know about the area.
Don’t Forget the El Dorado Maroma Palafitos…
Vacationing in Tahiti has always been on my travel bucket list. While I’m still waiting for my opportunity to check it off my list, I don’t have to wait to enjoy an overwater bungalow–while in Mexico!
Try Club Med This Summer!
Still looking to book an all-inclusive resort in Cancun for the summer? Club Med Cancun should be right up there on your list of resorts to check out for a fun, family-oriented summer vacation!
Interested In Visiting Tulum During Your Next Mexico Vacation?
Lots of vacationers have either heard of Tulum or have been visiting this Riviera Maya gem for many years. It is an iconic travel destination in itself featuring Mayan ruins, yoga retreats, beach clubs for day trippers, some really great boutique hotels with 5* amenities, and has become a haven for artists from around the world. In terms of all-inclusive resorts, however, it remains uncommercialized in this respect–the only true all-inclusive resort I know about which is actually located in Tulum is the adults-only Kore Retreat and Spa, or Kore Tulum as it is commonly called. While this boutique resort boasts luxury amenities and a great spa, guests are shuttled to another beach since the on-site beach cannot be safely accessed (kind of like staying at TRS Yucatan where you have to go to another resort’s beach to get into the water). The nearest all-inclusive resort to Tulum that has beach access is Dreams Tulum which is just north of the Tulum ruins.
What’s New At Le Blanc…
For those of you who don’t know much about Le Blanc, it is an adults-only luxury Palace resort located on the east-facing part of the Hotel Zone in Cancun. The resort’s focus is on service and their spa, it’s supposed to be one of the best spas in Cancun (if you want the best spa in this part of Mexico, look into Grand Velas Riviera Maya).
Staying At A Riu Resort? Check Your Check-In and Check-Out Time…
I don’t know if this will be the trend across the board in terms of resort policy, but Riu Resorts seem to be cutting off hours here and there from check-in/out times. For example, I stayed at Riu Palace :Peninsula several years ago and noticed that check-out time was 11 a.m., not 12 noon as is common at resorts in this part of Mexico. I will be staying at the new Riu Palace Kukulkan in a couple of weeks and noticed from my travel docs that not only is check-out time at 11 a.m., but check-in time is 4 p.m. That cuts off two potential hours you would normally have at this resort, plus you won’t get your room until after 4 p.m. If anyone knows if this is now a Riu resort policy in general, please let us all know!