All-inclusive resorts used to be associated with cafeteria-style food in taste as well as presentation. That is no longer the case; there are many all-inclusive resorts which now have Michelin star chefs, chefs which have won numerous culinary awards, or those who are just plain excellent even without a plaque or medal to show.
For those who follow or are familiar with Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal, there have been some major renovations and changes going on lately. In addition to a new room category and room category renovation, this resort will also be opening two new restaurants (buffet-type). Here’s the new ones and the planned dates of opening: Continue reading
The city of Playa del Carmen is no longer the sleepy fishing village it once was until the mid ’70’s. It now has a population of over 304,942 (2020 stat) and continues to be a thriving hub for vacationers as well as expats–there is estimated to be over 186,000 expats living full-time/part-time in this city.
I was so impressed by my breakfast experience at Hotel Xcaret Arte that I felt like I needed to write a separate blog post about what the buffet has to offer guests. I’ve stayed at all-inclusive resorts for many years now, and have to honestly say that the buffets at both Hotel Xcaret Mexico and Hotel Xcaret Arte are superlative with the most food and drink offerings I’ve ever experienced. I stayed at Arte from March 8-11, 2023.
I always read up on resorts that I will be staying at, and that includes info from the resort’s website as well as resort reviews. Remarkably, it has paid off over the years in that I have been able to take advantage of amenities like secret menu items, where to find hard to locate resort amenities, the “don’t miss” aspects of the resort, as well as “what to miss” so that I don’t waste my precious vacation time.