My Riu Playacar walk-through video has been up for awhile on YouTube, but I thought I’d post it since some readers may not visit that site with regularity. Take a look–here’s what the new renovations look like.
The newly renovated Riu Playacar has already made some changes since its reopening the fall of 2015. Due to the popularity of its main buffet, The Palms, a la carte reservations are no longer required for either the steakhouse or Jade. There is a new a la carte restaurant which shares space with the steakhouse and it serves Mexican cuisine. Reservations are not required for this restaurant either. You just need to show up. Another reason to like this resort–no standing in another line just to put your name on a list with a set dinner time. Just show up–can’t get more easy than that.
Finest Playa Mujeres recently added a new a la carte, Surf & Turf. That makes a total of nine a la cartes for dining options. Dress is “elegant”, but it doesn’t say specifically “adults-only” on the website. There are gluten-free and healthy dining choices on the menu. Click on the link if you want a closer look at the food offerings here.
I love most drone resort videos. They gave the best overall perspective and let me know ahead of time whether I think I can handle the size of a resort, its setting (too much jungle/too isolated), or whether I think I will enjoy the beach. I came across a brief drone video of the Grand Palladium mega-resort complex in the Riviera Maya and thought you might enjoy it as well. Have a look!
Tulum’s Mayan ruins is a popular tourist attraction in the Riviera Maya with approximately two million visitors each year. Recently, there have been some proposed changes including the following: Continue reading
Sandos Caracol just completed a new addition to their waterpark and added many new slides for both children and adults. Looks awesome (and some look scary at the same time!).
I just discovered a drone view of Secrets Akumal on YouTube. Take a look, it’s not too lengthy–it even gives a brief look at the spa courtyard and theater.
Experiencias Xcaret has announced that a new ecopark will be opening in the Riviera Maya June 1, 2016 (it originally was supposed to open Oct. 2015). The new park, Xenses, is approximately 99 acres with a cost of USD $20 million and will be “nature-focused” and thus similar to Xcaret and Xplor parks in its general environmental setting. Xenses, however, will differ from these parks in that it will focus on the “feelings and experiences” one has with and about nature with an emphasis on sight, touch, and taste.
I found this on YouTube, I thought it gave a good idea of the vastness of the Iberostar Paraiso resort complex as well as a very good look at its pools. The drone’s view focuses on the Paraiso Beach/Del Mar pool area, but flies over the south end of the resort for a brief time. Take a look!
Now Jade just finished some renovations to its property. Here is what was done:
–new lobby
The new lobby area, courtesy AMResorts