I found this video on YouTube (done by Nitty Gritty Travelers) and thought it would be informative for those of you who want to refine your packing list when going on vacation. Over the years I have learned to pack much more efficiently and with more wisdom about what is really needed vs. what is for “just in case” situations…I can now go on a 10 day vacation to an all-inclusive resort with only my purse and a carry on suitcase. Such a relief since I don’t want to pay baggage fees or worry about whether or not my bag will be on the carousel in baggage claim.
Family Of Five+ Friendly Resorts–Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
Here’s another resort which can accommodate up to 13 people in their suites. That’s got to be a record, I haven’t come across another resort which can accommodate that many guests in one suite with multiple bedrooms.
Interested in New Resorts Opening in 2025 and 2026?
Take a look at the video below done by Luxscape and see what new resorts will be opening in Mexico during 2025 and 2026…the beginning of the video covers Cabo, so go to 2:58 in the video to see some of the new ones in the Cancun/Riviera part of Mexico.
Here’s Some Suggestions For Booking A Resort When The Budget Is Tight At The Moment…
Ever been in the position of desperately needing a vacation but the cash flow or the budget is limited when you want to book? I haven’t been back to Mexico since March 2024 (I chose to do more local trips with my toddler grandson and hold taco pool parties at my home so it’s not like I’ve haven’t had any fun), but I’ve had the “travel itch” like crazy lately. By the way, if you want some great street taco recipes let me know, I’ve got some good options…
Hyatt Zilara Cancun To Close For Renovations
Better hurry and get in your last resort stay at Hyatt Zilara Cancun…it’s scheduled to close for a complete renovation.
Taking The Tren Maya To Chichen Itza? Here’s Some Info About That Option…
While some Tren Maya sections are still being worked on, the section between the Cancun airport and the famous Chichén Itzá ruins is finished and already taking international visitors and locals to this well know destination.
Family Of Five+ Friendly Resorts–The Royal Sands
The Royal Sands is another Cancun all-inclusive resort perfect for accommodating families of 5+; it is approximately a 20-25 min. drive north of the Cancun airport. This resort is part of Royal Resorts (a timeshare/vacation club or whatever it may be labelled these days), so just keep that in mind when booking this resort. That means that if you are staying over on a Saturday (and you are not a timeshare owner) you just may be asked to change rooms due to owners having first dibs on particular rooms for their dates of stay. Other than that, this is a good choice for basic pool and beach fun in the sun for larger families/parties traveling together.
Here’s What SLS Playa Mujeres Looks Like…
Kind of in a rush to get to work this a.m. so I’m not going to say much except here’s a video on what the brand new SLS Playa Mujeres looks like…it was supposed to be a Melia property (Paradisus Playa Mujeres) but that never opened, so here’s what it looks like with new owners.
Marriott’s Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Has New Projected Opening Month…
Well, at least it’s something…Marriott has several very nice pics posted of what some rooms and restaurants will look like when the renovations are all completed. Marriott’s website also states that this resort is projected to reopen January 2025, but no specific date yet has been mentioned. I haven’t even read anywhere they are accepting any bookings. I attempted a couple of dummy bookings online for various dates in Jan and Feb 2025, but I kept getting “Your selected hotel has no available rooms”. So I’m thinking that it may be longer than Jan. 2025 before the resort is reopened.
Family Of Five+ Friendly Resorts–Seadust Cancun Family Resort
Here’s another all-inclusive resort to add to the list of those that cater to larger families–Seadust Cancun Family Resort. This resort is located on an eastern-facing beach in Cancun’s Hotel Zone between Iberostar Selection Coral and what used to be known as the Royal Islander–an excellent location in terms of being fairly close to the Cancun airport (a 15 min. drive) for those families who don’t want to spend another hour getting to a resort after a potentially long flight with children in tow. Vacationers should be aware that this resort, in a way, looks like a cruise ship, both interior and exterior-wise. It’s rather cavernous once you step inside the lobby area, and the sound may carry upwards to some interior hallways which lead to guest rooms. Best to request rooms on higher floors if noise bothers you.