We were there last year. You review was right on. One thing that I would mention is that it was walkable to town and other restaurants. Also, the bike tour was awesome. Thanks for your reviews!
I always enjoy watching your videos. Excellent review of this resort. This is getting me excited as my wife and I will be going for 3 days 3 noches x2,(6 nights),in June 2025. We went with a swim out room non preferred. We had a swim out room for one night at Secrets Cap Cana last year and loved it so we decided we like the idea of being able to swim at night after dinner. Even though there's no drink service at them. Happy belated birthday. You look great for 50.
I’ve been looking at this resort for our next vacation, thanks for the in depth review! I will be checking out the link. I’ve said it before-your videos are the best, thanks!!
Hi! Do you have a video on tips and tricks on how to ask for an upgrade? I’ve never done that but I’m thinking on doing that for my upcoming anniversary trip on December! We’re actually going to Secrets Akumal!
So I have been binge watching your videos! I love Cancun and we travel their every July. We are Palace Elite members but I like to watch your videos on other resorts for if I ever decide to try another one although I feel spoiled and am afraid nothing else will compare. I have not found any other resort that I may possibly be interested in with any lower rates than I get as a member. I've always said I missed my calling as a travel agent because I love to travel so much! So when you travel for 3 days, do you go Friday through a Monday?
How do you like the Palace Elite membership? Do you feel it’s worth it? I just came back from Moon Palace Sunrise. I love the resort, and after I attended the membership “sales” presentation I really needed time to process the whole program and costs.
@@jacksonleung4479 we love it. We go to Sun Palace every year. We have stayed at Beach Palace, Le Blanc Cancún and I’ve been to Le Blanc Cabo. They are all great. I do feel it is worth it when I talk to other people having bad experiences at other resorts!
@ I totally get it! If I’m a member, I feel the need to use my weeks and be stuck to the Palace brand. Although my family really likes the Palace resorts since we’ve had good experiences!
Really good review. Thank u for reviewing the entertainment and evening activities. And 50 where?!?! Omg I thought u were like 40 or 41. U look good to be 50 wow
@ we were just at Dreams vista, went preferred and they were relentless . I’m Canadian and the secrets are quite pricey for us but I really like what I see in reviews so far for this one, Maroma and riviera maya
Hey Happy belated 50th!! What a great place to celebrate! I was hoping you'd review some Secrets resorts. This resort along with Secrets Maroma (beach is amazing there btw) and Secrets Cap Cana seem to be consistently on lists of best all inclusive resorts in the world. Secrets Akumal certainly isn't cheap but for this level of quality it doesn't seem terrible. How would you say the value for money was (if someone was paying normal advertised rates) compared to say a Hyatt Ziva or Excellence property that are around the same price point?? I'm looking forward to your take on preferred club. Thanks! Oh BTW does your Travelingos deal work for Canadians??
Thank you so much. Omg great question and good idea for a video. I def think it’s a step up from Excellence and Travelingos pricing makes it less then Excellence during some dates. Yes they work with Canadians!!! 🇨🇦
@@3Days3Noches Great I'll check out their pricing compared to booking with Canadian companies. If its a good deal after exchange etc. I'll leave a post on here so other Canadians can check it out!
I loved this resort, but it does get it's share of seaweed at certain times of the year. It was bad in Feb of 22 and again a storm came in around March 2023 and left it pretty bad for a few days.
Like always, very professional review!!! But for some reason that side of Cancun not a my favourite ?!?! Even if they relocate “Le Blank” to that area, personally wouldn’t go !?!? Nothing can be better than hotel strip (hotel zone)!!!
Thanks a lot one more time. Would you prefer this all inclusive resort over Hyatt Ziva or Barcelo , and if you do, what’s the best time of year to go there as to avoid the sargassum? Drinks look amazing. Did the resort have Patron Silver for all or was it exclusive for some?
Barcelo is a fairly nice resort but isn't nearly as nice as either Secrets or Hyatt Ziva but its also significantly less expensive. If you are looking for a fairly upscale resort at not a crazy expensive price take a look at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana. Not quite as nice as Secrets Akumal or Maroma but Its the best bang for $ higher end resort I've been to. Mind you with the Travelingos deal Akumal might be around same $ as Royal Beach.
I believe most Secrets resorts have Don Julio tequila (among others) in the non preferred club bars so you can still get high end tequila without the upgrade.
Link to exclusive discount for Secrets Akumal. bit.ly/3Z13as1
We were there last year. You review was right on. One thing that I would mention is that it was walkable to town and other restaurants. Also, the bike tour was awesome. Thanks for your reviews!
Yes! I made a whole video on the town! But realized I forgot to mention that. I heard the bike tour is great. Ty for watching!!
I always enjoy watching your videos. Excellent review of this resort. This is getting me excited as my wife and I will be going for 3 days 3 noches x2,(6 nights),in June 2025. We went with a swim out room non preferred. We had a swim out room for one night at Secrets Cap Cana last year and loved it so we decided we like the idea of being able to swim at night after dinner. Even though there's no drink service at them. Happy belated birthday. You look great for 50.
Thank you so much! It means alot that you watch them!!! I’m excited for you!!!
Your reviews are the best as always! Thank you for sharing your experience. Will have to check it out :)
We love Secrets! We head to Akumal next Tuesday. ❤
I’m jealous!!!!
Ahhh I’ve been waiting for you to cover this!
I hope you liked it!
