Drone Video of Dreams Riviera Cancun

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.

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The Master Suite at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun–A Suite Review

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun resort in the Hotel Zone is part of the impressive Grupo Posadas hotel chain which also runs Live Aqua properties.  If you know anything about Live Aqua resorts, you expect the Condesa Cancun to be something beyond the typical all-inclusive resort experience.  A guest’s stay begins with entering the property under the impressive palapa roof which covers the lobby area (the palapa roof rises up to a height of 118 feet tall).  One’s stay only gets better with the resort’s terraced pools which include cascading waterfalls, multiple poolside Jacuzzis, a beachfront swimup bar and small kid’s water park with slides, a separate beach bar, and varied dining choices including four a la carte restaurants, a sushi bar, poolside grill, ice cream shop, dessert carts, and poolside BBQ’s options.  There is evening entertainment, and both younger children and teens have their own spaces for socializing and scheduled activities.

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Master Suite Swim-Out at Dreams Playa Mujeres–A Suite Review

I stayed at Dreams Playa Mujeres several years ago in a Preferred Club Jr. Suite; if I ever return here, the Preferred Club Master Suite Swim-Out would be a great alternative to match my vacation favorites–a swim-up suite with lots of space plus an ocean view.  Perfect.

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Riviera Maya Drone Tease, Please

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!

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Newly Renovated Swim-Up Suite at Secrets Maroma–A Suite Review

Secrets Maroma has been a favorite adults-only resort in the Riviera Maya since it opened in 2008.  Popular with honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries, the resort is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (voted as “Worlds Best Beach” for four consecutive years by the Travel Channel).  The beach is exquisite with its white sand and azur-colored ocean water, calm waves for swimming, and underdeveloped surrounding area–there are only a handful of resorts (some are not all-inclusive) gracing lovely Punta Maroma.

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Rooftop Master Suite at Ocean Riviera Paradise–A Suite Review

Ocean Riviera Paradise resort has a lot to offer families–four main pools, three swim-up bars, 10 restaurants, 12 total bars, separate coffee and ice cream shop, sports bar, theater, disco, bowling alley, casino, spa, gym, and a children’s water park.  It’s situated north of Playa del Carmen, so it’s an easy cab ride into town for some additional fun and shopping opportunities.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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