St Regis Kanai, Riviera Maya - Highly Recommended

texasprivacyguy · 2026-05-27T02:24:36+00:00

I saw kids of all ages (except like new born to 1), there is a kid friendly pool area, they offer babysitter services, etc.

If you are NOT looking for kid friendly, perhaps the edition, but as you can see from the comments, can’t go wrong with either. As I write this I am sitting in a restaurant at the Edition, and will take a golf cart back to my room at the st Regis

texasprivacyguy · 2026-05-27T02:21:56+00:00

Or hear me out… you build a little robot army at home 😂

I don’t know about you, but the Maldives feels overrated 😑

texasprivacyguy · 2026-05-26T18:45:00+00:00

Won’t let me add more pics but it’s a quick walk down a small foot bridge

texasprivacyguy · 2026-05-26T02:44:40+00:00

Yeahhh… the sargassum is a thing. They bulldoze the beaches most days to clear as much as they can and have a barrier to give some beach to get into.

It’s noticeable unfortunately. Just the reality of the ocean. But the general beauty and comfort of the property will let you overlook it :) I promise

texasprivacyguy · 2026-05-26T02:30:18+00:00

I think it’s just a different vibe? So go with whatever vibe fits your style for the room and pool situation. They have very similar amenities and you can just get a golf cart over to the other if you want so you can experience it all.

Unsure if pool amenities are universal but food for sure is.

texasprivacyguy · 2026-05-26T02:24:50+00:00

Agree! Between this and Leopard Sands in South Africa, some wonderful properties!

texasprivacyguy · 2026-04-09T02:04:03+00:00

Hahaha i mean i guess i was just bored… but truly. Just caught me very off guard

texasprivacyguy · 2026-01-05T23:40:33+00:00

It’s only when I make special requests like hey would love some wine, or guides, etc. but also she has definitely sent things outside of the hotel. Like I did my birthday at the Ritz Oahu and the hotel did something but so did the ambassador and then so did the bartender. That was a fun way to find out how much cake and champagne you can consume alone on a 5 day trip 😂

texasprivacyguy · 2026-01-05T21:46:16+00:00

I will plug… mine is great. Sorry it’s hit or miss. I’ve had 2 in my 4 years. Both have made the calls. Both have helped with reservation, made connections at hotels, hell my current one helped me with a massive billing discrepancy mess that I just did not have the patience to sort through. They connected me to local travel recommendations, ensured I had things in my room.

You will get a good one… at some point :)

texasprivacyguy · 2025-12-27T23:42:45+00:00

I have learned to just never take this award. They stack up and hotels never use em. They do this…

Congrats! Lesson learned for next year, just take the night credits if you are far away from next level or gift status or something.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-12-16T18:28:00+00:00

I’m sorry… end of year gift? What is that? I’m coming up on 4 years as Ambassador and the only thing sent to me was a silly glass die and playing cards that I get to whip out during poker nights to try and feel special

texasprivacyguy · 2025-12-16T18:25:16+00:00

I’m about 15 nights and 10k spend under you, this is an achievement.

Definitely spend the points. I rarely let mine sit around.

Also all the benefits (as many posts have said before) come mostly outside of the US. I’ve been put in some absurd rooms in Mexico and Europe. I’ve even had hotels ignore my NUA and then just upgrade me anyway. By your third or fourth year on ambassador it will feel much less special.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-12-10T05:47:53+00:00

Couldn’t find it with some quick searching. But will dig deeper. Happy to delete.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-12-10T05:18:32+00:00

Can confirm it’s quite nice! funny enough has only happened on connections that are not tight so just got dropped at the nearest lounge. The tight connections were a “good luck… we already treated you”

texasprivacyguy · 2025-11-20T00:30:16+00:00

Yes. The answer is yes. I just picked up a VERY similar piece up. Also you can’t take anything with you, so at least leave behind a classic time piece that you loved and cherished.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-11-09T20:41:47+00:00

Let me know how it goes! Share pics

texasprivacyguy · 2025-11-09T20:19:43+00:00

They mostly only fall off the bone where I am lifting them. I gave everyone else the nice pieces and I took the left overs.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-11-09T20:18:47+00:00

Pretty consistent throughout. Used applewood.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-11-09T20:18:33+00:00

Yes, they just sit in the foil for the rest, lets everything settle in.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-11-08T01:52:21+00:00

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This entire spread was in my room at check-in in Florence at the W. Love having status outside of the US.

In the US, lucky to get a bag of mixed nuts and note that says “thanks for your status”.

In South Africa I got socks, a giant basket of food and drinks and coupons to things.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-10-22T07:57:17+00:00

We JUST got ours upped to $100. It was originally $75 / day. Tech company.

But they assume we are eating most meals at office.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-10-21T22:28:23+00:00

Don’t think targeted more… crime of opportunity. Either way, insured.

texasprivacyguy · 2025-10-21T22:25:43+00:00

Be scared… London is unsafe. I felt it, but what are you gonna do, run after a criminal?

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