RIVIERA MAYA FAMILY ACCOMMODATIONS

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo

The hotel chain Iberostar has claimed the Crystal Award top honor for 3 consecutive. All of the Iberostars that are built turn to Gold-Golden Apple that is! The newest is even more spectacular with 5 swimming pools-two of them lake size pools, a wave pool and a moving river that connects all the pools together. Imagine the fun-body surfing on frothy waves or floating along a winding river that sparkles under a tropical sun. As part of the Iberostar Paraiso, five 3 story buildings with 446 rooms and sites are encased in a tropical greenery. For dining guests can choose from lavish buffets and specialty restaurants with a choice of Italian, Southwest Cajun, Asian and International fare. Or stay poolside at the grill & snack bar. Guests of the Paraiso Lindo are welcomed to enjoy the facilities of sister resort Iberostar Paraiso, giving a total of 14 locations for food and drink, while retaining the privacy of their own resort.  Accommodations: Deluxe rooms and suites offer one king bed or two double beds, cable TV, ceiling fan, in-room safe, complimentary mini-bar, full bathroom with hair dryer and balcony or patio. In the Junior Suites irons and ironing boards as well as coffee machines are provided for guest convenience. 446 air conditioned rooms and suites.

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Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Situated 30 minutes south of Cancun on one of the most beautiful beaches in Riviera Maya, this spectacular All-Inclusive resort blends Mayan architectural design into it's beautiful tropical surroundings. Dine on delicious local dishes as well as Japanese delicacies, exquisite Mexican fare and Mediterranean cuisine. In the evening enjoy great entertainment or dance the night away in the disco. The rooms have individually controlled A/C, remote control color TV with international cable channels, 3 telephones with direct dial and data port and marble bathrooms with magnifying mirror and hair dryer. Crystalline waters lapping against the white sand shore, a vast lake-like swimming pool - palapa village as well as three more pools, one especially for children.

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Sunscape Tulum Riviera Maya

This outstanding 24-hour All-Inclusive is located on one of the most unique beaches in the Riviera Maya. Sunscape Tulum, just 5 minutes from Tulum and 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen, provides upscale surroundings and combines fun and relaxation with the ancient world of the Maya. It is the only resort in the Riviera Maya where you can view the ancient ruins of Tulum from your beach. 238 air-conditioned rooms.

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Iberostar Paraiso Maya

Located on a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach in Playa Paraiso, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, next to our newest Iberostar Paraiso Lindo hotel and less than 30 minutes from the Cancun International Airport. Iberostar Paraiso Maya is designed to fulfill your every expectation, from spacious rooms all suites to attentive concierge service and every imaginable activity, to our 24-hour amenities, entertainment , drinks and fine dining. The holiday complex is perfectly integrated into the tropical landscape. It consists of the Hotel Iberostar Paraiso Beach (424 rooms) and the Hotel Iberostar Paraiso del Mar (386 rooms in 2-storey buildings). Attractive lobby and main restaurant (with show cooking). The complex has 6 specialties restaurants, a pool bar and 9 more bars. Night club, discotheque. Imaginatively-designed pool area with separate children's pool and extensive sunbathing area (sun loungers, parasols and towels free of charge). Also shops, supermarket and hairdressers. Access to the Internet for an extra charge.

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Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort

The luxurious Moon Palace is located 5 miles south of the airport on Cancun's tranquil south shore, amidst 55 acres of lush tropical foliage. Spend an unforgettable vacation enjoying the secluded, natural beauty of Mexico. Take an excursion to the nearby Mayan ruins for an afternoon of exploration, relax within the sparkling waters of the massive pool area, or participate in any of Moon Palace's vast array of recreational activities. Swimming, dancing, cycling, watersports and a host of other delightful options await your pleasure. And since your vacation is All-Inclusive, your time is as carefree as a childhood dream. Stay at one and enjoy all Palace Resorts! (Complimentary scheduled transportation to Cancun hotel zone three times per day. Reservations are required). 2,031 air-conditioned rooms.

