An Unusual Resort Amenity For Foodies And Lovers of Seafood…

Does the thought of dining on fresh fish cooked to order over open flames appeal to you?  It certainly does to me, and nothing better to eat while on vacation. I can remember dining this way while staying in the Greek islands many years ago and jump at the chance to relive the deliciousness of this type of dish when vacationing elsewhere–like in Mexico while staying at an all-inclusive resort, of course.

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Want To Book A Private Sailing Trip To Isla Mujeres?

While I’m all into catamaran sailings when on vacation, I do admit this video really tempts me to take a private sailing trip to the beautiful island of Isla Mujeres from Cancun.

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Second Best Kid’s Club in Cancun?

Now that I have a grandchild I am more aware of child-friendly all-inclusive resorts–after all, I plan on taking my grandson on some of my future trips!!  Kid’s Clubs and child-friendly resort amenities are so important for vacationing families…one of the most frequently asked questions I receive relates to family-of-five or more resort guest rooms, water parks, and better resort Kid’s Clubs.

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What To Know About Staying At An All-Inclusive Resort Part 7: How To Pack For a 10-Day Trip With a Carry On….

FYI:  This is a blog post I already sent out back in 2021, but it still applies to how I pack today.

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What Do You Think About This Rooftop Pool Area?

Hotel Mousai Cancun is a brand new luxury adults-only all-inclusive resort.  Even though it only has 88 suites, it offers a rooftop pool area.  More and more new resorts are including this kind of space–maximizing views while offering a smaller version of a main pool experience.

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Comparing Atelier PM and Excellence PM…

Atelier Playa Mujeres and Excellence Playa Mujeres are two of the most popular adults-only luxury all-inclusive resorts in Cancun.  People are always recommending one or the other (or both) when answering questions about which resorts in this part of Mexico are the best…When I’ve stayed at various resorts and gotten into conversations with other guests about their favorite places to vacation, one or the other typically comes up in that conversation.

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Isla Mujeres From A Drone–A Thorough Review of This Beautiful Island…

I found this great video of the beautiful island of Isla Mujeres which is easily reached from Cancun’s Hotel Zone.  It’s great for a day trip if you are staying in Cancun or the Playa Mujeres/Costa Mujeres areas since there are multiple ferry piers to take people over to the island.  You also have the option of booking a catamaran excursion which will take you to Isla Mujeres in addition to providing snorkeling opportunities plus an open bar and lunch from your catamaran.

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Wondering Whether To Stay In Cancun/Riviera Maya Or Puerto Vallarta?

If you enjoy staying at all-inclusive resorts, you can find them in all kinds of destinations (except the US, lol).  All-inclusives abound in many areas of Mexico, and since Mexico can be a cheaper and quicker flight for some Canadian and American vacationers than other destinations, where to stay at an all-inclusive in Mexico can be a common dilemma.

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RiuParty Resorts–Which Ones, What Parties, And When?

I’ve recently gotten multiple inquiries about which Riu resorts in Cancun/Riviera Maya are official RiuParty properties, what parties occur on what days, and what time these parties occur…well, I have the answers to your questions so I thought I’d make it public for everyone to know.

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