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Celebrating five years at Grand Residences

Grand Residences by Royal Resorts is celebrating its fifth anniversary this December. Nestled on a breathtaking beach to the south of Puerto Morelos, our luxury resort continues to receive rave reviews for its spacious suites, upscale amenities,…
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CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA & YUCATAN EVENTS

Here’s our regular round up of festivals and events in Cancun, Riviera Maya and Yucatan in the next few months. Fiesta de la Purísima Concepción, Izamal, December 1-12 The faithful gather to honor the patron saint of Izamal, the Virgin…
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New security initiatives in Quintana Roo

Millions of tourists visit the Mexican Caribbean each year and the authorities work closely to ensure the safety of visitors and residents. Security is being boosted further in the state of Quintana Roo with the implementation of additional…
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Seaweed update

For those of you wondering about the seaweed that has been washing ashore from time to time along parts of the Quintana Roo coast during the summer, we are happy to report that it has disappeared and our turquoise waters have returned. The…
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Holbox bans single-use plastics

The island of Holbox has taken the lead in banning single-use plastics from its shores. The new management plan for the Yum Balam reserve, which includes Holbox, prohibits the entry of plastic bottles and containers, PET, polystyrene and plastic…
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Xcaret named World’s Best Park 2018

At IAAPA Expo Attractions, the entertainment industry’s largest trade fair held in November in Orlando, Xcaret Park received the Liseberg Applause Award as the Best Park in the World 2018. It beat other finalists such as PortAventura World…
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Xcaret’s macaw success story

Over the past few years we have reported on Xcaret’s remarkable mission to bring the scarlet macaw back from the brink of extinction in Mexico. To date, 242 macaws raised in the Riviera Maya park have been transported to jungle reserves in…
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Cancun flight news

In preparation for the winter season many airlines are expanding their Cancun flight networks, adding routes or extra departures. Frontier has new routes from Raleigh-Durham and Las Vegas, and Southwest Airlines from Indianapolis, Milwaukee,…
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Discover the secrets of traditional Mexican cuisine with a Cancun cooking class

Have you always wanted to learn how to prepare traditional Mexican cuisine? If so, why not sign up for a Cancun cooking class on your next trip? You’ll have a fun morning discovering the fascinating history of one of the world’s richest…
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All roads lead to Merida, Yucatan’s historic cultural capital

Looking for something different to do on your next trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya? Spend a couple of days in Merida, one of Mexico’s oldest and loveliest cities. Known as “La Ciudad Blanca” or the “White City, Mérida boasts colonial…