I feel for you with regard to smoking.😢 I am asthmatic and smoke throws me into attacks. We were at Secrets Akumal seven times no issues. Secrets Cap Cana about four years ago and didn't have smoking issues. We were thinking of returning later this year but the smoking is a huge concern. I may, have to rethink the destination.😢 Even if I wear a mask it still permeates through. Happy traveling.
Came back to watch this video again as we are less than 30 days out from our trip there in June. We can't wait. You two did a great job showing off the resort and touching on a lot of details.
Really enjoy your vlogs. You both do a great job! I have watched several of them and they are very helpful. Thanks for all of the great information that you provide.
Thank you so much for these videos about Secrets Cap Cana. They were helpful in helping me decide to go there. Your videos are very thorough and help to give a good sense of the resort and I’ve subscribed to your channel. I’m really hoping they’ve done a better job with the smoking areas. I really have a difficult time with cigarette smoke.
We agree with your review, we absolutely love Secrets Cap Cana! Been there twice now, our last stay was September 2021 our 2 wedding anniversary trip. Preferred Ocean front bungalow swim-up suite! 🥂
Great video ! Question, Did the resort offer snorkel gear and could you go Snorkeling from the beach or do you need to book an excursion in order to Snorkel? Thanks
Hello, we are set to stay at secrets cap Cana for our daughter’s wedding in 3 weeks. Loved your informative review but so upset hearing about the smoking. That never would have even occurred to me for potential issues. Has anyone been recently and if so what was your experience? Thank you!
My Husband and I are planning our first trip to Mexico. We are looking to stay at either Akumel, Cap Cana or Hyatt Zilara. Which would you suggest that will give us a breathtaking getaway?
Impossible to say without knowing what you’re looking for! If you want my help please fill out a quote request and I will get back to you in January after the holiday! memoriesandmojitos.com/quote-request/
I've just come back from this resort for 12 nights and agree with everything stated here, the service is out of this world. We didn't stay in preferred and honestly didn't feel we were missing out, so if you are strapped for cash, don't feel you are losing loads of stuff. Smoking wise - in our 12 nights we only spotted 2 people smoking near the pool on two occasions, in one occasion this was dealt with extremely swiftly. Maybe they took notice of your review! I would definitely go back without hesitation, already looking for next year. We are debating trying somewhere new but loved this place so much! Anywhere you would recommend that is similar?
Glad to hear the smoking was better! 12 nights, what a vacation! Hard to say what’s a good option without knowing you or your budget. Chat with your travel agent about what you liked and disliked about SCC, and I bet you’ll get some great options to consider!
We are planning our trip to Punta Cana with my husband and we´ll probably chose this resort. Our only doubt is wether it may be a bit boring, since it´s an only adults resort maybe it lacks daily activities ... we enjoy having music and maybe taking a salsa class or two... what would you say about this?
Do you think you'd have almost as good a time with NOT doing preferred club? Trying to decide on standard vs. preferred. How are the beach chairs for the standard guests?
It’s 100% worth it if your budget allows, as this resort has a lot of PC perks. I waited until I could afford PC before going. That said, you will still enjoy yourself without it if it’s not in the cards 🙂
Hello! Been watching your videos all day. I was set on going to Secrets Moxche but now I’m considering this resort. We’ve never been to a Secrets…surprise you choose Cap Cana.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel I thought you would pick Moxche because it’s the newest and and supposedly the most luxurious. I’m watching another video now and your husband just said Alkamul was better than Moxche. 😬
Thank you for your informative review! Have you been back to this resort since this video was done? I am so curious if the smoking is still overwhelming? Its the only thing holding me back from going. One question I had was on the room views - do you think a Tropical view vs Ocean view or even Swim out Pool view is worth the extra money?? Is there a big difference in the Tropical vs Ocean view in Bldg 8? Thank you!! ~Janelle
I just love your videos. The day by day experience is the best. I have two trips booked to Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya in 2023. I'm all about adults only all-inclusive and such an amazing deal.
Agree! Resort was amazing! Mine and my husband's favorite resort. Also, I didn't like like the smoking either, but DR is known for their cigars and lots of people look forward to buying them when they visit, so I think the resorts are careful not to discourage smoking too much, since it's a money maker for the resorts and locals there. I spoke to some avid cigar smokers and they come to the Punta Cana over Cancun mostly because of the cigar smoking and get offended when resort staff tell them not to smoke. It's hard to please everyone. 🤷🏼♀️
We went to Cap Cana in May and are heading to Atelier in November. Is the food at Atelier better? We loved the service at Secrets but thought the food was just okay.
