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Pampered in Playa del Carmen by Thomas R. & Deborah A. Fletcher Muffled giggles drift across the water--giggles arising from lovers' shared
secrets. Plying the turquoise
The Cancun, a favorite destination of the jet-set, on the The hallmark of Royal Hideaway is the service. Staff members tend to guests'
needs before the guests realize they have needs. Staff servers make their rounds
by the pools and beach to ensure that guests do The theme is relaxation and the toughest decision guests may face is choosing
the restaurant for dinner--and one does not find buffet lines here. Ventanas
features Continental cuisine and was our choice for breakfast each morning.
Palazzo is the resort's Italian restaurant. Azia is the place to check
out Thai and Oriental cuisine, and not to be missed is Spices,
featuring Mexican and Security on the property is excellent. Ladies sunbathe alone. People leave expensive cameras on their lounge chairs while going for a dip in the ocean. Royal Hideaway invites guests to leave their hectic world behind, to be immersed in a world of relaxation and pampering.
IF YOU GO: Occidental Hotels & Resorts Phone: 1-800-999-9182 for pricing information. Web Site: http://www.royalhideaway.com/ Land and Air packages are available from
several major
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It is doubtful they are cognizant of the dancing island--Cozumel--dancing on
the edge of the horizon like a desert mirage in the earth's ascending heat
vapors. They surely don't hear the joyous laughter of the children playing a
game in the pool directly behind us. Toes in the sand, sun caressing our skin;
the waitress just handed us another icy drink, such is the scene on the Yucatan
Peninsula at Royal Hideaway Playacar
in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
between the Gulf of
Mexico and the 
from Cancun, the town was once a
small fishing village, noted by tourists mostly for the fact that it was the
mainland launching point for the 
ceilings, and lovely chandeliers greeting guests in the reception area
immediately declare "luxury," as do the marble double sinks in the
rooms and the plush robes embroidered with the Royal Hideaway logo. We found the
five-star resort to be top quality in every way.
not have to move to get another
drink or snack. Each villa complex has a concierge who handles dinner
reservations, books off-site excursions, and, in general sees that guests are
pampered. There are enough activities to keep even the most active person busy:
a well-equipped fitness center, bicycling, volleyball, basketball, tennis,
kayaking, swimming, windsurfing, and snorkeling just begin the list. The
property has two swimming pools and three "relaxing" pools, several
restaurants and the Beach Club, which offers a variety of sandwiches and snacks
all day long. The all-inclusive price includes pick-up and drop-off at the
airport, food, drink, accommodations, and activities. The price depends upon
several factors such as the city one flies from and the type of accommodation
chosen (one and two bedroom suites are available, as are two "Presidential
Suites"). The advantage to choosing an all-inclusive vacation is knowing
the exact cost of the entire vacation up front.
