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Now Jade PC Oceanfront–A Suite Review

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Now Jade Riviera Cancun is a great family-friendly resort located approximately 30 min. south of the Cancun airport by the town of Puerto Morelos. Consisting of 550 guest rooms, Now Jade is divided into two sections, the non-upgraded section and the Preferred Club section.  Upgraded guests have access to a private pool, private lounge, separate beach area, special poolside restaurant section, private check-in/out, and many other extra amenities.  The resort offers five a la carte restaurants, a buffet, cafe, and two poolside luncheon restaurants along with six bars including a sports bar.  Now Jade recently added a teen club space, and this is in addition to its Kid’s Club which offers activities for children ages 3-12; it is open until 10 p.m.

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Impressive Impression Suites at Zoetry–A Suite Review

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If you’re in need of a totally Zen vacation with lots of spa and wellness options topped off with a layer of luxury and pampering, then you’ve got to try the relatively new (since 2018) Impression section of the “adults-oriented” Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita in the Riviera Maya (while the resort allows children, there are literally no specific amenities or services geared towards teens/children)..  The Impression section was added just south of the spa and consists of nine large villa-like suites with plunge and infinity pool options, access to its own saltwater pool, two private restaurants and bars, access to a private chef, butler, private beach section, in addition to accessing all the amenities of the rest of the resort.

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Drone Video of Riviera Maya Ruins

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Like many visitors to this part of Mexico, I have visited Mayan ruins including Tulum and Chichén Itza.  The video below showcases aerial views of both as well as the Coba ruins.  Here are a few tips regarding the Tulum and Chichén Itza ruins: Continue reading →

Ocean View Suite at the Hyatt Zilara Cancun–A Suite Review

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While Hyatt entered the all-inclusive resort scene fairly recently, they have done an outstanding job of providing top-notch properties and amenities for both adults and families.  Hyatt Ziva properties are family-friendly, and Hyatt Zilara properties are adults-only.  Cancun’s Hotel Zone offers both–this suite review will focus on Hyatt Zilara Cancun.

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How Safe Is Your Digital Safe?

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Let me preface this post by stating that I’m not into knowing how to crack digital safes; however, I am into knowing more about how to keep my valuables safe while on vacation.

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Hard Rock Riviera Maya Sky Terrace Suite–A Suite Review

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Not afraid to party and rock out while on vacation?  While it’s not a spring break style partying experience, the Hard Rock Riviera Maya offers lots to do in an upbeat atmosphere which caters to families as well as adults.  There are two sections at this resort–Heaven for adults-only, and the Hacienda section for families.  The resort has a large water park which was renovated and enlarged approximately a year ago, as well as a facility called Woodward which offers an indoor skatepark, skiing and snowboarding lessons on an indoor track, trampolines, foam pits, etc.–it sounds like a lot of fun for those who want to be more active while on vacation.

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Another Great Video of the New Barcelo Maya Riviera

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Found another great video of the new adults-only Barcelo Maya Riviera.  The public spaces look great–the lobby looks very huge and impressive!  I also liked the large entertainment stage, hopefully they won’t have a Michael Jackson tribute show which almost every Mexican all-inclusive resort puts on. Ughh.  The spa video, however, looks like the main spa over at the Colonial, I will have to see whether this resort has a smaller version.

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Viceroy Riviera Maya Premium Villa–A Suite Review

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Want to get away to an exclusive boutique resort in a jungle setting?  How about adding a beautiful private villa with its own plunge pool and outdoor shower in the mix?  If this sounds like your kind of vacation, then the Viceroy Riviera Maya may be the resort for you.

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Barcelo Maya Riviera–New Video

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There’s a new video out highlighting various aspects and amenities of the new adults-only resort, Barcelo Maya Riviera.  I’ve been tracking this one because it is the first resort at which I will be staying the end of February 2020.  The video shows room amenities and views, some food displays (think crab and other seafood for lunch buffet), as well as the pool and beach areas.  Some reports of recent guests say there still is no dinner buffet here which is surprising, but it may change once spring break arrives. I’ve heard this resort is extremely disabled-friendly with large ramps to be able to access the beach which is always a good thing.

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Grand Velas–The Best of the Best?

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I’ve stayed at some great resorts in my day, but Grand Velas Riviera Maya remains one of the most beautiful all-inclusives I’ve ever seen.  From the world-renowned spa (voted by Forbes as one of the 30 most luxurious spas in the world), to its acclaimed dining at Cocina de Autor, this resort epitomizes what a luxury vacation should be.

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