Grand Sunset and Grand Riviera Princess Resorts Drone Video

Another resort drone video, this time it’s a brand new one!  If you are a fan of the mega-resorts Grand Sunset Princess or Grand Riviera Princess, take a look.

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Dreams Playa Mujeres Room Tour

The Vacation Couple’s newest video of their trip to Dreams Playa Mujeres is up on YouTube; for those of you booked into the Preferred Club Master Suite Swim-Out Ocean View or the merely curious, have a look.

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Dreams Playa Mujeres to Add Dolphin Interaction Summer 2017

The new Dreams resort, Dreams Playa Mujeres, has just announced that they will be adding an interactive dolphin program to the resort in the summer of 2017.  For those of you who have objections to this type of program, it is important to know this prior to booking.  Just a heads up.

VIP Fleet Added to Compete With Uber

Cancun’s Union of Taxi Drivers has started their own private transportation service called VIP Fleet.  It is meant to compete with Uber which recently began services in the Cancun area.  VIP Fleet will be using digitally metered vehicles and will be charging by time and distance rather than mileage or artificially inflated rates.  A “user fee” of 15 pesos will automatically be added to every fare.  All vehicles used are 5 yrs. old or less, have A/C, and are supposedly in excellent condition.

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Riu Palace Las Americas New Renovation Additions

Riu’s most recent $12 million dollar renovation in the latter part of 2016 has brought about many changes to their Cancun signature resort (Riu Palace Las Americas)–some guests will like them, some will not.  Here is a list of what Riu has done with their $12 million: Continue reading

Dreams Playa Mujeres Changes Resort Rules

Since I will be going to this resort in Feb. I have been following them on social media and learned that the resort will now be allowing everyone to use the beachfront infinity pool (which had been adults-only); they are also thinking of allowing everyone to use the lazy river (which I believe would have been a policing nightmare) so hold off on that upgrade if that’s the only reason you are feeling the need to upgrade–it may not be necessary.

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Mexico From Above–Drone Views

Here’s some of the reasons why Mexico is one of the greatest places to take a vacation.  Any questions???!!!

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Dreams Tulum Drone View

I always love it when I discover a resort drone video.  Here’s one for Dreams Tulum.

 

Royal Hideaway Playacar Renovation News

The renovations seem to be taking more time than was originally planned for the Royal Hideaway Playacar; looks like the deadline for the completion has gone from Nov. 15 to Dec. 20, 2016.  Here is a list of what has been completed or is going to be worked on during the renovation process: Continue reading

New Aquarium in Playa del Carmen

There is a new aquarium in Playa del Carmen called L’Aquarium by Blau Life.  It consists of 45 exhibitions and promotes the education and conservation of marine life through observation and interaction with the exhibits.  It is the 3rd largest aquarium in the country and is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and 14th Street.  At this time there is a paucity of information about the new attraction, but I’m sure they will be promoting it via Facebook and/or a website, so stay tuned.