Cancun Airport Decides To Renege On Their Tax Regarding Multiple Electronic Devices…

I previously posted a blog article highlighting the generally unknown tax that Cancun airport had decided to enforce regarding bringing multiple electronic devices into Mexico–bringing a laptop and other device like an iPad was taxable (this rule was primarily for international travelers only).  Well, the government of Quintana Roo has decided that it does not look good for Cancun as a travel destination to tax international travelers this way so they’ve decided to not enforce this rule after all.  Read the news article here.

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What Do You Think Of Hyatt Ziva Cancun?

One of my favorite vloggers, 3 Days 3 Noches, recently put out a video highlighting a popular family-friendly Cancun resort–Hyatt Ziva Cancun.  This resort opened in late 2015 after an extensive renovation (it used to be Dreams Cancun), and quickly became a family-friendly resort favorite.

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Dreams Sapphire New Indigo Section Now Open…

Just read in TripAdvisor that check-in staff is offering new guests an upgrade to the new Indigo section at Dreams Sapphire for $150 USD extra p/night…I’m assuming that means it’s now open for business.  Don’t forget with the Indigo upgrade you get access to the adults-only rooftop pool area, access to Indigo room section, but I don’t think the new Seaside restaurant is open yet, the website says “coming soon”.   Besides having a few short videos on the resort’s FB page and their Instagram page, there’s not much out yet on social media about guests’ experience in this new section.  Let us all know about your Indigo experience if you stay at this resort!  Thanks!

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Paradisus Playa Mujeres Out, SLS Playa Mujeres In…

I’ve been wondering for several years what was to become of Paradisus Playa Mujeres.  I parasailed over it, read about it, saw pics and videos about it, but it never seemed to officially open.  While I don’t know exactly what happened behind the scenes, it looks like Meliá has sold this property (it is no longer advertised as a Meliá property on their website), and instead this resort will open Nov. 15, 2024, as SLS Playa Mujeres.

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Thinking Of Staying At An All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun With Old World Mexican Charm?

My last post was about the Coral KidZ Club at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun.  But there is so much more to enjoy and appreciate at this resort…Keep reading and find out why you should stay here for your next vacation.

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Second Best Kid’s Club in Cancun?

Now that I have a grandchild I am more aware of child-friendly all-inclusive resorts–after all, I plan on taking my grandson on some of my future trips!!  Kid’s Clubs and child-friendly resort amenities are so important for vacationing families…one of the most frequently asked questions I receive relates to family-of-five or more resort guest rooms, water parks, and better resort Kid’s Clubs.

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Thinking Of Bringing Your Laptop Plus An iPad into Mexico? Think Again!

FYI:  It was announced Oct. 11, 2024 that Quintana Roo government has decided to not enforce the tax on bringing multiple electronic devices into Mexico for international guests.  Here’s the link to the news article

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Has Anyone Heard Of Resorts Limiting All-Inclusive Access The Days of Arrival and Departure??

I was just doing my typical random reading of all-inclusive resorts during some free time and was looking over the all-inclusive inclusions/exclusions for Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun.

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