Riviera Maya featured in Carribean Travel & Life Magazine

[silvergirl]

How cool is this!

I just opened my February issue of Carribean Travel and Life Magazine to see Mamitas in Playa, Puerto Morelos, Tulum, Mezzanine, Paamul, Akumal and more!!!

They did an article titled "The Best of the Riviera Maya".

[solcats3]

I received my copy on Saturday. Lots of good pics. La Tortuga and Playa Maya are noted for those interested in staying in town (PDC).

[Bluespicker]

Beach Lover's Guide to the Riviera Maya - Caribbean Travel & Life

[Susie Q Roo]

Okay, this part cracks me up. In order to visit Paamul, one should stay at either of two $500 per night resorts???

PAAMUL and XPU-HÁ

Four miles beyond the theme park Xcaret, Paamul is a throwback to the Riviera Maya of bygone decades, an era of ramshackle, unplugged fishing hamlets. There's no real village, but the modest restaurant overlooking the crescent cove is the perfect place to while away the afternoon with a margarita (or three). There's a dive operation at the boat ramp, and although limestone guards much of the shoreline, there are sandy entry points and good snorkeling at either end of the bay.

Two miles farther south is Xpu-Há, where the idyllic beach is broad and white. Large all-inclusive resorts anchor each end of the sand; the signs to Al Cielo lead to the best sections.

Where to Stay

Set on a two-mile stretch of beach, Esencia is a 29-room, 50-acre estate - formerly owned by an Italian duchess - where guests can enjoy an intimate experience akin to an elegant house party. The spa specializes in treatments using indigenous ingredients. Rates from $459 in low season ($545 high). 877-528-3490;
hotelesencia.com

Just south of Xpu-Há, clothing-optional Hidden Beach Resort is a relaxed 42-room hotel that welcomes guests with champagne and rose-petal turndown. Rates at the adults-only all-inclusive begin at $440 in low season ($500 high). 888-754-3907; hiddenbeachresort.com

Paamul does have its own "where to stay" options for substantially less, in case anyone is interested.

I wonder if this will have any effect on the number of visitors here. I wonder if someone will visit and buy my palapa! Sheesh, at $500/night, they could pay for it in a few months!

[caramba]

Oooh, thanks for reminding me! I noticed the cover when it arrived but haven't had a chance to read it yet!

[caramba]

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

Okay, this part cracks me up. In order to visit Paamul, one should stay at either of two $500 per night resorts??? Paamul does have its own "where to stay" options for substantially less, in case anyone is interested.

I wonder if this will have any effect on the number of visitors here. I wonder if someone will visit and buy my palapa! Sheesh, at $500/night, they could pay for it in a few months!

That's the problem with this magazine and CNT..... I love them but they always show the high priced hotels and almost never the more budget friendly options....

[mexisv]

Also on the Travel channel yesterday I watched the the top sexy beaches. Playa del Carmen beach was 18th on the list out of 20. Hmmmm......guess they have seen me laying on it! HA HA!

[roni]

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

Okay, this part cracks me up. In order to visit Paamul, one should stay at either of two $500 per night resorts??? Paamul does have its own "where to stay" options for substantially less, in case anyone is interested.

I wonder if this will have any effect on the number of visitors here. I wonder if someone will visit and buy my palapa! Sheesh, at $500/night, they could pay for it in a few months!

We visited Paamul and Xpu-Ha and we stayed at a $50 a night place - but the colectivo to Paamul did cost us 20 pesos each

[isomami]

Originally Posted by Bluespicker

Beach Lover's Guide to the Riviera Maya - Caribbean Travel & Life

Thanks for the link Bluespicker! This looks interesting... Little something to ease my Playa itch

[ryberg]

Originally Posted by solcats3

I received my copy on Saturday. Lots of good pics. La Tortuga and Playa Maya are noted for those interested in staying in town (PDC).

Virtual high five to Laura and Anna from me!

I first heard about this in a post from somebody looking to stay with us on over on the TripAdvisor forum, and then in emails with them while setting up their reservation. Glad to finally get the link. Thanks!

Steve

[laurab]

Wow, we hadn't seen that! Guess we should spend some time reading a bit more....
Ok, now I WANT TO GO TO PARAISO DE LA BONITA'S SPA. I WANT TO MOVE THERE

[laurab]

does anyone know where we can get a copy of the magazine in mexico? Steve?

[ryberg]

Originally Posted by laurab

does anyone know where we can get a copy of the magazine in mexico? Steve?

Dunno but I can look for one here and mule it down to you in a couple of weeks, if you don't find one there.

Steve

[solcats3]

I'll be down 1/22 - be happy to mule down my copy (which I've thoroughly read). PM me if this offer is of interest to you.

[Anna Banana]

me too.. take me with you!

Originally Posted by laurab

Wow, we hadn't seen that! Guess we should spend some time reading a bit more....
Ok, now I WANT TO GO TO PARAISO DE LA BONITA'S SPA. I WANT TO MOVE THERE