What’s New At Palmaia House of AiA?

I’ve always been curious about this resort and what guests experience while staying at Palmaia House of AiA.  It’s touted as being the equivalent of staying in Tulum at an all-inclusive resort with a great beach.  (This would appeal to vacationers who enjoy all-inclusives but know that Tulum proper only has one all-inclusive with a lousy beach).  I walked past this resort when it was almost complete and swam in the water, so I know where it is located as well as what the environs are like. If you know where Sandos Playacar is, this resort is the very last one on this southern stretch of Playacar Beach.   As long as the sargassum is under control, Playacar Beach is one of the most beautiful and lengthy stretches of beach in the Riviera Maya.  The resort has tried to retain a natural appearance to the beach area with some mild sand dunes and natural flora remaining; daybeds abound and are cordoned off from the rest of the beach so there is plenty of space for walking or playing on the beach.

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How About This For a Rooftop Suite?

I have mixed feelings about rooftop suites.  On one hand, they can be such a great way to get a bird’s eye view of the resort as well as an increased possibility of getting an ocean view even though one hasn’t booked something oceanfront.  On the other hand, I would hesitate booking a rooftop suite during the height of summer because of the need to limit daytime use of the space–rooftop suites, unless they have great shade built into the rooftop area, can be incredibly hot during Mexico summers.

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New Video Of Breathless Cancun Soul!!

At last, I was wondering if anyone who had camera/video access was staying at the brand new Breathless Cancun Soul in Cancun’s Hotel Zone!  Here’s a new video to enjoy; it has lots of specific info about the resort and what to expect when you get there.

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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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New Hilton Cancun Pool and Beach Areas

For those of you curious about the new Hilton Cancun’s pool and beach areas, here are two very short videos highlighting what to expect if you decide to book this resort.

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A Quick Synopsis of Hotel Xcaret Arte

Want a very quick review of Hotel Xcaret Arte?  The video below is one of the best short videos (and in English) that I’ve seen of this adults-only (age 16+) resort.  Arte is so similar to its sister resort, Hotel Xcaret Mexico, a resort which I absolutely loved, I would expect this new one to be every bit as exquisite.

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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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Opening of First Wyndham Alltra in the Riviera Maya

Wyndham has opened its first Alltra all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya.  It used to be a Panama Jack resort before the buyout, so it’s not a brand new build.  It has a perfect location in Playa de Carmen–just on the south edge of famous 5th Ave for shopping, dining, bars, and nightlife, and walking distance to the Cozumel ferry.

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How to Save Money at the Beginning of Your All-Inclusive Stay…

At last, I finalized my resort list for my upcoming April trip to Cancun. I got tired of paying a lot of money just to sleep at an expensive resort my first vacation day, so I decided to look into a much cheaper alternative.  I fly into Cancun from the west coast, so my entire first travel day is just that–travel.  On any given trip to Cancun I typically fly in around 5 or so, and there goes the whole day once I’m settled into my room.

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Choosing Your Room Location At Blue Diamond Resorts…

This is just an FYI blog post, some or many of you may already know about it but I thought I would post the info for those who don’t have a clue (like myself) that this ability exists.

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