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Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

My husband and I recently stayed at the BARCELO LOS CABOS PALACE DELUXE. We found the hotel to be very beautiful and the grounds aesthetically pleasing. The beach is wonderful; (more…)

ME Cancun

Monday, December 19th, 2011

I recently stayed at ME Cancun. Everything at the hotel was good. (more…)

Secrets Maroma Beach

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

I just returned from a 4 day stay at Secrets Maroma Beach, and am pleased to report that this resort in Riviera Maya is as good as it gets. The guests’ ages ranged from early 20’s to 70’s. Singles as well as couples will find much to enjoy. None of the restaurants require advance reservations, except for the Hibachi dinner, which was a fun experience, and highly recommended. (more…)

Occidental Grand Cozumel

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

We had the pleasure of staying at the Occidental Grand Cozumel. We upgraded to the Preferred Club and it was outstanding. (more…)

Riu Palace Las Americas

Monday, November 21st, 2011

The all-inclusive Riu Palace Las Americas is our favorite hotel in Cancun. It is elegant, but not stuffy, complete with its own spa. (more…)

Le Blanc Spa Resort

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun is one of the most awesome resorts I have ever stayed at. The efficient, friendly service began the moment I stepped into the front lobby, and continued throughout my stay. (more…)

Riu Palace Riviera Maya

Monday, October 24th, 2011

As travel agency owners, we really appreciate a good resort when we stay there. We just had the pleasure of staying at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya, 34 miles south of the Cancun International Airport. Riu Palace Riviera Maya, opened in 2007 and is the fifth and final resort in Riu’s Playacar complex. (more…)

Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resorts Riviera Maya

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort, Riviera Maya is a Berman Travel favorite. Grand Velas Riviera Maya is beyond a 5 star rating in our opinion and is one of the top honeymoon & destination wedding resorts. (more…)

THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Berman Travel loves THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen! This adults-only, all-inclusive resort is a fantastic honeymoon, destination wedding and romantic getaway destination. (more…)

IBEROSTAR Tucan & Quetzal

Monday, September 26th, 2011

At the far end of the Playacar development sits this all-inclusive resort in the town of Playa del Carmen. Like many others in this gated development, the IBEROSTAR Tucan & Quetzal has marble from stem to stern as limestone is abundant on the Yucatan. (more…)

Excellence Playa Mujeres

Monday, September 19th, 2011

We at Berman Travel LOVE Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort & Spa in Cancun. This resort is a WOW factor 10! Amazing suites, Jacuzzi tubs in every room, 24-hour room service, fantastic restaurants, and lots of selection. A Lobster House, swim-up bar, lounges, you name it, Excellence has it; plus a fantastic breakfast buffet each morning. (more…)

Cancun

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Cancun is a great beach destination situated in Mexico, and you’re bound to have one that’s a perfect fit for you. Choices are plentiful, (more…)

A Palace Resorts Mexican Tour

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

So here I was, clumsy me expecting a nice and easy fam. Well guess again, but we will get into that later.
We stayed at the Cancun Palace which I would recommend to singles, couples and all around partiers. Bachelor parties or just a friends’ getaway. (more…)

Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal

Monday, August 15th, 2011

I stayed with my 11 year old Granddaughter at the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal hotel in Riviera Maya. We just loved the Iberostar Tucan; it is a smaller property with plenty of wildlife wandering around. The hotel has (more…)

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica in an all-inclusive resort located in Cabo San Lucas. One word “aaahhh” describes the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica. When you arrive and step into the lobby, it is very welcoming and relaxing from the start. (more…)

Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

We spent 3 nights at the Ibersotar Grand Hotel Paraiso and were very sorry to leave. Everything was wonderful. First, the grounds and the building were beautiful. Everything was very spacious, beautifully decorated and immaculately maintained. (more…)

Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Riviera Maya

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico: what can I say except…amazing! This Incredible resort is 5 star+. The food, accommodations & service are off the charts. (more…)

Secrets Maroma Beach

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

This is a where to start for my best on this hotel. On July 18th, 2011, we returned from Secrets Maroma Beach in Riviera Maya after five outstanding days. To rate this hotel would be straight tens on a scale from 1-10. (more…)

Aura Cozumel Grand Resort

Monday, July 18th, 2011

As a travel agent, I like to visit new places. I had never been to Cozumel and had wanted to go there for quite some time. We loved it and would go back! (more…)

