Archive for the 'Hotels' Category

Hotel Rates–List of Riviera Maya Hotels

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Here is a list of the hotels we represent in Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras, and the rest of the Riviera Maya region. Please contact Susan Vincil for pricing and availability. Her email address is susan@cancunblog.info.
PUERTO MORELOS
Azul Beach
PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Alhambra
Aventura Mexicana
Gala Grand Esmeralda
Gran Porto Real
Gran Coco Bay
Hacienda Maria Bonita
Hacienda Paradise [...]

Cancun Hotel Rates–List of Hotels Offered

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

We are in the process of posting hotel rates for all of the Cancun and Riviera Maya properties that we represent. In the meantime, here is a list of all the hotels we offer in Cancun. Please email Susan Vincil at susan@cancunblog.info for any pricing information that is not yet posted on our [...]

Dreams Cancun-Hotel Review, Part 3…Swimming with Dolphins!!!

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

After saying goodbye to my boyfriend, I went to the meeting where I was told everything I ever needed to know about Delphinus’ dolphin programs throughout Mexico. The presentation was interesting and included information on Dreams Cancun, as well as the dolphin program.
It lasted nearly an hour but, for some reason, the [...]

Dreams Cancun-Hotel Review, Part 2

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

I took the elevator up to the Presidential Suite, located on the 17th floor of the Club Tower. The elevator doors opened and I immediately saw a very large piece of art that decorates the entrance to the suite. I walked past it and into the living room. From there, all I [...]

Dreams Cancun-Hotel Review, Part 1

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

As I boarded the shuttle that would take me from Secrets Capri to Dreams Cancun, I wondered if Dreams would come close to matching the level of service that guests receive at Secrets. I also wondered if there would be bathrobes and slippers waiting for me in the room, or if the nice folks [...]

Secrets Capri–Hotel Review, Part 3

Monday, June 18th, 2007

When I walked out of the hotel, into the pool area, I could see the area that had been set up for the dinner. It was lit with Tiki torches and some soft lights inside the buffet and bar areas. There were other lights on the beach, but not so harsh that they [...]

Secrets Capri–Hotel Review, Part 2

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

As I walked down the hall towards the elevator (yes, I still opted for the elevator over the 1 flight of stairs!), I fought the urge to run back to my room and soak in the tub. My only motivation was food. Even though 24-hour room service is available (and included in the [...]

Secrets Capri–Hotel Review, Part 1

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Since my grueling job requires me to review hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in Cancun and Riviera Maya, I decided to take a mini-vacation to check out 2 resorts. The first night, I visited Secrets Capri. It is a beautiful, adults-only resort located about 10-15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen (about 30 [...]

Swim with Dolphins at Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa is planning to open a dolphin aquarium in April 2007. According to the resort’s website, Dreams will be the first resort in North America to have a dolphinarium (dolphin aquarium) on the resort property.
The dolphin experience is not part of Dreams’ all-inclusive package, but discounted rates will [...]

A New Level of Luxury in Mexico

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

Azul Blue to debut ‘new level of luxury’ in Mexico (06/28/2006)
Karisma Hotels, which operates several properties in Mexico, said it plans to open a new, 96-room boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico.
Slated to debut on Nov. 1, the Azul Blue Hotel & Spa, which will also have three restaurants and three bars, intends to [...]