Barceló Maya
Beach Resort
People come from all over the world
to soak up the sun, swim in the
turquoise waters and experience the
vibrant culture and cuisine of the
Mexican Riviera. Resorts abound
from Cancun south along the Riviera
Maya, but if it’s luxury you want,
head to Barceló Maya Beach Resort ,
an hour south of Cancun.
Situated on one of the best beaches
of the Mexican Riviera, this AAA
Four Diamond Resort offers
everything a luxury vacation should
be. With five hotels, 20 restaurants,
19 bars, 9 swimming pools, 4
theaters, 2 water parks, and a
world-class spa, what more could one
possibly need? And to answer your
question--can the “all-inclusive”
label really deliver luxury? Most
definitely, YES!
I’m staying at the Barceló Maya
Palace Deluxe, the premier hotel at
the resort. But all the hotels--the
Barcelo Maya Colonial, Tropical,
Beach, and Maya Caribe certainly
meet Webster’s, and my, definition
of luxury--”a condition of great
comfort, ease and wealth.” The
architectural design of the entire
resort is inspired by colonial culture,
which is further enhanced by its
many murals, artwork, statues and
rich furnishings.
The Mexica
Riviera At
It’s Best
by Sandra Chambers
As I enter the spacious open-air
lobby with views of the blue
Caribbean framed by beautiful
archways, I’m already feeling stress
drain away. I’m escorted to the Club
Premium Deluxe area, which provides
guests with the highest level of
service, including private check-in
and check-out, personalized
concierge services, a private Club
Premium Lounge with premium brand
liquors and rooms with the best
ocean/pool views.
My Palace Deluxe Junior Suite
features a king bed and two
comfortable sofas that double as day
beds. The spacious room is quite
comfortable for two guests or up to
a family of four. A flat screen plasma
TV, premium linens, huge marble
bathroom with Raindance shower,
deluxe robes & slippers and a
bathroom scale (which should never
be allowed in an all inclusive resort!)
round out an assortment of upscale
amenities.
Three steps off my private deck is
one of the large swimming pools
with both poolside and in-water
lounges. I eye a large swim-up bar
across the pool and quickly grab my
Arial View of Barcelo
Maya Beach Resort
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