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Clients come in all shapes and sizes‹and chances are there¹s an
all-inclusive property in Mexico that will fit one and all.
Concentrated on either shore of Mexico, these resorts offer a cashless vacation in a secure environment, perfect for families or those looking to check out the Mexican experience.
For the family of five looking for a retreat for mom and dad, a kids¹ club for the little ones and stuff to do for the ³tween² and the teen, an all-inclusive can be just the ticket. Couples on break wanting an exclusive, upscale getaway complete with gourmet delights and pampering spa treatments might want to choose a resort where the wallet isn¹t ever-present. And others who want a wedding on the sand and a great week of nothing to think about but fun in the sun will certainly find their fit.
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Suppose you have one family in the morning with a need for a kids¹ club and extensive pool activities, then in the afternoon you have a couple looking to spice up their lives with a little adult R&R.Š One visit to one website, one call to one number and you¹ve got them both covered. AMResorts, a relatively new company (it opened in 2001), already has this Mexico resort thing down pat: their three brands of resort properties‹Secrets, five-star, adults-only for couples, singles and honeymooners; Dreams, opulent luxury for couples, friends and family; and Sunscape, for families, couples and
singles‹have what you need for each of those clients.
One of their newest resorts in the Mexican Caribbean is the Sunscape Puerto Aventuras‹the latest in the aggressive growth plan that President Alejandro
Zozaya has mapped out for their top-level, all-inclusive vacation experiences. Completely remodeled, re-conceptualized and renovated, the Puerto Aventuras property lies on a secluded beach, nestled among palm groves. The brand-new pool is the center of outdoor activity, but there¹s
plenty more to do on the beach‹and away. Tell clients to dive off the reef across the water from the stunning ruins of Tulum, or take a tank down into a freshwater cenote (sinkhole).Š If your client is feeling a bit friskier, perhaps a dive with the whale sharks might just be up his or her alley (June
through September only).
The 300-room property is also minutes away from the town of Playa del Carmen, as well as the ruins of Xcaret and its watery eco-park. Golfers can putt at the Puerto Aventuras 27-hole golf course (or the 9-hole one on site) or check out the local fare at the shops and clubs. All-inclusive, definitely‹you¹ll find all you need here and more‹but the location is spectacular, and Sunscape encourages its guests to explore‹then come back
for more. After a full day in the sun, they return to their spacious rooms (all with either ocean views or marina views), fully stocked with mini-bars, hairdryers, cable TV, in-room safesŠthe works. Five restaurants will satiate the hunger pangs, and a full-service spa will help work it all off the next morning. Kids are well entertained and under professional supervision with the signature Sunscape Explorers Club, so parents can breathe a deep sigh of relief‹and relax, for once.
If it¹s a total retreat from the tots that the couple is looking for, look no further than the adults-only Secrets. Sharing the same stretch of coastline along the Riviera Maya, but a world apart from the kids, the Secrets Excellence Riviera Cancun is also one of AMResorts¹ newest offerings.
³This property, along with Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, are two of the finest landmarks in the Riviera Maya, and we expect both to play a key role to establish Riviera Maya in the international luxury hotel market,² says
Zozaya. True to his word, the Secrets Excellence is a cut above the rest: 440 suites include the signature ³swim out suites,² which offer private access to the resort¹s six swimming pools; honeymoon suites (four total) boast 1,941 sq. ft. of opulence, and the imperial and presidential suites up
the ante to 1,993 sq. ft. Marble bathrooms, a jacuzzi (or two, depending on the suite), wired sound systems, CD-DVD players, high-speed Internet connections, lap-top sized safes and even a ³Secret² box for room service (no opening of doors in robes necessary) are the icing on the cake. Your
VIPs might want to check out the Excellence Club Service: the ultimate in exclusivity and service, these suites have oceanfront views, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, private beach, upgraded minibar, free Internet access en suite, and much more.
Outside the opulent rooms, Secrets beckons with fine Italian, French, Asian and Mexican cuisine, a steakhouse, a pizzeria and a trattoria‹all available for a la carte service. Espresso bars, fruit juice bars and cigar bars join the premium drink bars, and should anyone overindulge, there¹s always the Spa Garden.
Part of the over 18,000-square-foot spa, the Spa Garden is a unique sanctuary located in a tropical garden setting under the lazy blue sky of the Mexican Riviera. Whirlpools massage guests¹ skin with mineral water, thalassotherapy treatments are offered, salt water pools vie for attention with steam baths and private Vichy and Swiss showers, hydromassage relieves
tired muscles while the peaceful ambiance soothes tired souls. The surrounding pool enters the spa water wellness area via a swim-up entrance.
Breathtaking ocean views are a treatment unto themselves. Of course, the Pevonia Botanica face, body and spa care products don¹t hurt. Treatment rooms feature terraces (with a view) and a marine water pool. Guests can while away their cares with the Stress Cure, which features rhythmic movements applied with hot bags filled with an exotic mixture of aromatic
plants and seeds. Massage therapies can be enjoyed en suite. They can even take the experience home with them after a visit to the onsite boutique.
Call for info on the various spa packages, including the Escape package (with a relaxing massage, European facial, and Salt Glow Exfoliation) as well as the Couples Escape (includes massage for two in the Couples Suite located in the Spa Garden, two facials and two Salt Glow Exfoliation
treatments.)
Outside await the pristine beaches of the Riviera Maya, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, scuba, beach volleyball.Š The onsite fitness center has every state-of-the-art machine, though the fitness trail outside beckons with its scenery and tropical beauty. Tours to nearby archaeological sites
can be arranged, including excursions to underground rivers, caves and
jungles.
Interested? Call (866) SUNSCAPE or (866) GO-SECRETS for more information, or
visit their respective websites at www.sunscaperesorts.com or
www.secretsresorts.com.
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