Category Archives: Re-Branded Resorts

Rebranded Palmar Resort To Officially Open As Iberostar Selection…

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This resort has changed names so frequently the last several years that it’s hard to keep up with what it’s currently being called as of today.  It started out as an Azul resort by Karisma for many years, changed its name to a lengthy Azul property I couldn’t for the life of me remember, then there was the guest fatality in the outdoor Jacuzzi via electrocution, then it was sold to Tafer as Palmar but that didn’t last long because Iberostar bought the property.  Why?  I have no idea, the Tafer resort rebranding only lasted several months.

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Detailed Info About The New Secrets Mirabel…

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An update here concerning the brand new Secrets Mirabel which was scheduled to open Oct. 2025 but now has been postponed until sometime in Nov. 2025 (I swear the new Secrets and Dreams resorts are NEVER open on time).  Since there is no set date in Nov. I would be willing to bet that they won’t be open until early Dec. 2025 or even Jan. 2026 if things go really south.  The spa won’t be available for use until Feb. 2026.

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Finally, A Good Video Highlighting Paraiso de la Bonita’s Renovations

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Paraiso de la Bonita,  formerly Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita (and now a Marriott resort), had their Grand Opening Jan. 2025, and since then I’ve been searching for a good video to post which highlighted the massive renovations the resort has supposedly made.  This is the best one I could find so far, and happy to post it for those who want to know what the resort now looks like.

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Grand Hyatt PDC Now Devossion By Live Aqua…

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Has anyone ever stayed at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen?  I believe at one time this was an all-inclusive optional family-friendly resort, and as of summer 2025 it now is an adults-only all-inclusive resort called Devossion by Live Aqua Playa del Carmen.  The resort is supposed to have its grand opening Oct 15, 2025.

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What’s Taking Now Emerald’s Place in Cancun……

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Remember Now Emerald?  It closed early 2024 for an extensive renovation by Hyatt and will be open Oct. 2025 as (drum roll)…Secrets Mirabel Cancun.

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Hyatt Purchases Playa Resorts–Look For Several New Resort Names…

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Hyatt has decided to rename several existing resorts since purchasing Playa Resorts last week.  Here is the short list of those affected in Mexico’s Cancun and Riviera Maya areas: Continue reading →

Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun Is Now A Tafer Resort…

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I guess it’s really no surprise, but Karisma dumped their Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun property 2024 after the horrific electrocution death of a guest in one of the resort’s hot tubs.  It’s now a Tafer resort–the deal occurred later on in 2024.  The new name is Palmar Beach Resort Riviera Maya.  It’s still family-friendly and is being marketed as a multigenerational resort.

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Kimpton Tres Rios Now Accepting Reservations for August Stays…Maybe

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Remember Hacienda Tres Rios?  I’ve almost completely forgotten about this very special all-inclusive resort but that’s because it’s been closed since the end of 2023 for a complete renovation.  In Nov. 2024 the resort changed to a Kimpton property (this is Kimpton’s first venture into the all-inclusive market), and Kimpton is under the Playa Resorts umbrella, so you can expect major changes in terms of the renovation.  The resort is now called Kimpton Tres Rios, check out the computer generated pics on the resort website to see what it will look like with 7 restaurants, 5 bars, 4 pools, and an adults-only guest room tower or watch the video below done by Life and Travel.

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Paraiso de la Bonita Short Video…

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Take a quick look at what the newly rebranded and renovated Paraiso de la Bonita looks like…this resort used to be known as a Zoëtry property.

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Zoetry Resort Reopens After Renovation…

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Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita recently reopened after being closed since Dec. 2023 for a complete renovation and transition to a Marriott property.  The resort is now called Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya, and is part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection.

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