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Want A Beachfront Resort Which Feels Like You’re In The Jungle?

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It’s back to the reality of working, posting on my blog, and finishing my all-inclusive resort book after my latest mini-vacay in Mammoth Lakes at the Bluesapalooza Beer and Music Festival.  Such a neat setting to hear blues amidst the pines in the eastern Sierras near Yosemite, and, of course, to sample a few specialty brews while doing so.  If you get a chance and you like blues music, don’t miss it.  The party returns every August–trust me, you will have a great time!  On with more about all-inclusive resorts…

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New Info About Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres

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I always enjoy Christine Turner’s Mexico resort videos (Ms. Turner is a Canadian travel agent), she does a great job in filling in the details about a property.  Here’s a new video she’s put out about details concerning the brand new Secrets property set to open Dec. 1, 2023.  It will be called Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres.  As Ms. Turner states in the video, this will be a soft opening with reportedly lower pricing, but some of the room categories will not be available when it opens in Dec.

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Here’s A Look At Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen…

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I recently posted about the all-inclusive resorts closest to Tulum and Playa del Carmen.  Here’s a closer look at one of them within easy walking distance to Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Ave.–the family-friendly re-branded resort called Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen. 

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres

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I love Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) videos, they give me a chance to work on my Spanish as well as check out all the details of a resort property.  The latest one on YouTube covers the brand new Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres and it will let you in on all the minutiae general resort videos don’t tell you.

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All-Inclusive Resorts With Easy Access to Tulum and Playa Del Carmen

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As i promised with my last post on deciding whether to visit Tulum or Playa del Carmen, here are the all-inclusive resort options with the easiest access to these very popular Riviera Maya towns.

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Can’t Decide Between Visiting Playa del Carmen or Tulum?

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It’s understandable that vacationers don’t want to waste time and/or money while on their trip–after all, that’s part of why I decided to start this blog in the first place.  The more info you know about your vacation destination prior to your trip , the less likely you will be to waste your time or money.  For those vacationers headed to the Riviera Maya and can’t decide between spending time and money daytripping to Playa del Carmen or Tulum, here’s a video done by Monkey Abroad to help you decide what’s best for you and/or your family.

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Now Emerald Closing

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I almost forgot to post about this piece of news.  Now Emerald Cancun resort will be closing Aug. 1, 2023 for 10-12 months to do a complete renovation.  It is expected to open summer 2024.  Renovations will consist of a new building housing 118 new guest rooms, adding a theater, gym, and steakhouse restaurant, and completely renovating pretty much everything else on the property.  I anticipate there will be no major changes to the main pool area, perhaps just retiling since everything else will be updated.

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Looking For An Awesome Techno Music Festival?

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If you love techno music, then perhaps you already know about the famous (infamous) Afterlife electronic music festival.  It is now a worldwide event with annual shows in Barcelona, Ibiza, and other international destinations including Tulum.  The very first Tulum Afterlife event was held at Zamna cenote in Tulum in 2017, Jan. 4, 2023 was the sixth time the event has been held at the same Tulum location.

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Royal Uno Sold to Tortuga Resorts

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It looks like Royal Resorts (a major vacation club/timeshare company in Mexico) has been totally incorporated into Holiday Inn Club Vacations and gotten rid of a few more Cancun resorts.

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Booking Date Availability Now Listed For New Rooms At Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal

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Hey there, sorry for the lapse in posting but I was busy getting my music groove on in Vegas for a lengthy weekend.  Loved Sammy Hagar and the Circle performance but HATED the 116° F temp…I love playing in Vegas but hate being literally baked there, lol.

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