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You ARE gonna have a wonderful time!!! Eat a churro for me 🤣🤣🤣

🤣 Happy to hear we've brought a smile to you. Thank you so much 🫶🏼

Awww thank you 🤗 I appreciate that, now you gotta go to Akumal 💃🏻!!!

Awesome! Happy to hear you've enjoyed the video, I appreciate it 🤗

Love this comment! Thank you tons. 🤗

Thank you so much! We book a private transfer a good few months before the trip because they fill up quick. We've done Kalido and Travicons, both have been great 👍🏼

@@MariJulis thank you!

We loved Secrets Costa Mujeres and think you would too! I would also like to see you go to Hyatt Zilara in DR b/c it's on my maybe list!

Yay! That makes me so happy! 😊 You're going to have a blast 🏖

The app is Hyatt Inclusive Collection! You're going to have a great time 💫

We arrive July 31. See you there!

Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment 🤙🏼

It’s about an hour from Cancun airport. Do a quick google search and plenty of options of transportation comes up. There’s expensive, affordable, private, ride with groups of other people in a bigger van. Do some research. USA transfer is a good one that I’ve used!

I'm personally in the boat of tip what you feel comfortable tipping within your budget! A sample day could look like tipping in USD, $1-2/drink throughout the day at the pool/beach. Breakfast/Lunch $5-10. Dinner $10-20. $5-10/day housekeeping OR at the end of your stay. I would also tip your transport from airport to resort $5-10 because in my experience, the drivers are eager to give you local guides, history and recommendations. At the end of the day just remember, tip is optional but they do appreciate whatever you give them!

Oooh yes! I've heard great things about Secrets Maroma, adding it to the bucket list. Thank you! 👍🏼

Si tienes la oportunidad, hazlo!!! ✈️🌴 Yo quede encantada.

I believe you pay extra for the Bali beds at both the pool and beach. The palapas at the beach and shaded spots at the pool are on a first come basis!

During our stay, the main pool was very much chill!. Like read a book and relax type of vibe. They did a few fitness activities and pool-side bingo but that's about it. The whole resort has that chill vibe. However, it can also depend on the people staying at that time and the energy they bring. If you're looking for more lively, Atelier may not be it.

We have booked a transfer to and from through: Kalido and Travicons. They've both had good service! Also make sure to book well in advance.

Happy to help! Have a wonderful vacation 🏖

I believe reservations are only for dinner. On your arrival, I would go ahead and make your dinner reservations for the next three days or so!

What a small world!! Thank you for the kind words ❤ Armenia was truly beautiful!

Oooooh that does sound like a tough choice. Good thing is that you can choose one and come back for the other one 😉

Tipping can be confusing. We're one of the go with what you feel comfortable tipping within your budget! A sample day could look like tipping in USD, $1-2/drink throughout the day at the pool/beach. Breakfast/Lunch $5-10. Dinner $10-20. $5-10/day housekeeping OR at the end of your stay. I would also tip your transport from airport to resort $5-10 because in my experience, the drivers are eager to give you local guides, history and recommendations. At the end of the day just remember, tip is optional but they do appreciate whatever you give them!

YAY! I'm excited for you! You will be going during one of their busiest times of the year, this may mean lots more people to go through immigration=longer lines. There are automated Kiosks to the far left when you go down to immigration BUT you need to fit this criteria: E-Passport, staying less than180 days, passport from Canada, USA or Mexico, over 18yrs old, Tourism and traveling with no kids. Then you can use these, it will print out a receipt, you need to KEEP THIS RECEIPT as they will ask for it when you're ready to come home. Otherwise, use the regular immigration lines. They try and do a good job at moving it along! After immigration is baggage claim, if you check a bag, expect to wait for your bag up to 2hrs! (i've heard horror stories like this) So if you're able to, bring just a carry-on, it will safe you time! After baggage claim, just keep walking towards the exit and ignore all the people asking you if you need a ride. If you requested transport they will be outside, usually with a sign but keep in mind theres TONS of people so just wonder around until you find your transfer. Overall I'd say, come mentally prepared with your patience at full capacity and remember you'll soon be at the beach sipping on a delicious drink! 🍹🏝 Hope that helps!

This was incredibly helpful thank you so much for sharing! This will be our first time on an international flight, and we’re a bit nervous, so we are very grateful for the tips and tricks!

@@lizzy2263 You will do great! Don't be nervous and everyone there is friendly, workers and other tourists 😁

Do it!!! It's a cute day trip.

Thank you!

Gracias por ver mis videos! 😊

😆😆😆 Lessons were in deed learned!

I don't have the menus anymore. Once you're at the resort you will be able to scan their qr code! As for bed bugs, did not see any. Found the resort to be very clean in all areas, specially the room!

They sure are! Some exceptions would be specialty lobster and bottles of wine i think? & the Maria Dolores restaurant.

I'm glad it was helpful! & thank you for your kind words!

YASSSS!!! That would be the vibe. I wonder if there is a resort like that??? 🤔🤔🤔

You totally can and it's the best part!!! Unless your husband is a competitive eater lol 😅

@@MariJulis Lol he wishes! Thanks for answering!

You're not wrong! 🙃

@@MariJulis I appreciate the review. It helped us decide this was not the vibe we were looking for. Every one of your meals looked terrific, and the facility was top-notch. Thank you!

