December 2025 Trip Booked!

Thank goodness I finalized my Dec. 2025 Cancun trip, I always get a bit restless when there’s no travel plans on my calendar.

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Lomas Hospitality Now Offers Their “More Inclusive” Program For Guests

The number of all-inclusive resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya is getting larger every year with the addition of 4-6 new properties all vying for part of the very popular all-inclusive market of vacationers.  As a result, resort brands are having to come up with ways to entice such vacationers; one such way is the expansion of what you get for your all-inclusive stay.

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Here’s Some Suggestions For Booking A Resort When The Budget Is Tight At The Moment…

Ever been in the position of desperately needing a vacation but the cash flow or the budget is limited when you want to book?  I haven’t been back to Mexico since March 2024 (I chose to do more local trips with my toddler grandson and hold taco pool parties at my home so it’s not like I’ve haven’t had any fun), but I’ve had the “travel itch” like crazy lately.  By the way, if you want some great street taco recipes let me know, I’ve got some good options…

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Secrets Tulum Opens New Zamna Beach Club Section…

For those of you familiar with Secrets Tulum, you already know that this resort is not located on the beach.  You have to take a 20 min. shuttle ride from the main part of the resort to reach their beautiful beach club which is now referred to as Zamna Beach Club.

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Interested In Saving Money On Your Vacation?

I found a video done by popular YouTube creator, “Coolist” (aka James Williams) regarding tips on saving money when booking your vacation (and who doesn’t want to do that…).  Nice to hear that I’m already doing some of his suggestions, interesting to hear about the ones I am not.

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Check Out This Deal For Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya…

If anyone is interested in booking the awesome adults-only resort known as Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, check out the deal I just saw on the Cheap Caribbean wholesaler website.  A full week for two in an entry level room in summer for only $3,455 total price.  I consider that a deal for this particular property.

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Last Chance To Save On Paying Your VISITAX Departure Fee!

Just thought I’d post a reminder about the VISITAX price increase scheduled for Feb. 1, 2024, it’s going from $13 USD to $21 USD p/person on this date.  I already paid my VISITAX departure fee for my trip in March 2024 and was still charged the old fee.  So if you want to save some money on your future Cancun vacay then click here to pay now!

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Booking Date Availability Now Listed For New Rooms At Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal

Hey there, sorry for the lapse in posting but I was busy getting my music groove on in Vegas for a lengthy weekend.  Loved Sammy Hagar and the Circle performance but HATED the 116° F temp…I love playing in Vegas but hate being literally baked there, lol.

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New Margaritavlle Resort Just Opened…

The new Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, courtesy Caribbean Journal

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