I just read that a resort in the Riviera Maya was seized by the FGE on the evening of April 25, 2023 (the FGE is basically the State Attorney General’s Office in Mexico). According to the report in the Riviera Maya News article, the property was seized after receiving a complaint of “dispossession”. From what I understand, someone else has claimed that they actually own the land/property and are contesting current ownership.
Vacationers “in the know” have been enjoying serene stays at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita since 2001. These vacationers already are aware that this family-friendly oceanfront resort only has 90 suites (each one is named), the first Thalasso Spa in North America (Thalasso spa treatments incorporate salt water, seaweed, and mud), a super-relaxed resort vibe, and is uniquely designed with fabrics and art pieces from around the world.
If you don’t mind vacationing with kids but desire a bit of adults-only ambiance, then check out Hyatt Ziva Cancun, a family-friendly luxury resort right on Punta Cancun in the Hotel Zone.
For those of you wanting to know the latest opening date for Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, I have two for you…the email I read today from the brand stated it was June 1, 2023, and some travel agents are stating the new opening date is June 23, 2023.
The city of Playa del Carmen is no longer the sleepy fishing village it once was until the mid ’70’s. It now has a population of over 304,942 (2020 stat) and continues to be a thriving hub for vacationers as well as expats–there is estimated to be over 186,000 expats living full-time/part-time in this city.
If you want to stay close to vibrant 5th Ave. in the city of Playa del Carmen while on vacation, check out Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen. This property has fairly recently changed its name twice–Gran Porto became Panama Jacks, and Panama Jacks has now become a Wyndham Alltra property.
If you’re vacationing in Cancun’s Hotel Zone or staying in Playa Mujeres/Costa Mujeres north of downtown Cancun, you may want to consider taking a day trip over to Isla Mujeres. It makes a a great change of pace if you are becoming bored with staying at your resort as well as a way to see a great beach and beautiful water you can actually swim in (the east-facing beach areas in Cancun’s Hotel Zone are often red-flagged making swimming conditions impossible).
There are now additional modifications Mexico has released about the new smoking ban and how these modifications affect resorts.
