I was experiencing some nostalgia about Cancun and the beautiful beaches there and knew I couldn’t be alone in that, so I thought I’d post something to remind people of what’s to come!!
For Those of You Who Miss Cancun Beaches…
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The Hideaway Swim-Up at Royalton Riviera Cancun–A Suite Review
This particular Royalton resort has been open since 2015 and has gained the reputation as a great family-friendly place to vacation with a party-like atmosphere (the beach can be less than spectacular, but that is common in the Puerto Morelos area). Within lies a “resort within a resort” which is the adults-only section called the Hideaway . Both sections offer rooms that can be further upgraded which is referred to as the Diamond Club–Diamond Club offers butler service, upgraded in-room amenities, better room locations, etc. (check out the link above).
Secrets Playa Mujeres Master Suite With Private Pool–A Suite Review
This adults-only resort is located in the Playa Mujeres area north of downtown Cancun. It’s within easy walking distance to its family-friendly sister resort, Dreams Playa Mujeres. One great aspect about this Secrets resort is that all guests have access to the adjacent Dreams resort–only upgraded Preferred Club guests have access to Dreams’ lazy river, however. Otherwise, Secrets’ guests can use all other Dreams’ facilities including the pools, bars, restaurants, even the water slides. (The easiest way to get over to the Dreams resort located to the south of Secrets is to take the beachfront path).
What Does the New Catalonia Costa Mujeres Look Like?
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.
The Reef 28 Where Every Room Is A Suite–A Suite Review
The Reef 28 is a relatively new adults-only all-inclusive OPTIONAL hotel and spa right in the heart of busy Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya (the hotel opened in 2018). It’s basically a block away from famous 5th Avenue and a long block from the beach with access to Mamita’s Beach Club. This boutique hotel only offers 120 guest rooms, all of which are suites with only two room categories–Jr. and Master Suites with plenty of space (for a Playa del Carmen guest room), but not necessarily the best room views. But that’s the price tag attached if one wants to stay in the midst of the very busy city of Playa del Carmen.
Finest Playa Mujeres Imperial Suite–A Suite Review
I have fond memories of this resort. I first stayed here around 2015 in an upgraded Excellence Club Swim-Up Suite and thought it was a fabulous resort in terms of service, food, and amenities. My opinion still hasn’t changed. In fact, I’d place Excellence Collection Resorts as being among the top two resort chains in Cancun and the Riviera Maya (sorry, but my number one spot is claimed by Grupo Experiencias Xcaret with their wildly popular beginner resort, Hotel Xcaret Mexico–can’t wait for the opening of their new upcoming resorts which are currently being built right next door so to speak from Hotel Xcaret, La Casa de la Playa and Hotel Xcaret Arte).
New Drone Video of Barcelo Maya Grand Resort
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.
Cenotes Near Barcelo Maya Grand Resort
There are multiple cenotes across the street from the Barcelo Maya Grand. Courtesy Unofficial Barcelo Maya
Now Jade PC Oceanfront–A Suite Review
Now Jade Riviera Cancun is a great family-friendly resort located approximately 30 min. south of the Cancun airport by the town of Puerto Morelos. Consisting of 550 guest rooms, Now Jade is divided into two sections, the non-upgraded section and the Preferred Club section. Upgraded guests have access to a private pool, private lounge, separate beach area, special poolside restaurant section, private check-in/out, and many other extra amenities. The resort offers five a la carte restaurants, a buffet, cafe, and two poolside luncheon restaurants along with six bars including a sports bar. Now Jade recently added a teen club space, and this is in addition to its Kid’s Club which offers activities for children ages 3-12; it is open until 10 p.m.
Impressive Impression Suites at Zoetry–A Suite Review
If you’re in need of a totally Zen vacation with lots of spa and wellness options topped off with a layer of luxury and pampering, then you’ve got to try the relatively new (since 2018) Impression section of the “adults-oriented” Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita in the Riviera Maya (while the resort allows children, there are literally no specific amenities or services geared towards teens/children).. The Impression section was added just south of the spa and consists of nine large villa-like suites with plunge and infinity pool options, access to its own saltwater pool, two private restaurants and bars, access to a private chef, butler, private beach section, in addition to accessing all the amenities of the rest of the resort.