All wet: The swimming pool at the Grand Oasis Palm in Cancun, Mexico. BY MARK CHESNUTCancun is known as a family-friendly destination, thanks to its array of activities and hotels that offer children’s programs. But not all hotels are created equal. So when I set out to research a family vacation for the 50th wedding…
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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…
6 Reasons to Love Virgin America (Including Music in the Bathroom)
It really does look like this: The coach cabin aboard Virgin America. BY MARK CHESNUT Let’s face it. For the most part, the experience on one airline isn’t that different from another, especially if you’re flying to a Mexico vacation or looking for cheap domestic flights in the United States.So I was pleasantly surprised this…
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…
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…
Cancun Celebrates Third International Whale Shark Day
Now is the time to swim with the sharks in Cancun. Photo: Beto Friscione, www.solobuceo.com For most of us, August 30 means nothing more than the end of the month and the countdown toward the end of summer. But in Cancun, it’s a day to swim with the sharks.For the third year in a year,…