Page 10 - Boca Exposure - April '22

Page 10, Boca Exposure
Travel: Postcards From Jessica

To: Those Who Can Keep a Secret… has six à la carte restaurants, a buffet venue, a grill and a offers an oasis of relaxation, including rejuvenating facial
From: My Beach Cabana, Cancun, Mexico café. And put down the phone, as there is no need to make and body treatments, soothing hydrotherapy, relaxing
reservations anywhere. If you would rather stay close to massages and a pampering salon. Do yourself a favor and
home, you have the option of 24-hour room service to enjoy enjoy a “couples massage” called The Moon and Stars. It
a meal on your beautiful outside patio or balcony. includes total privacy in your outside suite with chocolate-
Since I was there for a whole week, I was able to try covered strawberries, a bottle of champagne, and the
out every single dining venue, including room service. At opportunity to relax in your own private whirlpools.
Secrets, you can go totally international with various elegantly Pro Travel Tip: If you are going to spend your day
appointed dining restaurants, such as Portofino, El Patio, beachside, I highly recommend spending a little extra for the
Bordeaux, Himitsu, Oceana and the Seaside Steakhouse. private beach cabanas. They come with the most beautiful
The hotel also has a great coffee bar, Coco Cafe, to views of the Caribbean Sea, all from the comfort of your own
catch a quick coffee or pastry. By the pool you can find beach bed, where you will have personalized attention from
Barefoot Grill, which offers everything from sandwiches one of the beach concierges and an exclusive waiter.
to tacos, even wood-fired pizzas. Wheels Down: I’ve honestly never been very good at
Activities: While most of my time was spent lounging keeping secrets, so it’s no surprise I couldn’t wait to get
by the pool or beach, enjoying a cocktail at the swim-up back home to share this one with you! If you are looking for
bar, there are plenty of activities to keep you active if you a vacation that just feels easy, then an all-inclusive on the
By Jessica Flores. Jessica so choose. The hotel’s activities desk is able to help arrange Riviera Maya needs to be on your short list.
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tourism industry for well diving, catamarans and kayak tours. Or, if you prefer not to resorts in Mexico for you to explore, but I have to say that if
over a decade. She holds leave the property, the resort offers tennis, wine and paint you are looking for the one with the absolute best beach, look
both bachelors and master’s sessions, yoga, dance lessons, even taco-making classes! no further than Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun.
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beach resort. This is not an old concept. Sandals and Beaches
resorts have been around for decades, but what is new is that
now resorts like those have gone totally “luxury.”
In an effort to stay current, I often make my own
vacations a work vacation, too. When one of my clients
returned with rave reviews about Secrets Maroma Beach
Riviera Cancun, I just knew I had to go and discover for
myself what all of the fuss was about.
Your Hotel Map: Secrets Maroma Beach is located
just a brief 30 minutes south of the Cancun Airport in
Playa Del Carmen. Away from the hustle and bustle of
Cancun’s “hotel zone,” this hotel is truly the best kept
secret in Mexico. Once you set foot in the hotel’s lobby
you are immediately greeted by some of the friendliest
hotel staff bringing you a cold glass of champagne.
After check-in, be sure to grab a seat at the lobby bar,
Rendezvous, for your first margarita of the trip. And the best
part … there is no need for your wallet or purse, because
everything is included! This award-winning adults-only AAA
Five Diamond Resort is set on a sprawling 500 acres of the most
pristine beach in Mexico. The grounds are perfectly manicured,
with lush greenery surrounding every winding turn.
The warm tropical breezes will lead you straight down
to the crystal-clear waters and pure white sand of Maroma
Beach (one of the best in the world). Trust me, you won’t
be able to resist jumping into the surf.
The Accommodations: When deciding on your room
you have several very important decisions to make. The
first is whether you would prefer to wake up each day to
captivating views of the crystal-clear Caribbean waters or
lush tropical gardens. If you want total luxury, I recommend
your very own swim-out suite, which includes a furnished
private terrace with direct pool access.
All accommodations at Secrets Maroma Beach feature
a relaxing sanctuary with modern but elegant decor, luxury
linens, and Italian marble bathrooms. Most rooms even
come with a huge jetted soaking tub!
Pro Travel Tip: Book a Preferred Club room. If you
would like to experience an even higher level of all-inclusive
luxury, then the Preferred Club is for you. Enjoy upgraded
suites with prime locations on the resort, an exclusive lounge,
special concierge service, and upgraded room amenities. As
a Preferred Club guest, you also have special access to the
hotel’s new Beach Club, a restaurant and bar with chic decor,
premium liquors and live music. I chose a Junior Swim-Out
Suite in the Preferred Club and was certainly not disappointed.
Dining: When it comes to dining at an all-inclusive resort,
the options are simply endless. Secrets Maroma Beach