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Opposite page: The resort offers a gigantic pool with plenty of space for young and old. world can take clients on the AquaTwister, billed as the fastest boat in faces the ocean and is so large that there’s plenty of space for young Cancun, but those with young children can choose to explore Punta and old to enjoy without getting into each other’s hair. Champions Nizuc on Aquaworld’s Sub See Explorer for a submarine-like experi- Sports Bar is an ideal spot in which to spend a casual evening, with 40 ence in air-conditioned comfort. TV screens for sports watching, nightly karaoke, pool tables and a lateBeing that Cancun is the gateway to the Riviera Maya, the Casa- night DJ (clients can take advantage of the resort’s babysitting service if Magna can also arrange visits to a ton of attractions outside of the they want to spend a fun night here). On the ﬁne dining front, Mikado’s city, including the Mayan wonders of Tulum, whose beach-and-ruins Japanese-Thai offerings are spectacular, fresh and ﬂavorful, but have setting make it a “must” stop for travelers. Clients who’ve yet to spend a full day in Xcaret also need to pencil it in on their next visit because A LUXURY ALL INCLUSIVE UNDER THE SUN it provides such a wide set of fun, close-to-nature choices: cruising or swimming along underground rivers, admiring the jaguars and pumas in Jaguar Island, visiting the Butterﬂy Pavilion or just enjoying Xcaret’s placid beach, among so many other options. For an added fee, they can swim with dolphins, snuba or enjoy a beautiful nighttime show of some of Mexico’s cultural legacies—even the Mayan ball game, a cross between basketball and soccer, played in real time amid a cheering crowd. ÍÍ a class act It can be all fun and games in the Mexican Caribbean, but being able to go “home” to the CasaMagna at the end of the day is such a sweet perk. The resort, says Calabrese, is constantly evolving. “To begin, we implement a very strong maintenance program, which involves frequent updates and renovations to our facilities, from common areas such as the lobby, to our guestrooms,” he explains. “Additionally, we consistently introduce new guest offerings and improve upon existing ones, from more comfortable bedding and faster Internet connectivity to revamped menus in our restaurants. This constant evolution is imperative not only to keep our property competitive, but also to honor the privilege of being selected year after year by our most loyal guests. CasaMagna Marriott Cancun has a very high percentage of repetitive guests—in fact, we have seen many of our regular families grow up through the years!” Calabrese, who’s known to sneak out to the CasaMagna’s Champions Sports Bar for a round of karaoke, adds, “We believe the key to our success—20 years leading our market share—lies in the perfect balance we’ve struck between personalized guest service, luxury accommodations and offering the best value that a traveler can ﬁnd in any Cancun property.” Among our favorite stops here is the gigantic pool with swim-up bar at the CasaMagna, which The only environmentally responsible all inclusive luxury resort nestled in the midst of a 326 acre nature park, affording tranquil beaches, a tropical rainforest, eco-adventures, and experiences unlike any others in the Riviera Maya. Enjoy with Endless Luxury plan: · Junior suite for 2 adults and 3 children under 17 years of age (sharing the same room) · Unlimited meals, beverages and premium cocktails in our 7 specialty restaurants and 5 bars · Unlimited tours at the Tres Ríos Nature Park – Biking tours through mangrove forests, swimming and kayaking in rivers and cenotes (snorkeling gear included) · Sense Adventure Experience where your senses will rediscover nature’s sounds, aromas and textures · Guided daily activities program and ne nightly entertainment · Fitness center, sauna and steam room at the spa · Kids Club · Tips and taxes included Contact Us T +52 (984) 877.2400 ~ T +52 (998) 287.4107 gerentedereservaciones@haciendatresrios.com www.haciendatresrios.com september 2011 89 http://www.haciendatresrios.com http://www.haciendatresrios.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend September 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Tour Talk: Abercrombie & Kent
Sunset Key Guest Cottages, Key West
Can't Get Enough of Jupiter Beach, Florida
Hanging Out in the Outer Banks
Aloha to Families in Hawaii's Resorts
Cruise Stockholm
Galapagos Islands- Cruising 101: Back to Basics
The Ultimate Family Adventure in Costa Rica
Flanders Travel Planner
Fabulous Family Voyages
China: A Wonderland for Kids
India: Pure Wonderment
An African Adventure
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa, D.R.
The Bahamas: Islands of Adventure
Cayman Islands: A Home Away from Home
Mazatlan Reinvigorated
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort

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