Remember Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort?

Now here’s a resort I’ve wanted to visit for quite some time…Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort is located right on Akumal Bay (also known as the Bay of Turtles) and offers vacationers a great stay in a jungle setting with wonderful snorkeling and diving opportunities just steps away from your room.  It offers multiple oceanfront guestroom buildings and pools, multiple beach bars, a sushi bar, oceanfront yoga opportunities, a spa and gym, plus a buffet and four a la carte restaurants.  The only negative here is the lack of swim-up bars, but there are bars set up all along the entire beachfront so you won’t have to go far to get a drink.  And let’s not forget the resort’s rooftop Jacuzzi rooms with sweeping Akumal Bay and ocean vistas, my personal favorite.

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New Video From Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya…

Christine Turner, a travel agent based out of Canada, just hosted a livestream from the brand new adults-only Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya yesterday (remember Secrets Capri?  This is the same property but fully renovated with some new additions).  Yes, the resort is already open as of Dec. 1, 2022 and has some amazing looking additions and renovations.  Like oceanfront plunge pools?  You can book it here.  Like the ability to not fully upgrade but want butler service?  You can do that here as well with a daily additional fee for just butler service.

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My Version of the “Best Of”…

I’ve decided to basically end another year of my blogging attempts by doing my own version of all-inclusive “Best Of’ in various categories.  Naturally, these are just my personal opinions and those of you reading this post will obviously have different opinions in some categories.  Let me know what your personal favorites are as well… Continue reading

First Looks At Secrets Impression Moxche!!

No more delays, Secrets Impression Moxche has opened.  Here’s a video of this new upgraded section taken about 3 weeks ago while still being completed…it looks gorgeous!  What do you think?  Would you stay here?

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Interested in the New Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya?

Looks like the rebranded, fully renovated Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is going to be open for business Dec. 1, 2022.  (This resort used to be Secrets Capri).  I found this video which was livestreamed recently by a Playa rep; it gives you lots of detail about the resort.

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A Video Of My Deluxe Jr. Swimout Suite at Platinum Yucatan Princess

Here’s a video for those interested in what my swimout suite was like at Platinum Yucatan Princess during my Oct. 2022 vacay in Mexico.  If you want to read my resort review, just click here.

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Atelier Playa Mujeres Adds A New Inspira Perk…

It’s been awhile since I looked closely at Atelier Playa Mujeres’  most recent perks and rooms and it looks like there are quite a few newer additions!! Here’s the latest…

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Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Pool Area (Formerly Secrets Capri)

If you are following the upcoming opening of the fully renovated Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya, formerly known as Secrets Capri, here is a video about just the main pool area.  If you remember what the pool was like when it was a Secrets resort, the main complaint was one of slipping when entering the pool.  Hopefully that has been resolved; it looks like the pool was completely redone so I am guessing it’s a thumbs up for pool entry this time around.

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Interested in the New Wyndham Grand Cancun (Formerly the Omni)?

For those interested in what cosmetic changes have been made to the Omni (now known as the Wyndham Grand Cancun), here’s a video which does a good job of summarizing the resort’s amenities and features.  I wish the videographer would have showcased one of the villa suites since I think it’s always been one of this resort’s best draws.  Glad to see Wyndham still kept the sushi station and the beachfront swim-up bar area!

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