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@@riverab1089 oh thank you so much for the feedback, and I am excited for you!! Here is some insight, as we just returned from Hotel Arte: don’t brush your teeth with sink water, stay away from salads, and perhaps even drinks with fruit. We experienced some “digestive issues,” first time after 3 visits, so you’ve just got to be cautious. We forgot and used sink water for brushing 😬 All that said, we will return and LOVE Xcaret! It’s a Mexico thing, not a resort specific issue.

@@riverab1089 let me know if you have any other questions for the trip! 😉

@@castillo4u WHAAAAAT??!! 😍 I need ALL smells of Xcaret!! Thank YOU for this info, i will definitely be getting it!! I will keep an eye out for the Sandalwood spray at Arte! Want me to pick an extra up for ya?! 😉 😃

@@castillo4u were you like me and secretly spraying it on your clothes?! 😂

@@tracistickler lol I did one time and stained my shirt! Lol I had to hold back on my addiction for my clothes sake ! Lol

@@tracistickler Going to Xcaret Arte in February with my Hubby for our Honeymoon so I will definitely stock up on sprays lol 😂

@@castillo4u oh snap, I should probably hold back on the clothes, didn’t realize it could stain, but duh 😬

You are so welcome, and I hope you found the other video on my channel! We are going back soon for our honeymoon and are sooo excited! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Hi Marla! Awww, thank you so very much for leaving a comment and letting me know this video is helpful! We’ll be going just a few months apart, haha! We’re honeymooning at Arte! 😻 💍 Sooo EXCITED!! GIRL, that room spray is a MUST!! I STILL have that original can I bought years ago, and used it a few days ago when one of the friends we went with came over 😉 We all smile and go to a happy place when we smell this amazing scent!! Please don’t hesitate to comment here with questions that come up, as I want this to be an unforgettable Xperience for ya! And more importantly, Congratulations, Graduate!! 👩‍🎓 You deserve a vacay!!! 🥂

@@tracistickler Hi Traci. Aww thank you so much for your very sweet words. I have now officially graduated as of March 26, 2024 and I can’t wait to celebrate at Xcaret in May. I will leave you a comment when I return to let you know about my trip and I’ll be sure to get a couple of cans of the room spray to make sure I don’t runout. Thank you again and congratulations on your upcoming wedding and enjoy your honeymoon! Marla S. 🫶🏻

@@marlasmith3405 I look forward to hearing about your trip, I'm so excited for you! Oh my gosh, you JUST graduated - HOORAY!

@@tracistickler Hi Traci! Yes I did at 55 years young with my Associates degree in Healthcare Administration 🎓 and will start the Bachelors program in Spring 2025. More than likely I will go back to Hotel Xcaret when I finish that program and celebrate that degree! Life is good! 😊

​@@marlasmith3405Congratulations! I took will be going May 2024. Who knows, we may run into each other.

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You’re so welcome, and hopefully you’ve watched the other videos I have (Top Items to bring (post traveling advice) and Bar Tour) to get a better insight of what to bring! Please don’t hesitate to ask questions and I’m so excited for you!! 🤩

Hi Edward! Thank you for this positive feedback, and I'm 100% behind you with these Add-Ons! LOADS of sunshine, so we've got to protect AND hydrate (I don't think tequila counts, so water bottles are important)! I hope your family had a BLAST at Xcaret, and I'm sorry if you missed packing something! There's always next time right? ;) ;)

Yes, Pacifica is great! I am a big fan of the spray on when you’re using it throughout the day or several days in a row. Just do it OUTSIDE of the room, lol

Yes! ThinkSport is vegan, reef friends, and biodegradable! Just goes on a bit ghostly 😆

@@tracistickler 👻 lol thanks.

