When it comes to large all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, the Moon Palace has one of the highest profiles. And during a recent stay at The Grand at Moon Palace, I discovered 8 fun and surprising things to do that are far from the usual experiences at a Cancun hotel. In this Cancun travel video, I…
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HOTEL REVIEW: Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro, Near Downtown & Airport
I was looking for a reasonably priced Cancun hotel near the airport and the center of the city (this was no Mexico beach vacation). Here’s what I found.
TRAVEL DEALS: Cyber Monday Travel Discounts in Panama, Cancun & Peru
Cyber Monday will be here soon! Start planning now so you can snap up these upcoming travel deals at Cancun, Peru and Panama hotels.
HOTEL REVIEW: Oasis Sens Resort, the Cancun All-inclusive Choice for Couples
Dramatic entry: The lobby at the Oasis Sens resort in Cancun. BY MARK CHESNUTWhen it comes to planning Mexico vacations, Cancun’s allure is hard to deny. But with so many all-inclusive hotels vying for your attention, it can be hard to figure out which Cancun hotel is right for you. This is the second of…
HOTEL REVIEW: Grand Oasis Cancun Offers Entertainment by the Sea
The beach at the Grand Oasis Cancun resort. BY MARK CHESNUTI have to admit that before my recent visit as a guest at the Grand Oasis Cancun resort, I was a bit confused about what was the difference between the various Oasis Hotels & Resorts properties in Cancun. After all, isn’t one all-inclusive Cancun hotel…
Sweet Rides: 3 Cool Ways to Travel Around Cancun
Hot wheels: The Oasis Sens resort has a big fleet of little Smart Cars, which guests can use for free. BY MARK CHESNUTOne of the pleasures of a Cancun vacation is the ease of getting around; the layout of the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone) is essentially one long boulevard, making it hard to get lost….
VIDEO: The Birdmen bring Soaring Talent to the Grand Oasis Cancun Resort
Vibrantly painted “birdmen” and women perform a Cirque du Soleil-style show at the Grand Oasis Cancun Resort. The Grand Oasis Cancun resort is one of the most easily recognizable Cancun hotels, thanks to its pyramid-inspired main building, centered around a dramatic atrium with overflowing greenery. At night, that atrium looks even more dramatic when the…
Award Winners: The Top 5 Resort Hotels in Mexico Dominate Multiple Lists
Award-winning: The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, is one of the highest-rated hotels in Mexico. BY MARK CHESNUTWhile doing research for article about the top 6 award-winning hotels in North America, which I wrote recently for the Orbitz business travel blog, I couldn’t help but notice that several Mexico hotels kept coming up on various award lists, including…
Summer Vacation Deals from American Airlines, Marriott
Big savings: The JW Marriott Cancun is among the hotels on sale this summer. BY MARK CHESNUTThere have been so many summer vacation sales this season that I couldn’t resist sharing a couple more. So if you haven’t already packed to fly south, check this out:Up to 40 Percent Off with Marriott BrandsJW Marriott, Renaissance…
Act Fast for All-inclusive Savings at Latin America Resorts
All-inclusive: The Westin in Costa Rica is among the resorts offering summer deals. BY MARK CHESNUTOn the Orbitz business travel blog, I recently wrote about how all-inclusive resorts around the hemisphere are serving the needs of business travelers. Now, I’ve rounded up a few sample vacation resort packages in Latin America, for those gearing up…
Creative Vision: Riu Hotels Showcases Guest Photos via Flickr
Riu Hotels & Resorts now features guest-made photos from Flickr on its site. This Cancun shot made by Skies for Me. Let’s face it. You can’t always believe the photos you see on hotel Websites. After all, you can glamorize just about anything with some professional retouching. So it’s a bold, interesting and helpful move…
DEAL ALERT: ME Cancun Goes All-Inclusive, with Special Rates
A while back I enjoyed a stay at ME Cancun, part of the Spain-based Sol Meliá family. I was very impressed with the chic ambiance and décor, which combined a bit of Miami Beach style, with dramatic lighting, posh contemporary surroundings and a decidedly youthful vibe, complete with live Djs and a Maxim Magazine-branded beach…
HOTEL REVIEW: Real Resorts, The Royal Cancun
HOTEL REVIEW BY RAMSEY QUBEIN, GUEST BLOGGER Arrival Experience: The Royal Cancun’s porte cochere welcomes guests, along with a host of staff members holding their hands over their hearts in a traditional welcome to this adults-only, all-inclusive enclave. Guests are immediately offered refreshing cold towels, a chilled drink, and a hand with their luggage. Tropical rattan…