Marriott’s Autograph Collection of all-inclusive resorts now includes several Blue Diamond resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Here’s the list: Continue reading
Marriott Adds Blue Diamond Resorts to Their All-Inclusive Portfolio
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Atelier Policy Change–A Return to Sanity
Atelier Playa Mujeres has regained its collective right mind and restored the ability for non-members to book Inspira suites with all perks and privileges. Hopefully this policy will remain in effect.
New Site at Chichen Itza to Open 2022
There will be a new “attraction within an attraction” at Chichen Itza starting next year. The National Institute of Anthropology and History has announced that Chichen Viejo, or “old Chichen” is a “Mayan palace within the middle of the original flora” with scenes depicting the creation of the cosmos; reportedly, the new site is a place where priests performed rituals related to fertility and “divine needs”.
Planet Hollywood Cancun Finally Open–Take a Look at a Swimout Suite
Planet Hollywood Cancun has finally opened, but it looks like it’s off to a slow start. There appears to be only one a la carte open (probably due to low occupancy), in-room liquor dispensers are empty, beers don’t appear to be in the mini-fridges yet (see video below), while I read that the spa, convention center, and one a la carte restaurant are still being finished.
New International Tourist Tax To Begin April 2021
Rumor has it that there will be a $10 USD international tourist tax to be collected at the Cancun airport–whether it will be upon arrival or departure is still in question. This tax is supposed to cover the use of “public domain assets”.
New Riu Resort Construction Halted
For those of you following/interested in the construction of the newest Riu resort in Cancun, news has it that it has been indefinitely halted.
Royalton Resort To Become Adults-Only
For those of you familiar with the newest Royalton resort, Royalton Suites Cancun which is located in the Hotel Zone, please be aware that this resort will be changing to adults-only when it reopens on Oct. 29, 2020. Its new name will be Royalton CHIC Suites Cancun Resort and Spa.
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My Air Travel Experience to/from Cancun During COVID
I recently returned from my Cancun trip and thought it might be informative to those thinking of traveling to Mexico to know what the experience was like. This particular blog post will cover the air travel part of the trip.
Grupo Posadas Adds Another Resort To Its All-Inclusive List–A Suite Review
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