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The world's longest lazy river and water coaster slide are just two of many attractions Royal Caribbean has in store for private destination Perfect Day Mexico, scheduled to open in fall 2027.
The 200-acre getaway in the Mexican Caribbean will have multiple neighborhoods and a total of 24 bars, 12 eateries and 30-plus waterslides. Royal Caribbean is also promising plenty of opportunities to relax, including on nearly two miles of beaches dubbed "Chill Beach" and at an exclusive beach club with a heated infinity pool.
"Perfect Day Mexico is bigger and bolder than anything we have done to date," said Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley. "This destination will be the ultimate vacation for families, and we cannot wait to welcome adventurers from around the world to Mexico for an experience only Royal Caribbean can provide."
Bookings for Perfect Day Mexico will open this fall. The destination will be included in Western Caribbean itineraries sailing from Galveston, New Orleans and Florida.
The destination's neighborhoods are Loco Waterpark, the lazy river's Splash Cove, the adults-only El Hideaway, the exclusive Costa Beach Club, Chill Beach and Fiesta Plaza.
Loco Waterpark will have five slide towers with more than 30 slides. The tallest tower will be the tallest in North and South America, said Royal Caribbean. It will be called Jaguar's Peak and include the world's longest coaster slide, dueling slides and a family raft slide that can fit six riders on a single raft.
Other slides in Loco Waterpark will include what Royal Caribbean is calling the world's first sombrero slide and slides that send guests airborne with a hydro-launch. There will also be a wave pool and slides for youngsters.
Splash Cove will feature a 100,000-square-foot pool and the longest lazy river in the world, according to Royal Caribbean.
Guests will be able to float the full river, which takes an hour, or enter or exit at various points. An optional section will have waves and rapids.
El Hideaway will feature a zero-entry pool, a DJ and a swim-up bar. A 20-guest Ultimate Party Cabana will have its own pool and bar.
Costa Beach Club will have white-sand beaches, a heated infinity pool and premium dining as well as private cabanas with personal attendants and a pool.
Chill Beach will span nearly two miles of white sand with complimentary lounge chairs, umbrellas and towels available.
Fiesta Plaza will be where guests enter Perfect Day Mexico. There will be live music and dance performances and what the company calls the world's largest sombrero atop the Tipsy Sombrero bar.
The destination's 12 eateries will be regionally inspired, and the majority will be complimentary. The 24 bars will include six swim-up bars.
Also, guests can expect local artisan souvenirs, art displays and mariachi performances throughout Perfect Day Mexico.
Perfect Day Mexico will be adjacent to the Costa Maya cruise port, which Royal Caribbean acquired last September. Royal Caribbean said it paid $292 million for the port and the adjacent land where Perfect Day Mexico is being built.
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The Magic Kingdom's highly anticipated new nighttime parade has an opening date: July 20.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will feature sparkling, bedazzled floats that are inspired by the park's original Main Street Electrical Parade.
The floats will carry characters like Peter Pan and Wendy; Mirabel, Isabela and Bruno from "Encanto"; Moana; and a group of Disney princesses (Aurora, Tiana, Belle and Cinderella) with their cavaliers. Starlight will also have its own musical theme, which will mix in musical melodies from the Disney and Pixar movies featured on the floats.
During a media event, Disney revealed the final float, a train inspired by the Main Street Electrical Parade, which will carry Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy -- plus Minnie and Mickey in new, sparkling blue looks.
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Tauck will expand its North American land tours next year with a new collection of itineraries in the West, offering glamping for the first time.
Guests booking Paradise Valley, Yellowstone & the Tetons will spend two nights glamping at Under Canvas West Yellowstone, which features safari-like tents near Yellowstone's west entrance. The eight-day trip starts in Paradise Valley in Montana and ends in Grand Teton National Park.
The eight-day Wild, Wild West Family Adventure, which is part of Tauck's collection of itineraries for families, will include a three-night stay at ULUM Moab, an outdoor resort with suite-style tents that have king-size beds outfitted with heated mattress pads and Parachute brand linens.
Western Horizons: Mesa Verde to Moab includes one night at Far View Lodge inside Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The new trip marks Tauck's return to Mesa Verde for the first time in more than 10 years. Highlights include riding the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and visiting Durango's hot springs over the course of nine days.
Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh said, "For 2026, we’re thrilled to raise the bar and feature some truly fun and unique accommodations to help our guests connect more deeply to the places we visit."
New tours in Mexico and Nova Scotia
Tauck also is introducing Mexico City and Oaxaca, an eight-day trip that explores Mexico's history, art and cuisine. Itinerary highlights include a private visit at Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, a trip to Teotihuacan's pyramids and visiting Xochimilco's floating gardens.
A Week In … Nova Scotia will take travelers on an eight-day journey of the seaside Canadian province, including visits to Lunenburg and Baddeck and a whale-watching cruise on the Bay of Fundy.
Tauck will operate 29 itineraries in North America next year, including four designed for families. The brand is expanding its Small Group journeys, which average 24 guests, and Even Smaller Group trips, which average 15 guests.
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Some of the Caribbean nations that require US Citizens to apply for a visitor card, immigration and/or customs form in advance of travel. Most are free, some are not.
For the British Virgin Islands and all of Great Britain and it's territories, you must obtain an electronic travel authorization visa by downloading the app to your phone and applying.
Aruba - https://edcardaruba.aw/
British Virgin Islands - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#apply-for-an-eta
Curacao - https://dicardcuracao.com
Dominican Republic - https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/Home/
Jamaica - enterjamaica.gov.jm
Saint Lucia - https://travelslu.govt.lc/
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VISAS for US Citizens to European Union Nations (ETIAS) are currently not in operation and will not start until the latter half of 2026 as per the European Union.
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