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Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Playa del Carmen , Mexico
Stretched across 620 private acres of lagoons , tropical beaches and lush jungle on the eastern seaboard of the Yucatan Peninsula is Banyan Tree Mayakoba ’ s complex , which includes Andaz Mayakoba , Fairmont Mayakoba and Rosewood Mayakoba . The Sands Beach Club , the unveiling of two-story , 2,385-square-foot overwater villas and addition of 34 new beachfront pool suites are part of a $ 50 million renovation scheduled to debut in August 2021 . The Sands Beach Club has already become the highlight and heart of the property with an expanded oceanfront pool , restaurant , beachfront lounge , an interactive Rangers Club for kids and nearby beachside Banyan Tree Spa . The new beachfront pool suites measure between 1,740 and 3,155 square feet and feature interior patios , outdoor showers and whirlpool bathtubs , and a solarium with a heated , private plunge pool . One of the redesign ’ s most compelling characteristics is the way it capitalizes on the property ’ s natural landscape . Mayakoba means “ village over the water ” in Mayan and this property speaks to its translation , as it ’ s a breathtaking sanctuary for the senses and these enhancements make this the perfect place for relaxation , rejuvenation , romance and world-class dining .
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