Do it! You'll have lots of fun. Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🤗

Yay! I'm excited for you, it will be a great first experience at VIM. For tipping, I would go with what you feel comfortable doing within your budget. A sample day could look like $1-2/drink throughout the day at the pool/beach. Breakfast/Lunch $5-10. Dinner $10-20. $5-10/day housekeeping OR at the end of your stay. I would also tip your transport from airport to resort $5-10 because in my experience, the drivers are eager to give you local guides, history and recommendations. At the end of the day just remember, tip is optional but they do appreciate whatever you give them!

Great question! Atelier was a bit more expensive, it's very modern, the crowd is younger (20-40s? at least when we went), and food was better. VIM is more romantic, amazing pools and more activities which to me makes it more fun. If you want calm, modern aesthetic, relaxation and amazing food, go to Atelier. If you want romantic, tons of activities to choose from and the classic vibe, go to VIM. I would go back to both!

Great insight! Thank you for sharing. & I totally agree on pools in December being a bit chilly lol

Jajaja bring earplugs for your neighbors ☺️ You're gonna have fun for sure! & to be fair, I am a light sleeper.

Thank you 🤗

Happy to hear it has helped! As for resorts, I can't speak on Unico, though it's definitely in my bucket list. I hear a lot of people recommend Secrets Maroma for those reasons. Atelier has had the best food so far but the beach set up was off for me, though the actual beach was pleasant. Excellence Playa Mujeres is also a good option in my opinion as well. Hope it helps 🤗

I agree Secrets Maroma is pretty much a can't miss pick. Its a bit more $ than VIM but one of the best all inclusives anywhere and way nicer beach. Secrets Akumal is also very good. The beach isn't as nice as Maroma but snorkling is amazing there and its a bit more affordable. I haven't stayed at Unico but the reviews are very good. I stayed at TRS Yucatan 1st week of April 2024 which is literally right beside Unico. The beach there is ok but not fabulous, quite rocky. Need water shoes for sure. TRS was a very pleasant surprise. Booked on the suggestion of my travel agent. Really good food, premium drinks (you even get 2 full size bottles of premium liqour of your choosing in your room), gorgeous grounds, spectacular infinity pool right on the ocean and a very cool saltwater pool that's fed by the ocean and the use of 3 other large palladium family friendly resorts if you wish. (although food and drink quality was much lower than on TRS side and there is no need to leave TRS side unless you want to explore). On the negative side the beach for TRS is on the palladium side which wasn't a big deal you can walk or take a cart ride. Honestly I think TRS was the best value for $ of anywhere I've been since the post COVID price hikes. I booked my trip in November 2023 and TRS was $500 less than VIM and $700 less than Secrets Akumal. (That was $CAD per person from Toronto for 7 days) I believe we initially paid $2300 per person and then upgraded to a spectacular ocean view room ( which also overlooked the beautiful infinity pool and was about a 2 min walk from 3 bars and a restaurant where you could have breakfast, lunch and dinner) when we checked in for an extra $400USD for the week so we were about $2600 CAD each in total for flight, hotel, airport transfers and taxes.

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. For the drone shots, we did them early in the morning to not bother anybody. However, a staff member did tell us to be careful because he wasn't sure about the drone rules. The only thing he told us was that if we saw a manager, to go to our room 🤭 Happy New Year!!!

@@MariJulis thanks

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

Happy to help! Hope you have an amazing vacation & thank you for subscribing 💜

Hi! 1) I can't say sorry about that! 2) Food was excellent! Like 4.5 restaurant in my opinion! 3) We went in August and the first day we reserved for 3 days ahead!!! The best restaurant do tend to fill up quickly but if you plan ahead, I think you'll get the restaurants you want ;) 4) The pool servers are few but very attentive. Sometimes it takes a while to get your oder for examples but the food is always warm and drinks cold and they do their best! As for the beach, we were slightly disappointed because you have to really go early to "reserve" the Bali beds, otherwise you end up way back in the beach with no view of the ocean, we wished we had a better experience there. The water wasn't that clear but it was warm and calm and enjoyed it! Hope this helps 😊

Thank you so much! Hope you have a wonderful trip!!!

Thank you so much! Service: Excellent, very attentive, nice and friendly! They do push the timeshare when you check-in but that's it. I think the resort offers activities but its not their main focus. In my experience, other resorts, have a full entertainment team that their whole job is solely to recruit guests to join and have fun. Atelier doesnt have that big of a team. Overall, If i wanted to have a just chill, relax, eat good food and do my own thing vacation, I would go back. But if I wanted a more fun vacation with tons of activities I would consider another resort. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

@@MariJulis thanks! I would not be able to get an Inspira level room. Does it seem to be a big downer without that???

I didn't get inspira either and I was still able to enjoy like 90% of what the resort has to offer. Not a big downer at all.

We just booked for December. Tell me about the timeshare thing @@MariJulis

After you check-in they assign a person to take you to another area in the lobby, they explain the hotel, restaurants, things like that but also about the time share by pitching you a breakfast with them. If you accept that breakfast, they'll explain and sell you the timeshare aspect while you eat breakfast the whole time. We declined the breakfast, so we don't know many details on the timeshare prices.

Definitely going to come back in the future!!!

YASSS!!! The bathrooms are beautiful. The whole resort is just absolutely stunning in my opinion. Hope you have an amazing time :D remember to bring sunblock and mosquito repellent!!!

Buen dato, gracias por compartir! La piscina definitivamente es la mejor!!! Pase la mayoría de tiempo ahí.

Yo he ido a ese hotel y sin problema me meto al mar.

Yobyambien he estado alli y entrado al mar sin problema el problema es que algunas veces hay sargazo!!