Just Finished Watching the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular!

For those of you who watched an encapsulated version of the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular show on their YouTube channel, it was quite fun, wasn’t it?  Loved the Old Man Dance, especially when they took off their masks and….wait, I don’t want to ruin the fun.  You will just have to tune in Sunday, May 3 at 8 pm (EST) on their Facebook page to see it again.

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For Those of You Who Miss Cancun Beaches…

I was experiencing some nostalgia about Cancun and the beautiful beaches there and knew I couldn’t be alone in that, so I thought I’d post something to remind people of what’s to come!!

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Major Wholesaler Goes Bankrupt?

If anyone has a future booking through Bookit.com, please be aware that they have suspended all operations and laid off most of their employees because of the multitude of trip cancellations due to COVID-19.  No mention is made whether they will ever be back in business.  The 411 is that Bookit has not sent money over to resorts which clients have paid Bookit for the trip in question.  As a result, the resort will not let you leave without paying–AGAIN.  So, please contact the resort where your booking is at (if you have used this company) and ask them if they have received the money from Bookit.  If they have not, you have to make your decision about what you want to do–cancel the reservation in question, cancel and re-book making another deposit directly with the resort, or cancel and use another source to make another reservation.  Don’t forget to call your credit card company and dispute the charge if the resort has not received your money.

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Sea Turtles Becoming Endangered?

I read an interesting National Geographic article which discussed the potential fate of sea turtles due to climate change.  In the article, NG sites a dramatic rise in female sea turtle populations around the world including the Caribbean, San Diego, and Australia.  Since sand heat ultimately determines sea turtle gender, many sea turtles are being born female due to rising world temperatures (sand gets hotter, more female turtles are born).

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Another Source for Sargassum Info

If you belong to Facebook you might want to visit the page entitled “Sargasso Seaweed Updates Riviera Maya”.  It’s a closed group, but you can ask to join–there are frequent beach pics of various areas in the Riviera Maya and elsewhere in Quintana Roo from vacationers currently visiting at the time of the post.  Hope this helps!

New Liquor Laws Go Into Effect at Resorts

While the new Quintana Roo liquor laws were supposed to go into effect February 10, 2019 (limiting the hours during which liquor can be sold/served), it has not been until July 2, 2019 that tourists have experienced the actualities of liquor restrictions at Cancun and Riviera Maya resorts.

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Don’t Forget to Bring Your ID

If you will be taking an ADO bus anywhere in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, make sure to bring your ID.  Due to the flow of migrants from central American countries throughout Mexico, identification is now required prior to boarding.  If you don’t have an ID, you will not be allowed to take this type of transportation throughout the area.

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Uber Again Operational In Cancun

Want the typically cheaper option of Uber while in Cancun?  This transportation service will once again be available starting June 6, 2019 after being suspended for over a year.  While a Mexican federal court ruling is responsible for its reinstatement, cab drivers and their representatives vow that the fight is not over, so Uber availability may once again change.  Don’t be surprised to see more blockades and physical resistance by the local cab drivers.

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