Cancun and the Yucatan’s Best Hotels

by | Oct 17, 2013 | Central America | 0 comments

 

Bella Travel Planning Toes in the Sand

We all want a great deal—no matter what our income demographic is…..Value is king these days.  The Riviera Maya offers such a value for travelers seeking to put their toes in the sand, perhaps do a bit of sightseeing, and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  I would like to suggest that value is more than simply price—value is getting the most luxurious experience for your hard-earned money.  When you return from your vacation “Wowed” and ready to plan your return, you know that you have gotten the best value.

Conde Nast Traveler has announced their Top 30 Resorts in Cancun and the Yucatan.  These resorts have a significant “Wow Factor.”  These resorts are listed in ranking order from the very best.  Conde Nast’s score rating is next to the name.  These resorts are definitely ones to put on your list of vacation options.

  • 1. ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA 97.5
  • 2. BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA 96.0
  • 3. MAROMA RESORT & SPA 95.7
  • 4. EL DORADO MAROMA 95.6
  • 5. LE BLANC SPA RESORT, CANCÚN 93.0
  • 6. VILLA ROLANDI THALASSO SPA, GOURMET & BEACH CLUB, ISLA MUJERES 92.8
  • 7. RITZ-CARLTON, CANCÚN 92.5
  • 8. ROYAL, PLAYA DEL CARMEN 91.9
  • 9. SECRETS MAROMA BEACH RIVIERA CANCUN 91.8
  • 10FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA 90.0
  • 10GRAND VELAS RIVIERA MAYA 90.0
  • 12ISLA MUJERES PALACE 89.5
  • 13EXCELLENCE PLAYA MUJERES 89.0
  • 14EXCELLENCE RIVIERA CANCÚN 88.9
  • 15ZOËTRY PARAISO DE LA BONITA RIVIERA MAYA, CANCÚN 88.8
  • 16SECRETS CAPRI RIVIERA CANCÚN, PLAYA DEL CARMEN 87.5
  • 17EL DORADO SEASIDE SUITES & CASITAS ROYALE, RIVIERA MAYA 86.8
  • 18IBEROSTAR GRAND HOTEL PARAISO, RIVIERA MAYA 86.4
  • 19BLUE DIAMOND RIVIERA MAYA 86.2
  • 20ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR 85.6
  • 21LIVE AQUA CANCÚN 85.4
  • 21PARADISUS PLAYA DEL CARMEN – LA PERLA 85.4
  • 23SANDOS PLAYACAR BEACH RESORT 85.0
  • 24AZUL SENSATORI HOTEL, CANCÚN 84.8
  • 25SECRETS SILVERSANDS RIVIERA CANCUN 84.7
  • 26VALENTIN IMPERIAL MAYA 83.6
  • 27SUN PALACE, CANCÚN 83.5
  • 28MOON PALACE GOLF & SPA RESORT, CANCÚN 83.4
  • 29ME CANCÚN 83.3
  • 30JW MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT & SPA 83.2

 

Costa Rica Waterfall

Costa Rica Waterfall

Here we are just outside Arenal, Costa Rica, standing at the top of the waterfall, the cool morning air kisses my face.  Nervous chatter surrounds me.  Just don’t look down, Becky…keep your gaze level and don’t look down. The Man—cute in his rappelling helmet and...