Riu Palace Mexico For Daytime Fun

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Although I had a great time at Riu Palace Riviera Maya when I vacationed there in February 2014, (check out my review), I was curious to see what the other nearby Riu properties were like.  Riu Palace guests are fortunate in that they may use all other Riu resort amenities such as the pools, loungers, drink at the bars, eat breakfast or lunch at their restaurants, etc., as long as you eat dinner at the resort with which you’ve originally booked.  Since there were several Riu resorts within walking distance to my resort (Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan, Riu Palace Mexico, and Riu Tequila), I decided to check out Riu Palace Mexico and see what their renovations looked like for myself.

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Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort eBrochure

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Just a month and a half and the old Akumal Bay Resort will be open to guests as the newly renovated Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort.  Here is the new ebrochure outlining some of the new services and accommodations–follow the link.  (When you want to go to the next page in the brochure, click at the lower corner, that worked for me).

Excellence Riviera Cancun Renovations

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Renovations at Excellence Riviera Cancun are continuing through November 2, 2014.  Phase I began September 1, 2014, and finished September 16, 2014.  Phase I included renovations of all Club guest rooms (the Club pool and lounge were also closed at this time).  Some of these improvements include new pillow top mattresses, new frosted glass doors in the bathroom, larger seating areas in the room and on the balcony, and more room for suitcases.

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Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda Renovation

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The family-friendly side of Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda resort will be undergoing some minor renovations from August 14, 2014, to October 22, 2014.  The resort will be enhancing the poolside HydroGrill restaurant which will become an a la carte Italian trattoria called Aqua-HydroGrill.  During this renovation, the Family Concierge building as well as the current HydroGrill Restaurant and its adjacent pool will be relocated. Continue reading →

New Cirque du Soleil Theater Next to Valentin Imperial Maya

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Canada-based Cirque du Soleil is building a new 600-seat theater next to Valentin Imperial Maya in the Riviera Maya.  Its inaugural show, Joyà (meaning jewel, in Spanish), will occur Nov. 8, 2014; tickets are already on sale for USD $65–for $165 you can get a three-course dinner served with champagne.  Here’s a video teaser:

Generations Riviera Maya “Little Eko Chefs” Kids Program

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Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma has decided to partner with Alexander Weiss (the 13 yr. old winner of MasterChef Junior Season One) to launch a new children’s program called Little Eko Chefs. This program is actually a series of cooking classes aimed at getting children involved in culinary experiences and learning more about what they eat.  Here is a sample of some of the classes: Continue reading →