Upscale Cancun, Isla Mujeres, or Riviera Maya
Jun 8th, 2006, 12:36 AM
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Upscale Cancun, Isla Mujeres, or Riviera Maya
We are looking for:
- adult, non-party, quiet, relaxing atmosphere
- pool or beach for serious swimming
- good gym on site or nearby
- not too far from airport - 45 minutes max (exception: Isla Mujeres)
- not crazy about high rise resorts, but if the atmosphere is right, we'd consider
- all-inclusive OK if food is healthy, interesting, and local
- no standing in line to reserve beach towels
- exotic, faraway feel would be ideal
Any place that fits these criteria? We'd be going Christmastime next year.
- adult, non-party, quiet, relaxing atmosphere
- pool or beach for serious swimming
- good gym on site or nearby
- not too far from airport - 45 minutes max (exception: Isla Mujeres)
- not crazy about high rise resorts, but if the atmosphere is right, we'd consider
- all-inclusive OK if food is healthy, interesting, and local
- no standing in line to reserve beach towels
- exotic, faraway feel would be ideal
Any place that fits these criteria? We'd be going Christmastime next year.
Jun 8th, 2006, 07:19 AM
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I think it will be hard to find a good gym with equipment you're used to having...from what I hear, most equip is very out-dated.
And sounds like you're looking for a lap pool; you'll find that only at a large AI.
THe best upscale places w/in 45 minutes of the airport are:
Maroma
Ikal del Mar
Paraiso de la Bonita
Esencia
Or the new Fairmont at MayaKoba (there are more hotels being built in this area; the best is Banyan Tree, but not completed yet...may be by the time you go...Xmas 2007?, right?)
Look at differentworld.com for more ideas.
And sounds like you're looking for a lap pool; you'll find that only at a large AI.
THe best upscale places w/in 45 minutes of the airport are:
Maroma
Ikal del Mar
Paraiso de la Bonita
Esencia
Or the new Fairmont at MayaKoba (there are more hotels being built in this area; the best is Banyan Tree, but not completed yet...may be by the time you go...Xmas 2007?, right?)
Look at differentworld.com for more ideas.
Jun 8th, 2006, 07:23 AM
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Never mind, looks like Banyan Tree will be completed in 2008.
La Casa Que Canta will be completed by 2007.
http://www.mayakoba.com/banyantree.html
La Casa Que Canta will be completed by 2007.
http://www.mayakoba.com/banyantree.html
Jun 8th, 2006, 08:39 PM
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Thanks for all these suggestions, some of which I've never heard of & will definitely look into. By the way, I don't need a lap pool if the beach is good for swimming. Our ideal resort is along the lines of Swept Away in Negril.
Nov 19th, 2007, 01:04 PM
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I would check out Ceiba del Mar, Paraiso de la Bonita, Maroma and Secrets Capri. The first tree are not all inclusive but, very wonderful and would fit all of what you are looking for. The fourth is an all inclusive but, very nice all adults resort. These will be the best that you can find in the Rivera Maya and I personally think that from what you describe you do not want to be in Cancun. I have lived in Canucn for the last 5 years originally from Portland, Oregon. I am in the hotels all of the time and these are the best. Let me know if you need any more help with anything.
