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On the historic
Yucatan
peninsula, Caribbean Mexico has some of the region's
most modern resorts. Whatever your dream vacation,
Caribbean Mexico’s Yucatan
peninsula can bring it to life. The main resort
areas combine the magic and myths of Mexico, the
convenience and luxury of modern, Western hotels and the
calming waters and winds of the
Caribbean.
The L-shaped
island
of
Cancun
– linked to the mainland by a causeway – is 14 miles
long and only a quarter of a mile wide.
, it
is surrounded by water on 3
sides - the
Caribbean Sea,
the Nichupté Lagoon,
and the Bahia de Mujeres.
Its beach is lined by more than 75 hotels, built during
the past 25 years.
Cancun
offers a variety of restaurants, entertainment,
world-class shopping and watersports.
Cozumel, nine miles from the mainland and reached by
ferry, is an 181 square mile limestone island with
excellent beaches, palm groves, relics of Mayan
settlements dating back to 1,000 AD and nature parks and
reserves. On the mainland coast opposite
Cozumel
is the Riviera Maya, a long stretch of tiny fishing
villages and hidden resorts, and the modern resort area
of Playa del Carmen. .
Resorts are generally
all-inclusive and are
confined to a few pockets of developed areas, leaving
most of the region
uninhabited and ideal for
visitors seeking a Mexican-Caribbean getaway in a
secluded setting. Just south of Cancun is the
smaller Isla Mujeres – the
Island
of Women,
named after Mayan terracotta figures found there.
Only 5.5 square miles, it is a popular resort for
tourists attracted to a quieter atmosphere where
excellent coral reefs and superb diving can be found.
Wherever you are on
these resort islands, you are never far away from the
many Mayan sites of the
Yucatan
peninsula – sites like
Chichen Itza
and Tulum, with temples, walled towns, castles and
pyramids. Another major attraction is Xcaret, 35 miles
south of Cancun and Mexico’s
only eco-archaeological park, where visitors can swim
with dolphins and explore Mayan caves.
CLIMATE:
Summer: High - 89 degrees. Low - 77 degrees. Winter:
High - 77 degrees. Low – 65 degrees.
DINING:
Restaurants include: Mexican. Native. Gourmet.
International. Chinese. Japanese. Italian. Argentine.
Vegetarian. American and Fast Food. Usual practice for
tipping is 10 to 15% directly to the waiter. Dress code
is casual.
LANGUAGE:
Spanish is the official language but English, French,
German, Italian & Mayan are widely spoken.
NIGHTLIFE:
Entertainment available includes: Discos. Dinner/dances.
Nightclubs. Cinemas. Live Music. Salsa & Merengue Clubs.
Folkloric Ballet performances and much more.
SIGHTSEEING:
Cancún/Riviera Maya: Near
the world famous Mayan ruins of
Chichen Itza,
Tulum and Coba. “Caribbean Night” cultural program.
Folkloric Ballet. Pirate Night show on a boat from
Cancún to Isla de Mujeres & return. Bullfights. Beaches.
Archaeological areas El Rey & San Miguelito. Ecoparks:
Xcaret, Xel-ha, Garrafon and Tres Rios. RIVIERA MAYA
Visitors can enjoy many activities along the Riviera
Maya, such as windsurfing, deep see fishing, trips in
kayaks and horseback riding, as well as simply becoming
one with nature while resting on a solitary beach.
Famous among lovers of scuba diving and snorkeling.
There are also two parks along the coast, perfect for a
day of adventure. Xcaret is an eco-archaeological
amusement park. Xel-Ha is an incredible natural aquarium
famous for snorkeling and swimming. Eco-Park Tres Rios:
Set amidst three cenotes forming rivers flowing into the
sea, Tres Rios is home of many wild life species and
offers kayaking, biking, diving, and horseback riding.
Cozumel/Isla Mujeres:
Tours to Tulum, Coba,
San Gervacio, Chichen Itza.
Xel Ha Lagoon. Tours to
Cancún and Isla Mujeres. Glass bottom boat trips.
Chankanaab
Park.
Cozumel
Museum.
Punta
Sur
Park.
RESORTS & HOTELS
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| Palace
Resorts & LeBlanc Spa Resort
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Palace Resorts
set the standard in five-star,
all-inclusive resort accommodations
throughout Cancun, the Riviera Maya,
Isla Mujeres, Riviera Nayarit, Cozumel
and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. And
for clients looking for true luxury look
no further than the LeBlanc Spa Resort,
part of The Concierge Collection.
** Receive free tours and more with
complimentary Palace Passport valued at
up to $1000. **
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Resorts
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Five-star International Star Diamond
Award adults only resorts: The Royal in
Cancun and The Royal in Playa del
Carmen. Four-star family-friendly
resorts: Gran Caribe Real in Cancun and
Gran Porto Real in Playa del Carmen. All
designed to exceed your expectations. |
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| Rui
Hotels & Resorts |
Riu's enthusiasm
is the best guarantee of the renowned
quality of Riu's all-inclusive service.
Architecturally impressive hotels, all
strive to anticipate your desires and
make sure your stay is unforgettable.
**
Fantastic Fall Deals & Incredible Early
Booking Specials for Travel 12/24/09 -
04/04/10 ** |
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ME Hotels &
Resorts |
Riu's enthusiasm
is the best guarantee of the renowned
quality of Riu's all-inclusive service.
Architecturally impressive hotels, all
strive to anticipate your desires and
make sure your stay is unforgettable.
**
Fantastic Fall Deals & Incredible Early
Booking Specials for Travel 12/24/09 -
04/04/10 ** |
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Excellence Luxury Resorts |
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At the heart of the Excellence
experience is wellness of mind, body and
spirit. For adults with a taste for
luxury, romance and relaxation, then one
of Excellence Resort's all-inclusive is
where you belong with locations in
Riviera Maya, Playa Mujeres and Punta
Cana. |
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Dreams Resorts & Spas |
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No matter which Dreams Resort & Spa
location you choose, you will always be
assured of having a pristine beachfront
location that includes large shimmering
pools and activities for sport, leisure
or pure relaxation all complemented by
the Dreams Unlimited-Luxury® service. |
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Oasis Hotels & Resorts |
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Oasis Hotels & Resorts offers diverse
vacation choices for everyone. Whether
it's a romantic dinner for two, jumping
waves with the kids or indulging in a
relaxing spa treatment - Oasis has an
all-inclusive hotel option for you in
exciting Cancun. |
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