Tag Archives: Riviera Maya

Visit the Island of Holbox

Love the Yucatan in Mexico?  Take the short ferry ride off the peninsula to the island of Holbox – where the art of relaxation has been perfected! Okay, so getting to the island is a bit more complicated than taking a hotel shuttle from the Cancun airport to touristy Riviera Maya, but you’ll find it’s […]

Fiestas in Mexico with Friends

Riviera Maya, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula in the Caribbean The all-inclusive resorts in the Riviera Maya are a perfect location for this kind of trip.  Typically they offer all kinds of beach activities (parasailing, paddleboarding, beach volleyball, snorkeling and jet skiing), a selection of restaurants and snack bars, entertainment and game rooms, and a […]

Riviera Maya

The Yucatan Peninsula is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, making it a paradise for beach lovers.  The Riviera Maya is a developed area on the Caribbean coast boasting hundreds of hotels and condos, plenty of nightlife, shopping, entertainment, water sports, and ecology parks.  Besides those amenities catering to tourists, you […]

Barcelo Maya Riviera Resort-A New Adults-Only Oasis!

During my recent stay at Barcelo Maya Grand with family and friends I was able to line up a site inspection at their brand new adults-only all-inclusive resort next door, Barcelo Maya Riviera. I was so impressed with the comfortable yet pristine look and feel of this resort which has tons to offer its guests! […]

OverWater Bungalow – Closer than you think

I had the pleasure of seeing overwater bungalows in person is so much more awe-inspiring than in a picture. We visited Palafitos at El Dorado Maroma, and it was stunning. If this is on your bucket list, I highly recommend saving a little bit on airfare, by flying into Cancun, and staying in one of […]

Missy’s Skoog 5th visit to the Iberostar Grand Paraiso beach, Riviera Maya Mexico

Nothing like a nap under the palapa at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso beach

The Iberostar Grand Paraiso is one of the most luxurious resorts in Mexico and the crown jewel of the IBEROSTAR Paraiso complex, featuring stunning neo-classic architecture and unparalleled amenities. This adults-only, 24-hour all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya offers spacious junior suites, each with a private Jacuzzi for two, designed to provide ultimate comfort and indulgence. […]