I recently stayed at Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun to check out their renovations (read my resort review and see my pics if you are interested), and here’s a video of my Aqua Club room.
A Late Suite Review–Swim-Up Suite at Paradisus La Esmeralda
For those of you who now look for my Friday suite review, mea culpa; sorry I’m late but work took precedence–who would have thought so many individuals needed documents at the same time?? Anyway, here’s a review for families out there who are searching for an upscale resort in the Riviera Maya not too far from Playa del Carmen. The Paradisus Playa del Carmen is a large property with two separate sections including adults-only (La Perla), and a family-friendly section (La Esmeralda). This review will focus on a Family Concierge One Bedroom Master Swim-Up Suite in the La Esmeralda section.
Video of Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun New Swim-Up Suite
This resort is just about ready to reopen its doors after a complete renovation which was done in stages; it is slightly behind schedule, and when I confirm a reopening date I will post it. (FYI: I just got confirmation as of Oct. 19 that the resort has now reopened).
Riu Palace Mexico Jacuzzi Suite Review
Thinking of going to an affordable all-inclusive resort in Mexico situated on one of Mexico’s best beaches? Look no further, Riu Palace Mexico may be the resort for you.
Drone Video of Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
I believe the last drone video of Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya I posted was back in 2016, but I’m posting another just to remind everyone what a spectacular adults-only resort this really is–take a look at the video and tell me what you think.
Atelier Master Suite Review
FYI: Atelier no longer allowing Estudio guests to access the property for free. You will now have to pay extra to do so.
Drone Video of Barcelo Maya Grand Resort
This video was taken prior to the building of the adults-only section (Barcelo Maya Riviera), but it does show the rest of this mega-resort. The Barcelo Maya Grand resort is actually five (and soon to be six) resorts-in-one comprised of the Barcelo Maya Beach, Caribe, Colonial, Tropical, and the Palace resorts. I visited here in the summer of 2018, so if you want to read my review and see my pics you can click here.
Resorts For Larger Families
I’ve had some requests for more information concerning family-friendly resorts, and in particular, resorts which can cater to larger families. So here’s my attempt to help some readers focus on specific resorts which can do just that. The resorts listed below are geared towards handling families of five or more, some even have connecting bedrooms. Information is divided into two sections, the Cancun Hotel Zone/Playa Mujeres/Costa Mujeres area and the Riviera Maya.
A Return to My Slice of Paradise–A Review of Live Aqua

Live Aqua exterior from the street
Hard Rock Cancun Suite Review
I can’t believe it’s Friday again–time for another suite review. This time I’m taking a closer look at the one-bedroom Rock Suite Platinum at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun.