If you’ve decided to stay at an all-inclusive resort, the next decision to be made for booking purposes concerns whether or not to upgrade your resort experience. Many all-inclusive resorts offer upgrades these days–the terms “Premium”, “Preferred Club”, “Privilege Club”, “Elegance Club”, “Excellence Club”, etc., typically connote the opportunity to purchase more amenities and services. The question is, is it worth it?
Conde Nast completed their own Reader’s Choice Awards, and here are the winners for Best Resorts in Eastern Mexico (I’ve only listed the ones which are all-inclusive): Continue reading
Experiencing COVID-19 has certainly been an eye opener in many respects. Some issues have been expected but in a more concerted form, some issues are new. With the virus effecting most individual’s travel plans, it brings about the question which gained more exposure in 2016-2017–can individuals be addicted to travel?
I’ve had some requests for more information concerning family-friendly resorts, and in particular, resorts which can cater to larger families. So here’s my attempt to help some readers focus on specific resorts which can do just that. The resorts listed below are geared towards handling families of five or more, some even have connecting bedrooms. Information is divided into two sections, the Cancun Hotel Zone/Playa Mujeres/Costa Mujeres area and the Riviera Maya.
Whenever I’m missing Mexico and my next resort vacation, I indulge a bit and make my favorite Tex-Mex dish. If you’ve ever had breakfast at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, you know about the ever popular Chilaquiles Rojos/Verdes (red or green sauce) and how quickly it disappears (along with the bacon, lol). While this dish can be a bit messy, it is totally worth the prep and the calories and can be enjoyed as a breakfast or dinner meal.
I thought I’d have some fun and post my top two Cancun/Riviera Maya allinclusive resort picks in the following categories: Best Overall, Best Adults-Only, Best Family-Friendly, Best Value, Best Spa, and Most Romantic. I would love your comments if you agree or disagree and your reasons why. There is a “Leave A Reply” section following this post; if you are new to responding to my blog there may be a wait time since I review all replies prior to posting. Here we go!!
I ran across this compilation on a Facebook page, Fans of Hotel Xcaret, posted by Suzanne Haire (I would highly recommend this FB page for anyone looking for updated, detailed info about Hotel Xcaret Mexico, but you have to ask to be added). For those looking to get a day-to-day look at the beaches and the sargassum issue, check out these webcams according to the area or resort you will be visiting. Continue reading
If you’ve ever traveled with a child or teen you know that keeping them occupied with interesting activities along with the opportunity to make new friends can either make or break a vacation. With family vacations on the rise again, there is a renewed interest in resorts which offer the most quality child/teen friendly amenities to help ensure that everyone in the family is happy. Travel Impressions, one of the nation’s top leisure tour operators, has published a short list of their favorite recommendations. Since this blog focuses on resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, I will only list those recommendations which pertain to this area. Continue reading