All Entries in the "Family Travel Review" Category
Review: Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Guest post – Michelle, Canada Stayed at the Crown Paradise Resort from June 5th-12th, 2004 and was our first trip to Mexico. My major complaints are below by section. Food Resort featured six restaurants. All restaurants were very hot with very poor air conditioning. The main restaurant serving B/L/D was the buffet. Breakfast was pretty [...]
Be Live Grand Playa, Cancun
Guest post – Randy, Canada Arrival – We were upgraded from the Oasis Palm Beach Rooms – Room was gorgeous, we asked for and received an ocean view room. Unfortunately hot water was inconsistent and despite the fact that we tipped, we had a hard time getting the maid to clean our room (we had [...]
Review: Barcelo Maya Beach, Mayan Riviera
Arrival: we arrived this past may 27th, 2011. we were at the Boca Building. It is extremely hot and steamy this time of year. lousy check in. took over an hour and a half waiting our turn in line. we got upgraded to the honeymoon suite for our 30th anniversery which was nice. the service [...]
Review: Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
Guest writer – Janice from Canada Stayed at Paradisus Riviera Cancun from February 9 to 16. Your Arrival: We booked our trip with Itravel2000, through Transat Vacations. We chose this hotel because Transat had it on sale for a few days for a really good price, less than what you’d pay for a 4 star [...]
Canadian Girl Badly Beaten in Mexician Resort-Canadian’s Urged to be Cautious
A young Canadian woman beaten unconscious in a resort in Mazatlan adds to the influx of violent incidents in Mexico in recent weeks. Aliya Mawani, spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs said officials in Mexico are aware of the beating and are assisting the woman along with her family. “Our thoughts are with the [...]
Review: Blue Bay Getaway Temptation Cancun
Guest post by Richard, Canada Arrival: We arrived @ Temptation around 5pm & were in our room by 5-05, quick & efficent, our room was clean and ready, the mini bar was stocked with water,pop & beer. 5-06 we had our first Tequila Perilizer!!!!! Rooms: Our room was always clean, we had a view of [...]
The Secret to Travel and Working Out
I’ve just developed a new appreciation for those of you who try to maintain a healthy training and eating plan when you have to travel a lot. I’m fortunate that my job doesn’t require a lot of business travel because I don’t enjoy leaving my family, and it’s very difficult to stay on a fitness [...]
How Safe is it to Travel to Mexico with Kids?
I’ll be taking my first trip to the Yucatan in Mexico later this year, and I’m excited to delve into Merida’s music scene, explore ancient ruins and relax along the Mayan Riviera. I’m also thrilled about the prices. I’m paying $60 for two, including breakfast, at the Hotel Julamis, a boutique inn with a garden [...]
Planning a Trip to Mexico with Kids
Bringing kids to Mexico is a fantastic opportunity to have some concerted family time while exploring a different culture. Children of any age are a challenge though so I will be making some recommendations based on 3 kids and nearly two decades coming to Mexico. I will also be soliciting advice and suggestions from other [...]
All-Inclusive Trips to Hawaii With Kids
Many visitors to Hawaii do not realize that this U.S. state is actually a submerged volcanic mountain that has created the longest island chain in the world. Most of Hawaii’s 132 islands are not fit for human habitation, leaving only eight main islands: Hawaii (Big Island), Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. This [...]
