In the last year, I have been fortunate enough to travel to Punta Cana in The Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Tulum, Mexico through Apple Vacations. Everything was perfect. I would never travel through anyone else.

When you get off a plane in a foreign country, things can get a little confusing. But, the second you see the flowered shirts from Apple Vacations, you know you’re in good hands. I have been on more than a dozen Apple Vacations. Everything has worked out so well that I actually let Apple pick my last three destinations. They were right every time!

Barcelo Maya Colonial & Tropical

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Barcelo Maya Beach & Caribe is the “entry level” resort in the Barcelo complex.  Resort features 6 open-air restaurants, 7 bars and 2 pools.  The property features its own Barcy Club for the kids along with a splash deck.  At 1,035 rooms, this is the largest resort in the Barcelo complex.  Rooms were very well maintained and clean.  This resort shares the stunning beach that runs the length of the Barcelo complex.  Great value for clients on a budget that are looking to get away!

Barcelo Maya Colonial & Tropical sits in the middle of the Barcelo complex.  It has sharing privileges with the Barcelo Maya Beach & Caribe but not with the Barcelo Maya Palace.  The resort features 8 restaurants, 8 bars, 2 swimming pools and a Barcy Club for the kids with its own water park.  So lots of choices!

The Spa for the Barcelo complex is located at this resort along with the “Barcelo Shopping Center” which features a disco, chapel and a variety of shops.  The resort shares the same beautiful beach. Rooms are extremely well maintained.  The food was great!  This resort is a good choice for Apple Vacationers!

That ends my tour of Barcelo. Watch for the final updates coming tomorrow!  Thanks!

I’ve had the pleasure of staying at this resort on my trip & Wow! This section of the Barcelo complex in Riviera Maya boasts 7 restaurants, 5 bars and 5 pools!  There’s also an adults only (18+ years old) pool for those clients looking for a little more peace and quiet.

This resort features 756 beautiful and very spacious junior suites with double vanities, double closets, king or 2 double beds, Internet access (free with Premium Club upgrade and $12 per day without), daily stocked beer, soda and water in the mini-fridge and 24 hour room service for a small fee ($7 per plate) — the grilled chicken Caesar Salad was delicious.

Children will love the Barcy Kids Club with its own water park!  The beach along the entire Barcelo complex is absolutely beautiful!  Guests can enjoy a different show every night of the week in the massive air-conditioned theater.

A note on dining — Guests staying 3 nights or less are allowed one a la carte dining experience, staying 4-6 nights are allowed 4 a la carte and staying 7+ nights are allowed 6 a la carte.  Tell your guests to make their reservations AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE!  The a la carte restaurants fill up quickly!  The buffet restaurants had a huge variety and food quality was superb!

This resort has sharing privileges throughout the entire Barcelo complex. I was extremely impressed with the service, food and attention to detail that was offered up by the staff!  You will  love this resort!  It’s a pleaser!

Stay tuned for more Barcelo reviews coming up!

Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya

James Reese,  Apple Vacations Philadelphia Sales Manager, just checked in from Riviera Maya. I wanted to share what he had to say.

Hola, from sunny Riviera Maya Mexico! I’m busy seeing resorts and want to keep you updated!

The first stop on my tour was Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya. You enter the lobby by passing between a pair of antique Balinese Lions for good luck.  This boutique style resort is decorated with original art from around the world.  All 90 suites are ocean front and individually named.

This resort is truly an oasis as there are no resorts on either side. Wellness, Relaxation, Pampering and Gourmet Dining are the agenda here!  Resort features 2 bars, 3 a la carte restaurants, American beer and top shelf liquor.  Offering a 5000 bottle wine cellar, this resort is a wine connoisseur’s dream!

Clients receive complimentary international calling, complimentary overnight laundry service, daily champagne and fruit in their suite and a complimentary 20 minute massage.  Clients can take the catamaran on a shopping adventure, enjoy a cooking or language class, a Tequila tasting or one of the many spa treatments!  Even Botox!

