Secrets Akumal Walk-Through 2015

I just got through publishing a new walk-through video of Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya resort on YouTube.  For those of you who don’t visit that site, here is the video for your convenience.  Let me know what you think of the resort!

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Secrets Akumal Swimout Suite Video

I just posted a new video on YouTube of my Jr. Suite Swimout at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya.  For those of you who don’t visit that site, here is the video for your convenience.  A follow-up video of a resort walkthrough will follow sometime today.  Let me know what you think!

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Excellence Riviera Cancun Finishes Renovations

Guests can relax and book their vacations without concern over renovation noise or inconvenience–Excellence Riviera Cancun has finally finished their extensive and prolonged renovations.  The most recent work which has been completed is in the guest room category with the following changes/additions being made: Continue reading

Karisma Additions to El Dorado Seaside Suites and El Dorado Maroma

Karisma is adding some exciting new renovations to two very popular Riviera Maya resorts, El Dorado Seaside Suites and El Dorado Maroma. Continue reading

Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort eBrochure

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).

Riu Cancun Opening Following Renovations

Word is starting to come out about the completion of the Riu Cancun renovations.  The resort was reportedly re-opened as of Aug. 2, 2014, having had a $30 million makeover.  Here is a list of the renovations: Continue reading

New Cirque du Soleil Theater Next to Valentin Imperial Maya

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:

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Generations Riviera Maya “Little Eko Chefs” Kids Program

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