Monthly Archives: February 2020

Finest Playa Mujeres Imperial Suite–A Suite Review

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I have fond memories of this resort.  I first stayed here around 2015 in an upgraded Excellence Club Swim-Up Suite and thought it was a fabulous resort in terms of service, food, and amenities. My opinion still hasn’t changed.  In fact, I’d place Excellence Collection Resorts as being among the top two resort chains in Cancun and the Riviera Maya (sorry, but my number one spot is claimed by Grupo Experiencias Xcaret with their wildly popular beginner resort, Hotel Xcaret Mexico–can’t wait for the opening of their new upcoming resorts which are currently being built right next door so to speak from Hotel Xcaret, La Casa de la Playa and Hotel Xcaret Arte).

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Tips on the Valentin Imperial Maya

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My daughter and her husband are return visitors to the adults-only Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya resort, it is their “home away from home” resort go-to.  After her most recent visit I asked if she would be willing to write some helpful tips about staying at this resort for my blog, so here they are. Continue reading →

New Drone Video of Barcelo Maya Grand Resort

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This new drone video is getting me excited for my upcoming trip which I’ll be taking in a few weeks!  It shows the layout of the whole Barcelo Maya Grand resort complex including the new adults-only section to the south (the semi-circular building complex to the left on the screen).  The entire ground floor looks like swimouts, my chosen room category–could be one huge party if the right people are there.  Keep watching new blog posts after Feb. 22 as well as my Instagram account, allinclusivegal, for the latest pics of the resort.

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Cenotes Near Barcelo Maya Grand Resort

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There are multiple cenotes across the street from the Barcelo Maya Grand. Courtesy Unofficial Barcelo Maya

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Now Jade PC Oceanfront–A Suite Review

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Now Jade Riviera Cancun is a great family-friendly resort located approximately 30 min. south of the Cancun airport by the town of Puerto Morelos. Consisting of 550 guest rooms, Now Jade is divided into two sections, the non-upgraded section and the Preferred Club section.  Upgraded guests have access to a private pool, private lounge, separate beach area, special poolside restaurant section, private check-in/out, and many other extra amenities.  The resort offers five a la carte restaurants, a buffet, cafe, and two poolside luncheon restaurants along with six bars including a sports bar.  Now Jade recently added a teen club space, and this is in addition to its Kid’s Club which offers activities for children ages 3-12; it is open until 10 p.m.

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