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What New Resorts are in Riviera Maya, Mexico?

March 15, 2015 By Susan Robson

What New Resorts are in Riviera Maya, Mexico (and updates, too)?  What an amazing trip to Cancun!  Just two weeks ago, I traveled to Riviera Maya, Mexico to complete site visits of New Resorts in Riviera Maya, and to get updates at other resorts.  This post will cover part 1, or the first day of site visits.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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Valentin Imperial Maya – Puerto Morelos – Resort Update – On a half-mile-long stretch of pearlescent beach named Playa Del Secreto (The Secret Beach), the adults-only, 540 suite, all-inclusive Valentin Imperial Maya has one of the largest swimming pools in Mexico. The location is centrally ideal, in Puerto Morelos, as travelers can easily reach Cancun and the world-famous Mayan archaeological sites of Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza, as well as the popular excursions of  Xel-Ha and XCaret.  

  • Wait service is offered to all guests at the 3 pools on the property, with a swim-up bar.  Bali beds are available on a first come, first serve basis.  The sports bar boasts pool tables, and big screen TVs.  In the lobby, don’t miss the San Miquel piano bar, where tea time is held from 4:00 – 6:00 daily.At this resort, fine dining is part of the all-inclusive vacation, so why not treat your palate to a culinary adventure in the 7 a la carte restaurants & buffet?  Modern and trendy atmosphere with dishes crafted by internationally renowned chefs allows guests to do this.  The beachfront Mar & Tierra, presents a fabulous breakfast spread or you can also enjoy lunch in this same spot. For casual dining, the main buffet restaurant is available for breakfast and lunch.  
  • The seven à la carte restaurants: Italian, French, Japanese, Indonesian, Mexican, Steak House, and Seafood Grill. There is an additional fee at “The Corner”, but reservations are never required!  Lobster is available all year for an extra charge of $30 – $35. To further enhance guests’ experiences, top shelf liquor is served, free WiFi & availability to use computers, and 24 hour room service is included.  Exciting and entertaining shows are debuted every night of the week, along with a DJ or band.          

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Luxurious guest suites overlook the majestic Caribbean Sea or beautiful pool and lagoon. This resort has a very tropical, Spanish/Mediterranean feel…similar to a Spanish Hacienda.  Guests get a welcome cocktail at their personalized check-in, and feel like they are being treated like a star, where every wish is honored.  The variety of room options is endless…Luxury, Silver, Golden, Emerald, Diamond, and Imperial.  Add to those the Privilege services, which include: Lobster, extra premium amenities, reservations in restaurants, beach bag, basket of fruit & wine, a Bali bed every day, concierge service, and a mini-bar refreshed daily with 4 bottles of your choice of liquor.  This resort has so much to offer                                                                                                                          

Now…to the Brand New Resort Opening!  Royalton – Puerto Morelos – Experience an All-Inclusive Luxury vacation in Mexico’s Caribbean paradise of Riviera Cancun, with fabulous world-class cuisine, luxurious accommodations, and endless entertainment. The Royalton Riviera Cancun sits in a convenient location, close to great fashion, shopping, and nightlife of Cancun, and only 15 minutes from the airport.

  • There are 3 parts to this resort – something for everyone.  The 1183 luxurious guest rooms and suites provide stylish decor and beautiful views of the gardens or the ocean. Relax in Dreambeds exclusively designed for Royalton Resorts, and enjoy 24-hour room service and complimentary WiFi. Rooms feature a private balcony or terrace, rain shower, and Jacuzzi.  The 3 parts to Royalton are: Family section, Diamond Club section – with both Family and Adults only section, and the Hideaway – all Adults -only.  The family section has 840 rooms, that can offer 2 adults & 3 children to a room.  The Diamond Club offers: private check in, guaranteed early and late check in/out, premium liquor in the room, and upgraded rooms and pillow menus.                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  • Activities abound each day, with twelve pools and a children’s splash park, in addition to non-motorized watersports. Stay in shape at the fitness center, or unwind at The Royal Spa with a hydrotherapy circuit and a full range of massages, facials, and beauty treatments.  Kids club and Teens club are both offered for the exclusive group ages.  The family section features 3 pools and a splash park for ages 4 – 12 years.  The onsite Casino is the Real Thing, and drinks are included, at no additional cost.                                                                                                                                                                        

