Gran Bahia Principe Coba - Riviera Maya Mexico - YouTube

The Gran Bahia Principe Resort and Hotel is one of the favorite resort of vacationers in the Riviera Maya, it's understandable.

 music by Alexandr Filippov 08 - Memory

Simply the Best - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach - YouTube

At  least one of the Best ..Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach

Music by El Perez  - Rumba Alemana and - Rumba Francesa

hard to say goodbye - Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya - YouTube

I have often said that the hardest thing is saying good-bye.

Dominican Republic off the beaten path - YouTube

We were staying in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic when locals there kept telling us about the beauty of Samana. It was their secret ~ pristine and untouched by tourism. They were so right! It IS beautiful & definitely a favorite to us.

If you like to get away from it all in a tropical setting that won't break the bank, check out Samana Dominican Republic.

 music by Alexandr Filippov 07 - Game

Caribbean Beaches - YouTube

A vacation to the Caribbean is about beaches...Riviera Maya, Punta Cana and Samana DR

Music by Alexandr Filippov 02 - Istambul

sun, sand, surf and pools - Riviera Maya Resort - YouTube

sun, sand, surf and pools are the perfect place to relax or have some fun

Music by Carlos Miguel 04 - Mondial paix

Best Ceviche Recipe with Bull Shark - By Oscar - YouTube

The cooking show by Oscar is better than anything on TV, first it's on a beautiful beach, it's warm and birds are singing. There are drinks being served and when the food is done, we all get to eat it. Then have retire to sun lounge on the beach, now that's living. Oscar puts on a cooking demonstration and a drink mixing clinic weekly and it's all included at the Grand Sirenis Resort and Spa.

 

Ceviche (also spelled cebiche or seviche) is a seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of the Americas, especially Central and South America, and the Philippines. The dish is typically made from fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juices such as lemon or lime and spiced with chilli peppers. Additional seasonings such as onion, salt, coriander/cilantro, and pepper may also be added.

Ceviche is usually accompanied by side dishes that complement its flavors such as sweet potato, lettuce, corn, or avocado. As the dish is not cooked with heat, it must be prepared fresh to minimize the risk of food poisoning.

I could eat this everyday it was so good...amazing how the acid in citrus 'cooks' the fish.



This is at the Grand Sirenis Resort and Spa in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. 

all that glitters - Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach - YouTube

I love the way light can twinkle on the water...

music by  Betania López. - 01  Cuando Quiero Voy

Pirates of the Caribbean Show Act 1,2,3 - Grand Palladium Riviera Mexico

The Grand Palladium White Sands Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico had incredible shows!

Pirates of the Caribbean Show Act 1 - Grand Palladium Riviera Mexico - YouTube. Great show at the Riviera Theater. Resort shows just keep getting better and better.

Act 2

Act 3

Riviera Maya Mexico Resorts - Grand Palladium - Youtube

It really is very beautiful at the Grand Palladium in the Riviera Maya. So many things to see & do . . .

Great resort for couples and families, I especially love the way nature was left intact in much of the resort

music by Carlos Miguel 06 - Primavera

Grand Palladium Riviera a new day - YouTube

Very peaceful place in the morning looking out across the jungle area at the Grand Palladium Riviera.  Not crowded, no buildings blocking view, just the sun and clouds.

A couple of minutes from our villa was the shuttle boat stop which takes you to any of the 2 lobbies, White Sands or Riviera and the restaurants for breakfast.
Just another day.

music by Catherine Corelli 02 - I Am The Pink Lady

The Greatest Show on Earth - CIRCUS at Grand Sirenis - YouTube

The Grand Sirenis Resort in Mexico has some really great shows. This is a troupe of locals. Fantastic!

 Get a bowl of popcorn and get ready for what is one of the best shows at any resort at any price. The Circus Show from the Grand Sirenis Resort and Spa is perhaps the best, most entertaining show we have seen.

 And remember that this is all included in the all inclusive price, as are drinks at the theater.

laid back beach in Mexico - YouTube

I love the beach, and Mexico has some amazing ones especially along the Yucatan and the Riviera Maya.

music is by Alexandr Filippov 05 - Epizode 1

Grand Palladium Riviera Maya Beach - YouTube

 The beach at the Grand Palladium Resort in the Riviera Maya and a quick HD look at the snorkeling, right off the beach. With all the birds diving, there are fish to see though not as good as it was in 2007.

 There was a large school of sardines hanging around the shallow warm water.

 Fairly soft sand is good for wading in but the fine sand stirs up easy so visibility is somewhat hampered.

 Music by pascal lecocq 01 - quand tu t endors-01 new

Grand Palladium Resort and Spa - Riviera Maya Mexico - YouTube

From the spa and gym, to the pools and beach, including the beach BBQ the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya is a beautiful resort.  We enjoyed it but found the White Sands section a little removed and the shuttle was unreliable.

music by Phoniandflore SKYLARKING

Grand Palladium Riviera - Mexico

Quick look at the Grand Palladium Riviera grounds, pools and beach.

music by Alexandr Filippov 11 - Morea

Jamaica Travel - Unforgettable - YouTube

The natural beauty of Jamaica can be seen everywhere, from the mountains to the clear rivers.. The mountains are on the way to Bob Marley's home and the river is the iconic Martha Brae.

music by Natty I - Endless Dub

Jamaica Remembered - YouTube

Fantastic people, spectacular scenery, beautiful nature, delicious food and the ever present reggae music, Jamaica has many special memories for us.

Music by Mikey Roots - La nature nous regarde

lionfish, angelfish and squid at Bahia Principe Mexico - YouTube HD

lionfish, angelfish, squid, juvenile French Angel . . . at the Gran Bahia Principe Mexico - the great thing about snorkeling is that you never know what you are going to see.

This area is man made and lacks natural coral formations but there are still a surprising variety of tropical fish to see.

The lionfish has venomous spines and is an introduced species in this area, it has no enemies so they are spreading far and wide. They eat little fish and are decimating local species.

Music: Kamerer 'Blue Monday Jet'

Bahia Principe Snorkeling - Riviera Maya Mexico - YouTube HD

There are 3 places where you can snorkel at the Gran Bahia Principe in the Riviera Maya. This is near the pier where the water is quite shallow.

The video is filmed by Cindy with her Sony HDR-TD10 in a Sony Sport Pack at the Gran Bahia Principe Resort Hotel, Riviera Maya. Water is about 3 - 7ft (1 - 2 meters) in depth.

music by Chriss Onac 01 - Fun