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Bahia Principe Akumal

Bahia Principe Akumal is the newest extension to the Bahia Principe Tulum Resort with a separate lobby and 485 additional suites. Although facilities are combined with Bahia Principe Tulum, the Akumal section offers another large segmented lagoon pool, jacuzzis and wooden decks for sunbathing by a small beach with gentle water for swimming. There are four additional restaurants (giving a total of nine restaurants in the whole resort). The gym, spa and three tennis courts are located in this area.

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Bahia Principe Tulum

Akumal - Away from it all, on a vast 3/4 mile stretch of white sandy beach, this exquisite property is a private retreat for relaxation, where guests can lounge by the transparent turquoise waters under a warm tropical sun. The Dona Isabel, a Hacienda in bright Mexican colors, opens to a lively replica of a village square with vendors, shops, cozy restaurants, a disco and even an ice cream parlor. Marble walkways lead to an impressive lobby with a sky-high pillar etched with Mayan hieroglyphs, and further on you will find restaurants and a huge lagoon-shaped pool divided into 3 sections with 3 levels. Both adults and children will find a variety of activities, including watersports . The Mayan fortress of Tulum is only 20 minutes away, where visitors will find ancient ruins overlooking the blue Caribbean. At the Bahia Principe, you will find a splendid variety of dining options, including a choice of specialty Mexican, Italian and open-air Mediterranean. The kids will enjoy meeting new friends at El Principito Mini Club throughout the day, and the adults can dance at the disco until dawn. 894 air-conditioned rooms and suites. The hotel has just added a full service Spa to the resort. Guest can decide to be pampered with massages, facials and relaxing therapies at the newly opened Marina SPA also within the complex. The professional gymnasium equipment, which also forms part of the new feature, is of course at their disposal without cost.

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Barcelo Maya Beach Resort

Puerto Aventuras - Barcelo Maya Beach Resort is superbly set along a magnificent white sand beach where guests can relax on chaise lounges under the shade of palm trees, and watch the clear waters of the turquoise Caribbean lap over the offshore reef. The exceptionally beautiful beachfront conveniently offers snorkelers a dock where they can step onto natural coral ledges and find themselves immersed in the amazing undersea life of the Caribbean. The free form pool is like a lagoon without borders, buried in a thick oasis of palm trees with a footbridge leading to a huge Jacuzzi. After a busy afternoon relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the Caribbean while sipping a cool, tropical drink. Barcelo, as experts on the All-Inclusive, put emphasis on large dining areas and varied menus that are sure to please every palate. The a la carte Don Quijote Restaurant features meat and seafood delicacies, while the specialty Mexican restaurant Agave (named after the tequila leaf) is decorated with serape covered tables and has 140 seats. Each allows one visit per stay (7 night). 1,020 air-conditioned rooms.

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Gala Beach Resort Playacar

Playa Del Carmen - Come to do it all...or nothing at all. Gala Resort Playacar is an exceptional All-Inclusive beach resort set along a wide stretch of glorious white sand caressed by the turquoise blue of the Caribbean Sea. Spend long, peaceful days steeped within the refreshing waters of one of four gorgeous swimming pools, including a separate pool area set-aside exclusively for adults. Enjoy an exciting variety of on-site watersports at no extra charge, or try your hand at a game of tennis on one of four floodlit courts. Kids and teens enjoy carefree days with new friends and peers at their own separate clubs and activity centers. Savor delicious Italian and Mexican cuisine at two remarkable specialty restaurants, with no restrictions on the number of nights you choose to dine at either (reservations are required). Elegant, welcoming, comfortable, and priced just right! At the Gala Resort Playacar, everything is provided for your enjoyment & pleasure...everything. 460 air-conditioned rooms.

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Grand Xcaret by Occidental

This captivating, all-inclusive resort is located on the pristine Mexican Caribbean shoreline adjacent to the amazing Xcaret park. It's authentic Mediterranean style and magical tropical locale make it much more than a perfect vacation destination.The resort's unique characteristics, such as its expansive subterranean river which forms canals through the resort's pathways, allow the property to thrive harmoniously in this exotic natural setting surrounding by Mayan ruins, exotic tropical forest and natural wild life. The Resort is located 55 minutes from Cancun's International Airport and 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen town.