I recently spoke to a lady that went there that said the resort was absolutely beautiful, but the food was bland in seasoning compared to resorts in Mexico….Did you two experience that? Is the food better in the secrets resorts in Mexico?
Not an answer you’ll like, but I liked them both for different reasons. Cap Cana had better service, Akumal had more entertainment. I loved the grounds more at Akumal, but liked the pool at Cap Cana. Beaches were similar, except Akumals is much busier. Cap Cana has better Preferred Club perks. I try to not compare resorts too much, because then it’s easy to trick yourself into not enjoying where you are.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel Thanks for the reply! I appreciate your feedback! I actually liked Akumal more than Moxche and I'm probably the only one so I agree that everybody has different preferences when it comes to resorts! Curious to see what will be your opinion on Moxche when you will go there in November!
Vacationed Secrets Aura preferred club march 2022 just after you did. Enjoyed your walk around and review which really gave a lay of the land before arriving. Most helpful!! Cap Cana looks great but already booked at Ocean Blue and Sand Punta Cana for first 2 weeks of March. Have you any insights or posts on that all inclusive?....Enjoy all your posts, favorite lunch time show!
How was the weather being there mid august? I’m getting married this august & was wanting to have our honeymoon here, but I’m a little scared of it being too rainy!
I agree with you about SCC. You might’ve picked up on it by now, but we do a ton of all inclusives as well. Many of the resorts in the DR - even Excellence properties in the DR - are super lax about the smoking policy. Therefore, that didn’t surprise us at SCC. I also agree with you about the entertainment. I always tell people this is our second fave Secrets, but understand that it’s “sleepy” entertainment wise going in. However, with all that being said it’s still our second fave Secrets property mainly bc of the beach experience. Btw if you liked SCC I’d def encourage you to try Excellence Punta Cana. We actually like it better than SCC.
Exactly. Entertainment doesn’t factor high into my rating because I’m perfectly happy to go to bed early! I didn’t encounter so much smoking at the previous DR resorts I’ve been to- ugh, it was awful!
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel this year alone I’ve stayed at Chic Punta Cana & Breathless PC. (I’ve stayed at both of these resorts before this year as well.) & they are the same way about smoking. They don’t care. Even the Dreams Onyx that’s connected to Breathless is the same. They still have smoking lounges in the PC airport. I just think it’s more widely accepted in DR. I’m glad y’all had fun though it’s a great resort.
All of the great food there and you guys pick the cheeseburgers? I've been to SCC twice (going back again in the summer) and never had a problem with people smoking. I can't stand being around smokers either and never saw anyone smoking outside the designated areas.
You get much more of a European crowd in the DR as compared to Mexico so your going to get lots of smokers and the resort caters to that for sure. Europeans smoke WAY more than Canadians and Americans and they don’t have such strict rules against smoking in Europe so I’m sure the resorts are much more lax and don’t want to discourage anybody with a fat wallet from visiting.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel yeah more surprising at a Secrets. Would have expected more of a smoking problem at a RIU, Iberostar or Barcelo resort chain.
I love your videos! Did y’all book a “preferred club” room or just a regular room? The club rooms are almost double the price and I’m wondering if it’s worth it? I’m also a low maintenance gal.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel I'd love to be able to travel back and forwards for 5 days like you guys. Uts such a long, expensive flight from newcastle (uk) it's not worth doing for less than a week at very least
I bet! Our flights are pretty expensive, compared to those who live in Florida or Texas, but I just love 5 night stays! My airport no longer offers a nonstop to Cancun, so that sucks. I don’t like to be gone from home long. I’m always ready to vacation, but longer than a week of tough for me. Perhaps when my son is an adult and not counting on me, I’ll feel differently 🙂
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel non stop to cancun from newcastle is around 950 pounds including luggage, only tui flies it. We normally fly ncl to punta cana via Paris with air france. Around 550 each and book hotel direct
It appears we have similar pricing, at least according to what Google tells me pound vs usd is. I pay about $1,000 USD per ticket. I have many clients who fly from the south who pay $200 USD!
I feel for you with regard to smoking.😢 I am asthmatic and smoke throws me into attacks. We were at Secrets Akumal seven times no issues. Secrets Cap Cana about four years ago and didn't have smoking issues. We were thinking of returning later this year but the smoking is a huge concern. I may, have to rethink the destination.😢 Even if I wear a mask it still permeates through. Happy traveling.
