More reviews from our Florida sales rep, Everton, escorting his first FAM trip to Riviera Maya.
Riu Palace Riviera Maya 
– This resort is located just minutes from Playa del Carmen and is the perfect location for clients looking to shop or hit the town. They have a great beach! They offer 5 a la carte restaurants, multiple bars plus a swim-up bar surrounded by cocktail tables in the pool! They offer liquor dispensers in the suites, which I thought was pretty cool. The buffet selection is great! They also have a perfect suite for honeymooners called a “Jacuzzi Suite” where the Jacuzzi is on the top floor of a two-floor terrace! Very cool!!
Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya – This resort is very upscale and serene! 90 individually named ocean front suites at this intimate, boutique resort! Resort offers complimentary private transfers, in-suite check in, 3 gourmet, a-la-carte restaurants and complimentary WIFI throughout the resort. Unlimited phone calls to the U.S. are also included. Enter the property by passing between two authentic 16th century Balinese Dragons representing “Hope and Prosperity”. The Resort is decorated with unique art and antiques hand picked by the owner during his travels. The resort is only 20 minutes from the airport and located behind the 2nd largest reef in the world. This is a true hidden gem! The resort boasts the largest wine cellar in Riviera Maya. Clients can enjoy a complimentary sunset sail 6 days a week. They also have wild birds and “Makas” on property.
NOW Sapphire Riviera Cancun – WOW! What a tropical paradise! This property has been recently renovated and offers spacious junior suites. This resort has 6 restaurants, a massive pool with an abundance of in-pool lounge chairs, a beautiful beach and spectacular food and service! No wristbands, no dining restrictions, no dining reservations, premium liquors and American beer. Plus, 24-hour room service, beach and pool wait service.
NOW Jade Riviera Cancun – This resort features 7 restaurants, 5 bars and 556 very spacious junior suites. The resort offers stunning pools. In the preferred club there are hammocks right over the pool! This resort is built in a protected Mangrove area with abundant wildlife and lush landscaping. The hotel offers 24-hour room service and is Family of 5 Friendly! Now Jade has very contemporary design and decor! Spice (Asian cuisine) has tables outside under the palapas, which is a really cool feature and is especially good for group dining.
People say why upgrade, what are the perks?
Destination Weddings are a very hot trend right now. They are really affordable and a great way to have a “family reunion” and a wedding at the same time. With a Destination Wedding, instead of spending just a few hours with loved ones, it gives you plenty of time to reconnect in resort. Plus, with the spa services, restaurants, and entertainment at the hotel, it gives you quality time to spend with your bridal party and loved ones right within the complex.
For my son’s birthday, he chose the Asian restaurant Spice for his “special dinner“. Spice opened at 5:30 and was available for immediate seating. You can sit at a regular table and order from a menu, or you can sit at a Hibatchi table (for 10 people) where they cook on the grill right in front of you. The menu at the Hibatchi table is pre-set for all who sit at the table.