Hi Jocelyn! Would you believe we JUST left Xcaret yesterday?! Had an AMAZING week there and my now fiancé and I just discussed this conversation while packing (yup, he proposed at Xcaret!! 🤩 🥰)!! While there are places you could eat with a nice looking cover-up, there are some more formal places as well, so I’d bring a simple dress or skirt and tank top to wear as well. They don’t want you eating in straight up “swim wear.” Two or 3 casual outfits should be fine, depending how long you’re going for. Just be sure to bring the various shoes: water shoes for parks or the resort river, pool flip flops, whatever you want for dinner time, and perhaps another pair of shoes for walking around the parks if you do both dry and wet activities 👍 Please let me know if there’s anything else you need! I may be making a few videos, so the more I know what travelers are thinking, the better! You’re going to have A BLAST, I’m sooo excited for you!!!

Until our paths cross again, Traci, *you* keep radiating your kindness and peaceful beauty.

You just made my day, Karla! That’s why I made this video - to help people see and experience the vision, compassion, and dedication to Mexico Senior Pali had and still has for Xcaret! I know you’re going to be so amazed by it all and I can’t wait for you to experience it. Please keep me posted! You inspire me to make more videos, bless you.

Hi! There’s no regulations from what I saw, but the key is to get something 1) That is securely on your feet for water slides, River swimming/walking/zip lines, etc and 2) that won’t create a dang blister when walking in it all day and potentially several days in a row. Have a fantastic time!! 🤘🤘

Yea! any closed toe water shoe works amd are necessary for some adventures my wife had water shoes, my daughters had crocs and I had some water sandals. all worked out fine

Yea! any closed toe water shoe works amd are necessary for some adventures my wife had water shoes, my daughters had crocs and I had some water sandals. all worked out fine

@@edwardpamintuan i went a couple months ago and they have spare crocs in all sizes for activities that require watershoes

Rubigloria, I’d love to hear what you thought of it! Hope the stay was dreamy and you’ve got all good things to report!! 😍🤩🥳 🏝️

@@el3103 How wonderful for you both, Congratulations!! 💕 🥂 You’ll have a great time cruising, as you don’t have to worry about a thing - it’s all right there for you and staff is always so nice! Since you’re ON the ocean 🌊 for the cruise, I really like having days relaxing AT & IN the ocean on port days. When we had a stop in Costa Maya, we toured some Mayan ruins on an excursion and it was REALLY COOL. Recently discovered in the 70’s! 🤯 I bought a colorful, small bowl from some locals and I use it allll the time. Cozumel is known for its snorkeling, so if you’re interested in that, spend the day at Chankanaab Park or Money Bar. Chankanaab has a lot of things to do/see, including massage if you’re not into snorkeling! I’ve never been to Honduras; you’ve got some great stops and I’m so excited for ya! What cruise line?

Delayed response, sorry! Like I told Rubigloria above, make reservations for dinners at the resort! I'm so glad we did, as there was never any waiting. The dinner theatre show is awesome and on limited days. We loved the Caribbean themed show! Any guest services manager can send you an activity list. Pack lighter than you originally plan ;) If you're going to their parks, it's nearly an all-day adventure, or you'll have time to come back and get ready for dinner. Night time dress is most of the "nice clothing" you'll want to pack, where everything else is swimwear and lounge gear. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions, and I wish you a wonderful holiday adventure, Omar!!

Hi Melissa! You know, it’s funny, I heard horror stories of mosquitoes from a friend who vacationed in the similar area, so I was prepared with organic spray….but I honestly don’t ever remember swatting at one! Maybe there was just enough breeze to keep them away? However, I’d still suggest bringing one that’s reef friendly or making your own (they are easy to make with essential oils & smell nice too!), as it might depend on the time of year and weather patterns. We went first part of August. Good question!

i brought some but never applied it, was there for 5 night only had 2 bites but im not sure it was even from mosquito

Great question! I brought BARE Republic Sport, SPF 50 & water resistant, and I highly recommend a spray sunscreen since you’ll be applying throughout the day. I’ve been loving non-aerosol Coconut Glow SPF 30 by Pacifica! Water resistant and adds a nice bronze. We also had thinksport SPF 50 for daily use, but I totally broke out on my face. I just ordered Daily Matte SPF 30 by IMAGE Skincare for my face, as I have combination skin and am sensitive to sunscreens. My girlfriend loves this brand and I found out it is reef friendly 👍 I tried it on our recent road trip and so far so good!

