Oofta, while I would really love to book my next Cancun stay at the Paradisus or Hyatt Vivid Grand Island (this one is transitioning to the Mondrian brand), I really needed to reconsider my choices due to my new moving expenses budget.  So I’ve decided to focus on staying at the newly renovated Riu Palace Peninsula (Riu is always a bargain) and Grand Riviera Princess which recently finished its own massive renovation.  I can actually stay there for my dates of stay in an upgraded Platinum Suite with a plunge pool for less than the other Riu resort I was contemplating (Riu Palace Costa Mujeres with an upgrade to Elite Class).

When I stayed at Platinum Yucatan Princess several years ago I took a shuttle over to that property (they are sister resorts and adjoining properties) and explored for the day so I basically know what I’m getting into–a massive megaresort but with the chance to experience some wildlife (re. monkeys casually sitting on poolside loungers and much beloved coatis which are actually little thieving rascals, lol).  I sincerely hope they have replaced the TV screens at their sports bar because you literally have to sit right next to the screen to see the action, but I still remember with much fondness their hamburger sliders–yummy.

I will be going in October and will inform everyone closer to my vacay dates when to focus on my Instagram account, allinclusivegal, for the most recent pics and videos.

So, who else is planning on going to Cancun and the Riviera Maya?  Let me know in the comments section below.