In Riviera Maya and Cancun there have been countless, All-Inclusive resorts built on the beach front. Most of them built as close to the beach as the government allowed and then connected to the road with private drive-ways and made into beautiful beach hotels and resorts. But the only downside to all of these beautiful, All-Inclusive resorts being constructed is that the ecosystems in the Riviera Maya have been destroyed and polluted. For instance, there is a plant called the mangrove that grows on the coastlines of most tropical locations that help protect the coasts from erosion, surge storms, and tsunamis and they do this through their root systems that work to dissipate wave energy. This plant has largely been removed from the areas that the resorts have been built to make room for pools, hotels, and driveways.

But as always there is an exception to this enviromental incident caused by all of the construction and tourism. The Mayakoba Resort and the Tres Rios Hotel have been constructed without destrying the enviroment, and have actually been built in such a way that they have helped encourage the aquatic ecosystems found in the Riviera Maya! For instance, instead of removing all of the mangroves and underground rivers that are so vitally important to the ecosystem, the Mayakoba resort has simply uncovered some of these underground rivers and has used them as the center piece of the resort creating an atmosphere of being in the jungle instead of being on the beach. But never fear! The beach is still only a few minutes away, and is actually connected to the resort via the new uncovered river systems.

But in addition to the Mayakoba the Tres Rios hotel has also implemented a new, green design that was created to not only preserve but utilize the natural ecosystem of the Mexican beaches. The Tres Rios has been built on more than 400 piles of permeable rock so that the hotel has about 3 yards of clearance between the ground/lagoon and the hotel floor. This was done so that the rivers and plant life could live on without being disturbed. Both of these hotels have actually seen an increase in animal life since being built because of the aquatic ecosystems that have been created. These hotels also utilize multiple systems of using green energy and not letting things go to waste. For instance they sort all of the garbage before it is recycled and their water comes from the ocean and is distilled in a processing machine instead of using the ground wells and depleting resources.

For more information on booking a trip to the Riviera Maya or either of these hotels please contact us at tropicaltravel.net!

It is hard to find a more diverse and pleasing getaway than the Riviera Maya. It is a tenured vacation hot spot that has all the amenities to please the needs of the most diverse line of travelers.

The white-sand beaches and the stunningly blue sea create the perfect backdrop for this oasis. The ancient Mayan culture can be seen as far down as a snorkel dive at the largest barrier coral reef in the northern hemisphere or as plainly as through a one of a kind Mayan massage at one of the many spas. The PGA tour course is open to the public and a great way to spend a day in the sand like the Pros!

If you are at the Riviera Maya for romance, family vacationing, or just traveling with friends you will not be disappointed. Archeological ruins and ancient Mayan temples are beautiful day hikes. Zip-lines are a great way to wiz past the jungle. All day jungle tours are safe and exciting as well. There are many aquariums and eco-adventure spots at the Riviera Maya where one of a kind under ground rivers flow for a swimmers delight.

The Mexico Night Show is something that is full of entertainment for all types of vacationers. During the day Mexican culture is booming with the Tequila Expo, mariachis, music, crafts, and the infamous competition to build the, Worlds largest margarita. October 15-19 is when the Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival is held, which showcases filmmakers from all over the world. October 30 to November 2 is the celebration of, Day of the Dead and All Saints Day. At these events you will see authentic Mexican culture and customs on display. And in November is a premiere jazz festival that will not disappoint.

Valentin Imperial Maya is an adult only all inclusive resort with more than a half mile of white sandy beach, located in the Playa del Secreto in the Riviera Maya. This is the perfect place to let your worries go and enjoy the calm of the surrounding nature. Designed in the Mexican hacienda style with touches of rich colonial decor, the hotel is set amid tropical vegetation. The resort is 25 minutes from the International Cancun Airport, 30 minutes from Cancun and 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen.

Bask in any of the expertly outfitted guest suites, overlooking the majestic Caribbean Sea or beautiful pool and lagoon area. Get a welcome cocktail at our private check-in. Choose one of the luxurious suites located in two and three story villas (Deluxe Junior Suites, Golden Junior Suites, Golden Junior Suites Swim-up, Oceanfront Junior Suites and Diamond Suites), and enjoy an array of exclusive amenities including concierge service, 24-hour unlimited drinks and snacks, an oversized Jacuzzi, a pillow menu for a good night sleep, free high-speed Internet access and much more. Handicap-accessible rooms are available. The rooms are decorated with a Colonial touch, equipped with complete bathroom, separate shower.

