Vacation the easy way.
The Barcelo Maya Palace Resort is the top dog among the Barcelo Maya complex of five resorts situated on an amazing stretch of beach, south of Playa del Carmen. This property is especially good for upscale families wanting a worry-free beach vacation. There is a children’s waterpark and kid’s club for ages to 4 to 12. It is also a[…]
Read moreOkay, some of us enjoy scuba diving, but so long as it isn’t overly physically challenging or dangerous. Here’s a great list of dive spots that will give you the thrill without the chill 🙂 Cozumel Mexico (recommended resort: Iberostar Cozumel) Moorea Tahiti (recommended resort: Hilton Moorea Resort) Turks and Caicos Caribbean (recommended resort: Beaches Turks & Caicos) Nassau Bahamas[…]
Read moreI hear it a lot: “If I had it to do over again, I’d have a destination wedding on a gorgeous beach.” And for those who’ve been married for 10 – 15 years or more, they remember that the destination wedding concept hadn’t caught on “back in the day.” Destination weddings have become an acceptable and popular option for nuptuals,[…]
Read moreThe star rating on resorts can be a bit confusing, at best. Some decidedly 4 star resorts tout themselves as 5 stars. Some 2 stars call themselves “luxury” (but how they can do it with a straight face baffles me). All-inclusive resorts, as you may know, provide meals, snacks, drinks, and some activities in their stay. Some resorts are fully[…]
Read moreI was recently marveling — to myself — at how much variation there is among the Sandals and Beaches Resorts, located in the Caribbean. I can count 8 of the Sandals/Beaches Resorts I’ve personally stayed at or inspected, and I can certainly remember each one distinctly. Each one also has its own uniqueness…the energy level, the menus (though I never[…]
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