The Amazing Resort Called Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Following our visit to the Riu Dunamar in February 2018 (if you want to read my review of that property just click here), my husband and I took a private shuttle to another new all-inclusive resort which also opened December 2017.  Hotel Xcaret Mexico is the first stage of a six stage project (Destino Xcaret) designed and built by the Mexican firm Grupo Xcaret.  The entire project will eventually consist of a multipurpose stadium, a shopping center, and 6,000 guest rooms across 12 hotels.  Hotels will range from luxury accommodations to those with four star ratings.

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Dreams Playa Mujeres Part 2, Main Pool, Waterslides, Water Park, and Lazy River

Here is part 2 of my video series on Dreams Playa Mujeres focusing on the main pool and the water park amenities.  Let us know what you think of the resort; watch for part 3 which is a video on the Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View.

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Secrets Akumal Walk-Through 2015

I just got through publishing a new walk-through video of Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya resort on YouTube.  For those of you who don’t visit that site, here is the video for your convenience.  Let me know what you think of the resort!

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Secrets Akumal Swimout Suite Video

I just posted a new video on YouTube of my Jr. Suite Swimout at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya.  For those of you who don’t visit that site, here is the video for your convenience.  A follow-up video of a resort walkthrough will follow sometime today.  Let me know what you think!

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Excellence Riviera Cancun Finishes Renovations

Guests can relax and book their vacations without concern over renovation noise or inconvenience–Excellence Riviera Cancun has finally finished their extensive and prolonged renovations.  The most recent work which has been completed is in the guest room category with the following changes/additions being made: Continue reading

Karisma Additions to El Dorado Seaside Suites and El Dorado Maroma

Karisma is adding some exciting new renovations to two very popular Riviera Maya resorts, El Dorado Seaside Suites and El Dorado Maroma. Continue reading

Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort eBrochure

Just a month and a half and the old Akumal Bay Resort will be open to guests as the newly renovated Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort.  Here is the new ebrochure outlining some of the new services and accommodations–follow the link.  (When you want to go to the next page in the brochure, click at the lower corner, that worked for me).

Excellence Riviera Cancun Renovations

Renovations at Excellence Riviera Cancun are continuing through November 2, 2014.  Phase I began September 1, 2014, and finished September 16, 2014.  Phase I included renovations of all Club guest rooms (the Club pool and lounge were also closed at this time).  Some of these improvements include new pillow top mattresses, new frosted glass doors in the bathroom, larger seating areas in the room and on the balcony, and more room for suitcases.

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