My love Kate works for the company that owns Hard Rock Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Vallarta, Unico, Eden Rock and Nobu Hotels in Miami.
We’re lucky to be able to stay at these next level all inclusive resorts once a year for vacation.
When I was younger I did an inexpensive all-inclusive in CANCUN and was totally turned off by the cattle call mentality.
This place is nothing like that. There’s a ton to do, there are countless different pools to go to with varying levels of activity from entertaining to completely chill. The food is great and there are soooo many different options and they’re all unique and you never fell like the food is mass produced. The booze is top shelf.
This is the kind of vacation where you literally don’t have to think about anything. The kind of place where you can instantly unwind all that tension in your neck and back from all the responsibilities of the real world. Everything is taken care of and taken care of perfectly. I’d highly recommend you come here.
I’m. Looking forward to checking out Unico which she tells me I won’t believe.
Hard Rock Riviera Maya has two sections, one adult only and one for families. I can’t wait to bring the kids here in the family section. There’s soooo much to do, their heads are going to explode. For now I’m going to enjoy the adult section to the max.
Sandals is so 90s. The hip kids are going to Hard Rock All Inclusive Collection and the sophisticated are hitting Unico (I’m looking forward to filing a report from Unico like you read about).






Sun’s about to come up as I write this –


An Evening of Rock and Blues with Jon Butcher and Friends Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA Friday, April 20, 2018 The thirty-five year career of Boston songwriter, recording artist and Grammy nominee Jon Butcher is a ‘how to succeed’ road map in an ever changing entertainment business landscape. From the days of powerful record labels and producers, through the rise of MTV and video, digital recording, independent production and collaborations, to film scoring and soundtracks- Jon has embraced every element of an ever evolving musical journey. The flourishing Boston rock scene embraced Butcher’s highly acclaimed 1983 debut album, Jon Butcher Axis and Butcher was one of the first Video stars on MTV. His music has been featured in film and television productions including HBO’s Deadwood, he has played and performed with some of the best in the industry and Butcher’s Hendrix inspired guitar work and performances have turned new generations on to an iconic sound. His latest CD-2 Roads East, digs into his “love affair with the very fabric of American music”. Creating, composing and sharing his passion for all elements of the industry have lead him to his newest gig, mentoring. Through his Gloucester-based artist management company ELECTRIC FACTORY X, Jon (and partner Leighton Wolfe) keeps the creative focus on bold, next generation artists for a new audience All of this comes together live on stage at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport on Friday, April 20th when ME productions presents: An Evening of Rock and Blues with Jon Butcher and Friends. The evening kicks off a celebration of thirty- five years in a challenging and rewarding industry and will feature a band put together for this event, a unique assortment of the finest blues and rock musicians working today. This includes seventeen year old guitarist Quentin Callewaert who will open the show. Jon is producing this talented young musician’s debut CD. Callewaert is a local favorite who Jon refers to as “a young talent with an old soul”. Old favorites, new songs, some great storytelling and few surprise too! Celebrate thirty-five years well spent! An evening of Rock and Blues with Jon Butcher!



















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