It only took me over five months, but I FINALLY got around to posting my walk-through of the Finest Playa Mujeres resort which I visited July 2015. Life gets complicated. Here it is–enjoy! (Read my resort review by following this link).
After closing several months for a complete renovation, Riu Playacar opened its doors Oct. 2015 to a practically brand new resort. I last saw this quaint Mexican beauty Feb. 2013 and there have been many significant changes since then. Here is a list of the most notable additions/renovations: Continue reading
I just came back from Akumal the first part of December and did not encounter this, but word has it that the beach access road into Akumal has been blocked due to a protest which is currently going on. The protest is being staged by locals who are against the new proposal to charge a fee (USD $12 p/p) to enter the beach area. This is interfering both with tourists who are staying elsewhere and want to snorkel at Akumal Bay and with those who are staying in the area in a condo or other rental. Check back for updates! In the meantime, here is a link to an article which explains a bit more about the situation.
Sea turtle lovers and luxury resort aficionados rejoice! The adults-only Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, a five-star luxury all-inclusive resort which just opened its doors Nov. 4, 2015, has a front row seat and easy access to one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Riviera Maya–snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay.
I just got through publishing a new walk-through video of Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya resort on YouTube. For those of you who don’t visit that site, here is the video for your convenience. Let me know what you think of the resort!
I just posted a new video on YouTube of my Jr. Suite Swimout at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya. For those of you who don’t visit that site, here is the video for your convenience. A follow-up video of a resort walkthrough will follow sometime today. Let me know what you think!
Guests can relax and book their vacations without concern over renovation noise or inconvenience–Excellence Riviera Cancun has finally finished their extensive and prolonged renovations. The most recent work which has been completed is in the guest room category with the following changes/additions being made: Continue reading
Kan-Kanán, the world’s longest artificial reef, is reportedly near completion after a lengthy and careful placement of over 1,000 hollow, pyramid-shaped structures. The artificial reef was constructed off the Punta Brava coastline and affected the all-inclusive resorts of Generations Riviera Maya, El Dorado Casitas Royale, and El Dorado Royale. Each pyramid-shaped concrete and silica-based structure was carefully placed with the aid of a crane and a team of divers–in Mayan, the name Kan-Kanán means “the guarding serpent” which is exactly what the structure looks like from above. The artificial reef will reportedly deter coastline erosion in addition to providing an eco-friendly habitat for marine life. The project will be completed by the end of December 2015.
Although it’s supposedly the big grand opening day for Secrets Akumal, word is that the much awaited day has been postponed due to some last minute work which is being done to the reception area. Guests scheduled to stay at the Akumal are being sent to Secrets Maroma in the meantime. The resort is now scheduled to open Nov. 4. There is already a video which gives viewers an inside peek at different areas of the resort including guest suites and some balcony areas. Have a look, and leave a comment on what you think!
Riu Palace Las Americas is in the final stages of finishing its guest room renovations. Although initially scheduled to be completed Oct. 10, 2015, the estimated completion date has been re-set to Oct. 29, 2015. Room renovations have reportedly consisted of installing see-through plexiglass panels on the balconies, new balcony doors, and installing new bathroom amenities including a walk-in shower (the old bathrooms had a dark tub/shower combo). The resort has remained open during these renovations with the option of transferring to the Riu Palace Peninsula.