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My Ali Travels
United States
Приєднався 21 лип 2023
Hey there, I'm Alicean Harwood! I call Austin, Texas home. By day, I'm a real estate agent with over 18 years of experience. But what I really love is planning and traveling to new places! Some might say I'm a bit extra when it comes to planning, but I love being prepared and making the most of every adventure.
After much encouragement from friends and family, I've decided to take my travel passion to the next level. That's why I've created "My Ali Travels." It's a place where I can share my tips, tricks, and suggestions on all things travel-related. Whether you're looking for advice or someone to help plan your next vacation, I'm your girl! I can help with most travel plans, but I'm a pro at cruises and all-inclusive getaways, which happen to be two of my faves.
So come on, join me on my travels and let's make some memories! And if you need a hand planning your next getaway, don't hesitate to reach out at www.myalitravels.com
A Gateway Travel Partner
After much encouragement from friends and family, I've decided to take my travel passion to the next level. That's why I've created "My Ali Travels." It's a place where I can share my tips, tricks, and suggestions on all things travel-related. Whether you're looking for advice or someone to help plan your next vacation, I'm your girl! I can help with most travel plans, but I'm a pro at cruises and all-inclusive getaways, which happen to be two of my faves.
So come on, join me on my travels and let's make some memories! And if you need a hand planning your next getaway, don't hesitate to reach out at www.myalitravels.com
A Gateway Travel Partner
Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres Preview Part 1: All Room Options!
🌴 Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres Grand Opening Preview - Part 1: Room Categories 🌴
00:00 Intro
00:46 Non-Excellence Club Suites
01:46 Excellence Club Suites
02:05 Building 5
05:02 Building 1
05:32 Beachfront Options
07:20 Excellence Club Benefits
09:05 Wrap Up
Get ready for the ultimate luxury escape! In this first video of my 3-part series, I’m giving you an exclusive preview of Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres, the newest resort in the Excellence Collection, opening on February 12th, 2025! 🎉
I’ll be there for the grand opening, but before the big day, I’m diving into all the exciting details about this stunning new destination.
In Part 1, I’m highlighting the 17 room categories available at the resort. From elegant suites to swim-ups and beachfront imperial suites, I’ll walk you through the key features and where each is located across the property. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a luxurious vacation, there’s something for everyone here.
👀 Stay tuned for Parts 2 & 3, where I’ll explore dining options, activities, and everything you can expect from Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres!
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00:00 Intro
00:46 Non-Excellence Club Suites
01:46 Excellence Club Suites
02:05 Building 5
05:02 Building 1
05:32 Beachfront Options
07:20 Excellence Club Benefits
09:05 Wrap Up
Get ready for the ultimate luxury escape! In this first video of my 3-part series, I’m giving you an exclusive preview of Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres, the newest resort in the Excellence Collection, opening on February 12th, 2025! 🎉
I’ll be there for the grand opening, but before the big day, I’m diving into all the exciting details about this stunning new destination.
In Part 1, I’m highlighting the 17 room categories available at the resort. From elegant suites to swim-ups and beachfront imperial suites, I’ll walk you through the key features and where each is located across the property. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a luxurious vacation, there’s something for everyone here.
👀 Stay tuned for Parts 2 & 3, where I’ll explore dining options, activities, and everything you can expect from Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres!
💬 Have questions or a favorite room type you’re eyeing? Let me know in the comments!
👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe!
Enjoy the video? Give it a thumbs up, let me know your thoughts, and subscribe to My Ali Travels for more reviews and travel content.
🔔 Hit the Bell Icon for notifications on future videos!
🌐 Follow Me:
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Website: myalitravels.com
📧 Contact Me:
For bookings and inquiries, email alicean@myalitravels.com.
#ExcellenceCoralPlayaMujeres #ExcellenceCollection #LuxuryTravel #PlayaMujeresResorts #AllInclusiveLuxury
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Excellence Riviera Cancun Full Review
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In this video, I take you through our stay at Excellence Riviera Cancun, covering everything from the beautiful pools and pristine beaches to the indulgent spa and delicious dining options. Whether you’ve stayed at Excellence Riviera Cancun before or are considering it for the first time, this review has everything you need! Highlights: • Resort Overview: Get a feel for the luxurious, all-inclu...
