Just a note, Iberostar has confirmed on Twitter that the entire resort is scheduled to reopen for guests on Dec. 11, 2015. It may open on the 10th, but officially they are taking bookings for the 11th. Right now the Tucan and Quetzal sides are both closed due to the fire which occurred the other day–the damage was greater than originally thought with both main buffets, the spa, the bar area, and several nearby guest room buildings affected by the smoke and flame.
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Iberostar Quetzal Lobby Fire
Unfortunately, there was a fire yesterday at the Iberostar Quetzal which totally destroyed the lobby and surrounding area. Reportedly the fire was started by a spark from the buffet restaurant kitchen, but that is unconfirmed. Guests from the Iberostar resort were evacuated and have been bussed to the Iberostar Paraiso. There were some guests and employees which incurred minor smoke inhalation injuries, but a fireman is in the hospital in critical condition. Here are a few sad pics:
Recognize These Riviera Maya Resorts?
Found a nice video on Vimeo.com which shows several different beach areas and towns in the Riviera Maya. Check out the video and see what looks familiar to you–I saw Riu Palace Riviera Maya twice within the first 2 1/2 minutes, Gran Porto Real and THE Royal Playa del Carman at around the 4:26 mark, and what I believe is the new Secrets Akumal construction at around the 3:33 mark.
Xcaret Investing $32 Million in Two New Parks
By the end of 2015, Xperiencias Xcaret (Xplor, Xel-Ha, Xenotes, Xoximilco, and Xcaret Parks) will be opening two new parks in the Riviera Maya. The first park is scheduled to open sometime this summer and will feature a free-flight aviary with 70 bird species from southern Mexico. The second park, Xenses, is scheduled to open October 2015. This park is more of a secret–“it is designed to strengthen the senses of visitors”. Check out this link to learn more.
New Cirque du Soleil Theater Next to Valentin Imperial Maya
Canada-based Cirque du Soleil is building a new 600-seat theater next to Valentin Imperial Maya in the Riviera Maya. Its inaugural show, Joyà (meaning jewel, in Spanish), will occur Nov. 8, 2014; tickets are already on sale for USD $65–for $165 you can get a three-course dinner served with champagne. Here’s a video teaser:
Generations Riviera Maya “Little Eko Chefs” Kids Program
Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma has decided to partner with Alexander Weiss (the 13 yr. old winner of MasterChef Junior Season One) to launch a new children’s program called Little Eko Chefs. This program is actually a series of cooking classes aimed at getting children involved in culinary experiences and learning more about what they eat. Here is a sample of some of the classes: Continue reading
Kan-Kanan Artificial Reef
As many Riviera Maya “fans” are aware, there is an artificial reef being built along the coast by Puerto Morelos specifically affecting the all-inclusive resorts of Generations Riviera Maya and the neighboring El Dorado Resorts (El Dorado Casitas Royale and El Dorado Royale).