A Suite Review–PC Oceanfront Master Suite at Dreams Riviera Cancun

For those of you who requested more info on resorts/suites amenable to families, here’s another very popular family-friendly resort located north of Playa del Carmen.  It’s called Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa–anyone familiar with the Dreams name will know that these resorts are upscale properties geared towards families with younger children (the Explorer’s Club takes children as young as age 3).  Unlike some other family-friendly resorts, Dreams properties typically do a very good job of entertaining their youngest guests.  This particular resort offers a weekly beach camping adventure just for kids, big screen movies, separate kids theater for performances, sandcastle contests, rock climbing wall and splash pad at the Explorer’s Club, and the usual video games/table games.  Here’s a big plus for parents–the Explorer’s Club is open until 10 p.m. and will make sure your kids have dinner thus ensuring that parents get some “couple time” while on vacation

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A Late Suite Review–Swim-Up Suite at Paradisus La Esmeralda

For those of you who now look for my Friday suite review, mea culpa; sorry I’m late but work took precedence–who would have thought so many individuals needed documents at the same time?? Anyway, here’s a review for families out there who are searching for an upscale resort in the Riviera Maya not too far from Playa del Carmen.  The Paradisus Playa del Carmen is a large property with two separate sections including adults-only (La Perla), and a family-friendly section (La Esmeralda).  This review will focus on a Family Concierge One Bedroom Master Swim-Up Suite in the La Esmeralda section.

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Video of Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun New Swim-Up Suite

This  resort is just about ready to reopen its doors after a complete renovation which was done in stages; it is slightly behind schedule, and when I confirm a reopening date I will post it. (FYI:  I just got confirmation as of Oct. 19 that the resort has now reopened).

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Riu Palace Mexico Jacuzzi Suite Review

Thinking of going to an affordable all-inclusive resort in Mexico situated on one of Mexico’s best beaches?  Look no further, Riu Palace Mexico may be the resort for you.

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Drone Video of Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya

I believe the last drone video of Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya I posted was back in 2016, but I’m posting another just to remind everyone what a spectacular adults-only resort this really is–take a look at the video and tell me what you think.

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Atelier Master Suite Review

FYI:  Atelier no longer allowing Estudio guests to access the property for free.  You will now have to pay extra to do so.

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Drone Video of Barcelo Maya Grand Resort

This video was taken prior to the building of the adults-only section (Barcelo Maya Riviera), but it does show the rest of this mega-resort.  The Barcelo Maya Grand resort is actually five (and soon to be six) resorts-in-one comprised of the Barcelo Maya Beach, Caribe, Colonial, Tropical, and the Palace resorts.  I visited here in the summer of 2018, so if you want to read my review and see my pics you can click here.

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Hard Rock Cancun Suite Review

I can’t believe it’s Friday again–time for another suite review.  This time I’m taking a closer look at the one-bedroom Rock Suite Platinum at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun.

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Drone Video of the Hotel Zone

Just for fun–found a drone video of part of Cancun’s Hotel Zone.  The drone didn’t make it as far south as the Westin, and also didn’t travel over the northern part of the Hotel Zone, but it was fun to take another peek at all the resort’s along the east side of the Zone.

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A New Suite Review at The Fives

Larger families and groups traveling together often have a difficult time finding all-inclusives which can accommodate their entire party while allowing for sufficient space for everyone involved.  The Fives Azul Beach Resort Playa del Carmen is a perfect choice to meet these specifications–suites come in a variety of bedrooms, from the standard type of room to three-bedroom suites with rooftop space.  This resort is located close to Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya which also makes it easy to shop in Playa, take excursions to the many wonderful cenotes and parks in the Riviera Maya, or just stay on-site and enjoy what the resort has to offer.  Karisma has spent over $40 million on renovations during the last several years which has included new guest room buildings, additional restaurants, a new Plaza area where guests can meet and mingle, and has also pumped sand into the ocean in their attempt to make a smoother ocean entry.

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