As with all AMResorts no wristbands, no restaurant reservations required and no restaurant restrictions!  This resort is a must for anyone looking to get away and unwind!

Gran Bahia Principe Coba is a 5 Golden Apple. This resort is a great property for families and large groups. This is the newest property with in the complex which also offers the Grand Bahia Principe Tulum and Akumal.

An Apple Vacations guest exclusive is that when clients check into Gran Bahia Principe Coba, they can check into smaller lobby located in the Premier section where the check in process goes very quickly to get you on the beach enjoying your vacation ASAP!  And as always, Apple Vacations reps are available to assist you with anything you need! This hotel is an exceptional value!

This resort is adults only and is perfect for honeymooners or any one celebrating a special event or even perfect for a girls getaway!

They have an AMAZING spa and also a wedding coordinator right on site to plan your special day. With Maroma beach as your backdrop, the wedding pictures will be amazing!

This resort is only 20 miles from the Cancun Airport and only 15 minutes from shopping and dining for your clients in Playa Del Carmen! And don’t forget non stop transfers are included when you book Secrets Maroma with Apple Vacations.

Grand Sirenis

This resort is great for groups, couples, honeymooners and families and offers plenty of activities during the day and evening for both children and adults. One nice feature here for families is that they have a lazy river on site and they also provide the rafts! Another good feature at the Grand Sirenis is that they actually have Mayan Ruins on site, so you can experience the ruins right at the resort!

Exclusive just for Apple Vacations guests is that they have weekly parties on the beach with dinner and entertainment!

Hello from Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa! This is a 6 Golden Apple Resort. This property is located right in Tulum, so it is about a 75-minute drive from Cancun Airport. But remember, Apple Vacations offers non-stop transfers to Dreams Tulum and all Zoetry, Secrets, Dreams & Now Resorts in Riviera Maya & Cancun. This hotel is a great choice if you plan to visit The Mayan Ruins in Tulum and also Xcaret park, as it is very close.

One of the best things I like most about this property is how nice the beach is! You can walk for miles down the beach and will not see another resort, they are the last resort in Riviera Maya! The beach is beautiful as well with soft white sand and calm blue water! Dreams Tulum offers 2 styles of rooms throughout the property, the Premium Suites which are in the newer buildings. These suites are only about 2 years old. They also offer the Hacienda Section which is the older but renovated section, and the style of these rooms is a more Mexican Hacienda feeling. Another good feature of this resort is  they actually have a wedding chapel on site. The chapel is very charming with lots of wood, a very Mexican feeling, and perfect for a destination wedding!

Now Jade Riviera Cancun, our host hotel, is located only 12 miles from the Airport only about a 20 minute drive from the Cancun Airport — so this property is great 3 or 4 night trips! The check-in was very easy and if your clients are staying in the preferred club section they can check in right here! They also have use of all the amenities that come with the Preferred Club including internet access free of charge, continental breakfast, snacks all day, and a preferred club pool, just to name a few! This resort is a great resort for couples, groups, and families, and offers plenty of activities all day and into the evening. The beach is beautiful, soft white sand and crystal blue water! The rooms here are very spacious junior suites that offer garden views, ocean views, pool views and ocean-front views. The food here is delicious with an ocean view buffet and 6 a la carte restaurants! Lots of choices.

Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun — We did an evening site inspection here and had a delicious dinner. This resort was one of the agents personal favorites! Now Sapphire is located just north of Puerto Morelos and is only a short 15 minute drive from the airport. The resort has beautiful, well maintained grounds, soft white sand beaches and also calm waters due to the protected reef. Rooms are spacious, all junior suites offering furnished balconies or terraces, stocked mini bars and jacuzzis in each room!

Remember Now Resorts offer Unlimited Luxury®, meaning no towel cards, no dining restrictions, no reservations for any of the a la carte dining, 24 hour room service and much more!  Apple Vacations also provides non-stop transfers to our clients staying at Now Resorts.