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Iberostar Paraiso del Mar

Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya - Highly recognized by ecstatic vacationers as one of the best All-Inclusive resorts. Paraiso means paradise and that is located 10 minutes north of Playa del Carmen on 3/4 mile stretch of beach. A slice of eden in flourishing gardens with a never ending pool; weaving through the contours of the resort like a tropical lagoon, integrating pools and creating a fantasy kids will love! Four fabulous specialty restaurants are connected by walkways over lagoons near the open-air lobby. The main dining room has buffets offering delectable choices, including pizza- ideal for the picky little eaters. Past vacationers have rated Iberostars as "Excellent" on food and beverage and dining services. In fact, feedback on all aspects of this resort rank Iberostars as most outstanding All-Inclusive and worthy of the Crystal Award Best All-Inclusive Chain for 3 consecutive years. For scuba diving enthusiasts, the Five star PADI and SSI diving center offers excursions to the treasures of the Caribbean reefs. Play a game of tennis, workout in the gym or just relax in the Jacuzzi.  Accommodations: Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, bathroom with shower, ceiling fan, hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe and private terrace or balcony. 390 air conditioned rooms

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Iberostar Tucan

Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya - Highly recognized by ecstatic vacationers as one of the best All-Inclusive resorts. Paraiso means paradise and that is located 10 minutes north of Playa del Carmen on 3/4 mile stretch of beach. A slice of eden in flourishing gardens with a never ending pool; weaving through the contours of the resort like a tropical lagoon, integrating pools and creating a fantasy kids will love! Four fabulous specialty restaurants are connected by walkways over lagoons near the open-air lobby. The main dining room has buffets offering delectable choices, including pizza- ideal for the picky little eaters. Past vacationers have rated Iberostars as "Excellent" on food and beverage and dining services. In fact, feedback on all aspects of this resort rank Iberostars as most outstanding All-Inclusive and worthy of the Crystal Award Best All-Inclusive Chain for 3 consecutive years. For scuba diving enthusiasts, the Five star PADI and SSI diving center offers excursions to the treasures of the Caribbean reefs. Play a game of tennis, workout in the gym or just relax in the Jacuzzi. Accommodations: Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, bathroom with shower, ceiling fan, hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe and private terrace or balcony. 390 air conditioned rooms.

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RIU Playacar

Playa Del Carmen - A newcomer to the Riviera Maya, the RIU Playacar is playful and fun! This exquisite All-Inclusive resort is decorated with the tropical treasures of the Caribbean -bamboo, rattan, hand painted murals of birds, and banana trees. A smaller, more intimate style of resort, RIU Playacar offers pastel colored villa-style blocks of rooms immersed in tropical gardens. Sago palms, thatched-top restaurants, flowers, and a large beachfront pool create an atmosphere of Hawaiian flavor mixed with Caribbean spice. Ideal for the free-spirited traveler who values beach, casual but appealing surroundings, and relaxation. 396 air-conditioned rooms.

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The Palladium Grand Resorts

Riviera Maya - This luxurious resort opened in the summer 2002 and has already soared to Golden Apple status in it's first year, with glowing praises from thousands of delighted vacationers. This stunning resort offers hotel rooms plus suites, within two hotels Colonial and Kantenah. The accent is on a horizontal flow with easy access to all facilities and a white beach which curves around a peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. There are four swimming pools, one lagoon size with Grecian columns encasing bubbling min pools and a children's pool. Plus two quiet pools set in lush tropical vegetation (one with a spa).  Emphasis is on dining, quality food and beverage with show cooking and theme dinners. Imagine, seven restaurants, four a la carte with Mexican, Oriental, Mediterranean, plus a steak house and three buffet restaurants with continental, local and Creole cuisine. The Big Blue Palapa fronts the magnificent pool and beach setting and offers evening jazz. Hemmingway's is a non-smoking bar with games while Churchill's is the place for an after dinner liqueur and cigar. The night lights up at sunset Blvd disco in a Hollywood theme with some of your favorite Movie Stars awaiting. Accommodations: Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, bathroom with shower, in-room safe, coffee maker, mini-bar and terrace or balcony.

