Lazy River Video at Dreams Playa Mujeres

My son took this video with his GoPro at Dreams Playa Mujeres; it gives a pretty good idea of what the lazy river experience is like in the tube.  Hope you like it!

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PROFEPA’s Current Rules for Akumal Bay Snorkelers

As of March 28, 2017, these are the most up-to-date and concise rules concerning snorkeling in Akumal Bay: Continue reading

Riu Palace Las Americas Resort Review (Post Renovation)

Ever since the renovations were completed several months ago at Riu Palace Las Americas I have been chomping at the bit to go back and check out what had been added, painted, replaced, removed, and relocated–I wanted to see whether the beautiful resort I had visited several years ago was still basically the same or in what ways it was now different.  Since I had seen the transformations done to Riu Cancun, Riu Playacar, Riu Mexico, and Riu Yucatan, I had some initial trepidation that my beautiful Las Americas with its Mediterranean charm had perhaps turned into a modern day glitzy Vegas palace.

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Riu Palace Las Americas Jr. Suite Video

If you are interested in the changes which have occurred at Riu Palace Las Americas after their renovations, here is a short video highlighting the Jr. Suite amenities.  Take a look and tell us what you think!

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Riu Palace Las Americas 2016 Renovations Video

Want to take a look at Riu Palace Las Americas renovations which were completed the latter part of 2016?  Watch my latest resort video and tell me what you think of the renovation.

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Better Get Used to Snorkeling Without Fins in Akumal Bay–At Least For Now

While the snorkeling tours in Akumal Bay continue to be halted by PROFEPA, the newest info suggests that individual snorkelers are being strongly discouraged from wearing fins as well.  This is being done in order to help prevent snorkelers from standing on the coral (which kills the coral over time) as they adjust their masks, etc.  For the least amount of disruption to your snorkeling experience, be prepared to snorkel in front of the Secrets resort instead of further north, and please respect the buoys/markers for now.

Dreams Playa Mujeres Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View Room

Here is video #3 in the series of videos about Dreams Playa Mujeres.  I stayed in an upgraded room, Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View, in building #7 on the 4th floor.  Take a look and let us know what you think!

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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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Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort Review

I just returned from another trip to Cancun and stayed at the beautiful Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort during Feb. 2017.  I stayed in an upgraded Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View, room #7408.  I had pre-requested a pool view in addition to the ocean view since I did not want to look out at the side of the resort and this wish was definitely met. This was the view from my balcony with its own comfortable day bed and Jacuzzi tub.

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Dreams Playa Mujeres Walk-Through Video, Part I (Lobby, Pools, Beach)

For those of you interested in the new Dreams resort in Playa Mujeres, here is my first video of the property which covers the lobby, most of the pools, and the beach.  Let me know what you think of the resort!  I anticipate part 2 will be up tomorrow evening which covers the rest of the main pool, the waterslides, kid’s water park, and the Lazy River.

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