If you want to truly appreciate Secrets Maroma we recommend you stay at a three star hotel first. Two dear friends of ours got married on July 4th at a very swanky expensive resort in Playa del Carmen. We couldn't afford to both go to the wedding and stay at that resort so we stayed at a barely 3 star place a short walk down the beach. By the second day Blonde was practically … [Read more...]
How to never wait for a parking lot gate to open again!
On a visit to Cancun Blonde and Brunette were luxuriating for a free week at the Westin, courtesy of our Starwood Amex points. We had both been to Cancun previously and wanted to see some places we hadn't seen before and revisit some favorites. Buses are cheap and easy for getting around in Cancun but to do any exploring away from the resort area, it's necessary to rent a car. … [Read more...]
Dwarf twirling in Cancun
One year when Blonde was inexplicably employed, but in a state of suspended work animation waiting for an acquisition to be completed, she and Brunette took advantage of the lull to go to Cancun. In yet another uncompensated (damn!) plug for SPG Awards we used free points for a week at the Westin Cancun. Brunette has a very odd perspective on swimming pools. She thinks you're … [Read more...]