Monthly Archives: March 2020

Secrets Playa Mujeres Master Suite With Private Pool–A Suite Review

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This adults-only resort is located in the Playa Mujeres area north of downtown Cancun.  It’s within easy walking distance to its family-friendly sister resort, Dreams Playa Mujeres.  One great aspect about this Secrets resort is that all guests have access to the adjacent Dreams resort–only upgraded Preferred Club guests have access to Dreams’ lazy river, however.  Otherwise, Secrets’ guests can use all other Dreams’ facilities including the pools, bars, restaurants, even the water slides. (The easiest way to get over to the Dreams resort located to the south of Secrets is to take the beachfront path).

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What Does the New Catalonia Costa Mujeres Look Like?

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Here’s a look at the brand new Catalonia Costa Mujeres.  While the video primarily features drone shots of the property, there are some pics of restaurants and guest rooms.  The video also offers a brief side shot of what I believe to be the new Planet Hollywood which is still being built.

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Major Wholesaler Goes Bankrupt?

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If anyone has a future booking through Bookit.com, please be aware that they have suspended all operations and laid off most of their employees because of the multitude of trip cancellations due to COVID-19.  No mention is made whether they will ever be back in business.  The 411 is that Bookit has not sent money over to resorts which clients have paid Bookit for the trip in question.  As a result, the resort will not let you leave without paying–AGAIN.  So, please contact the resort where your booking is at (if you have used this company) and ask them if they have received the money from Bookit.  If they have not, you have to make your decision about what you want to do–cancel the reservation in question, cancel and re-book making another deposit directly with the resort, or cancel and use another source to make another reservation.  Don’t forget to call your credit card company and dispute the charge if the resort has not received your money.

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The Reef 28 Where Every Room Is A Suite–A Suite Review

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The Reef 28 is a relatively new adults-only all-inclusive OPTIONAL hotel and spa right in the heart of busy Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya (the hotel opened in 2018).  It’s basically a block away from famous 5th Avenue and a long block from the beach with access to Mamita’s Beach Club.  This boutique hotel only offers 120 guest rooms, all of which are suites with only two room categories–Jr. and Master Suites with plenty of space (for a Playa del Carmen guest room), but not necessarily the best room views.  But that’s the price tag attached if one wants to stay in the midst of the very busy city of Playa del Carmen.

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A New Resort That’s Not On Everyone’s Radar…..

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I’ll admit, I don’t know much about this new resort, Palmaïa House of AïA, which opened Dec. 2019.  I do know exactly where it’s located, though, because I walked down to this beach area Aug. 2019 when I stayed at Iberostar Tucan.  This resort is located just south of Sandos Playacar in the gated community of Playacar.  Obviously the resort wasn’t finished yet when I saw it from a distance, but from what I did observe it was on a pristine stretch of Playacar beach with many rooms having oceanfront views.  That’s a great start in and of itself.

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Expect Something A Bit Different at Barcelo Maya Riviera–A Resort Review

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Aerial view, courtesy Travel Pulse

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Jr. Suite Swim-Up at the New Barcelo Maya Riviera–A Suite Review

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I recently returned from a stay at the new adults-only section of the Barcelo Maya Grand resort.  It’s called the Barcelo Maya Riviera, and it is a complete reversal in appearance from the rest of this megaresort.  While a vacationer is more likely to feel as if one is in Mexico at the other resorts in this complex, the new adults-only section is very contemporary looking with modern decor, sleek lines, updated technology, huge screens in the lobby areas, and a much more spartan look throughout.  Guests at the new adults-only section have full access to all amenities at the other resorts at this complex including being able to eat at Palace restaurants without any extra charges.

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