I’ve been looking at this resort for our next vacation, thanks for the in depth review! I will be checking out the link. I’ve said it before-your videos are the best, thanks!!
Thank you so much for watching!!! Def consider this one!!
Hi! Do you have a video on tips and tricks on how to ask for an upgrade? I’ve never done that but I’m thinking on doing that for my upcoming anniversary trip on December! We’re actually going to Secrets Akumal!
I do not but should make one!! Bring cash sometimes they discount it more
Happy birthday! Great review ! I agree that it’s a great resort and totally worth the drive!
Yes!! Thank you so much and for watching it 😍
Excelente hotel
Siiii!!!
Another excellent review. Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
So I have been binge watching your videos! I love Cancun and we travel their every July. We are Palace Elite members but I like to watch your videos on other resorts for if I ever decide to try another one although I feel spoiled and am afraid nothing else will compare. I have not found any other resort that I may possibly be interested in with any lower rates than I get as a member. I've always said I missed my calling as a travel agent because I love to travel so much!
So when you travel for 3 days, do you go Friday through a Monday?
Omg thank you so much!!!! I go Sunday-Wednesday. I totally get it. I was a Palace Elite member and had to use the nights etc. I appreciate you so much
How do you like the Palace Elite membership? Do you feel it’s worth it?
I just came back from Moon Palace Sunrise. I love the resort, and after I attended the membership “sales” presentation I really needed time to process the whole program and costs.
@jacksonleung4479 hated it 😂😂😂 but I like to try different resorts and I don’t feel like some of their properties are up to par
@@jacksonleung4479 we love it. We go to Sun Palace every year. We have stayed at Beach Palace, Le Blanc Cancún and I’ve been to Le Blanc Cabo. They are all great. I do feel it is worth it when I talk to other people having bad experiences at other resorts!
@ I totally get it! If I’m a member, I feel the need to use my weeks and be stuck to the Palace brand. Although my family really likes the Palace resorts since we’ve had good experiences!
Really good review. Thank u for reviewing the entertainment and evening activities. And 50 where?!?! Omg I thought u were like 40 or 41. U look good to be 50 wow
Ty so much!!!!!! Omg you’re too kind My secret is Moringa lol. Google it. It reverses aging from the inside
Great video, just wondering when you checked in at preferred did they try and get you to the breakfast to sell their vacation club ?
So sometimes I think bc I have a RUclips channel they back off but they did present it.
@ we were just at Dreams vista, went preferred and they were relentless . I’m Canadian and the secrets are quite pricey for us but I really like what I see in reviews so far for this one, Maroma and riviera maya
Hey Happy belated 50th!! What a great place to celebrate! I was hoping you'd review some Secrets resorts. This resort along with Secrets Maroma (beach is amazing there btw) and Secrets Cap Cana seem to be consistently on lists of best all inclusive resorts in the world. Secrets Akumal certainly isn't cheap but for this level of quality it doesn't seem terrible. How would you say the value for money was (if someone was paying normal advertised rates) compared to say a Hyatt Ziva or Excellence property that are around the same price point?? I'm looking forward to your take on preferred club. Thanks! Oh BTW does your Travelingos deal work for Canadians??
Thank you so much. Omg great question and good idea for a video. I def think it’s a step up from Excellence and Travelingos pricing makes it less then Excellence during some dates. Yes they work with Canadians!!! 🇨🇦
@@3Days3Noches Great I'll check out their pricing compared to booking with Canadian companies. If its a good deal after exchange etc. I'll leave a post on here so other Canadians can check it out!
@spinedoc893 awesome. I appreciate it!!!!
I loved this resort, but it does get it's share of seaweed at certain times of the year. It was bad in Feb of 22 and again a storm came in around March 2023 and left it pretty bad for a few days.
Good to know! Ty for watching
Like always, very professional review!!!
But for some reason that side of Cancun not a my favourite ?!?! Even if they relocate “Le Blank” to that area, personally wouldn’t go !?!?
Nothing can be better than hotel strip (hotel zone)!!!
Ty for watching. I was actually surprised how much I liked it because I’m a hotel zone girl too
Do they have pool volleyball? 😅
Yes and beach volleyball. Bof
So you take Mex currency with you or just use dollars 🤔
I just use dollars
Thanks a lot one more time. Would you prefer this all inclusive resort over Hyatt Ziva or Barcelo , and if you do, what’s the best time of year to go there as to avoid the sargassum? Drinks look amazing. Did the resort have Patron Silver for all or was it exclusive for some?
Thank you for watching!! It depends on Budget!!! Jan-March are the best months to go. Patron is only available at the Preferred Club
Barcelo is a fairly nice resort but isn't nearly as nice as either Secrets or Hyatt Ziva but its also significantly less expensive. If you are looking for a fairly upscale resort at not a crazy expensive price take a look at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana. Not quite as nice as Secrets Akumal or Maroma but Its the best bang for $ higher end resort I've been to. Mind you with the Travelingos deal Akumal might be around same $ as Royal Beach.
I believe most Secrets resorts have Don Julio tequila (among others) in the non preferred club bars so you can still get high end tequila without the upgrade.
Yes that’s correct!!
I’m sure there were plenty of resorts you considered for your birthday, how did you decide on Secrets Akumal?
The discount that Travelingos was able to get me!!! No one could beat it lol
Who does your recording? lol
The camera man!
Wait what ? 50 ?
No way. You must live at the gym.😊
Late 30’s maybe.
Awww thank you!!! I def take care of myself!!