The number of all-inclusive resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya is getting larger every year with the addition of 4-6 new properties all vying for part of the very popular all-inclusive market of vacationers. As a result, resort brands are having to come up with ways to entice such vacationers; one such way is the expansion of what you get for your all-inclusive stay.
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
It’s been a long time coming with many animal activists/animal rights groups campaigning for the dolphin pool closure at the Barcelo Maya Grand resort, and finally it has occurred.
My son is always good at keeping me apprised of musical venues in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. He just informed me that there will be a rock ‘n roll festival this year in November at the Barcelo Maya Grand mega-resort. It is put on by Rock the Tides, a company that puts on festivals that are a combination of music and vacation experiences typically hosted by all-inclusive resorts. The dates are Nov. 7-9, 2025, and here’s the lineup: Continue reading
Since I will be staying at an Iberostar mega-resort this summer, I’ve been doing my initial research of this property and came across some newer information about Iberostar resort policies and procedures which may be important to other vacationers as well.
I debated whether or not to post this, but as long as there are numerous reportings of this incident at an all-inclusive resort I thought it needed to be shared.
Take a look at the video below done by Luxscape and see what new resorts will be opening in Mexico during 2025 and 2026…the beginning of the video covers Cabo, so go to 2:58 in the video to see some of the new ones in the Cancun/Riviera part of Mexico.
While some Tren Maya sections are still being worked on, the section between the Cancun airport and the famous Chichén Itzá ruins is finished and already taking international visitors and locals to this well know destination.
Fuentes Culinary Theater at El Dorado Royale, courtesy Karisma Resorts
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.