Fuentes Culinary Theater at El Dorado Royale, courtesy Karisma Resorts
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Has Anyone Heard Of Resorts Limiting All-Inclusive Access The Days of Arrival and Departure??
FYI: I just came across info that Grand Velas Riviera Maya also has a policy that any food, drinks, or other amenities will be an extra cost once you check out and it’s past 12 p.m.
RiuParty Resorts–Which Ones, What Parties, And When?
I’ve recently gotten multiple inquiries about which Riu resorts in Cancun/Riviera Maya are official RiuParty properties, what parties occur on what days, and what time these parties occur…well, I have the answers to your questions so I thought I’d make it public for everyone to know.
VISITAX Prices Going Up–Some New Info…
Most vacationers who visit the Cancun/Riviera Maya areas of Mexico already know about VISITAX, or departure tax which became law in 2021. This requires all visitors ages 4+ who stay in this area of Mexico up to 180 days to pay their departure tax prior to leaving the country to return home or go to their next travel destination.
And Even More Info On VISITAX..
Just returned from my trip to the Riviera Maya where I stayed at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, Secrets Tulum, and Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya. As I mentioned in my last blog post, I purchased my VISITAX prior to leaving for my trip and made a print out to take along with my QR code verifying purchase.
Jaguar Park Fire in Tulum
This is what part of the park’s boundary looks like. Photo courtesy of Fonetur
Avoiding Common Scams In Mexico…
I just found a recent video done by a videographer (formerly Two Expats Mexico, now known as QRoo Paul and Linda) focusing on common Mexico scams. If you are a vacationer who likes to eat or drink at Mexico restaurants and bar, rents a vehicle when in Mexico (scams involving filling up at gas stations), or likes to take taxis to get off a resort property, then take a look at the video posted below. It will give you practical tips on how to recognize scams and what to do if you encounter one.
Don’t Have Your VISITAX QR Code? You May Not Be Able To Board Your Return Flight…
Ok, I will admit it, like so many other international tourists I have not been paying Quintana Roo’s VISITAX fee since it was established in 2020. Up to this point there has been no enforcement of paying this tax, so I figured I could get away with not paying it.
Karisma Adds New Autism Concierge…
Karisma Hotels and Resorts has introduced the world’s first Autism Concierge at most of their Mexico resort properties. An Autism Concierge will be the dedicated contact for all resort guests who either have autism themselves or are traveling with someone who has autism.
Grand Palladium Kantenah Will Reopen With A New Resort Within A Resort…
For those of you who didn’t know (that included myself until I accidentally came across the info), Grand Palladium Kantenah has been closed since April 15, 2023, and is planning on reopening Dec. 15, 2023. The resort has been closed primarily for room refurbishments and the addition of rooms and amenities for the resort chain’s successful Family Selection program. The Family Selection program is considered to be a “resort within a resort” and has already been implemented at both the Costa Mujeres and Puerto Vallarta resort chain locations. Kantenah resort is part of a mega-resort complex also consisting of the adults-only TRS Yucatan (you can read my resort review here), the Colonial, and the White Sand family resorts. It’s a very large mega-resort complex but is very popular with all it has to offer vacationers since all family resort’s amenities and services are available to one another. The adults-only section, of course, is only for guests who stay in that particular resort, and the Family Selection will only be available for upgraded Kantenah guests.