Excellence resorts, in my opinion, are some of the best all-inclusive properties in Mexico (some would say in the Caribbean). The brand knows how to give vacationers almost everything they’d want on a trip–luxurious but not stuffy surroundings and suites, good food, great drinks with top-shelf liquor, they don’t skimp on in-room liquor, lots of pool experiences and things to do on-site. It’s almost the perfect vacation.
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Villa del Palmar Cancun Finishes $25 Million Renovation…
For those of you not familiar with Villa del Palmar, it is an all-inclusive optional resort in the Playa Mujeres area north of downtown Cancun. Tafer Resorts has three adjacent properties right in this location–Villa del Palmar, Garza Blanca Cancun, and the brand new Hotel Mousai Cancun.
Garza Blanca Who???
Now here’s a family-friendly luxury all-inclusive optional resort you don’t see advertised that much–at least, I don’t. Garza Blanca Cancun is located at the beginning of the Playa Mujeres area north of downtown Cancun; it’s right next to Villa del Palmar, another all-inclusive optional resort, and guests of Garca Blanca Cancun have access to Villa del Palmar so you have a stay at one play at two resort experience.
Interested In Saving Money On Your Vacation?
I found a video done by popular YouTube creator, “Coolist” (aka James Williams) regarding tips on saving money when booking your vacation (and who doesn’t want to do that…). Nice to hear that I’m already doing some of his suggestions, interesting to hear about the ones I am not.
Interested In The Beach At The New AVA Cancun Resort?
For those of you interested in what the beach actually looks like at the new family-friendly AVA Cancun, here’s recent drone footage done by My Trip Coach Kaley. While the resort is now open, note that there are no loungers on the beach, so beach setup whatsoever.
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Closed Until The End Of 2024…
FYI: As of 11/16/24, Marriott has listed the projected opening timeline to be Jan. 2025; however, I was unable to make a booking in either Jan. or Feb. 2025, so it may be after Jan. 2025 before the resort reopens.
My Stay At Hard Rock Riviera Maya–A Review Of A Very Popular Resort
Here’s Some AVA Amenities Still Being Completed…
Just came across some info that might be helpful for those who are booked to stay at AVA Resort Cancun in the near future. Here are some amenities which are not yet open at this brand new resort: Continue reading
Here’s What The New AVA Resort Cancun Looks Like…
AVA Resort Cancun did open on time on June 1, 2024. (Sorry I didn’t post info sooner but I was busy doing my grandma thing). Opening on time is a surprise given the size of the resort with 1,700 guest rooms. Below is a video highlighting interior/exterior spaces which are open; the video is done by Vincent Vacations. It is unknown at this point in time what is still being completed, so I will post as that info becomes available.
Is AVA Almost Ready For June 1?
Is the brand new property AVA Resort Cancun ready to open on June 1, 2024 as advertised? From the brief video below is looks pretty close to being done on the exterior; if it’s like many new resorts there’s usually several amenities that won’t be open on their opening date.