This adults only resort (18+) is set within a 85-acres expanse, combining the exuberant virgin jungle, typical of the state of Quintana Roo with wide and spacious lawns and gardens, carefully designed to please the senses. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/aventuraspapalace/hotel/157/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:40:04 EST Our botanical garden cares for and multiplies the native trees and flowers to offer you the widest array of brilliant colors.From the central patio with its colonial fountain, through the romantic archways, down to the natural tile floor to the carefully handcraftet furniture, it all combines to create a magical setting. Transportation to Playa del Carmen and Cancun hotel zone once a day. Stay at one, enjoy all Palace Resorts. A room at the Aventura Spa Palace will lift your spirits. From your view of the Caribbean to your private double Jacuzzi, your room is fit for a king. There are 1,266 rooms in low-rise buildings, most with an ocean view. Double, King or a Suite. Smoking, non-smoking and hadicapped accessible rooms available. Plenty of connecting rooms. The resort is oriented towards the spectacular Mexican Caribbean. Protected and secluded by a natural rock and coral formation, our guests can find 13,315 feet of a beautiful carved inlet of transparent turquoise waters bordering 660 feet of white sand, creating an exclusive and secure hideaway with numerous lounge chairs resting under the soothing shadow of the palapas. The hotel offers a vast array of modern comforts for everyone. The All-Inclusive plan, distinctive feature of PALACE RESORTS, delight the palates with select food from extraordinary quality and international brands in its 6 restaurants and 5 bars, surrounded by a refined, fun and entertaining activities program. Our meeting rooms offer the latest in high-tech audiovisual equipment, ensuring the success of every event whether it is a banquet, reunion or convention for the most discerning customer. * Luxurious accommodations * Fine dining * Delicious snacks * Top shelf drinks (domestic and imported) * 24 hr. room service * Non-motorized water sports: paddleboats, kayaks, snorkeling * Sensational entertainment * All taxes and gratuities Guests retreat to accommodations in one of the resort's low-rise buildings. One steps through the doorway and is quickly drawn to the private balcony, with its cozy two-person hammock and incredible views. If you are looking to decompress completely while on vacation, we recommend the resort's north side-where the spa is located- which offers ultimate relaxation. You are more than welcome to head to the south side when it's time for water activities and other resort fun. If romance is on the agenda, you will be thrilled to see the spacious double Jacuzzi nestled in the corner of the room. Plush bathrobes hang in the closet and high-end Farouk bath products are found in the marble bathrooms-two small luxuries you will love. A mini bar comes stocked with cold water, soda and domestic beer and a liquor dispenser; if it runs low, a quick call to Palace Express guarantees a quick delivery. * Fruit basket and red wine upon arrival * Turndown service * Liquor dispenser * Mini-bar containing sodas, bottled water and domestic beer * Individually controlled air conditioning * Satellite TV w/ remote control * Ceiling fan * Purified water * Farouk bath amenities * Bathrobes * Safe * Coffee maker * Direct dial telephone * Alarm clock * Hair dryer * Iron/ironing board * Non-smoking rooms available The highlight of this resort's offerings is its deluxe full-service spa . However, if you are an active person you will want to choose from a range of activities-including water sports, tennis on four lighted courts, and golf on two nearby championship courses-to keep you energized throughout your stay. Lagoon-style beaches invite snorkeling, swimming and kayaking next to snow-white sands, and a lap pool welcomes serious swimmers. A range of facilities designed with relaxation in mind include a yoga Hut , meditation garden, indoor pool with sound therapy, and Zen walking labyrinth modeled after the one at France's Chartre Cathedral. For true heart-pumping fun, you can try out the 10-foot climbing tower, the 12-obstacle fitness trail, the virtual spinning room or the wide range of classes offered in the full-service aerobic studio . The fully equipped gym offers everything from free weights, to treadmills, to stair and weight machines. Come evening, you are swept up in lively entertainment extravaganzas presented nightly at the resort. * Beach coves * 2 outdoor freestyle pools w/ 8 Jacuzzis * 2 swim-up bars * Cross current pool * Lap pool * Indoor liquid sound pool w/2 Jacuzzis * Indoor pool * Waterfalls * Dive tank * Scuba diving demonstration * Fitness center * Climbing tower * Spinning room * Aerobic room * Obstacle course * Yoga hut * Meditation pond labyrinth Zen walking * 2 lit tennis courts * 1 multi-functional court – basketball/volleyball/soccer * Roller blades * Billiards * Ping-Pong * Table games * Andromeda disco * Beauty salons ($) * Gift shops ($) * Spa boutique ($) * Golf pro-shop ($) * Jewelry store ($) * Daily activities * Nightly entertainment The focus on well being extends to Aventura Spa Palace's seven restaurants and to the fresh juice bar at the indoor pool. As the sun sets and the night unfolds, you can choose from restaurants offering Mediterranean, International, Italian, Oriental and California cuisines. At each restaurant you will appreciate the attentive service and outstanding presentation that make every meal feel like a special occasion. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 1266 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) Adults Only: Adults Only Resort http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/aventuraspapalace/hotel/157/7/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:40:04 EST