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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Here’s The Expected Dates For Resort Amenity Availability For Secrets Playa Blanca…
The brand new Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres is still scheduled to officially open Feb. 1, 2024. However, not all of the resort amenities will be available until after its opening. Here’s my understanding about which amenities will be delayed and when they may be available for resort guests: Continue reading
Wanting More Details About The New Hyatt Vivid Grand Island?
Christine Turner does it again! She is a Canadian travel agent and makes very informative videos on YouTube about all-inclusive resorts (among other travel opportunities). She has recently posted a video about the brand new Hyatt Vivid Grand Island resort which will be opening soon in the Cancun area…I did a short post on Dec. 29 with an outline of what I knew about this new resort, but Christine can fill in some of the blanks info-wise if you are interested in this new all-inclusive property.
Another New Hyatt Resort To Open April 2024…
New Family-Friendly Resort To Open Near The Airport…
Tired of staying at an all-inclusive resort that requires an hour+ more travel time after landing in Cancun? Check out the brand new family-friendly mega-resort that lies north of Moon Palace, actually just minutes away from the Cancun airport. It’s called AVA Resort Cancun, and here’s a short list of its amenities: Continue reading
And Even More Info On VISITAX..
Just returned from my trip to the Riviera Maya where I stayed at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, Secrets Tulum, and Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya. As I mentioned in my last blog post, I purchased my VISITAX prior to leaving for my trip and made a print out to take along with my QR code verifying purchase.
Atelier Has A Few New Room Categories…
With the closing of the family-friendly Estudio section of Atelier Playa Mujeres, management decided to revamp parts of the resort to make it more in line with the Atelier adults-only atmosphere. (Atelier accepts guests age 16+). As a result, there are a few new room categories which were added including the following: Continue reading
Secrets Playa Blanca Offering Introductory Rates…
Secrets Playa Blanca now has a firm opening date–Feb. 1, 2024 and is offering some pretty good opening rates. Entry level rooms will start at $245 p/person p/night (that is darn good considering Hyatt’s high pricing since taking over the AMR Collection). The only restriction is that you have to book by Nov. 30, 2023, and take your trip by Dec. 30, 2024.
Will Armar House Be Opening Or Not?
Bad news for those wanting to stay at Armar House Cancun…For those who don’t know, this used to be ME Cancun, then Melody Maker.