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Treat your palate to a variety of eclectic cuisines from ten restaurants with local and international menus served buffet-style or a la carte. Enjoy a mid-afternoon coffee and pastry at the cafe, and for dinner, choose from Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi, authentic Italian, a steak house, and more. 16 themed bars are available where you can grab a signature cocktail and mingle with other guests.  All restaurants feature no reservations, except for the Oriental Teppenyaki, which has 14 table for reservations.  One of the best features offered by the resort, is that they offer Gluten Free and Lactose free, and special Vegetarian diet meals for guests.  Special meals and foods can be requested for a guest’s stay, and the Chef will make sure that special foods can be made for the pleasure of these guests with special needs.  The Royalton has it’s own special kitchen, allergy – gluten free,etc – so that no cross contamination can occurimages-1

images The Royalton also has 4 resorts in Cuba, 2 in the Dominican – Royalton & Chic, 2 in Jamaica – Royalton White Sands & Grand Lido, and finally on St. John’s is Smuggler’s Cove.

So next time you contact your travel agent, Susan at Go Travel Stl, don’t leave these awesome resorts out of your request for a visit to Riviera Maya!  My next post will feature:  Iberostar Cancun & Paradisus Cancun.  If you would like to find out the perfect resorts for your preferences, go to my “Perfect Honeymoon” or “Perfect Vacation” finder at www.GoTravelStl.com.  

Susan

Filed Under: A pre-view of a new resort opening, allergy free, An inside view, Caribbean, Destination Wedding Resort, Destinations in Mexico, Family Travel, gluten free, Honeymoon, lactose intollerant, Resort in Puerto Morelos, Resorts in Cancun, Resorts in Riviera Maya Tagged With: 24 hour room service, adults only, All-Inclusive, allergy free, bali beds, beachfront, casino, chesterfield travel agent, cross contamination, Cuba, Dominican, family, free WiFi, gluten free, Honeymoons, jacuzzi, Jamaica, kids club, lactose intollerant, lobster, st louis travel agent, St. John, teens club, top shelf liquor, travel agent 63005, vegetarian diet, XCaret, Xel-Ha

Hot New Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts!

November 3, 2014 By Susan Robson

Whether you are planning a Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, or family vacation, be sure to check out the new Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts for 2015.  How about an All-Inclusive on St. Martin, St. Thomas, or the Bahamas?  Do any of these intrigue you?  If you love Jamaica and Cancun, there are two new brand choices for you there, too!

Dreams Sugar Bay St. Thomas

Dreams Sugar Bay All-Inclusive Resort

Dreams Sugar Bay, St. Thomas

Brand new to the Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort market on St. Thomas,  is a brand with which many travelers are already familiar.  Dreams Sugar Bay St. Thomas is just opening this month, November 2014.  Dreams, if you aren’t familiar, is an Unlimited-Luxury Inclusive for couples and families.  This resort offers 294, luxuriously appointed rooms and suites that offer waterfront views of the bay or ocean and authentic island decor.  St. Thomas’s beauty can’t be missed on the secluded beach, or in any of it’s three interconnecting pools with caves and waterfalls.  Savor the island flavors at any of Dream’s seven gourmet specialty restaurants, bars, and grill/snack areas.

Dreams Sugar Bay All-Inclusive in St. Thomas

Dreams Sugar Bay, St Thomas

Beach walking/running, mini-golf, tennis, snorkeling, kayaking, volleyball, and so much more is always pulling at guests to keep them busy. To ensure your vacation is full of fun, games, and laughter both day and night, the Entertainment Team is on the job…and they are relentless!  Entertainment doesn’t stop with the “older” kids, either, the supervised Explorer’s Club keeps younger explorers busy.  Following your Dreams is easy on St. Thomas…Dreams Sugar Bay, St. Thomas,  is located convenient to dining, nightlife, and shopping in Charlotte Amalie, I’ve only heard, is of the best!  Be sure to leave enough time to ferry to neighboring islands such as St. John and the British Virgin Islands (passport required).  Have you experienced Unlimited Luxury at a Dreams property in another destination?

RIU Palace St. Martin  

Guests at the Riu Palace St. Martin, will find that they are enjoying the best accommodations and services that the island has to offer.  People find that this resort, like the best of the RIU brand, is known for it’s consistency of service, food, and accommodations.  The three restaurants on the property, offer a rich variety of flavors from colorful Caribbean, Asian, and French cuisine’s.  Riu Palace St. Martin is the most comprehensive vacation spot on the island, nestled between one of St. Martin’s most beautiful beaches and the National Nature Reserve at Anse Marcel cove.  All types of travelers, both the adventurous and relaxed alike, will find that they don’t want to leave this  blissful island paradise, during their luxurious stay at Riu Palace St. Martin.

