A group of us were invited by Apple Vacations on a FAM (familiarization) trip to tour fourteen properties in the Riviera Maya just south of Cancun Mexico.
Apple Vacations and the fabulous Grand Sirenis Resort hosted us for four days. We worked hard but had a great time touring these outstanding properties.
The Riviera Maya is a beautiful and upcoming coastal resort area just south of well known Cancun Mexico. Riviera Maya tends to be more historical and considered by many to be the gateway to the Mayan ruins. Riviera Maya is quiet close to the famous Tulum region.
We found the people to be very friendly and hospitable, granted once you leave the resorts and venture into the tourist areas you will be treated like a tourist. This area tends to be quieter and less touristy. Inside the resorts hospitality is practiced to the highest degree.
We toured several well established resorts and some that were still under construction. This area is really becoming the new vacation hotspot with great beaches!
One of the main differences you will notice between the established and the newer resorts is the vegetation. Very simply put in a resort that has been there for a few years the vegetation has had time to mature and establish its self, while the newer resorts vegetation is still growing. On the other hand the newer resorts are very willing to please and work all that much harder to make sure you have a great experience in order to establish themselves as a place to remember and return to.
All in all we loved this area and recommend our clients travel here as well. One tip we do pass on to our clients is to use a travel agent that utilizes Apple Vacations or other such group. If you ever run into a problem at a resort Apple Vacations has a dedicated staff person at the resort to assist you. Not to mention the all inclusive nature of their vaction packages.
Enjoy the pictures we have posted in Links We Like section named Riviera Maya. Included are pictures of Grand Sirenis, Iberostar Grand, Secrets Carpri, Secrets Moroma, Secrets Silver Sands, RIU Palace and a map of the coast line to orient yourself.
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Have an amazing day!
Sally & Norm
http://www.sandtravel.com/
Friday, July 3, 2009
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