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This was our first holiday to Mexico, we stayed on the Riviera Maya which we found was an ideal place to relax with direct access to the beach which stretches for miles. The hotel is only a 25 min taxi into Cancun where you can find all the nightlife and shopping malls.

Arrival

On our arrival we were greeted with a glass of champagne and taken to the Excellence Club lounge to check in. The staff were very proffesional, taking our luggage and showing us the location and facilities the hotel had to offer. continue reading…

Having arrived at London Gatwick in the very early hours of the morning and meeting my travel companions, I was ecstatic to find out that I had been upgraded to “club class”  When we had boarded the aeroplane we were shown to our seats and greeted with glass of champagne.

The next 8 hours 35minutes flew by. The staff and service, not to mention the extra space on the aircraft were second to none and I would definitely recommend an upgrade.

Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados the weather could not have been more perfect. We travelled 35minutes by coach to the Tamarind Cove situated on the west coast.  The Tamarind Cove has an inviting Caribbean charm as soon as you enter and the pristine beach with crystal clear waters was to die for. continue reading…