After closing several months for a complete renovation, Riu Playacar opened its doors Oct. 2015 to a practically brand new resort. I last saw this quaint Mexican beauty Feb. 2013 and there have been many significant changes since then. Here is a list of the most notable additions/renovations: Continue reading
I just came back from Akumal the first part of December and did not encounter this, but word has it that the beach access road into Akumal has been blocked due to a protest which is currently going on. The protest is being staged by locals who are against the new proposal to charge a fee (USD $12 p/p) to enter the beach area. This is interfering both with tourists who are staying elsewhere and want to snorkel at Akumal Bay and with those who are staying in the area in a condo or other rental. Check back for updates! In the meantime, here is a link to an article which explains a bit more about the situation.
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.
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!
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!