Apparently there was a fire at Grand Bahia Principe Tulum which started in the evening hours yesterday, Jan. 13 2017. The fire began in the Circle lobby bar area due to an electrical short circuit and has destroyed the bar area. While some initial reports stated the lobby and theater were gone as well, these areas were not greatly affected and the resort has put up a temporary bar in the theater area. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident.
Here’s a short drone video of Catalonia Playa Maroma. Take a look!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Here’s some of the reasons why Mexico is one of the greatest places to take a vacation. Any questions???!!!
I always love it when I discover a resort drone video. Here’s one for Dreams Tulum.