Excellence Oyster Bay 4K Full Review
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In this video, I cover everything from our recent stay at Excellence Oyster bay, including our oceanfront beach house room, the stunning resort layout, and exclusive Excellence Club amenities. Whether you’ve been to Oyster Bay before or are planning your first visit, this video has something for you! Highlights: • Resort Overview: Discover the unique layout of this adults-only, all-inclusive re...
Excellence Oyster Bay 4K Beachfront Flyby Tour
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🌴 Experience Oyster Bay from a Unique Perspective! 🌴 Sit back and enjoy a drone flyby over the beautiful beachfront of Oyster Bay Resort in Jamaica. Captured from just 15 feet above the water and 60 feet out, this video provides an intimate and breathtaking view of the resort’s extensive shoreline. 🏝️ Video Highlights: • Close-Up Beach Views: Enjoy an up-close look at the pristine white sand be...
Excellence Oyster Bay 4K Aerial Flyover!
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🌴 Discover Excellence Oyster from Above! 🌴 Sit back and enjoy this flyover over Excellence Oyster Bay in Jamaica. This 4K flyover captures the resort's pristine beaches, luxurious accommodations, lush gardens, and exclusive amenities. 📍 Highlights: Crystal-Clear Waters: Marvel at the Caribbean Sea's turquoise beauty. Lavish Villas: See the elegance and comfort of the resort's suites. Tropical L...
Harmony of the Seas Ultra Spacious Oceanview Balcony - Stateroom 11166 - Category 1A
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Here is a room tour of the Ultra Spacious Oceanview Balcony Stateroom aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. Stateroom 11166 Oasis Class This room is a larger stateroom that contains bunk beds, which is perfect for families of a 4-6! We stayed in this room with our family of 4 and it was the perfect size for us. #myalitravels #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #vacation #traveltips #trav...
Excellence El Carmen - Full Tour
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Check out my full review of Excellence El Carmen in Punta Cana Dominican Republic, including room tours of the Excellence Club Two-Story Rooftop Plunge Pool and a Excellence Club Beachfront Swim Up Room #myalitravels #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #vacation #traveltips #travelwithus #allinclusiveresort #allinclusive #dominicanresorts #dominicanrepublic #puntacana #excellenceresorts #excelle...
Jajaja soy mexicano y te pido que no vayas a Cancun ya que los taxistas te quitaran todo tu dinero en un viaje de 10 min infoemrmence de la citación de Cancun y no vayan a Cancun
Thank you, can’t wait to hear how it goes! We’ve stayed at 3 other excellence resorts and the only thing we’ve been disappointed in is the lunch buffet. Please let us know how the lunch buffet is at Coral :) Also curious if there will be Pilates or anything like that. Thanks!
ooh yes that is true, Las Olas beach buffet doesn't have a huge variety! I wish they had Kitchen Table open for a lunch buffet as well! Will definitely let everyone know good lunch options! And yes excited to see what all activities they have, if they'll be the same or different!
Hi Ali! We have a Rooftop Honeymoon ocean view suite booked for Oct. Would appreciate it if you could find out more about this suite! Thank you. Looking forward to your trip report!
If it is the 2 story honeymoon ocean view suite...it is the room i talked about around 4:18 of the video. There is that one or there is a beachfront honeymoon 2 story option i talk about later!
There are probably only 2 of them at the resort, so i'm guessing they'll both be booked when we get there, but if not...i'll try and get some footage for our full review
do you have expirience with the packages with airfare? is it worth it or better to book seperatly?
@@belledabear definitely better to book separately?! Even though it looks like you are booking direct through their sight with the packages, it is actually through a 3rd party vendor. You won’t get the free transportation or anything! Best to book resort on its own (travel agent can book direct! Let me know if you’d like some help from me) and then book flights separately
This video wins worst video review of riviera excellence. My favorite part is where she dumps in the entertainment but then says she didn’t go to them because she had TWO DINNERS. okay. Cool story.
Is transportation included when you book or does it need to be set up separate?
@@justindaniels1148 it is included if you book at least 3 nights and book direct (which travel agents can do!). But it does need to be set up separately through their vendor, but no extra charge
Which one is better Excellent Playa Mujeres or Excellence Riviera? I’m trying to decide which one to pick.
