Travel Rap

Mexico's Riviera Maya, the coastal region south of Cancun, continues to grow with new five-star resorts.  Unlike Cancun, however, where hotels crowd each other for a bit of beachfront space, the resorts along the Rivera Maya are comfortably spaced out, providing much more privacy and a more luxurious ambience.  Riviera Maya is also closer to some of the Mayan ruins worth seeing further south, and cenotes worth exploring. 

One of my favorite resorts here is the Banyan Tree in the Mayakoba area, where some of the region's most luxurious properties are located.  Banyan Tree, a Thailand-based resort company, built it's first property in North America here.  Mayakoba is about a 25-minute drive from the airport. The all-villa, exclusive resort offers a blended design of Mexican and Thai elements, and a calm serenity permeates the resort.  Cuisine is excellent, and the spa here, staffed by the excellent Thai-trained specialists, is top notch.  Signing privileges are available should you care to dine at the neighboring Mayakoba properties.  Golfers will enjoy the very fine championship course.

The villas at Banyan Tree are quite private, with their own gated entry, personal pool and private patio area.  For those needing a luxury getaway this winter and early spring, you can enjoy an additional free night's lodging by booking a two night's stay. Add another night and we'll include a fabulous 90-minute spa session you won't readily forget.

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