Came back to watch this video again as we are less than 30 days out from our trip there in June. We can't wait. You two did a great job showing off the resort and touching on a lot of details.
How was your experience any issues with seaweed?
Was the smoking still bad? That is a deal breaker for us. Just got back from Secrets in Cancun and didn't smell a single cigarette.
Really enjoy your vlogs. You both do a great job! I have watched several of them and they are very helpful. Thanks for all of the great information that you provide.
I appreciate it!
Thank you so much for these videos about Secrets Cap Cana. They were helpful in helping me decide to go there. Your videos are very thorough and help to give a good sense of the resort and I’ve subscribed to your channel. I’m really hoping they’ve done a better job with the smoking areas. I really have a difficult time with cigarette smoke.
Let’s hope so, because I’d love to go back. Enjoy your vacation ☀️
We’ve booked SCC for the beach but couldn’t bump up to Preferred this time. What would you say about this resort minus the preferred part?
You’ll still love it. Don’t stress about it ☀️
We agree with your review, we absolutely love Secrets Cap Cana! Been there twice now, our last stay was September 2021 our 2 wedding anniversary trip. Preferred Ocean front bungalow swim-up suite! 🥂
Great video !
Question,
Did the resort offer snorkel gear and could you go Snorkeling from the beach or do you need to book an excursion in order to Snorkel?
Thanks
I believe the water sports hut had some snorkel masks. But if you’re looking to actually snorkel, an excursion is best.
I just found your travel channel and I love it! (Binge watching all your travels). I'm booked here in February and your videos have been so helpful.
Hello, we are set to stay at secrets cap Cana for our daughter’s wedding in 3 weeks. Loved your informative review but so upset hearing about the smoking. That never would have even occurred to me for potential issues. Has anyone been recently and if so what was your experience? Thank you!
My Husband and I are planning our first trip to Mexico. We are looking to stay at either Akumel, Cap Cana or Hyatt Zilara. Which would you suggest that will give us a breathtaking getaway?
Impossible to say without knowing what you’re looking for! If you want my help please fill out a quote request and I will get back to you in January after the holiday! memoriesandmojitos.com/quote-request/
I've just come back from this resort for 12 nights and agree with everything stated here, the service is out of this world.
We didn't stay in preferred and honestly didn't feel we were missing out, so if you are strapped for cash, don't feel you are losing loads of stuff.
Smoking wise - in our 12 nights we only spotted 2 people smoking near the pool on two occasions, in one occasion this was dealt with extremely swiftly. Maybe they took notice of your review!
I would definitely go back without hesitation, already looking for next year. We are debating trying somewhere new but loved this place so much! Anywhere you would recommend that is similar?
Glad to hear the smoking was better! 12 nights, what a vacation! Hard to say what’s a good option without knowing you or your budget. Chat with your travel agent about what you liked and disliked about SCC, and I bet you’ll get some great options to consider!
We are planning our trip to Punta Cana with my husband and we´ll probably chose this resort. Our only doubt is wether it may be a bit boring, since it´s an only adults resort maybe it lacks daily activities ... we enjoy having music and maybe taking a salsa class or two... what would you say about this?
Why would you assume there are no activities? Check out the app to see what their offerings are and judge for yourself!
Do you think you'd have almost as good a time with NOT doing preferred club? Trying to decide on standard vs. preferred. How are the beach chairs for the standard guests?
It’s 100% worth it if your budget allows, as this resort has a lot of PC perks. I waited until I could afford PC before going. That said, you will still enjoy yourself without it if it’s not in the cards 🙂
How is the Dominican airport? Was it a long drive? Ty for your videos
20 mins away
Hello! Been watching your videos all day. I was set on going to Secrets Moxche but now I’m considering this resort. We’ve never been to a Secrets…surprise you choose Cap Cana.
What resort did you expect me to pick?!
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel I thought you would pick Moxche because it’s the newest and and supposedly the most luxurious. I’m watching another video now and your husband just said Alkamul was better than Moxche. 😬
Thank you for your informative review! Have you been back to this resort since this video was done? I am so curious if the smoking is still overwhelming? Its the only thing holding me back from going. One question I had was on the room views - do you think a Tropical view vs Ocean view or even Swim out Pool view is worth the extra money?? Is there a big difference in the Tropical vs Ocean view in Bldg 8? Thank you!! ~Janelle
No. Haven’t been back
I just love your videos. The day by day experience is the best. I have two trips booked to Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya in 2023. I'm all about adults only all-inclusive and such an amazing deal.
