Entries by Apolo Castro

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Every picture tells a story

If the fall colors you are seeing at the moment are of fast fading scarlet, russet, orange and yellow leaves and there’s a chill in the air at night, we thought you would like to see our vibrant tones. We hope that this selection of photos reminds you of the natural beauty and colors that […]

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Milton and Beverly Goggans

Tampa residents Milton and Beverly Goggans had been Royal Resorts members for six years at The Royal Haciendas before making the decision to purchase at Grand Residences. They recently returned from two glorious weeks in their new home away from home and had this to say about their stay. “From the outset we liked the […]

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Snorkeling Adventure in Xcacel

If you enjoy snorkeling during your vacation and are always looking for new spots to put your mask and flippers on and start exploring the underwater world, then a visit to the secluded Riviera Maya beach of Xcacel might fit the bill. Located between Akumal and Xel-Ha, this pristine bay has untouched reefs festooned with […]

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Remembering Hurricane Wilma, 10 years on

  It’s been 10 years this October since Hurricane Wilma roared through the Mexican Caribbean and left a trail of destruction in her wake. The 2,979 members and guests staying at Royal Resorts in week 41 weathered this immensely powerful Category 4 storm with staff and the people of Cancun, and the ties that were […]

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Xcaret opens huge new aviary

  If you are planning a visit to Xcaret during your stay and are interested in nature, don’t miss the park’s huge new aviary, now open to visitors. A total of 1,000 birds representing 50 species native to southeast Mexico live in different parts of the immense free flight aviary. Measuring 5,000 square meters and […]

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Isla Mujeres and Tulum declared Pueblo Magicos

On September 25, the Mexican Tourism Board announced the latest batch of communities to be listed as Pueblos Magicos, a distinction given to small towns and villages rich in traditions, history and natural attractions. The list included two Mexican Caribbean communities, Isla Mujeres and Tulum. In the case of Isla Mujeres, its charms range from […]

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The World’s Smallest Museum to be Built in Merida

The Yucatan State Government recently announced the construction of a new museum, which will be the world’s smallest, in Merida. The Casa Maya Museum will pay tribute to the traditional thatched cottage that has dotted the landscape for 3,000 years, the natural materials and building techniques used. It will show how the Maya lived and […]

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Cancun has a new Recycling Plant

Recycling is finally coming to Cancun in a big way. Starting in 2016, garbage generated in Cancun and Isla Mujeres will be used to generate electricity, compost and recycled plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper products. All this is due to the inauguration of a new recycling plant in Cancun, built with an investment of 11 […]