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Xcaret breeding program almost doubles Mexico’s wild scarlet macaw population

A flash of red and blue wings overhead and the sounds of raucous squawks in the distance, scarlet macaws have returned to the jungles of northern Chiapas and southern Veracruz thanks to the success of the Xcaret macaw breeding and release program.…
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Big wins for Cancun & Riviera Maya at the World Travel Awards 2017

The Mexican Caribbean garnered 25 awards at the World Travel Awards 2017 in the categories for destinations, beaches, cruise ports and parks, among others. Here are some of the winners: Riviera Maya • Best Beach Destination in Mexico and…
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Cancun Flight News, Terminal 4 now open

This month’s Cancun flight news is the inauguration of Terminal 4 at Cancun International Airport. Opened by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on October 31, this new terminal boosts the airport’s total space by 36.7 percent and gives…
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Two new fun parks for the Mexican Caribbean in 2018

Already thinking about next year’s vacation? The Mexican Caribbean will have two new parks for you and your family to enjoy. First up is the Parque Maya in the heart of Cancun Hotel Zone. Located next to Captain’s Cove and opposite the…
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Celebrating 40 years at Royal Resorts

Sharon and Bernardo S. from Poughkeepsie, New York have been Royal Resorts members for 37 years. Sharon tells the story: “We were invited to VCI or The Royal Cancun by friends about 37 years ago. "We loved it so much we purchased two weeks…
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Culinary creativity, meet the new chef at The Royal Sands

Some people are born with a chispa or spark of creative genius and this is certainly the case with Erika B., the new Executive Sous Chef at The Royal Sands in Cancun. She says, “Ever since I was little I loved being in the kitchen cooking…
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World Beers at The Royal Market

Beer fans will find a larger selection of world beers at the Royal Market on their next Cancun vacation. In addition to the Mexican beers you usually drink, the following brands are now on sale in your resort stores: Mahou (Spain), Czechvar…
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Go somewhere new in the Riviera Maya and Yucatan, 5 great trip ideas

If you are planning a Cancun family vacation this fall, make sure you get out and discover some of the wonders of the Riviera Maya and Yucatan. You’ll want to spend many of your days on the beach or snorkeling the Mesoamerican Reef, but when…
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Mission accomplished: Royal Resorts Foundation builds a home for Maclovio

We have some wonderful news to share with you. Don Maclovio Tec, his wife Carmen and son Reyes, our 2017 Royal Resorts Foundation Race beneficiaries are now living in their renovated home. Construction has been completed and Don Maclovio’s…
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On turtle patrol at Royal Resorts, 2017 Cancun turtle nesting season

The record breaking 2017 Cancun turtle nesting season is coming to a close. At Royal Resorts, a few late green turtles came ashore in late September and early October to lay their eggs and they are the final ones of the year, bringing the tally…