Looking To Book A Family-Friendly Resort This Summer?

If you’re still looking to book a family-friendly all-inclusive resort this summer with a lot to offer its guests, look no further than Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites.  The Selection Paraiso Maya is part of a mega-resort complex consisting of the adults-only Iberostar Grand Paraiso, the Selection Paraiso Maya Suites, the Selection Paraiso Lindo, the Paraiso Beach, and the Paraiso del Mar resorts.  Guests of the Selection Paraiso Maya have access to all amenities at the lesser resorts; the only resort guests cannot access is the adults-only Grand Paraiso.

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Baby Club at Grand Palladium Riviera Maya

As part of my new series I will periodically highlight a resort which caters to very young children.  This post will focus on the facilities available for babies at the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya mega-resort.

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It’s a “5 O’Clock Somewhere” State of Mind at Margaritaville Island Reserve

Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun is Karisma’s first partnership with the Jimmy Buffett hotel brand–I believe it is the very first Jimmy Buffett all-inclusive resort anywhere. This resort used to be known as Azul Beach Resort (Azul is Karisma’s family-friendly resort brand name); the resort reopened after a huge renovation but unfortunately it reopened right before the pandemic hit.  It has been a slow start for them, but it looks like they are finally settling into their resort “groove”.

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New Video of Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun (formerly Secrets Silversand)

Thanks to Christine Turner, there is a brand new video out on the newly opened and renovated Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun which was formerly known as Secrets Silversand.

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Dreams Puerto Aventuras Has Reopened!

After months of being totally closed for a complete renovation, Dreams Puerto Aventuras has reopened with lots of changes. Here are some of the renovations you will experience: Continue reading

Have A Look at the New Nickelodeon Resort

This Nickelodeon resort just opened Aug. 1, 2021; it is located next to Generations Riviera Maya north of Playa del Carmen.  While there still isn’t much out there as far as videos of the resort, I did find this one which highlights the water park and what appears to be a Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite.

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Drone Video of Grand Palladium Riviera Maya

I actually wanted to find a video of how the new resorts are doing which are planning on opening within the next month, but as is typical of this area and new resort info there is not much out there–it’s like resort companies believe they are selling state secrets by giving away some teaser info.

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A Look at Bahia Principe Grand Tulum–Post Renovations

Bahia Principe Grand Tulum recently reopened following a months-long closure for extensive renovations.  The Tulum section is family-friendly and part of the mega-resort, Bahia Principe Riviera Maya.  There are videos now being posted on social media of actual guest stays showing the new renovations. Here’s a quick review of the property with views of various places on-site.

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Dreams Riviera Cancun Governor’s Suite Video

I recently stayed at Dreams Riviera Cancun resort located just outside of Puerto Morelos in the Riviera Maya (resort review yet to follow).  There’s not much out there  showing the actual suite’s amenities, so I made a video of the room for those interested in this room category.

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