Treat your palate to a culinary adventure as well. � Enjoy your culinary experiences in a modern and trendy atmosphere with dishes crafted by internationally renowned chefs. Start your day with a tasty breakfast at the Beachfront � la carte restaurant, where you can also enjoy lunch. For casual dining, the main buffet restaurant is available for breakfast and lunch. You may also select any of the seven � la carte restaurants: Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, Steak House, Fish & Seafood and Lobster House. Reservations are not required. Dress code is required.

Spa at Valentin Imperial Maya

From the moment you enter the Spa, your every sense is delightfully indulged. Live the Spa experience to the fullest. Spa treatments create a complete balance and refresh your body, mind and spirit. Personalized treatments designed to clean, exfoliate and nourish your skin to improve the appearance, texture and overall condition of the skin involving a perfect combination of relaxation and beauty. Body treatments will help you to achieve that perfect, smooth and nourished skin you’ve always dreamed about by using natural products from Sea and Earth. They are specially combined to restore and improve the condition of your skin as well as detoxify and re-hydrate for an all-over body glow.

Fabulous Vacation!

Our family of four stayed for 7 days at the Grand Sirenis Rivera Maya. My children are 7 and 11 years old.� It does take about 1.5 hours to get from Cancun to the resort.� Check in at 8:00pm went very nicely, there are no lines at that hour.� Front desk staff very helpful. The bell hop loaded the luggage and took us to our room promptly on a limo golf cart. The lobby is gorgeous!� The bar in the lobby is very nice; a lot of the name brand liquors are served there.

Our room was wonderful, a lot of space.� We had a chilled bottle of champagne and a fruit basket waiting for us in our room the evening of our arrival. The evening prior to departure we received a bottle of tequila and two shot� glasses. What a nice surprise.� The beds are small, and very firm.� The couch room is actually a pull out bed, just need to ask for an extra set of sheets.� � Housekeeping and maintenance were very good, they responded to requests quickly.� The rooms are air conditioned, but they remain humid. Read the instructions on the thermostat it helps if you have the right setting.� The temp only goes down to 66 degrees Fahrenheit, but it does not feel that cool.� Your papers will be moist, and damp clothes do not dry inside.� The balcony off the room had a beautiful view of the ocean and the garden below.� There is a clothesline on the balcony to dry clothes. The daily housekeeper, made animals out of the towels, and folded the children’s pajamas!� � There is a safe in the room, it worked great no problems.� � Bathroom -large separate shower, separate room for the toilet.� Jacuzzi in the room fabulous.� We stayed in the Muuyal building #18.� It was a great location, because it is close to a pool, bubble tub and quick walk to the beach and kids area.�

The buffets were very nice. There is a cook in the morning making omelets to order that are very good.� There is a wide variety of food at each meal.� The hamburgers and hot dogs have a different flavor than American ones.� There is a pasta cook at lunch and dinner at the buffet.� My children liked that very much!� The ala cart restaurants that we went to were the Cajun, (main course not very good, appetizers good), Brazilian (black bean soup, great, salad bar very good, a variety of meats sliced at the table, very good!), the temperature in the restaurant is very hot! Wear a cool outfit!� Italian restaurant, food was delicious, waiter was excellent, the white wine is very good, watch out though they continually fill it up!� Dessert was fabulous, tiramisu! The best ala cart is the Japanese! The children enjoyed the “show”. The beef was the best choice, but all choices were good, we each ordered different and shared. Portion sizes are huge, eat light during the day.� The fried ice cream was delicious! Make your reservations as soon as you get to the resort, the concierge is on the first floor of each building until 11:00pm, very helpful!� The bars are great.� Try a mojito, lemon dacari, and bloody Mary. The kids liked the health bar, they could order fruit smoothies.� The ice cream shop was very nice, lot of variety.� There was also an ice cream machine that was in one of the snack bars you could make your own cone; it was broken on some days.

