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Back to Secrets Playa Blanca Mujeres (Again… and Again)

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From Christmas Trip to Repeat Visits Over Christmas, we decided to spend the holidays in Mexico at Secrets Playa Blanca Mujeres . I wrote about that trip here: 👉 XMAS in MX We completely fell in love with the resort. So much so that almost immediately after returning to the U.S., I booked another trip for Easter—which made perfect sense at the time. What we didn’t plan on? Squeezing in yet another trip to Akumal to celebrate her birthday just a week before that. 👉 Bdays in MX But… that’s all history now 😉 Back to Mexico… After 5 Days at Home After being home for about five days, we turned right back around and headed to Mexico again. This time, Kalido was fully booked, so we used USA Transfers —and I’d rate them just as highly. Great drivers, newer vehicles, and seamless private transportation. Before long, we were back at Playa Blanca, reconnecting with people we had “just seen” four months earlier: Ernesto (our concierge) Celeste and the Preferred Club team Malena (UVC rep) Severa...
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Birthdays in Akumal

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🌴 Double Birthday Escape to Akumal What started out as a triple birthday celebration turned into a double—Lucy’s sister couldn’t make it—but we still had plenty to celebrate. All three siblings have birthdays within a two-week window, so this trip was all about Lucy and her brother… four of us total, ready to roll. ✈️ Getting There Secrets Akumal They flew into DFW the day before, and we kicked things off with a stay at the Grand Hyatt DFW —always a great way to start a trip. The next morning, I mentally prepared for the usual TSA chaos… only to find a five-minute security line . Total win. From there, we hit the Admirals Club for a quick refresh before heading south on a smooth 2.5-hour flight into Cancun. We booked round-trip transportation with Kalido , and it couldn’t have been easier—flawless service both ways for the 75-minute ride to the resort. 🍹 First All-Inclusive Experience This trip was extra special because Lucy’s brother and his girlfriend had been to Cozumel before (A...
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