Errrmagerd, Yaaaaay!! Do you have reservations for any of the parks or restaurants? If not, I do suggest setting up dinner reservations, as it might be busy. That way, you may not need to wait for a table! I just built them around our planning of if we were at a park all day or not. There’s also a dinner theatre show on certain nights that I highly recommend! Have soooo much fun and I’d love to hear from you upon return! 🙏

@@tracistickler Thank you! ❤️. Yes, staying at XCaret resort and made all the reservations for parks and dinner. I’ll be recording some of it to post on my channel. Hope to have enough energy for it all. Recovering from three broken ribs😏

@@DianeRoma1 omgosh, I hope you did alright with the broken ribs, you poor thing! :( How was the trip? I saw your videos - nicely done!! Love how much you two travel!!

Oh yes I hit swim knee high leggings with long sleeve swimwear. I’m older and don’t need my sagging arm all over the place. But I think it will help us stay warmer in cold water. And to walk around after the connotes. I feel like there no time fir real clothes after going to the parks or hanging out at the pool.

Hi James! I’m so happy to hear this has been helpful for your family, thank you. The answer is a big YES! 🙌 The beautiful thing of staying at Xcaret Hotel is that you never have to take your wallet! If you do end up purchasing something not in your hotel package, you can sign off using your name and room number. When you first get to the hotel, you’ll have a lovely meeting (drinks and spicy peanuts included) with a concierge who can answer any questions you have. The parks have several buffet style dining, but it’s great! I’m plant-based and they offer a wonderful variety of dishes. Alcohol is included in your package; may just want to confirm with your concierge as we stayed in Casa Fuego which came with some extra perks, I believe. However, you should be fine. We did always bring cash for tips though! The servers and bus drivers truly appreciate it. (We gave at least $1/person per ride) At the parks there are add-on adventures, but you can sign up for those ahead of time. I’m so excited for your family - have a wonderful adventure! Definitely try the zip lines, and at night is amazing!! (Xplor Fuego 🔥)

I know, right??!! Xcaret knows how to vacation 😉🥳🌊🇲🇽🤩 We have plans for this year, but I’m hoping to make a trip back in 2023! Which parks did you go to? What was your favorite and which do you suggest as a MUST SEE? 🥇 🥈 Thank you so much for watching and commenting, @carloscordova!

Carlos, I would love to hear what you thought of with Arte vs Hotel Mexico. I know it’s adult only (18+), but are you able to eat at restaurants from BOTH resorts? They are right next to each other & you share the same beach! 🏝

@@tracistickler I apologize for the late response. We went to Xenotes (absolutely amazing), Xavage (crazy adrenaline),Xel-ha(so beautiful), Xenses(super fun), Xcaret Mexico(adventurous). Plenty of walking in all parks but it's needed with all the food one eats at the hotel lol I don't think we have a favorite, because all were so different but all were fantastic! No complaints about anything. I would suggest you go to all parks but if I only have a couple days available, I would say Xenotes and Savage but I feel bad leaving the other parks out lol They're all fun!

@@tracistickler Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to check out hotel Mexico cause we were so amazed by Arte lol . From what we know if you stay at Arte you have the privilege to go to Mexico at anytime (if you stay at Mexico you can't come into Arte) , eat at there restaurants and experience the hotel. Hopefully next year we're able to visit Arte again and definitely explore more of Mexico. From the food to the hospitality, amenities , Xcaret Arte is absolutely incredible. It's a must to visit this place. Can't wait to go back!!!!

@@carloscordova6229 thank you so much for the feedback, and I’m delighted (but NOT surprised) to hear it was an unforgettable trip! Sounds like me, where after the first year, I can’t imagine going anywhere else, haha! We didn’t make it to Xenotes in 2021, they were closed, but we absolutely LOVED the cenotes at Xcaret Park! That park is a MUST for anyone visiting. We totally loved Xplor too, and I was happily surprised as to how much I enjoyed zip-lines! Hotel Arte is gorgeous and adult only, but it does cost more, so I’d encourage people to check out pricing for both resorts to see what works best for your budget. Cheers to vacations that literally change our life, Carlos! 🤘🌞🤩 🏝