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Xpu-Ha Palace

Exciting Adventurous Vacations. Escape to the wilderness and discover a world of adventure while enjoying first class accommodations and service. The Xpu-ha Palace is located in the Riviera Maya, within wild tropical gardens and overlooking a spectacular white sandy beach. Designed with Bungalow style buildings, Xpu-ha Palace offers Deluxe rooms with a double Jacuzzi, private balcony, mini bar, and ceiling fan. Enjoy three restaurants, a selection of non-motorized watersports, a variety of amenities, and exciting activities for the spirited guest. Stay at one, enjoy all Palace Resorts! (Except Spa Palace). 464 air-conditioned rooms

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Sunscape Puerto Aventuras

The 294-room Sunscape® Puerto Aventuras is set amidst the beauty and mystery of the Mayan coast, on a private beach in the marina community of Puerto Aventuras, just 10 minutes south of Playa del Carmen and minutes north of the Mayan ruins of Xcaret and Tulum. Puerto Aventuras features a 27-hole golf course (just minutes from the resort) and an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and clubs. Sunscape® Puerto Aventuras rests upon a beautiful white-sand beach situated in a secluded cove. In a rocky area of the beach, the hotel has excavated a natural pool fed by sea water.
The hotels spacious 294 guestrooms offer balcony or terraces, and 65% of the rooms offer views of the sparkling blue Caribbean Sea, while others offer views of the nearby marina. Guestrooms are finely decorated in soothing colors and marble floors and include air conditioning, ceiling fans, full bathroom, hairdryer, cable TV, direct telephone, in room safe, daily refreshed mini-bar with beer, soft drinks and water, coffee makers, iron & ironing board and terrace or patio.  A host of amenities is available for guests. Five restaurants offer a variety including a main restaurant offer buffet style creations, with weekly theme nights and three a-la-carte restaurants serving Asian specialties, Italian cuisine and grilled favorites. Additional amenities include: drink service at the pool and beach, four bars including swim up and night club, weekly managers cocktail party, three swimming pools (one for children), gardens with sun beds and sunshades, towel service for the pool and beach, daily entertainment with a variety of both land and water activities, fully supervised children activities The resort also offers a fitness center, a PADI dive center, and a water activities hut. The reefs that sit 100 yards from the beach are highly rated among divers and snorkelers. A full-service marina is nearby. The hotel also offers tropically landscaped synthetic grass tennis courts and a championship 9-hole golf course. Weddings and vow renewals are available.

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Copacabana Beach Resort

Beautifully located on a pristine white beach named Xpu-Ha, the surroundings are abundant with crystalline lagoons, natural rivers and wooden walkways over mangroves - very eco friendly, harmonizing with the elements of nature. In modern Mayan design of thatching blocks of rooms are nestled in lush surroundings with pathways to two swimming pools and four jacuzzis that overlook the Caribbean Sea. 288 air conditioned rooms.

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Paraiso de la Bonita Resort

Tucked into a private beach, Paraiso de la Bonita, is an intimate, elegant resort of 90-suites. The luxurious suites feature a living room, adjoining bedroom and bath with deep tubs, separate showers and handcrafted sinks. Each accommodation has a private terrace facing the ocean offering either views of tropical gardens or Caribbean Sea. The luxurious 22,000-ft. Thalassotherapy spa offers massages, body wraps, and hydrotherapy treatments. A 50-foot catamaran featuring three cabins and a private crew is anchored just off the resort dock available exclusively to resort guests for private and group tours.