Hard to pick! I would say that EPM is probably their most well known one that people go back to time and time again. ERC is usually cheaper, but I really enjoyed it, thought service and resort were great! If cost isn't an issue go with EPM for your first time! but if you go with ERC, I dont' think you'll be disappointed!
One more question would you say the beach is better at Exccellence Playa Mujeres or Excellence Riviera Cancun?
@@josephaguaristi3188 I would say probably EPM...but it is much harder to get a beach bed there, where at ERC it was never a problem!
Thank you!
@@josephaguaristi3188 no problem! If you need help booking, let me know! Happy to help! No cost to you!
great resort just quiet after the shows
Which building would you recommend for Excellence Club Junior Suite Pool View room type?
I those rooms are offered in building 7 or 9...i would go 9 if you like more quiet. Building 7 if you want to look out onto the resort more.
do they have certain days when they do Dominican Night?
they usually do it once a week, but dont recall if it is always a certain night. You can download the Excellence app and check out their daily schedule for up to a week in advance
Question - where can I book an all inclusive for this resort AND have the option to fly on Southwest??
i would book this direct to get the free transfers and such and just book southwest separately. That is what we usually do. Any package deals for flights and resort are a 3rd party
Thank you!!!!!
What is your favourite excellence resort. We have stayed at El Carmen and playa mujeres. Trying to pick our 3 location.
so hard to choose! But if I had to, I would probably pick Excellence Oyster Bay!
A question about the beach house room, and the other room type, do you notice alot of sound throgh the walls (hearing your neighbors)? I am ausitic, and extremely sound sensitive. My biggest anxiety while traveling is if ill actually be able to relax and sleep at night (as the smallest sounds wake me up). Thank you ❤
So with the beach house, if you were on the 1st floor you might hear people above you. You could do a 2nd floor beach house and not have anyone above you, but honestly I would actually book a rooftop terrace suite, you have gorgeous views, a bigger room, and we never heard anyone up there. I'm happy to help you book anything if you'd like, no cost to you! Shoot me an email alicean@myalitravels.com
Hi! I’ve stayed in the beach house room and never once did we hear our neighbors! It was so peaceful! I hope this helps. I can’t recommend this resort enough, it’s our favorite place to stay in Jamaica.
The only sound I heard in the beach house was if I was on the 1st floor if someone moved furniture or something. I would guess the 2nd floor would be fine...or another great option is the Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool, it is a larger room and even more quiet! Feel free to reach out and we can talk more and help you book! alicean@myalitravels.com
We’re tore between the imperial suite and the beach house direct asset to the beach because we are beach people. What are your thoughts and recommendations about the two different options that we’re gonna have? With the beach house we would be wanting to do if possible, the direct sand and not visitation.
@@reneebrewer757 I would say if you're beach people, definitely do the beach house first 1st floor. When you book you'll book either 1st or 2nd floor. Let me know if you'd like some help booking!
My favourite resort. Love a swim up on the lazy river
I think it was a company wide change to the hydrotherapy as ours at Beloved in August was 30 minutes and missing features we enjoyed in the past. They seem to be pushing an upgraded hydro circuit with a higher charge. Love your videos!
Is the tomahawk steak included or is it extra? What tequila bottles were in the excellence lounge?
it is included, but only if you are in an excellence club level room. And sorry, unsure about tequila options, neither my husband or I drink it, so didn't pay attention to that one
I went here last summer and the tomahawk steak is only available at the excellence VIP restaurant. It is free , I would highly recommend booking the VIP experience, it's worth it. There is a bottle of cuervo in this video shown in a room.
@@illcryst it’s available at Magna the club level restaurant! So yes to have it you’ll have to be in an excellence club level room
Just got back a week ago from a 3 day stay there. she was right about the late night partying after 10:30-11:00pm only place that had music and partying was the one sports bar and it got packed because everything closed up. Overall great resort.
Does it get really quiet at the playa mujeres location at night too?
The back ground music is too loud I can’t hear
@@mattrapp3044 sorry about that! Fixed it for newer video!
We have stayed at EOB twice and next month will be the third time. Have you found the rewards program is always down or there are no real explanations on the program?
No the rewards program is pretty non existent. But you do sometimes get personalized promo codes sent to you that only work with your email. Hoping they revamp that soon!
