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Marriott Cancun Omits Firm Reopening Date…

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For those of you looking forward to booking and staying at the reimagined Marriott CasaMagna (now called Marriott Cancun), press releases still stay “open early 2024” with no specific reopening date.  According to what I’ve read since March 2023 when the resort closed for renovations, it was originally speculated to be open Feb. 15, 2024, but that date has not been set in stone since the website does not list that date.  Also, do not confuse this resort from JW Marriott Cancun–Marriott Cancun is right next door to the south in Cancun’s Hotel Zone

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Avoiding Common Scams In Mexico…

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I just found a recent video done by a videographer (formerly Two Expats Mexico, now known as QRoo Paul and Linda) focusing on common Mexico scams.  If you are a vacationer who likes to eat or drink at Mexico restaurants and bar, rents a vehicle when in Mexico (scams involving filling up at gas stations), or likes to take taxis to get off a resort property, then take a look at the video posted below.  It will give you practical tips on how to recognize scams and what to do if you encounter one.

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Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres Opening Delayed…

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I got a call from Secrets this morning saying my Dec. reservation for the brand new Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres had been cancelled due to a delay in the resort opening.

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Don’t Have Your VISITAX QR Code? You May Not Be Able To Board Your Return Flight…

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Ok, I will admit it, like so many other international tourists I have not been paying Quintana Roo’s VISITAX fee since it was established in 2020.  Up to this point there has been no enforcement of paying this tax, so I figured I could get away with not paying it.

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Karisma Adds New Autism Concierge…

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Karisma Hotels and Resorts has introduced the world’s first Autism Concierge at most of their Mexico resort properties.  An Autism Concierge will be the dedicated contact for all resort guests who either have autism themselves or are traveling with someone who has autism.

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Want More Info On How To Find The Right All-Inclusive Resort For You? (Part 1)

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Exhausted and frustrated in trying to find the right all-inclusive resort for your next vacation in Cancun or the Riviera Maya in Mexico?  There is a LOT of info out there for vacationers who don’t want to use a travel agent’s help or suggestions–most travel agents truly do work hard to find just the right vacation “fit” for their clients, but some agents will push resorts which offer the most commission.

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Several Royal Resorts Sold to IHG Partner…

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Some surprising news, several Royal Resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya have been sold to Holiday Inn Club Vacations–Royal Sands, Royal Cancun, Royal Haciendas, and Grand Residences now belong to this IHG partner.  These properties are the first in the Holiday Inn Club Vacations family to be located outside of the US.  It is estimated it will take 1 yr. to fully integrate these resorts into the IHG portfolio with no anticipated changes in operation during that time.

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Haven Resort in Trouble???

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I just read that a resort in the Riviera Maya was seized by the FGE on the evening of April 25, 2023 (the FGE is basically the State Attorney General’s Office in Mexico).  According to the report in the Riviera Maya News article, the property was seized after receiving a complaint of “dispossession”.  From what I understand, someone else has claimed that they actually own the land/property and are contesting current ownership.

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What’s Isla Mujeres Like?

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If you’re vacationing in Cancun’s Hotel Zone or staying in Playa Mujeres/Costa Mujeres north of downtown Cancun, you may want to consider taking a day trip over to Isla Mujeres.  It makes a a great change of pace if you are becoming bored with staying at your resort as well as a way to see a great beach and beautiful water you can actually swim in (the east-facing beach areas in Cancun’s Hotel Zone are often red-flagged making swimming conditions impossible).

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Marriott Cancun Closes For Renovations…

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For those who like the Marriott hotel brand, just a short post to remind everyone that the Marriott Cancun (formerly known as CasaMagna Resort Cancun) closed March 13, 2023 in order to completely renovate the property.  It will open early 2024 as an all-inclusive resort; it was previously operating as an all-inclusive optional resort.

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