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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Secrets Akumal Resort Review

Sea turtle lovers and luxury resort aficionados rejoice!  The adults-only Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, a five-star luxury all-inclusive resort which just opened its doors Nov. 4, 2015, has a front row seat and easy access to one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Riviera Maya–snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay.

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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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Kan-Kanan Artificial Reef

As many Riviera Maya “fans” are aware, there is an artificial reef being built along the coast by Puerto Morelos specifically affecting the all-inclusive resorts of Generations Riviera Maya and the neighboring El Dorado Resorts (El Dorado Casitas Royale and El Dorado Royale).

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