We spent a week there In August and absolutely loved it. We stayed in a club level pool walk out and the club level pool was amazing. The staff was always helpful and friendly and never had a bad meal. Highly recommend! We are going back next year.
Your cut crease is perfection!
Love this resort, debating on going back in March.
Was Moses still bartending at the main bar by the pool?
@@BoognishWhoo i dont recall!
How long does it take to get here from the airport? Do you have to take a boat at some point or you can reach by car?
@@ChrisSimpson-o5d it takes about 40 mins without traffic. Thankfully mostly on a main road. And no boat needed
I heard that there's people at the beach trying to sell you souvenirs and other things. Is that true? Is it out of control? I had that experience when I visited Cartagena, Colombia. Those people didn't want to take no for an answer.
there are some, but i didn't find it too bad. You are kind of at the end of a beach, so that help! But we just said no thank you and they moved on
@@my.ali.travels Thank you for your reply. I'll be going there with my wife for her birthday in about two weeks. Cant wait.
@@dsoquendo So exciting, you'll have an awesome time!!
@@my.ali.travels Thank you.
Thatched roofs and mature palm trees are exactly what I want to see at a tropical resort. So a plus, not a minus for us.
I am also curious about the wait times for the restaurants. Did you have a hard time getting seated for any of them ?
We never did with a party of 2. May be a short wait time for more people.
Great video ! Quick question, in the checkin process, can you select the room you want to stay in ?
No, you can email ahead of time to the resort and put in a room or building request. But you won't find out room until it is ready.
Great video! We are new to All-Inclusive: what (if anything) can we expect to pay extra for at ERC?
So the only thing extra you would be paying for is any spa treatments (if you book club room, you do get a free hydrotherapy), tips (usually $1/drink, $2-3 dollars breakfast, $5 for lunch, $10-20 for dinner, and $20s for transportation tip and possibly concierge tip), other than that you shouldn't really be paying for anything else unless you wanted to do any excursions.
i read that some people said the rooms were rundown and needed a face lift. also is the plunge pool heated and i like beach house 5 or 4 ground floor
I've been there twice and didn't feel like the rooms were rundown at all. It just opened in 2018. No the plunge pool isn't heated! If you have more questions or interested in booking, feel free to email me alicean@myalitravels.com
Do you have a special promo code
no, sometimes as a travel agent, i'll get some codes for my clients and I get emails directly from Excellence with promo codes sometimes, but not always
Great video! I am going to Excellence Playa Mujeres in less than 50 days. It will be my first AI vacation. Regarding the free hydrotherapy included with Excellence Club, I've seen complaints about it recently on the EPM Facebook group I'm in. People are saying that it is much shorter than it used to be. You're experience seems to line up with that so maybe they shortened the free version across all resorts. I'm still excited to try it out!
I saw that as well about the hydrotherapy! I just went to EOB in June and it was still full experience, so might be a new thing! But regardless you'll love it! You'll have a great time in EPM!!
Hi. We are going in July 2025 with our 2 older kids, in their 20s. Is there other people their age? How was the AC? Do you recommend this resort or Excellence Punta Cana? Thank you.
There are definitely people in their 20s there. I would say it is more of a couples spot, but you will find some people that are there with friends and singles. AC was good, we did request a fan in our room though to make it extra cold! I haven't been to Punta Cana yet, but from my research and why we went here instead of PC was because it was newer and more modern and does seem to have a bit more younger crowd.
How long is the beach? We love walking along the beach for a long time. I want to make sure to find a correct all-inclusive resort that is next to nice beach.
The resort itself is limited to what is in front of the resort, but you can walk out to the left of the resort down the beach for quite awhile!
Hey! Did you feel you got a lot of sun in either of your room choices?
So the sun sets over by beach houses 1-6, so you’d have afternoon, evening sun. The rooftop we had in building 7, the sun was over of us all day, but we went in July and some shade after 3?
How would you compare EEC and EOB? Can’t decide!! We are going just us two and not with friends this time and find we gravitate to beach more when we are going without friends. We have a beach house 1st floor reserved at EOB but the beachfront HMoon RRT is available at EEC!
If you are looking for more isolated beach time/private and quiet, I would stick with EOB. If you’re looking for a deeper beach with rows of lounges, EEC would be better! We personally overall enjoy EOB better than EEC, but both are great!
