Another Resort To Add To The All-Inclusive Optional List…

If you are a fan of all-inclusive resorts plus a Hyatt Hotels and Resorts member, you will certainly celebrate this chain’s immersion into the all-inclusive market.  While some Hyatt resorts are fully all-inclusive, resorts like the family-friendly Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen are now all-inclusive optional, meaning that when booking you can choose the all-inclusive package–simply booking this resort doesn’t automatically mean you can eat and drink without an extra charge.

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Curious About the Differences Between Excellence Resorts?

I think that the Excellence brand is one of the best when it comes to all-inclusive resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya in Mexico.  Two of the most popular resorts in these areas are Excellence Playa Mujeres (EPM) and Excellence Riviera Cancun (ERC).  Both are highly ranked in TripAdvisor review ratings, and both deliver a quality of customer service which earns many repeat guests.

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Looking To Try A Newer Water Park? Head To Jungala…

I posted an article about this water park a couple of years ago, then COVID hit and everything shut down in Mexico and elsewhere.  Well, Jungala is up and running and ready to welcome guests at this awesome water park!

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Info If You Are Interested in the New Margaritaville St. Somewhere….

I typically post about all-inclusive resorts that have opened or about to open, but just thought I’d give readers a heads up on the status of the new Margaritaville St. Somewhere by Karisma opening up March 1, 2022 on Holbox.

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Fun Video of Riviera Maya Coastline…

Here’s a fun, short video of the coastline area from Playa del Carmen south to Sian Ka’an Biosphere.  At this point in my travels to the area I recognize so many resorts and beach areas in the video; it makes me more nostalgic but still so enjoyable to see my home away from home!

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Ever Visit Selvatica?

Looking for an alternative adventure park to visit in the Riviera Maya?  Check out Selvatica which is located along Ruta de los Cenotes just north of Puerto Morelos.

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Wanna See the Water Park Areas at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun?

When Hyatt took over Secrets Silversands, they not only renovated the resort but they also added a water park.  The water park is comprised of two sections–one for little ones with smaller waterslides, and the other section with lengthier waterslides for both kids and adults.  The water park is located on the south side of the resort.

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Want to Know More About Xavage Park?

Xavage Park was one of the Riviera Maya’s last parks to open in 2021 (it opened in 2019, but COVID shut all parks/ruins for awhile due to COVID).  If you haven’t gone yet (like myself), it’s supposed to be an adventure park with various rides and experiences for vacation fun and getting exercise while having fun.  If the word “exercise” hasn’t yet put you off, read on…

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Xibalba Nature Reserve to Open 2022

The latest Xcaret attraction, Xibalba Nature Reserve, was originally scheduled to open Dec. 2020 but got delayed due to COVID.  Its latest opening date is supposed to be sometime in June 2022 with a capacity reported to be 2,000 visitors.  Xibalba is located by the city of Valladolid in the central part of the Yucatan Peninsula fairly close to the Chichen Itza ruins.  In fact, many Chichen Itza tours include a stop at Valladolid either before or after visiting the ruins.  Count on tours or private drives to take a couple of hours from Playa del Carmen to reach this destination.

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Here’s a Newer Video of the Brand New Breathless Cancun Soul

I’m back from my impromptu cruise vacation visiting Costa Rica and the Panama Canal–I’ve never been to those locations before and needed a break so why not?  The cruise was just what I needed–use the at home Abbott tests, they are easy to administer and you get COVID results in 15 minutes (most cruise lines these days require a negative COVID test up to 2 days prior to sailing).  I had an extra test so I used it when I got home and the results were negative–no bringing home COVID from my cruise.

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