Video Of The New Dunas Suites At Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya…

For those of you who’ve already stayed at Valentin Imperial Riviera Mayayou already know that this resort is a beautiful adults-only property located on a great stretch of beach north of Playa del Carmen.  It has one of the largest resort pools in the entire area and couples usually rave about their stay with many of them being repeat visitors.  If you are looking for a larger resort that has more of a Mexico (think Mexican Colonial) feel than contemporary architecture this may be your next vacation home away from home.

Continue reading

Some Major Resort Changes To Report…

I ran across these pieces of info and thought I would pass it along just in case anyone will be vacationing at these properties in the near future. Continue reading

Hotel Xcaret Mexico’s Renovations Double Its Size And Offerings…

Hotel Xcaret Mexico is a pretty wonderful family-friendly luxury resort.  It not only is a stunning looking property, but it offers great food and Hotel Xcaret’s All-Fun Inclusive Program which means you get free airport transportation (to and from), free admission to select local parks (plus transportation there and back), and free select excursions–I had a wonderful trip to Chichén Itzá during my resort stay and I didn’t spend an extra dime.

Continue reading

Playacar Palace To Undergo Renovations…

For those of you looking to book Playacar Palace for late summer/fall 2025, please be aware that the resort will be closed from Sept. 1 through Oct. 1 2025.

Continue reading

Secrets Maroma To Undergo Some Renovations…

For those Secrets Maroma lovers or for those planning on traveling to Mexico and staying at this resort, be prepared for some changes to occur.

Continue reading

Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun Is Now A Tafer Resort…

I guess it’s really no surprise, but Karisma dumped their Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun property 2024 after the horrific electrocution death of a guest in one of the resort’s hot tubs.  It’s now a Tafer resort–the deal occurred later on in 2024.  The new name is Palmar Beach Resort Riviera Maya.  It’s still family-friendly and is being marketed as a multigenerational resort.

Continue reading

Kimpton Tres Rios Now Accepting Reservations for August Stays…Maybe

Remember Hacienda Tres Rios?  I’ve almost completely forgotten about this very special all-inclusive resort but that’s because it’s been closed since the end of 2023 for a complete renovation.  In Nov. 2024 the resort changed to a Kimpton property (this is Kimpton’s first venture into the all-inclusive market), and Kimpton is under the Playa Resorts umbrella, so you can expect major changes in terms of the renovation.  The resort is now called Kimpton Tres Rios, check out the computer generated pics on the resort website to see what it will look like with 7 restaurants, 5 bars, 4 pools, and an adults-only guest room tower or watch the video below done by Life and Travel.

Continue reading

Have You Heard About The New Indigo Preferred Club Section At Dreams Sapphire?

Update:  While Dreams Sapphire recently posted a promo video of their Indigo section amenities and labelled it as their “Grand Opening”, I’m still not convinced it’s open to the general public.  I’m still waiting for Instagram pics or YouTube videos to come out…If anyone knows differently let me know.

Continue reading

Still A Beautiful And Remarkable Resort On A Great Stretch Of Beach–Riu Palace Riviera Maya, A Resort Review (Post Renovations)

Continue reading

Info On The Family Selection Upgrade At Grand Palladium Kantenah

For those of you wondering about what exactly is included with the new Family Selection upgrade at Grand Palladium Kantenah, here’s a video about what the resort area and amenities look like.  This new build and addition had its Grand Opening Dec. 2023.

Continue reading