Riu Cancun Opening Following Renovations

Word is starting to come out about the completion of the Riu Cancun renovations.  The resort was reportedly re-opened as of Aug. 2, 2014, having had a $30 million makeover.  Here is a list of the renovations: Continue reading

New Cirque du Soleil Theater Next to Valentin Imperial Maya

Canada-based Cirque du Soleil is building a new 600-seat theater next to Valentin Imperial Maya in the Riviera Maya.  Its inaugural show, Joyà (meaning jewel, in Spanish), will occur Nov. 8, 2014; tickets are already on sale for USD $65–for $165 you can get a three-course dinner served with champagne.  Here’s a video teaser:

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Generations Riviera Maya “Little Eko Chefs” Kids Program

Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma has decided to partner with Alexander Weiss (the 13 yr. old winner of MasterChef Junior Season One) to launch a new children’s program called Little Eko Chefs. This program is actually a series of cooking classes aimed at getting children involved in culinary experiences and learning more about what they eat.  Here is a sample of some of the classes: Continue reading