I almost forgot to post about this piece of news.  Now Emerald Cancun resort will be closing Aug. 1, 2023 for 10-12 months to do a complete renovation.  It is expected to open summer 2024.  Renovations will consist of a new building housing 118 new guest rooms, adding a theater, gym, and steakhouse restaurant, and completely renovating pretty much everything else on the property.  I anticipate there will be no major changes to the main pool area, perhaps just retiling since everything else will be updated.

Now Emerald will be changing its name to a Secrets brand which means this resort will be turning into a luxury adults-only property.

Guests who have existing reservations at Now Emerald past Aug. 1, 2023 will have their reservation honored at a Dreams property.  The three closest to Now Emerald would be Dreams Playa Mujeres, Dreams Sands Cancun and Dreams Vista Cancun.