Welcome, and enjoy the preview for our upcoming trip to the Riu Cancun, an adult-only, all-inclusive resort located on the point of the hotel zone. My husband and I checked out the resort before recommending it. It is located right in the middle of the Point Galeria area. You will find the area loaded with shops, entertainment, groceries and sundry shopping, and close to the ferry for a fast escape to Isla Mujeres.

Cancun is also a sport fishing capital with Sailfish, Backfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, and Kingfish all in season in May. Fishing charters run from $465 on up depending on the length of the trip, the number of people, and the size of the boat. You can also board a ferry just two blocks away and head over to Isla Mujeres for the day. Once there, rent a golf cart for the day and explore the island. Don't miss some of the colorful stops for food and drink, the shops around the ferry area, and the beautiful beaches for a day of fun. Bring pesos!

The Riu Cancun is more compact than some of the other Riu properties we have been to before but they have plenty to offer everyone. It is unique in that it has pools and a hot tub on one side that is more quiet. No loud music just the sound of waves hitting the beach and possibly music coming up from the palapas at the beach area below the pools. There is a dedicated bar located just inside near the quiet pools with wait staff to serve you.

On the other end of the resort, there are three pools with covered cabanas (first come), pool sun deck and other covered seating. One of the pools is the swim-up bar with an infinity pool, a pool with a swim deck, and a larger infinity pool. There is lots of music, games through out the day, and take and go food like tacos, hamburgers, hotdogs and french fries plus other items in this area.

The resort has wonderful seating areas both inside and out to meet and gather with friends or just spend a couple hours relaxing while reading or people-watching. We found the food in the main restaurant to be good with lots of variety and the other restaurants were available on a walk-in basis when we were there in April. All in all our experience at the resort and in and around the area felt safe even in the evening when attending an entertinment venue like Coco Bongo or eating at a local restaurant.

With lots of things to do within a short walking distance at both at the resort and off-site, I think you will really enjoy your experience at the Riu Cancun.

Sunni Chaplin

GO Anywhere But Here Travel

620-583-0102

Sunni@abhtravel.net