Here’s a video for those interested in what my swimout suite was like at Platinum Yucatan Princess during my Oct. 2022 vacay in Mexico. If you want to read my resort review, just click here.
Just a note about the most recent delay of the upgraded Impression section of Secrets Moxche…as many of you know, I just returned from a trip to Cancun and a visit to both Platinum Yucatan Princess and the new Secrets Moxche. If you follow my blog at all you also know that it takes a bit for me to upload all my resort info since I have a regular day job and that obviously comes first when I come back from my vacations.
For those vacationers who think they know everything about Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, have you ever heard of the “Secret Box” dessert at Taman Sari? I just ran across this info while watching some YouTube resort videos. It’s NOT on the menu, so I assume it’s only for those who are “in the know” about this resort…
Sometimes I just need a quick view of something travel-related which helps me be more mentally prepared for a difficult work week. Watching this short video of the Emerald Jr. Suite at Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya did the trick. Maybe it will help you too. Now, on to work…
Vacationers interested in the new Impression section of Secrets Moxche should take note that the opening date has been moved forward–again.
Vacationers used to the “best” while traveling typically consider the Viceroy brand as a potential contender in places to stay. Well, the Riviera Maya has its own Viceroy which is an adults-only all-inclusive optional resort located just north of Playa del Carmen. The Viceroy Riviera Maya offers one and two-story villas, some of which are very private, in a jungle setting. Vacationers wanting to be closer to the beach have the option of booking a villa which has an ocean view. Villas have heated plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, Bose radios, hammocks, and upgraded in-room amenities from Italian-made robes to handmade artisanal soaps–once you are checked-in you will be receiving a visit from the soap concierge in order to pick out your favorite bar of soap from their collection. This resort also has its own resident Shaman who performs smoke blessings for new guests.
Ok, I admit this quandary confused even me and I’ve been following Riviera Maya all-inclusive resorts for years. Let’s see if I can explain the difference so that you can decide whether either one of these resorts fits your vacation travel dreams.
Repeat guests to Breathless Riviera Cancun will notice that some parts of the resort are no longer available to them…what used to be the more quiet Xhale section on the south end of Breathless has now become the new Secrets Riviera Cancun with 164 suites, one private restaurant, Rosewater, which serves “Gourmet International Cuisine”, and a private pool and beach section. Secrets guests have unrestricted use of the entire property, while Breathless guests cannot cross over to the Secrets section. There are now two separate check-in areas given the new property setup. I do appreciate the fact that one can now directly book all oceanfront swim-up suites throughout this resort; before the Secrets addition it was not clear how to do so in certain resort sections.
Has anyone stayed at this resort? If my Kauai vacation doesn’t work out for May I am thinking of booking Catalonia Royal Tulum for a larger group of individuals. Seems pretty low key but in a great jungle setting with a beautiful beach (Xpu-Ha). Just down the road from Barcelo Riviera Maya mega-resort with nearby cenotes. Anyone been to Coba ruins leaving from this area of the Riviera Maya? I’ve been to Chichen Itza and want to climb a pyramid this time. Juan (my new go-to private driver for vacation excursions from FriendsTravelCancun) tells me he can take my party anywhere in Cancun and the Riviera Maya so I will be using him for transport as needed.
