Secrets Or Excellence Resorts–Which Would You Choose (Or Have Chosen…)

At this point in my all-inclusive travels I have sampled quite a few resorts–some stays have been with well-recognized brands and a few have been with lesser known or less regarded brands.  While I do tend to love Riu resorts because of the vacation value they provide, there are some luxury/higher end resorts I also hold in high esteem due to their architecture and decor, service, ambiance, and things as simple as in-room liquor besides beer cans in the mini-fridge. Others might say they value the presence of a swim-up bar or two as well as whether privacy is provided in their bathroom and don’t care as much about the brand.  To each his/her own.

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Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort Review

I just returned from another trip to Cancun and stayed at the beautiful Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort during Feb. 2017.  I stayed in an upgraded Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean View, room #7408.  I had pre-requested a pool view in addition to the ocean view since I did not want to look out at the side of the resort and this wish was definitely met. This was the view from my balcony with its own comfortable day bed and Jacuzzi tub.

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