Marriott’s Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Has New Projected Opening Month…

Well, at least it’s something…Marriott has several very nice pics posted of what some rooms and restaurants will look like when the renovations are all completed.  Marriott’s website also states that this resort is projected to reopen January 2025, but no specific date yet has been mentioned.  I haven’t even read anywhere they are accepting any bookings. I attempted a couple of dummy bookings online for various dates in Jan and Feb 2025, but I kept getting “Your selected hotel has no available rooms”.  So I’m thinking that it may be longer than Jan. 2025 before the resort is reopened.

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SLS Opens After All…

I guess SLS Playa Mujeres owners found something in the fine print to overturn the Mexican government’s denial of entry to the resort due to safety risks–some issue with the entrances and exits…They officially opened and let in their first guests yesterday.

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Cancun Airport Decides To Renege On Their Tax Regarding Multiple Electronic Devices…

I previously posted a blog article highlighting the generally unknown tax that Cancun airport had decided to enforce regarding bringing multiple electronic devices into Mexico–bringing a laptop and other device like an iPad was taxable (this rule was primarily for international travelers only).  Well, the government of Quintana Roo has decided that it does not look good for Cancun as a travel destination to tax international travelers this way so they’ve decided to not enforce this rule after all.  Read the news article here.

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Paradisus Playa Mujeres Out, SLS Playa Mujeres In…

I’ve been wondering for several years what was to become of Paradisus Playa Mujeres.  I parasailed over it, read about it, saw pics and videos about it, but it never seemed to officially open.  While I don’t know exactly what happened behind the scenes, it looks like Meliá has sold this property (it is no longer advertised as a Meliá property on their website), and instead this resort will open Nov. 15, 2024, as SLS Playa Mujeres.

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Thinking Of Bringing Your Laptop Plus An iPad into Mexico? Think Again!

FYI:  It was announced Oct. 11, 2024 that Quintana Roo government has decided to not enforce the tax on bringing multiple electronic devices into Mexico for international guests.  Here’s the link to the news article

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Has Anyone Heard Of Resorts Limiting All-Inclusive Access The Days of Arrival and Departure??

FYI:  I just came across info that Grand Velas Riviera Maya also has a policy that any food, drinks, or other amenities will be an extra cost once you check out  and it’s past 12 p.m.

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More Computer Generated Pics of The New Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres Resort

Is anyone else interested in Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres which is currently under construction?  I certainly am.  Excellence, in my opinion, is one of the best brand names when it comes to vacationing at an all-inclusive resort (Finest resorts is the family-friendly option for this brand).  They don’t skimp on anything, generally have great food, in-room liquor, top-class amenities–what’s NOT to like…

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