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Page 24, Viewpointe                                                   April 2022
      Travel: Postcards From Jessica




      To: Those Who Can Keep a Secret…                      The Accommodations: When deciding on your room   Activities: While most of my time was spent lounging
                                                         you have several very important decisions to make. The   by the pool or beach, enjoying a cocktail at the swim-up
      From: My Beach Cabana, Cancun, Mexico              first is whether you would prefer to wake up each day to   bar, there are plenty of activities to keep you active if you
                                                         captivating views of the crystal-clear Caribbean waters or   so choose. The hotel’s activities desk is able to help arrange
                                                         lush tropical gardens. If you want total luxury, I recommend   for you world-renowned golfing, deep-sea fishing, scuba
                                                         your very own swim-out suite, which includes a furnished   diving, catamarans and kayak tours. Or, if you prefer not to
                                                         private terrace with direct pool access.          leave the property, the resort offers tennis, wine and paint
                                                            All accommodations at Secrets Maroma Beach feature   sessions, yoga, dance lessons, even taco-making classes!
                                                         a relaxing sanctuary with modern but elegant decor, luxury      A luxury resort would not be complete without a quality
                                                         linens, and Italian marble bathrooms. Most rooms even come   spa. Secrets’ is home to the Spa by Pevonia, which offers
                                                         with a huge jetted soaking tub!                   an oasis of relaxation, including rejuvenating facial and
                                                            Pro Travel Tip: Book a Preferred Club room. If you   body treatments, soothing hydrotherapy, relaxing massages
                                                         would like to experience an even higher level of all-inclusive   and a pampering salon. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a
                                                         luxury, then the Preferred Club is for you. Enjoy upgraded   “couples massage” called The Moon and Stars. It includes
                                                         suites with prime locations on the resort, an exclusive lounge,   total privacy in your outside suite with chocolate-covered
                                                         special concierge service, and upgraded room amenities. As   strawberries, a bottle of champagne, and the opportunity
                                                         a Preferred Club guest, you also have special access to the   to relax in your own private whirlpools.
                                                         hotel’s new Beach Club, a restaurant and bar with chic decor,      Pro Travel Tip: If you are going to spend your day
                                                         premium liquors and live music. I chose a Junior Swim-Out   beachside, I highly recommend spending a little extra
      By Jessica Flores. Jessica                         Suite in the Preferred Club and was certainly not disappointed.  for the private beach cabanas.  They come with the
      has worked in the travel                             Dining: When it comes to dining at an all-inclusive resort,   most beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea, all from the
      and tourism industry for                           the options are simply endless. Secrets Maroma Beach has six   comfort of your own beach bed, where you will have
      well over a decade. She                            à la carte restaurants, a buffet venue, a grill and a café. And   personalized attention from one of the beach concierges
      holds both bachelors                               put down the phone, as there is no need to make reservations   and an exclusive waiter.
      and  master’s  degrees  in                         anywhere. If you would rather stay close to home, you have      Wheels Down: I’ve honestly never been very good at
      hospitality and tourism                            the option of 24-hour room service to enjoy a meal on your   keeping secrets, so it’s no surprise I couldn’t wait to get
      management.  As  owner                             beautiful outside patio or balcony.               back home to share this one with you! If you are looking
      of  AWAY Travel in Boca                               Since I was there for a whole week, I was able to try   for a vacation that just feels easy, then an all-inclusive on
      Raton, Jessica and staff                           out every single dining venue, including room service. At   the Riviera Maya needs to be on your short list.
      bring 25 years of personal                         Secrets, you can go totally international with various elegantly      Secrets by AMR Collection has at least a dozen all-
      travel experience to an                            appointed dining restaurants, such as Portofino, El Patio,   inclusive resorts in Mexico for you to explore, but I have
      exclusive clientele looking for luxury travel planning.   Bordeaux, Himitsu, Oceana and the Seaside Steakhouse.   to say that if you are looking for the one with the absolute
      Ready for your own journey to begin?                  The hotel also has a great coffee bar, Coco Cafe, to catch   best beach, look no further than Secrets Maroma Beach
                                                         a quick coffee or pastry. By the pool you can find Barefoot   Riviera Cancun.
         Pack Your Bags: If you have ever taken a cruise vacation,   Grill, which offers everything from sandwiches to tacos,        Wishing You Safe Travels,
      you’ll certainly agree it has its advantages. For one, you only   even wood-fired pizzas.                                                   Jessica 
      have to unpack your bags once. Second, there are plenty
      of dining options within walking distance. And last, but                                                                                   B’H
      certainly not least, there is a bar on every corner!                                    Sabra Wall Decor
         However, what if you wanted all of those same amenities
      but are a little tired of sailing the seven seas? Well, I have
      the perfect alternative. Within just a few hours of flight   EstimatEs
      time, you too can be sitting at the beach enjoying your spicy
      margarita, reading your favorite novel without ever having
      to do a “muster” drill.                                 Painting & More ...
         Whether you are going to Mexico, Aruba, Dominican
      Republic or Jamaica, there’s most likely an “all-inclusive”
      beach resort. This is not an old concept. Sandals and Beaches   •   Popcorn Ceiling               •      Wallpaper Removal
      resorts have been around for decades, but what is new is that
      now resorts like those have gone totally “luxury.”   •      Knock Down
         In an effort to stay current, I often make my own vacations   •   Drywall Repair
      a work vacation, too. When one of my clients returned with
      rave reviews about Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun,                  Cell: (954) 931-4716                            Licensed & Insured
      I just knew I had to go and discover for myself what all of            Office: (561) 395-3057                             CC: 03-11120-P-K
      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   Everyone deserves a doctor who they
      zone,” this hotel is truly the best kept secret in Mexico. Once
      you set foot in the hotel’s lobby you are immediately greeted    trust and like. One who listens and
      by some of the friendliest hotel staff bringing you a cold glass
      of champagne.                                                  takes their time to answer questions
         After check-in, be sure to grab a seat at the lobby bar,
      Rendezvous, for your first margarita of the trip. And the best   and address concerns. A doctor who is
      part … there is no need for your wallet or purse, because
      everything is included! This award-winning adults-only AAA     available when you need them most.
      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   I provide proactive, preventive, wellness & sick care to
      to the crystal-clear waters and pure white sand of Maroma   adult patients at my concierge medical practice.
      Beach (one of the best in the world). Trust me, you won’t
      be able to resist jumping into the surf.
                                                           To discuss your health needs, and my care model, you

                                                           are invited to a complimentary meet and greet with
                                                           me - by video, phone or, when the pandemic permits,
                                                           in-person at my practice.

                                                           Please call 561.368.0191 to schedule your meet and
                                                           greet with me. I look forward to meeting you.

                                                                                                                      Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP
                                                                         Recognized as a “Best Doc”.  Practicing in our community since 1979.

                                                                     7280 W. Palmetto Park Road | Suite 205N | Boca Raton | 33433
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