The beaches of Cancun, Riviera Maya and elsewhere in the Mexican Caribbean are looking beautiful. They are free of sargassum and have been for months. You can check on the Royal Resorts beaches every day by clicking on the webcams for the Cancun resorts, The Royal Haciendas and Grand Residences. The authorities are planning for […]
Archaeologists working for the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have made several major discoveries at three of the Yucatan’s archaeological sites: Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Kuluba. At Uxmal, archaeologists discovered a hidden passageway under the Palacio del Gobernador dating from AD 670 to 770 and built in the Early Puuc architectural style. Together […]
Here’s our regular round up of festivals and events in Cancun, Riviera Maya and Yucatan in the next few months. Anniversary of the Founding of Merida, January 5-6 On the evening of January 5 and on January 6, inhabitants of Merida, state capital of Yucatan celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the city in […]
As part of our resort-wide cleaning and maintenance projects carried out during Maintenance Week in September, for the safety of owners and guests, an anti-slip product was applied on the pool decks and around the private rooftop terrace pools. As an additional safety measure, an anti-slip material was also applied in a one-meter perimeter around […]
Chef Rafael Borbolla is cooking up some delicious new dishes for the lunch menu at El Faro so be sure to call in on your next visit. Starters range from baked zucchini carpaccio and bruschetta topped with burrata cheese and drizzled with balsamic vinegar to Costa Alegre-style tuna tostada, Nayarit-style mixed ceviche, tiradito and salmon […]
This month we celebrate the color and creativity of Mexico expressed in folk art. Ceramics, wood carvings of animals, angels and creatures of fantasy, embroidered or hand-woven textiles, glass, metal, leather, bead work, palm and even bark paper, the list is endless. Here’s our gallery of artesanía for October. Be sure to follow Grand Residences […]
If you enjoy telling your friends, relatives and associates about Grand Residences and showing them photos of your home in paradise, why not help spread the word by participating in the Grand Residences Referral Program? We want your referrals to discover the Grand Residences luxury vacation experience for themselves and we are willing to offer […]
Plan a day or two-day trip to one of the Yucatan’s colonial towns or cities for a glimpse of history and rich traditions. Merida Heading the list is Merida, state capital of the Yucatan. Steeped in history, Merida was founded in 1542 by the Spanish conquistadors amidst the ruins of a much earlier Mayan city […]
