Category Archives: Riviera Maya Resort Renovations

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

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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.

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Playacar Palace To Undergo Renovations…

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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.

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Secrets Maroma To Undergo Some Renovations…

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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.

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Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun Is Now A Tafer Resort…

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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.

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Kimpton Tres Rios Now Accepting Reservations for August Stays…Maybe

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Info On The Family Selection Upgrade At Grand Palladium Kantenah

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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.

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Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal Also To Add Two New Restaurants…

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For those who follow or are familiar with Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal, there have been some major renovations and changes going on lately.  In addition to a new room category and room category renovation, this resort will also be opening two new restaurants (buffet-type).  Here’s the new ones and the planned dates of opening: Continue reading →

New Renovations at Hard Rock Riviera Maya Heaven Section…

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There are some major renovations and additions being completed at the adults-only Heaven section at Hard Rock Riviera Maya.  These include several new restaurants (Wai–Thai food, Umo–Mexican Yucatan food, and Faro which is not completed yet), a new pool, pool renovations, “beach” renovations (this resort has no actual beach access; instead it has a calm inlet with salt water and a man-made sandy beach), and the addition of swim-up rooms (Deluxe Swim-Ups are listed as Garden View, but some closer to the ocean may have a partial ocean view).

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