ALL-INCLUSIVE MEXICO DESTINATIONS
everything is done with a smile – and sometimes a hug – to ensure a stay is as memorable as possible. Book it: Thomson offers a week all- inclusive from £1,168, including flights from Manchester in December, and transfers, based on two adults sharing.
thomson.co.uk
◗ SPLURGE: GRAND VELAS RIVIERA MAYA If it’s the ultimate luxury all-inclusive you are looking for, look no further: it’s here, and there isn’t a wristband in sight.
As soon as you step inside this
multi-award-winning resort you discover what super luxury really is. Set in eight acres of mangroves (it’s a five-minute drive to get from the front gates to the lobby) this resort feels like the middle of a jungle, were it not for the magnificent white beachfront. Infinity pools blend seamlessly with the turquoise sea, the pristine white sand is groomed throughout the day, and huge, thick towels cover the cushioned sun loungers. This is the ultimate in luxury, and
the only choices guests have to make are whether to have the parasol up or down, and which cocktail they want. Tempting as it might be to bask in
that sunshine all day long, that would mean missing out on top-quality dining. There’s Mexican with a modern twist at Frida, though I’d leave the crickets in guacamole to the more adventurous eaters out there. Azul’s buffet offers everything you
could want to eat, and once you’ve made your choice from the beautifully set out selection, there’s always a waiter on hand to carry the plate to your table. Try molecular gastronomy at Cocina
BELOW:
Grand Velas infinity pool
FROM LEFT:
Swim-up bar at Riu Playacar; gardens at Riu
Palace Mexico; suite at Riu
Palace Mexico
de Autor, a multi-sensory pleasure where each dish looks like a piece of art. Other restaurants include Bistro, Chaka and the Italian spot Lucca, but my favourite was Sen Lin, serving Asian food that tastes so good you want to give them a round of applause after each course. Falling asleep after such an amazing
meal was easy as the enormous king- sized bed was the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. Coupled with the
tranquility of the resort, I defy anyone not to be out like a light. The rooms are so spacious you
could fit my whole family in one of them (I’m Greek and there are loads of us, so that’s saying something!) The cream marble floors and high ceilings add to the luxury, and let’s not forget the walk-in wardrobe, enormous hydrotherapy bath and separate shower cubicle big enough for two! Every little extra is provided for,
from fragrant L’Occitane en Provence toiletries to much-needed bug spray, which comes in handy when leaving the windows open to take advantage of the plunge pool on the terrace. Guests also have a chance to visit the spa, which often earns a spot on lists of the best spas in the world. Situated in the Zen part of the resort, surrounded by the natural jungle, there are 42 treatments available, and each one comes with the option of a hydrotherapy circuit that includes a clay room, ice room and pool – and if that doesn’t do the trick in calming you down, nothing will. There’s just one word of warning
to offer clients: after a week here, they might not remember how to open a door by themselves, pour a drink, or wipe the smile off their faces. This is the ultimate all-inclusive experience, proving once and for all that the Riviera Maya can be as luxurious as you like. Book it: Hayes & Jarvis offers a week all-inclusive at Grand Velas Riviera Maya from £2,699 based on a November 29 departure, with Virgin Atlantic flights from Gatwick.
hayesandjarvis.co.uk
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