My wife and I had a chance to take her parents to The Royal in Cancun and The Royal Playa Del Carmen. We stayed 3 nights at each hotel and it was awesome.
We started at the Royal in Playa Del Carmen right off 5th avenue, in Playa Del Carmen. Location, Location, Location ! We could walk to all the shopping and clubs located on famous 5th Avenue. The rooms were very nice, maybe not quite as new or fresh as some of the new adult only hotels but they were very nice! The pool was huge and seemed to have a real buzz about it. Their was a lot more activity and a bit more of a party feel with people coming and going from 5th avenue. The beach was great and it was lined with beach cabanas but it was right next door to a road that lead down to the beach so it did have a lot of foot traffic from 5th avenue. It is not as private as some may like and if your not in the Royal Service suites it is a little tough to find one. The royal service suites have reserved beach cabanas.
My favorite restaurant was Asiana because of the location outside of the resort but every restaurant was very good! This hotel is the best in Playa Del Carmen so if you want an adult only located on 5th Avenue you have to stay at the Royal Playa Del Carmen.
After 3 nights in Playa it was off the the The Royal in Cancun. We stayed on the famed 10th floor in the Royal Service suites. It is said to have the best view in Cancun and I would agree. The rooms were much nicer and the view, WOW! The pool had a huge swim up bar and it was really hopping! The beach was super and you could see almost the entire skyline of Cancun. The food was excellent at all of the restaurants and the room service menu seemed to have more options then the Royal in Playa.
I did prefer The Royal Cancun vs. the Royal in Playa Del Carmen. The rooms were nicer and the views at the Royal Cancun are marvelous but the location of the Royal in Playa Del Carmen is just perfect for partying on 5th avenue. This was one of my favorite trips and I will be returning to both of these properties.
Brand new and opening April 2012 the long awaited Secrets Vallarta is sure please. Adults only all inclusive 6 start luxury at it’s finest, the Secrets Vallarta Bay is situated on the finest golden sand beaches of the Pacific. 271 suites offer ocean views, modern decor, 24 hour rooms service, fully stocked minibars, and turn down service just to name a few. Choose from any of the 5 reservation free gourmet all inclusive restaurants and 3 bars with top shelf local and international beer and alcohol all included in your all inclusive stay. When it’s time for a swim refresh yourself in the stunning pools overlooking the Pacific or head to the ocean for a swim or enjoy one of the complementary watersports like kayaking or snorkeling. For the perfect anniversary, honeymoon or getaway with your friend, leave the kids with Grandma and Grandpa and book your trip to the Secrets Vallarta Bay today.
Cancun, Mexico has over a dozen nightclubs and literally hundreds of bars and is considered to have some of the best evening entertainment in the world. Cancun is most famous for their mega bars and party atmosphere but don’t forget the hundreds of small bars and clubs footsteps away from your hotel. It doesn’t matter if your looking for a nightclub with laser lights with thousands of people or a quiet local watering hole, Cancun has a place for you.
The large nightclubs have capacity for thousands and all offer nightly entertainment. This is not the entertainment you find in your local downtown clubs. There’s something new happening every few minutes, from fantastic circus type performances, giant video screens, the famous bikini contests, mime artists, crazy waiters and more. The most popular are Coco Bongo, Daddy O, The City and Bulldogs. It is common for these clubs to carry on until 6 in the morning. At these clubs you usually pay $25 – $40 cover and they offer an ”open bar” so your drinks are included with your cover. The “open bar” usually ends at 3 am so if your partying early into the morning you’ll have to pay for each drink after 3. These clubs are world famous and an evening experience of a lifetime!
