The Royal Haciendas (continued)

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Unlike many Riviera Maya resorts which use golf cart shuttles to transport guests to the beach, all the villas at The Royal Haciendas are just steps away from the spectacular shoreline. The soft white sand captivates sun worshippers, and the calm, clear waters of the bays are perfect for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.

Away from the beach, The Royal Haciendas offers members and guests an impressive array of amenities. There are four large pools, two of which are infinity pools for relaxation and fun and two are semi-Olympic lap pools. Large whirlpool tubs, sun decks, swim up bars, children’s pools and shaded hammock areas are added attractions in the pool areas.

For the activity-minded, The Royal Haciendas has floodlit tennis courts, a sports desk where guests can sign out
tennis rackets, snorkel gear and kayaks, and a gym. A dive center offers trips to reefs in the Riviera Maya and Cozumel and PADI resort courses are available for guests who would like to learn how to dive.

Families enjoy the resort’s daily activity program for children and adults, featuring sports, beach games and crafts.

For the ultimate in Riviera Maya relaxation, The Royal Haciendas has a Spa offering an exclusive collection of herbal, fruit and marine therapies and a beauty salon to complete the pampering experience.

Guests who would like to explore the area can plan an unforgettable sightseeing itinerary with the in-house travel agency. Options include trips to archaeological sites such as Tulum, Cobá and Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World; family outings to the famous Xcaret and Xel-Há parks; bird watching in Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve and jungle adventures to Xplor, Selvatica and Rio Secreto, where activities include zip lining, caving and swimming in cenotes. Catamaran cruises, water sports, fishing trips and horse riding can also be arranged. Guests who would like to explore the area at their own pace can rent a car from the Hertz desk.

For more activity ideas, resort information and all the little details such as restaurant reservations and golf teetimes, guests can ask their own concierge, on call during their stay to help them have a wonderful time. Recentlyextended to include advance vacation planning, the Concierge service is one of the hallmarks of the Royal Resorts brand of hospitality.

A delicious experience awaits diners at The Royal Haciendas. The beachfront restaurant La Palapa del Sol offers tropical ambiance, breathtaking views and a menu featuring Mexican cuisine, steaks and seafood. For a casual lunch the poolside Aqua Grill (two locations) serves up ceviche, burgers and tasty fish tacos. Guests who prefer to dine in their villa can order supper items and pizzas from a gourmet express counter or visit the well-stocked resort convenience store.

Apart from the a la carte menu, guests can enjoy theme dining during the week with choices ranging from a Mexican Fiesta to Seafood and Italian Nights; La Rotonda Lobby Bar is also a popular spot for after-dinner entertainment,
This December, The Royal Haciendas proudly unveils its latest restaurant, Los Murales. The freshest seafood from the Caribbean, Pacific and further afield will be served in a sophisticated setting enhanced by a series of magnificent Byzantine-style mosaics inspired by the work of Cuban painter Arturo Montoto.

Just a ten-minute taxi ride away, Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue, offers more shopping, dining
and nightlife choices. Furthermore, the development plans for the Grand Coral beach and golf community stipulate that it will also have its own “town center” with restaurants, open-air cafes, bars, boutiques and other attractions. A Nick Price-designed 18-hole professional golf course is already under construction and is slated for completion in 2011.

The Royal Haciendas Membership Program
“Royal Resorts is an excellent option for visitors who fall in love with the Mexican Caribbean, wish they could stay longer and decide to return. It offers them the chance to have their own holiday home, one that they can enjoy with their families for a many years to come. We use the Guaranteed Villa, Guaranteed Week concept, which is
unique in the Mexican Caribbean and offered by only a few companies at global level. The concept benefits members in that it gives them guaranteed holidays, without the need for reservations. They choose the villa location and the time slot that suits them and their villa will be waiting for them at the same time every year, all they have to do is show up. ”

Members like the flexibility that Royal Resorts offers. They can rent or lend their villa or part of it, exchange it to stay at the other Royal Resorts in Cancún, Mérida, capital of the Yucatán, and the Caribbean islands of St Maarten and Curaçao or use it to explore the world. Carney explains, “Royal Resorts is affiliated to the Interval International vacation exchange network and by trading their unit members can stay at over 2,400 resorts in exiting destinations around the globe. Our membership program really does offer endless possibilities.”

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