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Video Of My Swim-Up Room At Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya…

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If you’ve been reading my recent posts you already know that I took a 10 day solo vacay in the Riviera Maya in Dec. 2023.  This video is my swim-up room at the last resort I stayed at, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya.  This property used to be Secrets Capri; the resort was closed for complete renovations and reopened Dec. 1, 2022 as a Hyatt Zilara property (all Hyatt Zilara resorts are adults-only, while Hyatt Ziva are family-friendly resorts).  The room category shown in the video is a Tropical View Swim-Up King.

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New Video Explaining More About The Newly Opened Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres

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I found a helpful video about the newly opened Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres; it highlights what the resort is doing to cover the major resort amenities which haven’t been completed yet (like the theater and the spa).

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Check Out The Oceanfront Suite At The Brand New Secrets Playa Blanca…

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If you are tracking what’s going on with the newly opened Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, you will know that pools are plentiful, ocean views are gorgeous, and business is kind of slow right now, but that is as expected for a newly opened resort that has already made it known that some of their amenities won’t be open until June.

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Here’s Some Real Life Pics Of The Newly Opened Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres…

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With its grand opening on Feb. 1, 2024, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres rolled out the red carpet for their guests at this brand new adults-only luxury all-inclusive resort.  If you are thinking of staying here, remember that this resort will be opening its amenities in stages–only 341 out of 507 rooms available, Oceana restaurant not supposed to be available until the end of Feb., resort amenities not available until April 1 (theater, tennis and pickleball courts, rest of rooms), while the spa and gym are not supposed to be open until June 1.

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Last Chance To Save On Paying Your VISITAX Departure Fee!

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Just thought I’d post a reminder about the VISITAX price increase scheduled for Feb. 1, 2024, it’s going from $13 USD to $21 USD p/person on this date.  I already paid my VISITAX departure fee for my trip in March 2024 and was still charged the old fee.  So if you want to save some money on your future Cancun vacay then click here to pay now!

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Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Oceanfront Jr. Suite Video From My Trip…

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As part of my latest solo trip to the Riviera Maya I stayed at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen.  This Wyndham is an adults-only resort with a convenient location to 5th Avenue, PDC’s clubs, and famous Mamita’s Beach Club.  It also has an affordable price point for those looking for a very good all-inclusive at a reasonable price.

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VISITAX Prices Going Up–Some New Info…

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Most vacationers who visit the Cancun/Riviera Maya areas of Mexico already know about VISITAX, or departure tax which became law in 2021.  This requires all visitors ages 4+ who stay in this area of Mexico up to 180 days to pay their departure tax prior to leaving the country to return home or go to their next travel destination.

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