If you prefer a smaller club try one of Cancun’s most famous bars, Senor Frogs. It is popular for it’s waterslides and wearable’s. There are scores of smaller bars in Cancun such as Corona Bar, Dos Equis Bar, Terrasta, Carlos N Charlie’s, My Place, Lucky Monkey and Congo Bar that might be more to your liking. These clubs will still have a cover and most do a pay per drink plan. These bars most often close around 1 am but will usually have smaller crowds and shorter lines. I recommend starting out at these smaller clubs and then finish your evening at one of the larger nightclubs. Most of these bars are open for lunch and the crowds are smaller and not as lively. Many of them are actually family friendly during the lunch hour and early afternoons.
If your not looking to pay big cover charges and dance till 6am with the younger crowd but would like to go out and enjoy a night on the town. Then try Captain’s Cove and Pancho & Willy’s. Happy Hour is from 4pm to 6pm every day at P&W’s and has one of the best sunset views in all of Cancun. Captain’s Cove and Pancho & Willy’s is located on the shores of the lagoon opposite The Omni Hotels. Cancun has evening entertainment for everyone. Below are a few tips to keep in mind when partying in Cancun.
A few tip to consider when planning your night out in Cancun.
1 – Tip – tipping will improve service levels with cabs, waiters and bartenders
2 – Beware of the Shot girls. They will charge you $2 per and you can get a little out of control if your not careful.
3 – Don’t get lost. Some of these clubs are huge so take notice of your surroundings and locate exits and restrooms.
4 – Be careful with valuables. Travel light, watch out where you leave your camera. Bring a disposable camera.
5 – BE SAFE. Use the cab service or walk. Use common sense and go out with a partner or a buddy.
Congratulations to the Dreams Punta Cana, Beaches Turks & Caicos, and the Excellence Playa Mujeres, who were rated as having the top 3 “Most Refreshing Swim-Up Bars”, according to a recently released TripAdvisor Top 10 list. Swim-up bars are essential for a lot of travelers to Mexico and the Caribbean, as you can hang out in the pool all day long with a cool refreshing drink always just a short swim away. All three of these resorts are ones that Dream Vacations works with often and highly recommend and are great options to consider.
The Dreams Punta Cana is a great value resort for all ages, located on the north end of Punta Cana on the East Coast of the Domincan Republic. The Dreams Resorts’ signature no-wristband, no-reservations policy is a big hit with their guests as is the Unlimited-Luxury included plan, going above and beyond your traditional all-inclusive.
The Beaches Turks & Caicos especially caters to families with children, and offers one of the most highly regarded all-inclusive programs in the world. In fact, the Beaches Turks & Caicos was recently rated the #1 Family Hotel in the Caribbean by Travel+Leisure magazine and the BEST All-Inclusive and Best Bang for the Buck by Caribbean Travel+Life magazine.
The Excellence Playa Mujeres is a chic adults only resort just outside Cancun, Mexico, and offers a value-priced luxury option that is one Dream Vacations’ most popular and highly recommended for adults. Excellence Resorts are known for their fine dining, top-shelf drinks, in suite Jacuzzi tubs, and more and the Excellence Playa Mujeres doesn’t dissapoint.
As all of us know already, tax refund time is right around the corner. As a mother of two, the first thing I think of is paying off all my debt. Then I would stash some in savings and spend a little bit on myself.
A great idea for those who have already starting booking their next vacation or for those who are just beginning, refunds are a great opportunity to get those vacations paid in full. Maybe even upgrade your room category if your vacation is already paid in full.
As a lot of you know already, the sooner you book the better rate you will receive. We do also offer options when booking that does not require the full balance of the vacation up front, just a minimal deposit. Then the remainder of the balance would be due 45 days prior to travel.
Another great idea for the last minute travelers without their passports, go apply and get them expedited for a minimal fee.
A lot of people are already booking their spring break vacations and availability is limited, so don’t feel that waiting last minute is going to get you a better rate. Very rarely you will find last minute deals. You will actually find that if you would have booked them sooner, with just that minimal deposit, you could have saved hundreds!
Call us today and get that deposit made to secure the lowest rate possible and then pay the balance when your refund arrives!
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