I really appreciate it! Enjoy that new resort! 😊
I agree to that. Day by day video series is good.
I’m a non smoker myself but my boyfriend is a smoker (respectful one) but good luck with ppl that don’t care and smokes everywhere
Thanks for amazing day by day videos. Can you give more about your experience on beach. Was there any seaweed issues. Thanks
Seaweed changes day to day. I think we talked about it on day 4!
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel Thank you so much for the quick response. I am back on day 4 video now :)
Was it hard getting beds/chairs by the pool? Debating if I should get a swim up pool room or not
No, but it depends what time you wake up!
Looks like you had a great time on this trip. Thanks for the review, SCC is definitely on my list to visit.
Agree! Resort was amazing! Mine and my husband's favorite resort.
Also, I didn't like like the smoking either, but DR is known for their cigars and lots of people look forward to buying them when they visit, so I think the resorts are careful not to discourage smoking too much, since it's a money maker for the resorts and locals there. I spoke to some avid cigar smokers and they come to the Punta Cana over Cancun mostly because of the cigar smoking and get offended when resort staff tell them not to smoke. It's hard to please everyone. 🤷🏼♀️
We went to Cap Cana in May and are heading to Atelier in November. Is the food at Atelier better? We loved the service at Secrets but thought the food was just okay.
Food is so subjective, but I still think Atelier has the best food.
whats your favorite resort and destination ?? want to go somewhere without our teenage daughter this year for our 20th anniversary ! Thanks!
Turks and Caicos
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel where at Turks and Caicos ?
New subscriber here. I loved all these videos. I'm so much more excited for my vacation now! Looking forward to seeing where you go next.
I recently spoke to a lady that went there that said the resort was absolutely beautiful, but the food was bland in seasoning compared to resorts in Mexico….Did you two experience that? Is the food better in the secrets resorts in Mexico?
Food taste is subjective
im boutta go here soon how do i get the preferred club membership is it online or in person
It’s a room type you book.
Which one did you prefer between SCC and Akumal?
Not an answer you’ll like, but I liked them both for different reasons. Cap Cana had better service, Akumal had more entertainment. I loved the grounds more at Akumal, but liked the pool at Cap Cana. Beaches were similar, except Akumals is much busier. Cap Cana has better Preferred Club perks. I try to not compare resorts too much, because then it’s easy to trick yourself into not enjoying where you are.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel Thanks for the reply! I appreciate your feedback! I actually liked Akumal more than Moxche and I'm probably the only one so I agree that everybody has different preferences when it comes to resorts! Curious to see what will be your opinion on Moxche when you will go there in November!
Thanks for your vlogs. We have enjoyed your insight. Looking to go here an anniversary trip
I was hoping you were going to do a review for here. Glad to hear it was amazing! Smoking at Hilton La Romana was really bad too.
Hi could you tell us what type of plugs are used in the hotel we're travelling from the UK so not sure whether 2 pin or 3pin to uk thanks
They are standard US plugs. They had both 2/3 prongs in the room.
Vacationed Secrets Aura preferred club march 2022 just after you did. Enjoyed your walk around and review which really gave a lay of the land before arriving. Most helpful!! Cap Cana looks great but already booked at Ocean Blue and Sand Punta Cana for first 2 weeks of March. Have you any insights or posts on that all inclusive?....Enjoy all your posts, favorite lunch time show!
I appreciate it! The Ocean brand isn’t as upscale as Secrets. I’ve only been to one Ocean resort, and it was fine for the low price I paid.
How was the weather being there mid august? I’m getting married this august & was wanting to have our honeymoon here, but I’m a little scared of it being too rainy!
I only recall rain one night. If you watched my daily vlogs from here you’d see if it rained more than that, but I don’t think so 😊
A pineapple daiquiri sounds so good right about now! I enjoyed the vlog series, looking forward to the next.
I can go for a daiquiri myself 😬
Thanks for the thorough review! I’ve never done an all-inclusive and after watching your review I’m super excited about what to expect! 😊
Have fun!
Thanks for this. I'm going back to watch your daily videos now!
Thank you! I really appreciate your videos and insight.
