Riviera Maya Resorts

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Bigger is not always better when selecting a vacation resort.  In destinations where hotel amenities are the only diversion, size becomes important.  Riviera Maya resorts are just the opposite.  Numerous historic sights and attractions are found off the property.  Therefore, convenience and extra spending cash may be more significant than the size of the resort.

Boutique Riviera Maya Resorts and Hotels

Smaller properties offer unique advantages including variety, location, on the ounce and price.  Riviera Maya boasts an array of more than 200 small resorts and unions.  A combination ranges from very basic to Palatial.  Some offer intimacy, others offer economy.  Although these hotels have fewer rooms they are quote big unquote on personalized service and attention to detail.

The farther you travel north or south from Playa Del Carmen, the more quiet and secluded the setting.  In outlying areas, many accommodations are nestled in conspicuously amid sheltering foliage, and feature pristine beaches and lagoons.  Others stand behind courtyards or rest gracefully along streets and avenues.  Construction ranges from modest apartments to glorious Mexican Hacienda-style hideaway.

Maya Riviera Resorts and Posadas, with pointed, steeple like, thatch roofs called 'Palapas' are popular. most are one or two-story units.  None are more than four stories: that is the law of the land.  Many Riviera Maya resorts are brightly painted with festive colors, display handmade decorations and flop intricately beautiful woodwork featuring hues of varied woods.  Renting a privately owned Villa or condominium on the Riviera Maya allows vacationers added flexibility, privacy and convenience.  Some are beachfront properties, others overlook marinas or a stretch of golf course.  They are ideal for families or groups traveling together. 

Cozy beachside properties in Puerto Morales offer a tranquil atmosphere a coconuts throw from the Caribbean Sea and the barrier reef.  In Playa Del Carmen, many rooms have balconies overlooking Fifth Ave. or side streets; others offer a view of the sea.  Riviera Maya Hotel Association and the small Hotel Association of Playa Del Carmen Riviera Maya support the growth and diversity of this hotel segment.

Riviera Maya All-inclusive Resorts

Riviera Maya's lushly landscaped all-inclusive resorts are some of the region's best.  This vacation style generally means accommodations, activities, entertainment, meals and drinks, plus all taxes and tips are included in the room right.  Look for a resort that caters to your interests.

Many Riviera Maya resorts have wedding and honeymoon packages.  A family-friendly property offers fun for children such as supervised beach games and crafts. Singles or couple resorts cater to more mature crowd, with entertainment and activities designed to encourage interaction with other gas.  All vary and their level of formality.  Shorts and a T-shirt will serve suffice 24 hours a day at some, while others long pants for men are required in the evening.  Enjoy three meals each day as well as poolside snacks until the week hours.  Think of it as cruise ship style extravagance with a major added benefit: drinks are free.  Meals are typically served as lavish buffets, but most properties offer one or more special occasion restaurants where you can order off the menu.

Daily activities are easy to arrange.  Equipment and assistance is provided for most non-motorized water sports such as kayaking, snorkeling or windsurfing.  Extra options such as a variety of offshore tours are available for an additional fee. 

Consider a relaxing massage or around of golf or even a babysitter to allow you to slip away for a remain romantic dinner take time out to shop and dined alone Playa Del Carmen's fifth Ave.

You may be tempted to spend every minute of your vacation and the luxury of your resort.  Don't miss the chance to get out and explore the jungles and eagle parks and other spectacular attractions up and down the coast of the Riviera Maya.
 




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