I’m doing my suite review one day ahead of schedule because I have a full day planned during my last day in Cancun (I am currently finishing up my stay at Live Aqua). Today’s review is a lovely two-story beachfront casita at the incredible Beloved Playa Mujeres.
I am sitting here in my hotel room at LAX trying to get into vacation mode (my flight to Cancun leaves first thing tomorrow morning) and thought blogging about a suite in Cancun would be the perfect opportunity to do so. Today I am highlighting a Jr. Suite Ocean View room category at the adults-only Hilton Playa del Carmen. Hilton is another new player in the all-inclusive resort market (following on the heels of Hyatt’s venture); Hilton took over THE Royal Playa del Carmen which was one of the more popular adults-only all-inclusives in the Riviera Maya.
Ahhhh, it’s Friday and time for another suite review….I’m highlighting the Viento Suite in one of my favorite all-inclusive resorts, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun. I stayed at Live Aqua during my very first visit to Cancun–I’ve never forgotten the fantastic ocean view from my balcony, the snacks and drinks at the Aqua Club Lounge for upgraded guests, the spa-like aroma of the entire resort, the incredibly friendly service, and the wonderful pools and day beds, all of which have me returning for a second visit in just a couple of weeks. Live Aqua recently finished a thorough renovation including its guest rooms, so I will be checking out everything to see what these changes look like.
It’s been a crazy week at work, but I’m not forgetting to make time for my Friday resort suite highlight. Today I’m taking a look at the Seafront Corner Suite at the luxurious, adults-only Iberostar Grand Paraiso. This resort is part of Iberostar’s “Grand” collection–five-star resorts with the highest level of amenities and service. This particular all-inclusive is located north of Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya and is part of a mega-resort (Iberostar Playa Paraiso) which consists of four additional resorts (Paraiso del Mar, Paraiso Beach, Paraiso Lindo, and Paraiso Maya). Guests of the Grand Paraiso have full access to the entire resort complex; those staying three or four nights also get a free round of golf at the adjoining golf course, while those staying five nights or more get two free rounds of golf plus complimentary snacks and drinks while playing.
Another Friday and another suite review….this time I’m taking a closer look at the Emerald Jr. Suite at the beautiful Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya. This is an adults-only resort which is located north of Playa del Carmen–if you want to cab it to Playa at night for the clubs it will take approximately 15-25 min. depending on the traffic.
It’s Friday and time for another suite review! This time I’m highlighting the family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Cancun located in the Punta Cancun area of the Hotel Zone. Punta Cancun is unique in that it is the very northeastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula; given the resort’s location on the end of this “tip”, Hyatt Ziva is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The resort has two swimmable beaches (the calm west beach and the more potentially dangerous east beach with its rip tides and dangerous currents), three infinity pools, eight restaurants, six bars, an on-site dolphin interaction program, and an on-site microbrewery which produces three home beers. Hyatt Ziva Cancun has a great location since it is a 5-10 minute walk to all Cancun’s famous clubs as well as to a smaller mall (Plaza Caracol).
Hola; it’s Friday and time for another room category review! I’m highlighting the Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View at Secrets the Vine located in Cancun’s Hotel Zone. Secrets the Vine is a great adults-only resort situated between two other popular and well regarded all-inclusives, Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Sandos Cancun Lifestyle Resort, all facing the beautiful Caribbean Sea. This area of the Hotel Zone is representative of the Cancun that most people see in media–turquoise sea, miles of white sandy beach, and breathtaking views from chic resorts and beachfront pools.
It’s Friday again and time for a new room category review! This time I’m highlighting the Private Pool Casita Suite at the adults-only El Dorado Casitas Royale. This resort is located in the Riviera Maya about 25 min. south of the Cancun airport. The resort is directly adjacent to its sister resorts, El Dorado Royale to the south, and Generation Riviera Maya to the north, and has full access to all amenities at El Dorado Royale. While the Casitas Royale has always been a good choice for couples who are celebrating a special occasion such as a honeymoon or anniversary, single adults may also appreciate the resort’s luxurious atmosphere and extra-large suites.
Aerial view of Blue Diamond, courtesy Playa del Carmen blog.com
Time for another suite review! This time I’m highlighting the Jacuzzi Suite at Riu Palace Peninsula which is located in Cancun’s Hotel Zone on the top of the “7”. Riu resorts are some of the best four-star all-inclusive properties which give you the most “bang for your buck”. Since this is a Riu Palace resort (an upgraded Riu property), you will have access to all Riu resorts in the area. Don’t forget to visit the Riu Caribe located adjacent to this resort; it’s also easy to take a bus down to the Riu Palace Las Americas and the Riu Cancun if you want to see what they look like as well.