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Xibalba Nature Reserve to Open 2022

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The latest Xcaret attraction, Xibalba Nature Reserve, was originally scheduled to open Dec. 2020 but got delayed due to COVID.  Its latest opening date is supposed to be sometime in June 2022 with a capacity reported to be 2,000 visitors.  Xibalba is located by the city of Valladolid in the central part of the Yucatan Peninsula fairly close to the Chichen Itza ruins.  In fact, many Chichen Itza tours include a stop at Valladolid either before or after visiting the ruins.  Count on tours or private drives to take a couple of hours from Playa del Carmen to reach this destination.

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Gorgeous Suites at La Casa de la Playa

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Here’s a quick video of an example of the beautiful suites at the brand new La Casa de la Playa in the Riviera Maya.  This boutique resort has only 63 suites and is located next to Hotel Xcaret Arte which just opened several months ago.  While the resort’s website still states that the opening date for La Casa de la Playa occurred on Dec. 13, 2021, I’m still not positive that its doors are currently open for business.  I will do more checking to find out and post another resort video tomorrow.

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A Quick Synopsis of Hotel Xcaret Arte

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Want a very quick review of Hotel Xcaret Arte?  The video below is one of the best short videos (and in English) that I’ve seen of this adults-only (age 16+) resort.  Arte is so similar to its sister resort, Hotel Xcaret Mexico, a resort which I absolutely loved, I would expect this new one to be every bit as exquisite.

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Here’s a Newer Video of the Brand New Breathless Cancun Soul

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I’m back from my impromptu cruise vacation visiting Costa Rica and the Panama Canal–I’ve never been to those locations before and needed a break so why not?  The cruise was just what I needed–use the at home Abbott tests, they are easy to administer and you get COVID results in 15 minutes (most cruise lines these days require a negative COVID test up to 2 days prior to sailing).  I had an extra test so I used it when I got home and the results were negative–no bringing home COVID from my cruise.

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Opening of First Wyndham Alltra in the Riviera Maya

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Wyndham has opened its first Alltra all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya.  It used to be a Panama Jack resort before the buyout, so it’s not a brand new build.  It has a perfect location in Playa de Carmen–just on the south edge of famous 5th Ave for shopping, dining, bars, and nightlife, and walking distance to the Cozumel ferry.

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How to Save Money at the Beginning of Your All-Inclusive Stay…

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At last, I finalized my resort list for my upcoming April trip to Cancun. I got tired of paying a lot of money just to sleep at an expensive resort my first vacation day, so I decided to look into a much cheaper alternative.  I fly into Cancun from the west coast, so my entire first travel day is just that–travel.  On any given trip to Cancun I typically fly in around 5 or so, and there goes the whole day once I’m settled into my room.

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Interested in the New Paradisus Playa Mujeres?

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Here’s another new all-inclusive resort to keep your eye on.  Paradisus Playa Mujeres was supposed to open in 2019, then 2020, then 2021, now it is scheduled to open sometime in spring 2022.  (Like the new Nickelodeon resort, I will believe it when I see it).  At least they are giving hard hat tours, so that’s got to amount to something positive in terms of near completion.  I believe it is located between Villa del Palmar and The Beloved in the Playa Mujeres beachfront area north of downtown Cancun.  I parasailed  in this area during my Aug. 2020 stay at Atelier Playa Mujeres; if you go to the thumbnail pics at the end of the blog post, it is the first thumbnail in the 5th row down.  Just click on the thumbnail to get a larger picture of this resort.

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Drone Shots of Hotel Xcaret Arte and Casa de la Playa

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Interested in the newest Grupo Xcaret properties?  Hotel Xcaret Arte has already opened, and on-time, while the neighboring property, Casa de la Playa, is still slated to open Dec. 2021.  The drone video below shows a bit of the shoreline for both properties; looks like there is limited space to enter the water at Arte–at least the water color is beautiful now that the sargassum issue has abated for the season.

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Choosing Your Room Location At Blue Diamond Resorts…

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This is just an FYI blog post, some or many of you may already know about it but I thought I would post the info for those who don’t have a clue (like myself) that this ability exists.

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Has Anyone Heard of Sensira Resort and Spa?

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Travel agents excluded, how many of you have heard of or read about the new all-inclusive resort Sensira Resort and Spa?  This family-friendly resort which is already a member of The Leading Hotels of the World reportedly opened January 2021 and I’m just reading about it now…I must be slipping.  Or too busy.  Or both.  Regardless, here are some facts about this beautiful new resort: Continue reading →