Tahiti: Sofitel Moorea

We stayed at the Sofitel Moorea for five nights in an overwater bungalow, number 2012 while the kids stayed in a beautiful lagoon view bungalow, number 323.  This is the same resort we stayed at on our honeymoon while on Moorea and we were curious to see how it had changed.  It was lovely then and it is lovely now.  As always, photos first and then our review. The Sofitel Moorea is located just a mile from the Moorea Ferry port as well as the airport, and a taxi costs between $15-20 USD,… Read More

Generations Riviera Maya

A picture paints a thousand words,  so photos first, reviews later.  Back to Mexican Resorts. Generations Riviera Maya:  Generations Riviera Maya is a new resort built right next to El Dorado Casitas Royale.  It is also a part of the Karisma Chain, but offers an upscale option for friends and families with children.  This family-friendly beachfront all-suite, all-butler resort is located about thirty minutes south of Cancun International Airport.  Playa del Carmen sits about twenty-five minutes further south of the resort as well, so day trips to either Cancun or Playa are… Read More

Reviews

We enjoy visiting hotels and resorts around the world, photographing them, and sharing our reviews and images with clients, friends, and family.  Each destination, as well as each resort has a distinct personality and some are just a better fit than others, depending on what is important to you.  We hope you enjoy this section of our Blog!  Keep checking back as this section will grow.

Day 19: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Mexico! A photo blog…

We were not expecting 4th of July celebrations in Playa del Carmen and were taken completely by surprise!  What a fun, heart-warming day.  We are so thankful for the country with which we have been blessed and it was neat to have time to reflect on these things during the evening. Happy Fourth of July, America!   

Day 15: Friends and Fun

One of the things we made sure to tell our family and friends was that they were welcome to come visit us as we traveled.  Of course, we meant it sincerely, but wondered if anyone would actually be able to make the trip to Playa del Carmen.  We know life is busy, and schedules are packed. So…imagine our surprise when we had not one…but TWO separate visits from dear friends!  On Sunday afternoon (yesterday), our friend Linda, also from Chicago, met us at a restaurant close by.  We finally got to introduce our… Read More