Whoo hooooo!! 🥳🥳 I’m going to be having withdrawals this summer, lol. Excellent time of year to visit! The beauty of these resorts is they are sooo BIG, it can be full of guests but it doesn’t feel “crowded.” Definitely make reservations for your dinners and any of the theatre shows. Our group loved the Caribbean show at Hotel Mexico! 🎶 Don’t worry as much about park reservations, as your concierge will make recommendations and do bookings for you. But you can at least look at the days you have ahead and access which ones you’d prefer to stay at the resort and relax (do a theatre show those nights), and which ones could take up most of the day due to a park adventure, so you’ll need to book dinner a little later. I’m so happy to hear the packing tips were of benefit to you, thank you! Don’t hesitate to reach out with other Q’s 🙋✌️

Heath, how was your trip? Any highlights you want to share??

Awww, you made my day with this comment, thank you! 🙏 😊 I love knowing my videos are helping others, and Xcaret is truly my favorite place in 43 years of living, lol! It’s soooo UNIQUE & I’d want to know ahead of time what to pack and what wasn’t needed, so please reach out with questions! Be sure to watch my other video “Top 10 Items to Pack”! We went in August and it was perfect!! Seriously, don’t recall any mosquitoes, but bring reef/eco-friendly spray just in case.

Mic, how was your trip??

Ohhhhh, how exciting!! Like I said, I feel it’s best enjoyed with more people, cuz you all have a unique experience with the parks. Please reach out with any questions while you’re packing! 😉

How was your vacay?? I hope you had maaaany wonderful memories at Xcaret!!

Ooh my husband and I are looking at going in November too! The week of the 13th 😁

@@jamesmancilla90 I’ve been wanting to make a video about this!! Yes, bring cash for tipping! $$ It is NOT included in your bill, and those employees depend on them. We asked our concierge upon arrival and he suggested 5-10% of bill. We were one of the few who tipped for the rides too. Just a buck per person, per ride. We tipped for drinks, food, our room cleaners, and our butlers (at the end). Everyone was so grateful, it felt good to give. Thank you so much for asking; I’ll have to make a video about this. My gosh, I LOVE your story! That is so fun to circle back with the friends you met on your honeymoon. 🥰 Have a great time reconnecting and I’ll cross fingers you get an upgrade! 😉

I can’t believe I haven’t made it to Macy’s yet to check out the recommended scent, but it’s honestly been on my mind this week. I’ve got to see if that white tea vanilla is similar, but in the meantime I’m using this spray on my clothes, lol! 😂 It’s a very happy moment of my day when I do make this choice 😊

@@tracistickler thank you! I visit the resort in two weeks. What restaurant do you recommend? We’re staying at Arte.

@@TheCHYNAG ohhhh I’m so freaking EXCITED for you!! Can you use the restaurants at Hotel Mexico next door?? I don’t know how many restaurants Arte has, would love to learn from you! Wish we took the tour of it but we were so dang busy. I hear their night club is tons of fun! 💃🏻 Ok food: definitely visit Bio for breakfast! Freshly made juices and pastries; everything on the menu is delicious 🤤 and starts you off well for a big day ahead! The place is gorgeous too, overlooking water inside an open cave 😍 Xin Gao is beautiful and offers many Asian dishes, and if you can get reservations ahead of time for Teatro del Rio, I highly recommend the Caribbean show!! 🎶 Keep me posted! I’ll live vicariously through my RUclips friends that visit Xcaret ♥️ 🌟 #favoriteplaceintheworld

Like you said..they sure did take the time to comment though lol 😆 😂

​@tracistickler 😂. Why even respond? These jerks don't need acknowledgement. Personally, I'm going in a few weeks and appreciate this video. Will definitely look for the spray.

