LGTC,
We’re going to Riviera Maya!
with option to arrive earlier and stay later!
November 12th - 15th, 2026
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Highlights for our November 2026 Mexico trip
Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya is one of my favorite 4 star all inclusive adults only resorts in Riviera Maya, with a lovely large sprawling complex including the jungle and the beach
We have a room block in place for our club which locks in our room rates at the resort (room block rates expire August 1st, 2026)
Removed from the busier areas of Riviera Maya but not too far from great places to visit like downtown Playa del Carmen, various cenotes, snorkeling locations, Tulum, and more Mayan ruins
I have personally toured Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya and it’s a favorite for my honeymoon and destination wedding clients!
There are 9 room options to choose from at various price points
Our room block is set up so you can check in as early November 9th and stay until November 20th (your travel dates MUST include November 12th-15th)
Airport transfers and travel insurance can be booked directly through Classic Vacations. Flight schedules come out about 11 months in advance
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Important Travel Planning Information
As a general rule your passports should be valid at least 6 months AFTER your return from travel abroad, although different airlines and countries may have different rules. Utilize only the official government website for passport applications, renewals, and updates
The name used to book your travel must match what is on your passport EXACTLY. Differences may result in costs to update, loss of booked components, and denied flight boarding and hotel checkin
We HIGHLY recommend you book a travel insurance policy with proper coverages prior to your departure that includes benefits such as emergency medical coverage. Be aware that some policies only offer coverage for pre-existing conditions if booked with 14 days of making your trip deposit
Although gratuities are typically “included” an all inclusive resorts in Mexico, I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE that you plan to bring small bills with you for tipping your resort staff each day as the pre-paid gratuities rarely make it to the right people, and the staff onsite are working their butts off every day to make sure our trip is as lovely as possible. PLEASE include this daily expense in your overall trip planning and budget
Helpful Websites
VISITAX - Quintana Roo Tourism Tax, required to be paid by all travelers prior to departure
GLOBAL ENTRY - Apply on the official government website. All travelers must have their own Global Entry account
US STATE DEPARTMENT - Review information and resources for travelers from the United States traveling to Germany
DOWNLOAD WHATSAPP - Free wifi messaging app used across the world for communication, similar to text messaging
ALLIANZ TRAVEL INSURANCE - Various travel insurance options so you can choose the coverage that works for you
Documents Needed to Travel
VALID PASSPORT - to renew your passport or apply for a passport, use only the official US State Department government website
Pay your Quintana Roo Tourism Tax prior to departing the US. Use the date you are leaving from Mexico as your departure date. This tax is per person
OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
GLOBAL ENTRY - Apply on the official government website. All travelers must have their own Global Entry account
Join the loyalty program for the airline you’re flying
Invest in a travel insurance policy
Booking Flights from the US to Mexico
Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months after your return date
Book your airfare with the EXACT name that is on your passport
Book using a major, reputable airline - avoid third party booking engines such as Expedia and Kayak
Book directly on the airline’s website OR through a reputable tour operator
Prioritize nonstop flights, or one layover maximum
If you check luggage, invest in apple airtags or a similar GPS tracker to locate your luggage in case it gets lost
If you check luggage, be aware that you will need to recheck it when you go through customs (for example, flying from DTW Detroit to Mexico City, and from Mexico City to CUN Cancun, you will need to recheck your luggage in Mexico City)
Consider investing in Global Entry to utilize expedited customs lines upon your return to the US
Spanish phrases to learn for our trip
May we speak in English?
Podemos hablar en inglés? (poh-DEH-mohs ahb-LAHR en een-GLAYS)
I’m sorry, I don’t speak Spanish
Lo siento, no hablo español (loh see-EN-toh, no AHB-loh es-PAHN-yohl)
Do you speak English?
Habla inglés? (AHB-lah een-GLAYS)
Thank you!
Gracias! (GRAH-see-ahs)
No thank you
No, gracias (no, GRAH-see-ahs)
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