More Riviera Maya Hotel Reviews

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mexico-nov-11-512More 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.

Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun

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mexico-nov-11-510I visited Now Sapphire in Riviera Maya this month. I was there in June and wanted to go back and check it out. The hotel since June has had a lot of “soft” renovations such as new beach and pool chairs and new bedding. It looks GREAT!

Now Sapphire has a fabulous open-air lobby, which is great for sitting, reading or having a drink. The lobby is the center of the theatre, lobby bar and all of the dining.

The biggest attraction of this hotel is the amazing pool!  It is huge. It has quiet sections for lounging and of course the swim up bar “fun” section. Now Sapphire also has a very long white sand beach — completely picturesque.

They also have an activities pool. When I visited, they were having scuba diving lessons. How fun!

They have a great Explorer’s Kids Club, which I know my son would love. With their own kid size chairs and playground. It is fenced in and just adorable.

You can also upgrade to the Preferred Club for upgraded amenities and the Preferred Club also has a private adults only / quiet pool complete with Bali beds! If you are traveling without the kids, or plan on using the Explorer’s Kids Club, this is a great option to consider.

The hotel is very walk-able. It is big but not one of the mega-resorts of Riviera Maya.  Overall the hotel has a very Aztec/ Spanish influence unlike Now Jade, which is more of a modern feel. When you step into this hotel, you know you are in Mexico.

It is less than a 30-minute drive from the airport and just north of Puerto Morelos, a cute little fishing village / town with a few shops, Catholic church and beautiful beach.

At Now Sapphire, there are no dining reservations, no towel cards and no wristbands, which is an overall vacation convenience.  The food and service were also excellent.

Check out Apple Vacations Facebook Photo album for photos of Now Sapphire.

WOGL

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Apple Vacations and Now Sapphire welcome Philly radio station 98.1 WOGL’s BREAKFAST CLUB for their live broadcast this week.

WOGL gives away a trip a day, each weekday to their listener club and once a year they come down to resort to check things out for themselves!

The BREAKFAST CLUB is broadcasting live each morning from the lobby next to the pool. What a picturesque location! This is the 6th year WOGL has done a live broadcast from Mexico and they LOVE it!

If in Philly listen to it live on 98.1 or on the web at WOGL.COM.

Now Jade & Now Sapphire

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I just received a review of Now Jade & Now Sapphire from Apple Vacations employee Erin Miller who is escorting a trip in Riviera Maya right… Now!

Now Jade Riviera Cancun, our host hotel, is located only 12 miles from the Airport only about a 20 minute drive from the Cancun Airport — so this property is great 3 or 4 night trips! The check-in was very easy and if your clients are staying in the preferred club section they can check in right here! They also have use of all the amenities that come with the Preferred Club including internet access free of charge, continental breakfast, snacks all day, and a preferred club pool, just to name a few! This resort is a great resort for couples, groups, and families, and offers plenty of activities all day and into the evening. The beach is beautiful, soft white sand and crystal blue water! The rooms here are very spacious junior suites that offer garden views, ocean views, pool views and ocean-front views. The food here is delicious with an ocean view buffet and 6 a la carte restaurants! Lots of choices.

Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun — We did an evening site inspection here and had a delicious dinner. This resort was one of the agents personal favorites! Now Sapphire is located just north of Puerto Morelos and is only a short 15 minute drive from the airport. The resort has beautiful, well maintained grounds, soft white sand beaches and also calm waters due to the protected reef. Rooms are spacious, all junior suites offering furnished balconies or terraces, stocked mini bars and jacuzzis in each room!

Remember Now Resorts offer Unlimited Luxury®, meaning no towel cards, no dining restrictions, no reservations for any of the a la carte dining, 24 hour room service and much more!  Apple Vacations also provides non-stop transfers to our clients staying at Now Resorts.

Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun

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nowI am seeing questions on Facebook & travel blogs/sites about Now Resorts & Spas in Riviera Maya. People want to know what is Now? For those of you familiar with the Riviera Maya corridor – Now Jade Riviera Cancun is the former NH Resort. Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun is the former Paradisus. This blog today will focus on Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun. Here are some key reasons why you will want to stay there!

Now Sapphire is an All Suite, Unlimited-Luxury Resort very close to the airport and also only 15 minutes to Puerto Morelos. The close proximity to the airport is convenient for vacationers who only have time for a short stay. The suites are especially great for families, as they provide the needed extra space. Also for families, they have an Explorer’s Club which accepts children starting at age 3. If you have read my blogs before, you know I am a huge fan of The Explorer’s Club (which can also be found at Dreams Resorts & Spas). Continue reading