RIU Palace St. Martin is now All-Inclusive

RIU Palace St. Martin

Snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, and kayaking are all very popular in the azul blue waters of St. Martin. For guests looking for more relaxation, an infinity pool and over a mile of pure beach space is available to lounge and splash in and out of the soft waves.

Travelers should not miss out on exploring  and all that there is to see and do on the island.  Sint Maarten offers 14 world-class Vegas-style casinos.  Maho Beach is awesome for watching incoming jets flying in for a landing just a few feet over your head. Orient Beach, on the Riviera of French St. Martin is the most popular beach on the island due to it’s natural beauty.

RIU Palace Antillas, Aruba                                                                                                            

RIU Palace Antillas is now adults only, All-Inclusive

RIU Palace Antillas, Aruba

Another new Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort, formerly a Westin, is the new Adults-only (18+) RIU Palace Antillas.  It is found on the shores of Palm Beach in Aruba and has the calm clear waters and white sand that make every Palm Beach an ideal location for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. This exciting and elegant resort, balances fun and luxury to make the Riu Palace Antillas an ideal location for making the most of your Caribbean vacation.

Now a 24-hour all-inclusive experience means round-the-clock access to 4 fabulous restaurants, including room service at all hours of the day and night. A range of restaurants are available, including a buffet with live cooking stations and themed buffet nights, as well as three specialty restaurants (reservations required). Krystal offers Fusion cuisines, Rimini features Italian specialties, and Malmok shows off as a steak house.
After dinner, RIU Palace presents evening shows, live music, a casino and disco, to dance the night away.  In Mexico, the Michael Jackson shows are among RIU Palace’s best.  What shows might be popular in Aruba?

Baha Mar Resort, Bahamas

5 stunning resorts all under the Baha Mar, Bahamas

Baha Mar Resort opening December 2014

         

 

 

This is an opening that I’m really intrigued by–The Baha Mar Resort, opening in December in the Bahamas, with no less than FIVE different hotel brands inside.  Talk about BIG!

Melia Baha Mar, Caribbean All-Inclusive

Melia Baha Mar Resort, Bahamas

The complex, nicknamed the “Bahamian Riviera”, has these credentials:  will have a total of 2,900 hotel rooms and residences, a 100,000 square foot casino, a Vegas-style water show, an 18-hole, 72-par Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, an ESPA spa and more than a dozen pools. Plus, a 200,000 square feet convention center.  I know, HUGELY!The 5 resorts that are going to debut:                                                                                                               

Baha Mar Casino & Hotel:  The centerpiece resort of Baha Mar, this casino-hotel is promising a “Vegas-like experience in the Bahamas.

Rosewood Baha Mar:  Managed by Rosewood, this will be a 200-room and residences property.  The villas will be the main attraction for it’s luxury items, services, and accomodations.

Mondrian Baha Mar:  The Mondrian at Baha Mar will have 300 “distinctively styled room.”

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar:  The Grand Hyatt will have 700 “incomparable rooms blending authenticity and luxury.”

Melia’ Baha Mar:  The Nassau Beach Resort will be taken over and incorporated into the Baha Mar Complex by the Melia’ brand on December 1st.  This will be the only Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort in the complex, with 5 restaurants & 3 bars, including a swim-up bar.  The guests have access to Baha Mar’s amenities and activities.

This just looks like there is going to be something for everyone.   Do you think Atlantis…has met some competition?

More coming in my next blog…Hyatt Ziva & Hyatt Zilara in Jamaica…Azul Sensatori in Jamaica…

Susan                                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Filed Under: A pre-view of a new resort opening, An inside view, Destinations in Caribbean, Travel Tips Tagged With: adults only, All-Inclusive, Anse Marcel cove, Aruba, Atlantis, Baha Mar Resort, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Islands, casino, Charlotte Amalie, Destination Weddings, Dreams Resort, Dreams Sugar Bay, family all-inclusive, Family vacation, golf, Grand Hyatt, Honeymoons, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, leisure travel, Maho Beach, Nassau Beach, Oreint Beach, Palm Beach, RIU Palace, Rosewood, scuba, Sint Maarten, snorkeling, St. John, St. Martin, St. Thomas, Unlimited luxury, Vegas

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