Riu Palace Riviera Maya

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Being a travel agent, I like to review all of the accommodations that I stay in. The Riu Palace Riviera Maya is a beautiful resort with immaculate grounds and excellent food. If you have ever stayed in a RIU property before, then you pretty much know what to expect as most of their properties are set up the same way. (more…)

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

I just got back from Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun. Based on the reviews, I expected the worst. However, I found them to be one of the best. (more…)

El Dorado Royale

Monday, June 13th, 2011

El Dorado Royale Resort & Spa by Karisma is an adults-only resort in the Riviera Maya. This resort was far above my expectations. The staff could not do enough or you. (more…)

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

We recently returned from Cabo San Lucas where we stayed at the Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa. I must say the location is great. The hotel far exceeded our expectations. The food, hotel accommodations and staff were extremely wonderful. (more…)

Riu Caribe

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Just came back from a visit to the RIU Caribe in Cancun, Mexico. It has a beautiful open-air lobby (sometimes it did get a little warm) with low-key music entertainment on various nights - nice place to hang out and socialize! (more…)

Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

I recently went with a group to Los Cabos and stayed at the Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort. What I found when I arrived was lovely. The group was so happy with the service, accommodations, and cleanliness. (more…)

Sun Palace

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

You can read a lot of the reviews to get details on the rooms, restaurants, service, and how wonderful everything is, but I just had to add that this was truly a wonderful time at a great resort. My “soon to be” wife and I started to have withdrawal symptoms when we realized, two days before (more…)

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

My husband and I stayed at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun for a quick 4 night getaway in October. (more…)

Excellence Playa Mujeres

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

I planned a trip for 4 couples last January and we were beyond satisfied with Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun. We made an excellent choice. (more…)

Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

I just returned from the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso in Riviera Maya after not being in the Cancun area for 20 years. I was hesitant about going to Mexico with all the media on safety. I am here to say I had absolutely no problems whatsoever and this hotel is a GEM. (more…)

El Dorado Royale

Monday, April 11th, 2011

I stayed at the El Dorado Royale in the Riviera Maya, Mexico on March 16 - 20, 2011. This is a lovely beachfront resort. The staff is friendly and the location-amid 500 acres of lush jungle-is just as alluring as ever. (more…)

ME Cabo

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

The ME Cabo is located within walking distance to the shopping, restaurants and nightlife on Cabo san Lucas. The resort is on the best swimming beach in Los Cabos and has 150 rooms and suites. (more…)

Las Ventanas Al Paraiso

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Las Ventanas Al Paraiso is as amazing as its reputation. There are 71 suites at this amazing EP resort located in the corridor next to the Melia Cabo Real (you can’t see any other hotels). (more…)

One&Only Palmilla

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

The One&Only Palmilla is a classic, service oriented, super deluxe resort. Currently, there are 172 rooms and suites which are spread out amngst lush landscape. The One&Only Palmilla is obviously an amazing resort. (more…)

The Westin Resort & Spa

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

The Westin Resort & Spa in Los Cabos is famous for its architecture and is located at the beginning of the corridor closer to San Jose del Cabo. The Westin Resort & Spa has 243 ocean view rooms, with either one king or two double beds. The rooms are beautiful with the Heavenly bed and plasma televisions. (more…)

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa is located next to the Pueblo Bonito Sunset beach, but not up on a cliff. The resort has an endless thick walking beach (they filmed the movie Troy with Brad Pitt there). (more…)

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas

Monday, April 4th, 2011

The Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas is located near the action in Cabo san Lucas, on a nice swimming beach. The Riu Palace has 642 Junior Suites of which most are ocean view or higher. The resort is symmetrical with two large pools with swim up pool bars. (more…)

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa

Friday, April 1st, 2011

The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa is a nice EP property located in the corridor, 10 minutes drive from Cabo san Lucas. There are 270 rooms including several levels of suites (1-3 bedrooms). The resort is spread out into 11 buildings, and is mainly geared towards families. (more…)

Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa

Friday, April 1st, 2011

The Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa is a gorgeous resort. The lobby is located 8 floors above the pool and common areas with fantastic views. Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos is located in the corridor, closer to town than the Westin Resort & Spa. (more…)

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa has 308 suites and is located in the center of the Corridor of Los Cabos. The resort has two pool areas, both of which have a swim up pool bar. The main pool is the active pool, and the other pool is a quiet, relaxation pool area. (more…)

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is an EP property located next door to the Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort in the middle of the Corridor of Los Cabos. The Hilton also has a swimmable beach. (more…)

Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort is located in the corridor of Los Cabos about 30 minutes from the airport. The resort was built in 1989, and there is an artificial barrier allowing it to have a swimmable beach. The resort became all-inclusive in 2003, (more…)

Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos

Monday, March 28th, 2011

The Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos is the oldest resort in Cabo and was built in 1981 and renovated in 2001. The resort is located in San Jose del Cabo with a nice thick beach (more…)

Royal Solaris Los Cabos

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Royal Solaris Los Cabos is located in San Jose del Cabo only 10 minutes from the SJD Airport. The resort is all-inclusive with 5 restaurants. Three of these restaurants are buffet and two are a la carte. The theme for the a la carte restaurants are (more…)

Riu Vallarta

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

The Riu Vallarta opened in November of 2006 and has 850 rooms. The resort is located adjacent to the Riu Jalisco and has exchange privileges (except for dinner). The resort is on a great stretch of beach in Riviera Nayarit. (more…)

Riu Jalisco

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

The Riu Jalisco is very typical of all Riu Resorts. There are 700 rooms located on a nice stretch of walking beach in Riviera Nayarit. The Run of House rooms have two double beds (which can be pushed together), liquor dispenser, and fully stocked mini bar. (more…)

Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center

Monday, March 14th, 2011

The Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center is located in the hotel zone adjacent to downtown Puerto Vallarta. The resort has 600 rooms of which 90% are ocean view. The resort has a large pool area and a nice walking beach. (more…)

Ville Premiere Hotel & Spa

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa is a boutique resort located in downtown Puerto Vallarta on a nice beach overlooking downtown. There are 84 ocean view rooms in this AAA 4 Diamond adults (16 years or older) only resort. (more…)

Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is located 10 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta on a secluded beach near Mismaloya. The resort has the best beach in the Puerto Vallarta area. The sand is white, it’s nice for walking, and the water is clear and blue. (more…)

Melia Puerto Vallarta

Friday, March 11th, 2011

The Melia Puerto Vallarta is located on a limited beach in the exclusive residential area of Marina Vallarta (7 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta). (more…)

Vallarta Palace

Friday, March 11th, 2011

The Vallarta Palace is a AAA 4 Diamond resort located on a nice beach in Riviera Nayarit. The resort is very similar in design to the Playacar Palace and Le Blanc Spa Resort. (more…)

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is set on a nice stretch of beach in the exclusive residential area of Marina Vallarta (7 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes to downtown Puerto Vallarta). (more…)

The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta is located in the exclusive residential area of Marina Vallarta (7 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta). The design of the hotel was done by the same famous architect who designed the Westin Resort & Spa in Los Cabos. (more…)

Marival Resort & Suites

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Marival Resort & Suites is located on a nice stretch of beach in Riviera Nayarit. The resort has 495 rooms and suites including 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites. This resort is definitely geared towards families. All of the rooms have a balcony, stocked (more…)

Allegro Nuevo Vallarta

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

The Allegro Nuevo Vallarta is located on a nice stretch of beach in Riviera Nayarit. There are 294 rooms and 4 restaurants. This resort is for budget and family travelers. (more…)

Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

The Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort is located on a nice walking beach in the area of Riviera Nayarit. The resort is part of the Leading Hotels of the World and one of two all-inclusive resorts to receive the AAA 5 Diamond Award. (more…)

El Dorado Royale

Friday, February 25th, 2011

The El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Casitas are located 30 minutes from the Cancun Airport. The resort received a 4 Diamond rating from AAA and has 720 suites. This adults-only resort is sprawling (over 1.5 miles from one end to the other) and (more…)

Royal Hideaway Playacar

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

The first AAA 5 Diamond all-inclusive in the world and 1 of 5 total. The Royal Hideaway Playacar has 200 rooms and suites. The beach was restored in Playacar in 2010 and it is the best in Mexico! The sand is perfect and the ocean is neon turquoise. (more…)

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is an adults-only property that opened in August of 2008, and is one of my favorite resorts! The resort is 45 minutes from the Cancun Airport and is situated on one of the prettiest beaches in Mexico! (more…)

THE ROYAL in Playa del Carmen

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

THE ROYAL in Playa del Carmen opened in 2004 and is located in the heart of Playa del Carmen on Fifth Avenue. This adults-only resort is 45 minutes from the airport and offers direct access to the nightlife, unique shopping, people watching, street performers, and little margarita bars of Fifth Ave. The ferry to Cozumel is within walking distance. (more…)

Valentin Imperial Maya Resort & Spa

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

The Valentin Imperial Maya Resort & Spa opened in December of 2007 and is located 30 minutes from The Cancun Airport. This adults-only resort is on a very long walking beach (more…)