Ever Visit Selvatica?

Looking for an alternative adventure park to visit in the Riviera Maya?  Check out Selvatica which is located along Ruta de los Cenotes just north of Puerto Morelos.

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New Video Of Breathless Cancun Soul!!

At last, I was wondering if anyone who had camera/video access was staying at the brand new Breathless Cancun Soul in Cancun’s Hotel Zone!  Here’s a new video to enjoy; it has lots of specific info about the resort and what to expect when you get there.

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Where Are The Water Features?

I’m trying to finish my book on all-inclusive resorts by compiling various lists of resort amenities for easy reference–can you help a gal out and see if I’ve covered the resorts with water features???

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Should I Upgrade My Resort Experience?

If you’ve decided to stay at an all-inclusive resort, the next decision to be made for booking purposes concerns whether or not to upgrade your resort experience.  Many all-inclusive resorts offer upgrades these days–the terms “Premium”, “Preferred Club”, “Privilege Club”, “Elegance Club”, “Excellence Club”, etc., typically connote the opportunity to purchase more amenities and services.  The question is, is it worth it?

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Wanna See the Water Park Areas at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun?

When Hyatt took over Secrets Silversands, they not only renovated the resort but they also added a water park.  The water park is comprised of two sections–one for little ones with smaller waterslides, and the other section with lengthier waterslides for both kids and adults.  The water park is located on the south side of the resort.

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Want to Know More About Xavage Park?

Xavage Park was one of the Riviera Maya’s last parks to open in 2021 (it opened in 2019, but COVID shut all parks/ruins for awhile due to COVID).  If you haven’t gone yet (like myself), it’s supposed to be an adventure park with various rides and experiences for vacation fun and getting exercise while having fun.  If the word “exercise” hasn’t yet put you off, read on…

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A Documentary About Tulum…

I ran across this Tulum documentary and thought it was eye opening in several respects.  I did not know that some reportedly “eco-friendly” hotels in Tulum have diesel-run generators in the back of the hotel, but I did become aware of reef-safe sunscreen a while ago and now take some along on vacation to this area in small, TSA approved containers.  While Tulum itself does not have many all-inclusive resorts (I think there is one in Tulum proper), there are plenty of “day-trippers” who may want to know how to take it easy on the environment while visiting.

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New Hilton Cancun Pool and Beach Areas

For those of you curious about the new Hilton Cancun’s pool and beach areas, here are two very short videos highlighting what to expect if you decide to book this resort.

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More Amenities Open at the new Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun

While Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun officially opened to guests in Sept. 2021, there were some amenities and services that were not yet available to vacationers.  Christine Turner, a Canadian travel agent, made her second trip to the resort and has posted a short video updating resort information.

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Xcaret Xailing Now in Operation

Tired of Ultramar ferries?  Looking for an additional ferry company operating between Cancun’s Hotel Zone and Isla Mujeres?  Grupo Xcaret announced that starting Dec. 27, 2021 two new ferry ships will be taking passengers from Km. 4.6 in Cancun’s Hotel Zone (by Oasis Palm resort and Cancun’s Scenic Tower) over to nearby Isla Mujeres.  The cost for tourists will be $18 USD o/w and $25 USD round trip p/person.  The price includes free admission to  the nearby Scenic Tower.  Ferries leave Cancun every hour from 9 a.m. with the last ferry leaving Cancun to the island at 7 p.m.

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