A Nice Summary Video of Secrets Tulum…

Looking for a good video review of the brand new Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club?  Check out this video by Tesla Hippies…

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Curious About The Difference Between A Regular Riu vs. Riu Palace Resorts?

I’ve stayed at or visited most of the Riu resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.  In my opinion, it’s one of the best budget-friendly resort chains out there where you get the most bang for your buck…and when you spend your hard earned money on a vacation, that can turn out to be a very relevant consideration when choosing a property.

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Secrets Playa Blanca Offering Introductory Rates…

Secrets Playa Blanca now has a firm opening date–Feb. 1, 2024 and is offering some pretty good opening rates.  Entry level rooms will start at $245 p/person p/night (that is darn good considering Hyatt’s high pricing since taking over the AMR Collection).  The only restriction is that you have to book by Nov. 30, 2023, and take your trip by Dec. 30, 2024.

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Sunscape Akumal Returns to Oasis Brand…

I’ve never run across this before–a well-known and respected resort brand sells a property to another chain brand and then buys it back several years later…This appears to be what happened with Grand Oasis Tulum Riviera, an all-inclusive resort located between Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort and the Bahia Principe mega-resort just north of Tulum.  This resort used to be known as Grand Oasis Tulum (owned by Oasis Hotels and Resorts), then became an AMR Collection resort called Sunscape Akumal (AMR resorts include Secrets, Dreams, etc., Sunscape is a cheaper family-friendly option in comparison to Dreams resorts).  Apparently Hyatt has sold it back to Oasis.  Hmmm…if anyone knows the inner workings of this transaction please let us all know.

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Where NOT To Stay In Cancun Over Spring Break…

Even if you’ve never been to Cancun before, hopefully you are aware that Cancun has been a mecca for spring breakers for quite some time.  Beautiful azure ocean vistas, soft white sand beaches, warm and sunny days perfect for tanning, and nearby bars and clubs for nighttime fun attract many vacationers during spring months, not just college students.  If you are not into wild and crazy partying and still want to vacation in Cancun during the spring, it’s important to know where college spring breakers tend to stay so you can avoid experiencing a potentially disastrous vacation experience.  If you like this kind of party ambiance, more power to you; read on and find out where to stay instead!

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Have You Booked Your Resort For 2024 Spring Break??

Just a short blog post about booking your spring break vacay in 2024…if you haven’t already booked your stay in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, be aware that your preferred resort may already be SOLD OUT.  I just happened to snag pretty much the last two rooms available at Hard Rock Riviera Maya for my dates of stay in March 2024.  This resort has been on my bucket list of “resorts that are a must to be booked”; I almost waited too long to reserve my stay!!!  Don’t let this happen to you–book right now if you have your eye on a resort which is a must to fulfill your vacay dreams!

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Want A Peek At An Upgraded Master Suite At Secrets Tulum?

Now that the new Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club has opened, expect to see an increasing number of videos about this luxury all-inclusive resort located in the heart of Tulum.  That in and of itself is a rare thing since the only all-inclusive currently in existence within the town of Tulum is Kore Tulum.

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