Category Archives: Guest Room Videos

Another Suite Review–UNICO 2087 Alcoba Oceanfront

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Time for another suite review, on this occasion from the adults-only UNICO 2087 in the Riviera Maya.  This is a five-star property and also a member of the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW); the resort has additional accolades including Travel and Leisure’s ranking of #7 out of 15 in the category of best Mexico Resort Hotels, in addition to ranking #3 in Conde Nast’s Reader’s Choice Awards in the category of best resorts in Eastern Mexico.  The 2087 in its name comes from the resort’s latitude and longitude coordinates.

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Another Suite Category Review–Swim-Out Jr. Suite at The Haven

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The Haven Riviera Cancun is a resort that has been on my radar for quite some time; however, the price point (when I’ve checked) resulted in a “no bueno” vote when it came to booking.  If anyone sees any great deals for this resort please let me know, I’d love to jump on the chance!  Here’s what I believe to be the resort’s selling points: Continue reading →

Iberostar Tucan Superior Standard Room Video

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I just got back from my trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya, and here’s the room video of my first resort stay at Iberostar Tucan. The room is located in building #13 facing Sandos Playacar; this is an area where you have a better chance at seeing howler monkeys.  I got a complimentary upgrade from Brenda at the front desk once she learned I was interested in encountering monkeys–don’t be afraid to ask!

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New Suite Review–El Dorado Maroma Overwater Palafitos

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It has been back to work with a vengeance since returning from my latest Cancun stay, but I promise to get my first resort review up by the end of the weekend.  In the meantime, here is the latest in my ongoing suite saga–the overwater palafitos suite category at El Dorado Maroma.

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Time For Another Suite Review–This Time at Beloved PM

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I’m doing my suite review one day ahead of schedule because I have a full day planned during my last day in Cancun (I am currently finishing up my stay at Live Aqua).  Today’s review is a lovely two-story beachfront casita at the incredible Beloved Playa Mujeres.

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Jr. Suite Ocean View Suite Review at the Hilton PDC

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I am sitting here in my hotel room at LAX trying to get into vacation mode (my flight to Cancun leaves first thing tomorrow morning) and thought blogging about a suite in Cancun would be the perfect opportunity to do so.  Today I am highlighting a Jr. Suite Ocean View room category at the adults-only Hilton Playa del Carmen.  Hilton is another new player in the all-inclusive resort market (following on the heels of Hyatt’s venture); Hilton took over THE Royal Playa del Carmen which was one of the more popular adults-only all-inclusives in the Riviera Maya.

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Live Aqua Cancun Viento Suite Review

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Ahhhh, it’s Friday and time for another suite review….I’m highlighting the Viento Suite in one of my favorite all-inclusive resorts, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun.  I stayed at Live Aqua during my very first visit to Cancun–I’ve never forgotten the fantastic ocean view from my balcony, the snacks and drinks at the Aqua Club Lounge for upgraded guests, the spa-like aroma of the entire resort, the incredibly friendly service, and the wonderful pools and day beds, all of which have me returning for a second visit in just a couple of weeks.  Live Aqua recently finished a thorough renovation including its guest rooms, so I will be checking out everything to see what these changes look like.

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Seafront Corner Suite at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso

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It’s been a crazy week at work, but I’m not forgetting to make time for my Friday resort suite highlight.  Today I’m taking a look at the Seafront Corner Suite at the luxurious, adults-only Iberostar Grand Paraiso.  This resort is part of Iberostar’s “Grand” collection–five-star resorts with the highest level of amenities and service.  This particular all-inclusive is located north of Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya and is part of a mega-resort (Iberostar Playa Paraiso) which consists of four additional resorts (Paraiso del Mar, Paraiso Beach, Paraiso Lindo, and Paraiso Maya).  Guests of the Grand Paraiso have full access to the entire resort complex; those staying three or four nights also get a free round of golf at the adjoining golf course, while those staying five nights or more get two free rounds of golf plus complimentary snacks and drinks while playing.

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Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya Emerald Jr. Suite Review

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Another Friday and another suite review….this time I’m taking a closer look at the Emerald Jr. Suite at the beautiful Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya.  This is an adults-only resort which is located north of Playa del Carmen–if you want to cab it to Playa at night for the clubs it will take approximately 15-25 min. depending on the traffic.

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Oceanfront Master Suite at Hyatt Ziva Cancun

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It’s Friday and time for another suite review!  This time I’m highlighting the family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Cancun located in the Punta Cancun area of the Hotel Zone.  Punta Cancun is unique in that it is the very northeastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula; given the resort’s location on the end of this “tip”, Hyatt Ziva is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful Caribbean Sea.  The resort has two swimmable beaches (the calm west beach and the more potentially dangerous east beach with its rip tides and dangerous currents), three infinity pools, eight restaurants, six bars, an on-site dolphin interaction program, and an on-site microbrewery which produces three home beers.  Hyatt Ziva Cancun has a great location since it is a 5-10 minute walk to all Cancun’s famous clubs as well as to a smaller mall (Plaza Caracol).

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