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High Seas Rally (HSR) 2025

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Here we go again!  We enjoyed this last year >>   https://rickkkcir.blogspot.com/2024/11/high-seas-rally-2024.html Tavern with Ace and Judy Booked this immeidately after last years and been waiting a long 12 months.. but finally, Good Times were here!  Changed it up a notch this time ...  My counsin and Lucy's cousin joined us, and a lot of CVMA folks were back (Max/Rhonda/Ollie/Kim, etc), and the stage is set.  Flew out early on SouthWest Airlines and got to the hotel before noon which worked out excellent. Our Hilton had our rooms ready, so put away the gear and headed to lunch at a Tavern a few blocks away, Then back and to poolside bar with music out back by the waterway.  Few hours later, my cousin rolled in from PR so we met up and headed to an awesome high end Steakhouse a block away. Some after dinner drinks and ... we're pulling the plug... long day!  We'd been up since 2AM .. ouch. Pool Side We've got an early board time so we...

The Overiew .... life changes

Yep... my posts are all over the map!  Been at this over a decade.  Summary overview of the blog RickkciR (rickkkcir.blogspot.com) — highlighting the main themes, recurring subject-areas, tone, and what a new reader might expect.  Key Themes / Subject Areas 1. Travel & Vacations One of the more frequent topics is travel, particularly to Mexico and Caribbean destinations. For example, posts like “Mexico … Dos Mas” (Oct 2025) about booking stays in resorts in Cancún and Costa Mujeres. rickkkcir.blogspot.com +1 Posts about resorts (e.g., adults-only resorts, all-inclusive stays), planning trips, using reward/loyalty programs (see the “Hyatt Globalist” post). rickkkcir.blogspot.com +1 Travel often intersects with his lifestyle: biking, retirement planning, leisure, etc. 2. Motorcycles, Biking, and Riding Culture Rick is a biker (“Just an East Texas Biker …” appears in the blog nav). rickkkcir.blogspot.com +1 Posts describe group rides, pack riding strategies (“Gr...

Mexico .... Dos Mas'

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G ot Two more coming up this year!  Booked Secrets the Vine for a quick three nighter following a bike related trip, then decided on a follow up at Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mueres a few weeks later.  Had to twist Lucy's arm for both so hoping they both meet our expectations as Maroma Beach and Akumal have.  Got a great value via UVC and AA airline miles/points.  Good days ahead. Viva La' Mexico! The Vine Experience the Preferred Club Daily continental breakfast service Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres Exquisite desserts and premium liquors Access to Preferred Club lounge and bar open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Service with Our Compliments Preferred Club suites in premium locations Personalized check-in and check-out Butler Service Upgraded mini-bar Upgraded bath amenities Pillow menu Privacy Reserved for You Exclusive access to private Preferred Club pool The Vine Preferred Club Pool Comprehensive PRO vs. CON list for Secrets The Vine Resort (Cancún) ...