Category Archives: Renovated Resorts

New Hyatt (Old Secrets Capri) Sneak Peek…

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Travel agents can be remarkably resourceful…a prime example would be agents/owners from Lone Star Travel who were allowed to be on-site at the new Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya (formerly known as Secrets Capri).  It is still adults-only but has undergone a complete remodel with some new additions as well–think oceanfront swim-outs, for example. Lone Star Travel reps took videos from several areas of the resort including a guest room category, King Jr. Suite Tropical View.

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New Hyatt Resort/An Old Secrets Favorite to Open in December…

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It’s looking pretty good for the new adults-only Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya to open sometime in December 2022.  If you have been following the news about this resort, this one used to be Secrets Capri, a long-time favorite of Secrets fans and couples who wanted to celebrate special occasions.

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Did You Know Ocean Coral and Turquesa Has A New Adults-Only Section???

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Ocean Coral and Turquesa resort has a new adults-only (18+) section called El Beso.  Don’t confuse this resort with the Ocean Riviera Paradise which also has an El Beso section (they’re in the same H10 resort family).  The new section was finished in the latter part of 2021 and consists of the following: Continue reading →

What’s Up With the Ex-Melody Maker?

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I keep seeing on my blog stats that readers still want to know what’s going on with the ex-ME Cancun/ex-Melody Maker resort in Cancun’s Hotel Zone…the answer is that I do not know what’s going on with the much anticipated opening of this resort as the Armar House which is now owned by Marriott.

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Has Anyone Even Heard Of OLEO Cancun Playa?

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I often forget this Hotel Zone all-inclusive even exists.  Atelier bought it around 2016 and completely renovated it to reopen in 2017–perhaps you remember this property by its various prior names of Hotetur, BelleVue Beach Paradise, or Hotel Yalmakan?

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New Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya Open For Bookings

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Looks like a date has been announced for the ex-Secrets Capri resort–it’s now called Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya and it’s scheduled to open Dec. 1, 2022.  You can book the adults-only fully renovated resort and get rates for as low as $149 p/person p/night if you book by June 30, 2022 for travel starting Dec. 1, 2022.

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

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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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