The luxurious Club Viva Maya is located near Playa del Carmen, Mexico at the Playacar complex, 1.3 miles from the town of Playa del Carmen. Club Viva Maya is an all-inclusive resort located directly on 600 feet of dazzling white sand and is surrounded by beautiful green gardens. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/vivamaya/hotel/166/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:41:12 EST Viva Maya is situated on smooth Playacar Beach in the Riviera Maya along Mexico's Caribbean coast. Located 40 minutes from Cancún, the Riviera Maya is the gateway to a fascinating voyage through ancient ruins and culture that still thrives today. Guests can “ruin” an afternoon by visiting several major Mayan archaeological sites - Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xel Há and Cobá. Chichen Itza is a domed observatory famous for its accurate modern astronomical information. The entire complex serves as a giant calendar or cosmic clock so to speak. Other intriguing sites include the Temple of the Thousand Columns and the fantastic Pyramid of Kukulcan. Tulum and Xel Há offer the ideal combination for a one-day tour. Tulum, the only archaeological Mayan ruin located by the sea, provides travellers with insight into a magical ancient world. A tour of Xel Há offers a versatile experience rich in activities and encounters. By combining both attractions into one full-day tour, visitors will be able to enjoy two of Mexico's rich historical sites in one single day. Cobá is a fascinating example of ancient Mayan civilization. An experienced archaeological guide leads visitors to Cobá through the ruins and is on-hand to answer questions regarding the site's nature and history. Xcaret is another popular attraction for Viva's guests to see. Xcaret is considered nature's sacred paradise because for more than ten centuries it was one of the most important Mayan ceremonial centers and seaports. Today, Xcaret is an incredible eco-archaeological park where visitors can spend an entire day exploring its sites. When the sun sets and the day's activities have quieted down, Xcaret turns into a fairytale site that only the descendants of Maya have known about for the past 1,000 years. Although not included in the all-inclusive rates, off-property outings are encouraged, and can be easily arranged at either property's tour desk. If you would like additional information about any of these attractions in advance of your trip, please feel free to contact our reservations department. Playacar boasts some of the best beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, and on these shores you will find Viva Wyndham Maya, a lush 400-room resort. The resort offers an atmosphere of never-ending fun, thanks to the variety of activities and the chance to explore the culture and history of Mexico. Viva Wyndham Maya houses 400 rooms, each featuring colonial-inspired decorative accents. Room categories include superior and superior ocean rooms. Superior Rooms * Two queen size beds * Air conditioned * Bathroom with tub and shower * Color satellite TV * Telephone * Balcony or terrace * Hair dryer * Safe box **Handicapped rooms with one queen size bed and adjoining rooms available. Cribs available upon request. Maximum occupancy is 4 adults. Are you looking for the perfect getaway for your family? Viva Wyndham Resorts has the solution for you. We invite families to enjoy an all-inclusive vacation getaway filled with non-stop fun in the sun at Viva Wyndham Maya budget-friendly rates, coupled with complimentary enrollment in the Viva Wyndham Kid's Club for children ages 4 - 12, offers families a supreme vacation option throughout the year! Our Viva Wyndham Kid's Club affords parents the opportunity to steal some private moments alone while their children make new friends. Viva Wyndham Kids Club Parents and children alike will enjoy the daily Viva Wyndham Kid's Club supervised activities program where children ages 4 – 12 participate in age-specific activities at any of Viva Wyndham Resort's six all-inclusive resorts. Kids Club Activities Children will be able to participate in a host of activities offered at the Viva Wyndham Kid's Club including tennis; drawing and painting; archery; ping pong; windsurfing; mini tournaments; kayaking; volleyball; sandcastle building; board games; pool games; talent shows; puzzles; video games; and face painting. Viva Wyndham Maya encourages guests to bring hearty appetites when visiting the all-inclusive resort. Designed to satisfy the palates of its guests, this resort offers an eclectic blend of local and international culinary delights. Menus draw on Caribbean, Mexican and European influences and feature plenty of American specialties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner feature a full range of savory cuisines, all prepared by local and international chefs. Some of the offerings include an international-style buffet, an Italian a la carte dinner restaurant, a Mexican restaurant, and a Mediterranean-style restaurant. In addition to sumptuous mealtime dining, light snacks and drinks are available throughout the day at each resort's cocktail lounge and beach bar. Viva Wyndham Maya features 3 bars and 3 restaurants: “La Terraza” – international buffet restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Viva Mexico” – grill restaurant buffet for lunch, and Mexican menu a la carte for dinner (reservations required for dinner). “Portofino” – Mediterranean cuisine restaurant a la carte, open for dinner, reservations required. In addition guests can enjoy the following restaurants at the sister property Viva Wyndham Azteca: “La Scala” – Italian restaurant open for dinner only, a la carte, reservations required. “Bambu” – Oriental restaurant open for dinner only, a la carte, reservations required. Also, guests can enjoy the new Viva Café, located in beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Guests staying at the two hotels can choose to dine at this restaurant as many times as they want during their stay. Open for dinner only, from 7 pm until 11 pm, reservations are required for the restaurant and can be made through guest services. The bar is open until 2 am. There is an added charge of US$10 per person, per visit, for hotel guests, and this includes a full multi-course dinner, house wine, beer and soft drinks. Children under 12 years of age are free-of-charge when dining with paying adults. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 400 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/vivamaya/hotel/166/7/ Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:41:12 EST