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…
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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…
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,…
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…
Too Much Snow? Consider a Hot Date in Cancun
Dreams Cancun watery wonderland. If you’re in my part of the world, you just might be a bit snowed in right now and thinking how nice it would be to get away to somewhere warmer. Perennial favorite Cancun has a pretty good remedy for anyone sick of the snow. Over the past few months, public…
Snowed in? Consider Cancun
If you’re in my part of the world, you just might be a bit snowed in right now and thinking how nice it would be to get away to somewhere warmer. Perennial favorite Cancun has
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The Best LGBTQ Vacation Destinations in Latin America
The Gay Travel Awards has named the top LGBTQ vacation destinations, hotels and experiences. Latin America scores especially well.
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How does it feel to reach Million Miler status with an airline? One frequent flyer looks back at a life of travel as he celebrates.
AIRLINE REVIEW: What It’s Like to Fly Volaris in Mexico (VIDEO)
If you’re looking for cheap flights in Mexico, you’ll find several options when it comes to low-fare airlines. But every airline in Mexico offers a different kind of experience, so it’s a good idea to know what to expect before your book your ticket. During my most recent Mexico trip, I flew from Cancun to…
AIRLINE REVIEW: Is JetBlue’s “Even More Space” Seating Worth It?
Let’s be real: airplane seats can be pretty uncomfortable. There are some remedies, of course, since nearly every airline offers some kind of upgraded airline seating option, whether it’s premium economy, business class, first class or some creatively named variation on those concepts. But is it really worth upgrading? During a recent Cancun flight, I…