Snorkeling was outstanding!� Lots to see off the beach, my son and husband even saw a nurse shark one day! The coral is beautiful; the fish are colorful and all different sizes.� Save some bread from a meal and feed it to the fish between the rocks on the beach, hundreds of fish will come!� Surf shoes a must!� There are lots of coral pieces, rocks and shells that hurt to step on. The beach is beautiful, lots of chairs with natural umbrellas with tables. Bring sunscreen 45+!� There are ruins on the property that you can climb on the rocks to see, beautiful view from this spot.� There is one catamaran, we took it out once, sailing is a bit scary with the rocks around.� There are kayaks we took out several times, very fun.� We did archery, and air rifle shooting, we enjoyed the competition.� The staff is very motivating.� The water aerobics were fun too.� We did the scuba lesson too, the staff was very encouraging.� We went to a beach party one evening, very windy that night but fun. The games at the pool are fun, trivia; my husband won a tee shirt!� The resort advertises that there are cenotes on the property that you can see, it is not a free activity, it is $65.00 per person to do this (a bit misleading).� The shows at night were very entertaining.� They did a nice job.� They have Mexican vendors set up one evening for shopping in the theater.� Hair braiding, my daughter did this,� it is $3.00 per braid with flowers and beads!� They do it very fast.� There is also pottery to paint about $10.00 per piece. The pools are very clean, plenty of chairs. Towel service great, plenty of towels.� � The lazy river very nice, bring tubes from home in the package, you will not have to wait in line.� Give the tubes away to someone else at the end of your trip, you will make someone smile!� At night go to the beach, bring a flashlight, there are hundreds of hermit crabs to see, all different sizes and shapes!! My kids loved this free activity.� There are lots of iguanas all over they are fun to watch, the kids try to catch them but they run fast.� The botanical garden on the property is pretty, there is a cool fountain made of rocks in the center, great picture place.� They have a photographer daily with an animal to take pictures with, the kids loved this!� $8.00 per picture, no negotiating. Wonderful trip! Highly recommend this resort in Riviera Maya!

Excellence Riviera Cancun is where you belong if you have a taste for luxury, romance and relaxation. This adults-only hotel is perfect for honeymooners, special occasion, or just a relaxing getaway for two. Relax in the most luxurious surroundings while taking in the most captivating views of the Caribbean. Designed for the perfect trip, the resort features 440 luxury and spacious all-suites accommodations with a classic Mediterranean style of stucco, tile and marble. An amazing Spa offering outdoor and indoor treatments, a fitness center, three outdoor pool-intergraded Jacuzzis, six meandering pools, and seven a la carte theme restaurants. The Excellence Riviera Cancun was recently recognized with six Trip Advisor 2008 Travelers Choice Awards in addition to being named the top luxury as well as romance resort in the world.

Excellence Playa Mujeres is nestled on two miles of powdery white sand beach situated on an untouched 20-mile peninsula. This all inclusive luxury resort surrounds you in a setting of lush Caribbean beauty. This jewel of Cancun offers spacious rooms and suites furnished in elegant contemporary decor and outfitted with the latest amenities. Excellence Playa Mujeres is an adults-only romantic resort which offers a world class spa, a spectacular Greg Norman signature gold course right on the Caribbean, and luxurious rooftop terraces. 

Excellence Punta Cana is a romantic getaway for couples that want a different kind of vacation. Located in a forest of seven thousand palm trees on a remote stretch of Punta Canas Caribbean shoreline.  Choose from moonlit horseback rides on the beach, live stage shows, and a casino. With two giant pools including swim-up bars, a world-class spa and fitness center, and seven different restaurants with cuisines from around the world.  Trip Advisor awarded Travelers Choice Award for #1 resort in the Caribbean, best pool, and most romantic in 2008.        

Sandos Hotel & Resorts has expanded on the Riviera Maya, Mexico located on a wide sandy beach.  Sandos Playacar Riviera Hotel & Spa, which is connected to Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa, consists of 400 junior and master luxury suites overlooking the 18-hole Playacar Golf Course.  Sandos Playacar Riviera and Playacar Beach Resort & Spa share a new Sandos Spa where guest can simply unwind and relax. 

For guests who looking for family savings, Sandos Hotels & Resorts is the place for large families and kid-friendly tropical vacation; designed to comfortably accommodate two adults and three children.  Sandos Hotels & Resorts is known to be ‘family-friendly’ and providing increased savings for those traveling with children.  One child under the age of 12 stays, eats and plays free and a second and third child (under the age of 12) receives and 50 percent discount.

 Couples who book a vacation at Sandos Playacar Riviera Hotel & Spa can indulge in a free Romantic Package offered in all room categories.  Available year-round, the package includes bathrobes and slippers; welcome fruit baskets and wine; in-room romantic roast each evening; nightly turndown service with rose pedals; romantic dinner for two; aromatherapy gift set; 15 percent spa discount; 10 percent discount on motorized sports; and framed photo. These are subject to availability. 

 

 

 

 

 

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