Oh my gosh, you would LOVE Xcaret Hotel and Parks! I’ll have to check out Nizuc, thank you! There’s nothing like Xcaret from what I’ve seen, and I cannot wait to go back! I’m kinda obsessed ;)

@maciepowell I’d love to hear how your week vacation went!! What were the highlights?? (If you can narrow it down 😉)

I’m so excited for you!! You’re going to have the time of your life! Be SURE to spend an evening at the Mexican restaurant that later turns into a music/light party! You can find out from the hostesses when the male or female mariachis perform (it’s brief but amazing!) and there’s also rock music shows. We had so much fun dancing 🕺 there one evening, but didn’t plan well cuz we had reservations for Tulum EARLY the next day - oops! Erg! Definitely check out their spa, it’s gorgeous! The $35/person water circuit is a great experience, relaxing and pampering (ok, except for the “cold plunge!” 🥶) Score yourselves a swinging bed by the vines! Xplor Fuego is suuuuper fun! (Night time) Go before the park closes for a bit to get some daylight experiences, but the zip lines at night are amazeballs 🤩 🔥 Look for the hidden water slides around the resort! 😉 Adam and I enjoyed swimming around the resort “River”, and hardly anyone did it; we were by ourselves and went to the spa, passed the outdoor theatre (the Caribbean show is awesome!), and through fun caves. Do Xcaret Park first, make it a whole day! It’s HUGE, the cenotes are fabulous, and the food is great. We didn’t get to see the evening show :( but I know it’s awesome. Thank you for the suggestion to timestamp! I’m such a rookie and have been slacking lately 🤦‍♀️, need to get back in the game! Oh, final tip! Bring plenty of cash FOR tips! The employees are AMAZING and work for their tips, but a lot of people don’t realize that. You’ll get super service, they’ll remember and appreciate you! ♥️ Tip your housekeeper a little each day, they work hard. Which building are you in?

Oops, restaurants: gosh, they were all amazing. Definitely go to Bio for breakfast! It’s absolutely gorgeous and sooooo delicious!! The Mercado is fun for late night snacking and quick bites; great selections. We loved the beauty and experience at the Asian Fusion restaurant, and you’ve got to get table-side made guacamole 🥑 at the Mexican restaurant! We didn’t pay extra for any activities, which is why this place is AWESOME. Bring snorkel gear if you want to snorkel 🤿 at the resort. Small beach area, but fun to hang out at for an afternoon!

We went to Tulum (cool to see and learn about, but nothing truly amazing. We’ve seen other ruins in the area that had more visuals. It was also crazy hot and we didn’t have a lot of time there, so we hustled back to the tour bus) and then Xelha. Didn’t do any paid activities there, and the place is so big, I don’t think we saw it all! Snorkeling down the lazy River wasn’t as cool as I hoped, not much to see in the water, and there’s people all around on floaties, lol. It would be better to snorkel in the open area near the stingrays!

@@tracistickler awesome thank you! We don’t know what room/casa we have yet but we are bringing $600 each for tips, other activities and the spa. We are doing a spa day also and even booked a 80 minute massage and 25 min body scrub and they gave us a great discount. I’ve heard about the secret water slides, super excited to find those. Do you know which restaurant have the live music? We are there 11 days so we are planning on doing at least 2 days at xcaret park to get a fuller experience.

@@tracistickler for xel ha we were planning on tubing down the river and snorkeling in the open area. We are also going to do the speed boat thing and zip bikes.

Ohhhh my gosh, I might just stop by today, haha! Thank you so much, I’m addicted to that smell!

@judyjetson I’m so excited for you! I don’t know when it’s going to happen, but how amazing would it be if they had the Bio restaurant open for dinner while you were there??! Crossing my fingers and toes for ya! Lol, I feel ya on the “sorbet.” We did get a homemade vegan cheesecake dessert at Restaurant Fuego, but you must be staying in that specific building. Do you know which building you’ll be in yet? The morning pastries at Bio were a special treat, and often times, we ate sooo much for dinner, we couldn’t FIT a dessert in our bellies 😆 I’m also working on a video of the food photos. I’m a total rookie at this so I’m a little slow (my apologies). Thank you for watching and for your feedback! Oh, here’s a hint! When you go to the Asian fusion restaurant, ask for what Chef Miguel orders! ;) (from Bio)

Thank you, Kendall! My mother is an artist as well and I love the joy paintings can bring into our homes and work spaces. Keep pursuing your passion!

Welcome and that is great that your mother is an artist! I will.