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Top 25 “Bests” in Riviera Maya Mexico for 2024

Once again, it's time to update my Top 25 Bests in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Prices are much higher for all-inclusive resorts than in the past, and the overall consensus is that food, service and entertainment are not as good as...

How to Apply for a Passport

How to Apply for a Passport Needed for International Travel A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder. Generally, anyone wishing to travel internationally needs a passport to...

How to Rescue Your Vacation at a “Bad” All-Inclusive Resort |Tips and Tricks

All-Inclusive Resort Hacks Times have changed post Covid and the all-inclusive resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico, like most businesses, have suffered from supply and staffing issues. So what do you do when you’ve spent your hard-earned money on a well-deserved...

Top 25 “Bests” in Riviera Maya Mexico for 2023

Travel is gearing up again post-covid, so it's time to update my Top 25 Bests in Riviera Maya, Mexico. We've explored a few more resorts, and much to our surprise, we've changed our mind about some of these categories we...

Planning A Family Vacation to Riviera Maya, Mexico | Pack the Kids

Family travel can be both enjoyable and stressful. Making memories during your trip and ensuring everyone is happy, takes precedence over taking a perfect photo, seeing every site around you, or spending every waking hour on the go. With some...

Weather in Riviera Maya, Mexico: When is the Best Time to Visit Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya, Mexico, is known for its all-inclusive resorts, hotels, and golf courses situated on or adjacent to beautiful pristine beaches. Along with its cool white sand and beautiful aquamarine water, the temperature is almost perfect year-round for those who...

How To Find A Deal for an All-Inclusive Resort in Riviera Maya & Travel Tips

If I had a superpower, it would be finding travel deals. By following the suggestions below, you are guaranteed to add more travel bucks to your pocket. Because of these travel tips, we have been able to travel at least...

All-Inclusive Resorts in Riviera Maya Have Many Free Activities

Each resort is different, but most resorts that we have visited offer several free activities. Check your resort if there is something specific you are interested in doing. Most places have an activity team that is friendly and will keep...

Everything You Need to Know About Riviera Maya, Mexico

Riviera Maya, Mexico, home to 112 miles of beautiful beaches and crystal clear blue water, is visited by millions of tourists annually. Surrounded by ancient Mayan cities, including Coba, Tulum, and one of the seven wonders of the world, Chichen...

Let’s Get Happy! Start Planning Your Next Vacation

Traveling can make you happier, but you already knew that, right? According to a recent cnbc.com article, planning, researching, and anticipating a future trip increases happiness too. I may not be able to hop on a plane to a...

Top 25 “Bests” in Riviera Maya Mexico

Because I am taking a hiatus from traveling, I’ve been reading my travel diary and perusing photos from the past few years. This prompted me to start a “best of” list as a fun way to reminisce about the many...

Three Things You Need to Know About Travel in 2021

Millions of Americans canceled their travel plans last year, myself included. Some have continued to travel, but the majority are waiting until later this year. According to InsureMyTrip, travel insurance purchases are up this week for international travel. "For those who...

Travel to Riviera Maya, Mexico for FREE and Other Money-Saving Tips

Working with our travel agent when we first started traveling, she mentioned that if we had credit card points, we could use them for our all-inclusive vacation. I told her that ours only covered airline miles, but I would check....

Christmas in Riviera Maya, Mexico?

What does Christmas mean to me? Family, evergreen trees, sweaters, boots, and possibly snow, so I’ve never entertained the thought of spending the holiday somewhere warm. But after seeing these photos taken at the all-inclusive resorts Riviera Maya Iberostar at...

All-Inclusive Resorts in Riviera Maya: You Can’t Always Believe What You Read

Before we left for our first trip to an all-inclusive at the Blue Bay Esmeralda in Riviera Maya, we checked reviews on Tripadvisor to learn more about the resort. “The beach has horrible, mangroves.” “They burn trash in the morning...

Riviera Maya, Mexico: Should You Choose a Large or Small Resort?

It depends on what you like to do. There are large, all-inclusive Riviera Maya resorts that are 3 or 4 resorts in one, sometimes with exchange privileges, or you can go to a smaller resort with less area to cover....