@@my.ali.travels thank you so much! Think our decision has been made - your videos are the best I’ve seen!
@@eb-cx1yrthanks so much!!
Can you do a video (or just describe here) why you liked the beach house over the rooftop suites with the plunge pool? I heard the imperial suites are nice.
So I actually liked both! But what was nice about the beach house was just being able to walk out to the beach from the back patio. But I dont think I would like the 2nd floor of the beach house, only the first floor. But what I liked about the rooftop was the aerial view. Plus the room was much larger than the beach house. Two completely separate rooms (living and bedroom)
Thank you thank you thank you!!! This is the exact room I am staying in come January. Now I know what to expect.
Hello I was really considering the honeymoon suit with the top Terrace and plunge pool. Do you have any recommendations on that specific room?
the biggest thing with those suites are you get an extra large rooftop terrace
Great tour, thanks
Does the lobster have have lobster rolls?
I dont believe so
Did you bring a drone for the footage or was this something the resort offered at an additional price ?
Brought own drone!
If you waste your time and money here, you'll burn through it. My wife and I had to leave our honeymoon early with food poisoning early with no responsibility from the hotel. [1/5] Not what you see advertised. AI reviews on Google be warned. Excellence El Carmen wasn't up to their advertised standards. This is a statement I would make even if my wife and I didn't go home early from our honeymoon with food poisoning. Beware the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Google make no sense if you read them. At worst: Vacationing here has a high chance of getting you sick. Not just upset stomach sick, but getting no sleep because of the constant throwing up, aches and diarrhea. The resort will not refund you for any unused portions of your stay. No matter what is promised to you, you will never see a refund. So you will have to choose between staying and eating the food that almost put you in a Punta Cana hospital, or leaving and never seeing the money again. There are several others with similar experiences recently, and throughout the years. They are all correct. If you're planning your vacation here, understand there is a higher than you think percent chance you get sick. At best: The beach will be nice to lay out at and the water will be clear, but you will get solicited by strangers on the beach. They are nice and will not bother you if you say no, but they will not stop coming. The weather is amazing if you're from the Northeast US like me, but it will rain for several hours each day without fail if you're going most months of the year. While you're inside waiting for the rain to go, you can check out the mold-smelling so-so quality rooms, sample the food that might make you sick (there are lots of options), drink, or even check out the sports bar. The sports bar has a row of TVs that play the same illegal streaming sites I could access from my couch, with matching quality. Full Review -> facebook.com/groups/876151167382346/permalink/1126103912387069/ We were here early June 2024.
I have watched MANY MANY videos on El Carmen and this is the best one. It is thorough without being overly long. Thank you so much for posting :).
Awwh thanks so much!
we are going in october and requested beach 4 or 5 first floor looking at the layout of beach it looked good would you recommend a different beach house
Yes I think 4,5 and 6 would be the best options!!
An excellent job in providing an overview of the resort. The absolute best of them all. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
This is by far the best video I saw of this resort. I booked it about three months ago for next year and I’ve been waiting for a good review.
thanks so much!
Thanks for your tip about the beach house. My wife and I are planning on going next month (hope the hurricane doesn't mess everything up) and have booked a beach house so hope to get 1 - 6!
I didn't know they have that hamacland now to float on. Do you have to reserve that?
No you don’t have to reserve them! Free to use! They are new this year!
whats tipping like there? Not a big fan of having to tip every time I want a drink
So I would say most people did like a $1 per drink, but if we stayed at one area we’d tip them at the end a $10 or something. Most people prob do $3-5 for breakfast, $5 for lunch, and $10 for dinner.
So stay home.
@@my.ali.travelsI agree, that’s about how much we tip as well. It’s shocking to me that some people have a problem tipping for service, yet they do it at home no problem. These people work so hard taking care of us while we enjoy a luxury vacation. I make sure I take a few hundred in $1’s and $5’s for a week long trip. If you can’t afford to tip, then you clearly can’t afford this trip.
I really like your video. Informative and great views. I do find the music to be a bit too loud. A couple of times I couldn't understand what you were saying due to the music. Maybe that is just me, though.
So sorry about that! Will make sure to address that in future videos!
@@my.ali.travels No worries! Like I said, it was really good otherwise. I did subscribe and look forward to more videos. :)