Secrets Akumal Video

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Although it’s supposedly the big grand opening day for Secrets Akumal,  word is that the much awaited day has been postponed due to some last minute work which is being done to the reception area.  Guests scheduled to stay at the Akumal are being sent to Secrets Maroma in the meantime.  The resort is now scheduled to open Nov. 4.  There is already a video which gives viewers an inside peek at different areas of the resort including guest suites and some balcony areas.  Have a look, and leave a comment on what you think!

Riu Palace Las Americas to Finish Room Renovations

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Riu Palace Las Americas is in the final stages of finishing its guest room renovations.  Although initially scheduled to be completed Oct. 10, 2015, the estimated completion date has been re-set to Oct. 29, 2015.  Room renovations have reportedly consisted of installing see-through plexiglass panels on the balconies, new balcony doors, and installing new bathroom amenities including a walk-in shower (the old bathrooms had a dark tub/shower combo).  The resort has remained open during these renovations with the option of transferring to the Riu Palace Peninsula.

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Follow-Up to Iberostar Quetzal Fire

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Just a note, Iberostar has confirmed on Twitter that the entire resort is scheduled to reopen for guests on Dec. 11, 2015.  It may open on the 10th, but officially they are taking bookings for the 11th.  Right now the Tucan and Quetzal sides are both closed due to the fire which occurred the other day–the damage was greater than originally thought with both main buffets, the spa, the bar area, and several nearby guest room buildings affected by the smoke and flame.

Iberostar Quetzal Lobby Fire

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Unfortunately, there was a fire yesterday at the Iberostar Quetzal which totally destroyed the lobby and surrounding area.  Reportedly the fire was started by a spark from the buffet restaurant kitchen, but that is unconfirmed.  Guests from the Iberostar resort were evacuated and have been bussed to the Iberostar Paraiso.  There were some guests and employees which incurred minor smoke inhalation injuries, but a fireman is in the hospital in critical condition.  Here are a few sad pics:

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El Dorado Seaside Suites Renovations, August 2015

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If you have a Facebook account, you have probably already seen some of the artist renderings or models of the new addition to EDSS.  Reportedly, this new addition is on the north side of Hidden Beach Resort and resembles Generations Riviera Maya.  Here are some of the artist renderings I discovered, if you haven’t seen them already.

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Finest Playa Mujeres Resort Review

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With all the hype about the new Finest Playa Mujeres resort I just had to check it out for myself.  Following my visit to the lovely Riu Palace Las Americas I took a 35 min. taxi ride to this new resort–in fact, it’s so new that my taxi driver had to confirm its location with both the Riu doorman as well as the security personnel at the Playa Mujeres gate.  Since the resort is located north of downtown Cancun and well out of the Hotel Zone district, my taxi had to go through two security gates–one at the entrance to the Playa Mujeres resort area, and the other more lengthy security check at the entrance to the resort itself.  There is a third security checkpoint between the Playa Mujeres and the Finest Resort checkpoints, but this one was still under construction so there were no live personnel to ask me for identification.  With the amount of time it took to actually enter the resort, I was beginning to think the queen of England was a guest as well–this is a very secure location, so guests can feel at ease about non-registered individuals roaming the property.

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