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RIU Yucatan

Playa Del Carmen - Ever since it opened as the original RIU on the Riviera Maya, the RIU Yucatan has been causing a great sensation! Themed in an early Mexican Colonial style, the resort features a lobby modeled after an authentic Mexican town with hand-painted frescos of flowers, angels and clouds. The Hacienda Restaurant extends to a terrace amidst jungle greenery, offering a great variety of tantalizing buffets and on-the-spot cooking. Guests are sure to enjoy the informal atmosphere of Margarita's specialty restaurant, as they dine alongside the large pool area and take part in the delightful theme nights. Relax beneath one of the many palm trees sprinkled along the white sand beach, or enjoy the array of watersports for fun in the clear waters of the Caribbean. Play tennis on one of three lighted courts, or sip a sunset cocktail in one of four bars. Bright spacious garden rooms come with two double beds, mini fridge and bar. The RIU Yucatan is a great choice for families and couples. 507 air-conditioned rooms.

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Club Maeva Tulum Riviera Maya

Akumal - Situated on a long sweep of white beach rounding a cove and off-shore reef. Acclaimed by Apple vacationers for outstanding food and beverage, Club Maeva takes pride in offering freshly prepared delights and buffets. If you relish laying in sparkling Caribbean water and sunbathing on a pristine beach this resort is your perfect choice. 300 air conditioned rooms.

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RIU Tequila

Playa Del Carmen - The atmosphere is enthralling! Enter a lobby adorned by grand pillars, arches, iron lanterns, ceilings of painted swirls, and mosaics with suspended fans reminiscent of the classic film, "Casablanca." The resort's very own trolley sweeps guests through landscaped gardens, past a raised gazebo bar, arriving at the private RIU Beach Club. Great-carved doors open to the Jalisco Restaurant, bedecked in early Mexican decor with an extensive international buffet. Or enjoy informal dining at the Lupita Restaurant (reservations required). Tropical greenery and boulder rock landscaping encase a gorgeous swimming pool, and the La Pinata Disco attracts the dancing crowd from all of the Riu hotels. Great choice for families and the young at heart. 664 air-conditioned rooms.

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Allegro Playacar by Occidental

Playa Del Carmen - This exciting, beachfront Allegro Playacar by Occidental All-Inclusive resort is located near the quiet Mexican village of Playa del Carmen, 40 miles south of Cancun. Allegro Resort Playacar boasts magnificent white sandy beaches and lush vegetation in a tropical setting. 300 air-conditioned villa-style rooms.

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Catalonia Riviera Maya

Puerto Aventuras - This delightful All-Inclusive resort features a combination of Mexican and Caribbean design influences with an ideal location along an unspoiled stretch of beachfront. Nestled amid tropical jungles, the Catalonia Riviera Maya offers stunning surroundings with an array of on-site amenities. Take an excursion to Tulum and discover the hidden treasure of the Mayans, hop a ferry and explore Cozumel, visit the nearby village of Playa del Carmen, take an introductory scuba lesson in the hotel pool, go for a bike ride, workout in the gym, or just relax on the beach with a cool tropical drink. And when the sun goes down, dance the night away at the nearby beach bar. At the Catalonia Riviera Maya, the excitement never ends! 324 air-conditioned rooms.

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Club El Mandarin

Riviera Maya - The singular beauty of Bravo Club El Mandarin is sure to delight and amaze. Surrounded by a vast panorama of enchanting tropical landscape, you'll find it difficult to remain unmoved by its stunning natural beauty. Only 10 minutes away from Playa Del Carmen, this All-Inclusive beachfront resort is the embodiment of exotic serenity. Large, comfortable rooms housed within two-story villas peer across the gardens or sea, and the soft white sands of a sheltered beachfront provide the ideal backdrop for lazy days of peaceful respite. Explore the crystal blue waters through the glare of a snorkeler's mask, or sharpen your skills on one of two tennis courts. 320 air-conditioned rooms.

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The Reef Playacar

Playa Del Carmen - This All-Inclusive beachfront resort is located inside the Playacar complex, within walking distance of Playa del Carmen. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy being within walking distance of the 18-hole Playacar golf course. Reef Playacar is approximately 45 minutes from Cancun. 200 air-conditioned rooms.

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