I’ve been on a cenote binge lately. Here’s a short video of one of the most famous cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula, Ik-Kil Cenote which is close to Chichen Itza. If you’re doing it independently, be sure to get there early because some Chichen Itza tours plan an afternoon stopover at Ik-Kil.
I love drone videos, they give such a great overall picture of an entire resort or area. The video below highlights Tulum, a small but very popular town on the southern edge of the Riviera Maya. There are two all-inclusive resorts in/nearby Tulum–Kore Tulum is approximately three miles south of Tulum proper, while Dreams Tulum is a 10-minute drive north of the Tulum Ruins and the town. The location of these all-inclusives makes it easy for guests to take in both the ruins and enjoy what Tulum has to offer in an easy day trip.
For those of you curious about or following the upcoming changes in Playa del Carmen, here’s a new video showing some of the initial projects (new and better beach access from 5th, changes to the popular Parque Fundadores, not sure about the larger cleared out construction spaces, however–does anyone know what is being done there?).
With “cancel for any reason” travel insurance in hand, so to speak, I’m booked to go back to the Riviera Maya second week in November. My travel companions on this trip have outvoted me, so no party suite at Atelier (boooo–will have to do this one on a solo trip). Instead, we will be going to the Puerto Morelos area (supposedly affected less severely by COVID-19 than other Riviera Maya areas such as Playa del Carmen) to the brand new Now Natura with my free stay voucher, then onto Dreams Riviera Cancun booked in the Governor’s Suite. I did not know this Dreams resort was only two resorts south of Now Sapphire where I stayed in February! Since I stayed at Dreams Playa Mujeres several years ago, I know that the Dreams resort line is a quality family-friendly option.
Not that I want to torture anyone with beautiful views of the Riviera Maya, but here are some beautiful views of the Riviera Maya just made to torture us at a time we cannot travel…..But seriously, I miss this place!
Here’s a look at the brand new Catalonia Costa Mujeres. While the video primarily features drone shots of the property, there are some pics of restaurants and guest rooms. The video also offers a brief side shot of what I believe to be the new Planet Hollywood which is still being built.
This new drone video is getting me excited for my upcoming trip which I’ll be taking in a few weeks! It shows the layout of the whole Barcelo Maya Grand resort complex including the new adults-only section to the south (the semi-circular building complex to the left on the screen). The entire ground floor looks like swimouts, my chosen room category–could be one huge party if the right people are there. Keep watching new blog posts after Feb. 22 as well as my Instagram account, allinclusivegal, for the latest pics of the resort.
Like many visitors to this part of Mexico, I have visited Mayan ruins including Tulum and Chichén Itza. The video below showcases aerial views of both as well as the Coba ruins. Here are a few tips regarding the Tulum and Chichén Itza ruins: Continue reading
I’ve stayed at some great resorts in my day, but Grand Velas Riviera Maya remains one of the most beautiful all-inclusives I’ve ever seen. From the world-renowned spa (voted by Forbes as one of the 30 most luxurious spas in the world), to its acclaimed dining at Cocina de Autor, this resort epitomizes what a luxury vacation should be.
For those readers curious about the brand new adults-only Barcelo resort, a new drone video has been posted on YouTube. Just thought I’d post it here in case you don’t visit YouTube with any regularity. This resort is actually ahead of its construction schedule and will be opening on time this December 2019.