Great vlog. This resort is on my list in the future😎
I agree with you about SCC. You might’ve picked up on it by now, but we do a ton of all inclusives as well. Many of the resorts in the DR - even Excellence properties in the DR - are super lax about the smoking policy. Therefore, that didn’t surprise us at SCC. I also agree with you about the entertainment. I always tell people this is our second fave Secrets, but understand that it’s “sleepy” entertainment wise going in. However, with all that being said it’s still our second fave Secrets property mainly bc of the beach experience. Btw if you liked SCC I’d def encourage you to try Excellence Punta Cana. We actually like it better than SCC.
Exactly. Entertainment doesn’t factor high into my rating because I’m perfectly happy to go to bed early! I didn’t encounter so much smoking at the previous DR resorts I’ve been to- ugh, it was awful!
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel this year alone I’ve stayed at Chic Punta Cana & Breathless PC. (I’ve stayed at both of these resorts before this year as well.) & they are the same way about smoking. They don’t care. Even the Dreams Onyx that’s connected to Breathless is the same. They still have smoking lounges in the PC airport. I just think it’s more widely accepted in DR. I’m glad y’all had fun though it’s a great resort.
Thanks for the heads up! That would absolutely ruin a vacation for me😢 i’m so sensitive to cigarette smoke
Also, may I ask where are your sunglasses from?
Quay
What's the price point for prefer club please
There’s no set amount. The range varies by room category and date. I’d connect with your travel agent to get accurate pricing
All of the great food there and you guys pick the cheeseburgers?
I've been to SCC twice (going back again in the summer) and never had a problem with people smoking. I can't stand being around smokers either and never saw anyone smoking outside the designated areas.
Actually, I picked the Governor tacos 🌮
This looks like a great resort..your Vlogs are great!
You get much more of a European crowd in the DR as compared to Mexico so your going to get lots of smokers and the resort caters to that for sure. Europeans smoke WAY more than Canadians and Americans and they don’t have such strict rules against smoking in Europe so I’m sure the resorts are much more lax and don’t want to discourage anybody with a fat wallet from visiting.
You may be correct! I don’t frequent the DR as much as Mexico, but it was definitely worse than the other DR resorts I’ve been to.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel yeah more surprising at a Secrets. Would have expected more of a smoking problem at a RIU, Iberostar or Barcelo resort chain.
I love your videos! Did y’all book a “preferred club” room or just a regular room? The club rooms are almost double the price and I’m wondering if it’s worth it? I’m also a low maintenance gal.
Yes we did PC. I think it’s worth it at this resort! Chat with your travel agent about the perks, and see what’s worth it to you or not.
What is the mini beer? Rating?
A mini beer is liquor 43 and heavy cream (or sometimes baileys). It can vary depending on who’s making it.
Did they have a smoking area for smoking or was it just open?
There was an area but no one used it
How was the beach and sargassum situation?
Beautiful 😍
Wow, really surprised! Your new favorite AI(if no smoking) even above Unico and Atlier?
Yes, if the smoking everywhere was no longer 🙂
Wow… OK, now I want your guys review on Secrets Isla Mujeres… lord knows I cant afford that puppy! ;)
Do you plan to go back to Punta Cana soon?
No immediate plans on the calendar, but I’ll be back!
Were you there after the storm?
I stayed late August.
Great review. The smoking is a deal breaker for me.
Better than Secrets Maroma?
For me it was, but we all have different priorities 😊
How long till moxche
I go the first week in November. The first video will probably come out by 11/13.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel I'd love to be able to travel back and forwards for 5 days like you guys. Uts such a long, expensive flight from newcastle (uk) it's not worth doing for less than a week at very least
I bet! Our flights are pretty expensive, compared to those who live in Florida or Texas, but I just love 5 night stays! My airport no longer offers a nonstop to Cancun, so that sucks. I don’t like to be gone from home long. I’m always ready to vacation, but longer than a week of tough for me. Perhaps when my son is an adult and not counting on me, I’ll feel differently 🙂
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel non stop to cancun from newcastle is around 950 pounds including luggage, only tui flies it. We normally fly ncl to punta cana via Paris with air france. Around 550 each and book hotel direct
It appears we have similar pricing, at least according to what Google tells me pound vs usd is. I pay about $1,000 USD per ticket. I have many clients who fly from the south who pay $200 USD!
Super 😊
Sorry. Watched again. You covered the beach. Thanks.
bummer about the smoking