Category Archives: Cancun news

Wanting More Details About The New Hyatt Vivid Grand Island?

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Christine Turner does it again!  She is a Canadian travel agent and makes very informative videos on YouTube about all-inclusive resorts (among other travel opportunities).  She has recently posted a video about the brand new Hyatt Vivid Grand Island resort which will be opening soon in the Cancun area…I did a short post on Dec. 29 with an outline of what I knew about this new resort, but Christine can fill in some of the blanks info-wise if you are interested in this new all-inclusive property.

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Another New Hyatt Resort To Open April 2024…

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Hyatt Vivid Grand Island to the right, Dreams Grand Island to the left in this pic

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New Family-Friendly Resort To Open Near The Airport…

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Tired of staying at an all-inclusive resort that requires an hour+ more travel time after landing in Cancun?  Check out the brand new family-friendly mega-resort that lies north of Moon Palace, actually just minutes away from the Cancun airport.  It’s called AVA Resort Cancun, and here’s a short list of its amenities: Continue reading →

And Even More Info On VISITAX..

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Just returned from my trip to the Riviera Maya where I stayed at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, Secrets Tulum, and Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya.  As I mentioned in my last blog post, I purchased my VISITAX prior to leaving for my trip and made a print out to take along with my QR code verifying purchase.

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Atelier Has A Few New Room Categories…

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With the closing of the family-friendly Estudio section of Atelier Playa Mujeres, management decided to revamp parts of the resort to make it more in line with the Atelier adults-only atmosphere.  (Atelier accepts guests age 16+).  As a result, there are a few new room categories which were added including the following: Continue reading →

Secrets Playa Blanca Offering Introductory Rates…

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Secrets Playa Blanca now has a firm opening date–Feb. 1, 2024 and is offering some pretty good opening rates.  Entry level rooms will start at $245 p/person p/night (that is darn good considering Hyatt’s high pricing since taking over the AMR Collection).  The only restriction is that you have to book by Nov. 30, 2023, and take your trip by Dec. 30, 2024.

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Marriott Cancun Omits Firm Reopening Date…

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For those of you looking forward to booking and staying at the reimagined Marriott CasaMagna (now called Marriott Cancun), press releases still stay “open early 2024” with no specific reopening date.  According to what I’ve read since March 2023 when the resort closed for renovations, it was originally speculated to be open Feb. 15, 2024, but that date has not been set in stone since the website does not list that date.  Also, do not confuse this resort from JW Marriott Cancun–Marriott Cancun is right next door to the south in Cancun’s Hotel Zone

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Avoiding Common Scams In Mexico…

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I just found a recent video done by a videographer (formerly Two Expats Mexico, now known as QRoo Paul and Linda) focusing on common Mexico scams.  If you are a vacationer who likes to eat or drink at Mexico restaurants and bar, rents a vehicle when in Mexico (scams involving filling up at gas stations), or likes to take taxis to get off a resort property, then take a look at the video posted below.  It will give you practical tips on how to recognize scams and what to do if you encounter one.

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