There’s a recently posted drone video on YouTube (by Kellon Mohan) about the brand new Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres resort. It just opened several days ago so info coming out is slow right now, but hang in there for more videos to share. If you have an Instagram account, there are now pics on there about various areas of the resort as well.
I have been feeling quite fatigued with both Christmas preparations and work and needed a quick “mind vacation” to one of the most popular all-inclusive adults-only resorts in the Riviera Maya, Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya. This resort has a reputation for being both luxurious and fun and attracts lots of couples and groups of friends traveling together.
Since I try and provide information on so many all-inclusive resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, sometimes I forget that several even exist. It’s not that they are not a good resort, they just fall off my radar from time-to-time.
Now here’s a resort I’ve wanted to visit for quite some time…Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort is located right on Akumal Bay (also known as the Bay of Turtles) and offers vacationers a great stay in a jungle setting with wonderful snorkeling and diving opportunities just steps away from your room. It offers multiple oceanfront guestroom buildings and pools, multiple beach bars, a sushi bar, oceanfront yoga opportunities, a spa and gym, plus a buffet and four a la carte restaurants. The only negative here is the lack of swim-up bars, but there are bars set up all along the entire beachfront so you won’t have to go far to get a drink. And let’s not forget the resort’s rooftop Jacuzzi rooms with sweeping Akumal Bay and ocean vistas, my personal favorite.
Riu resorts have got to be one of the best vacation values out there. I have been to several in the Cancun and Riviera Maya areas and have had a great time at each one. If you are looking for more “bang for your buck” vacation values, here’s another option.
Interested in the newest Grupo Xcaret properties? Hotel Xcaret Arte has already opened, and on-time, while the neighboring property, Casa de la Playa, is still slated to open Dec. 2021. The drone video below shows a bit of the shoreline for both properties; looks like there is limited space to enter the water at Arte–at least the water color is beautiful now that the sargassum issue has abated for the season.
This is just an FYI blog post, some or many of you may already know about it but I thought I would post the info for those who don’t have a clue (like myself) that this ability exists.
There’s been a lot of hype about the huge water park at the new Nickelodeon Riviera Maya. The only catch is the price one has to pay to stay there–$5,500 for two adults in the off season of January in a basic king room (no airfare)…not everyone can afford that kind of price tag.
Xcaret Park is one of the most popular parks to see in the Riviera Maya. While there are many all-inclusive resorts that are located within a short drive of the resort, there are only two (plus two more with the new Hotel Xcaret Arte and as yet to be completed La Casa de la Playa) which have direct access to this park.
I think that some travelers forget there is a Club Med in Cancun. Especially with all the new and renovated resorts with their “bells and whistles” , older and more established resorts like the Club Med chain may pale in comparison and become lower on travel wish lists.