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TESTED Skiing? In the Caribbean? Kelly Ranson finds plenty of reasons to get off the sunlounger at this sporty resort If you have a client who is


&


taying at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, it’s a given


to live like a rock star, but now guests can amplify their skills and add ‘skateboard legend’ or ‘BMX prodigy’ to the holiday mix. The 1,264-room music


memorabilia hotel is renowned for offering the ultimate in all- inclusive holidays, so it seems the perfect fit to open an activity- laden sports centre at the resort. It’s a totally new experience in


Mexico and the Caribbean, and a million miles from the stereotype of lazing by the pool or propping up the bar for two weeks solid.


Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Mexico


more into adrenaline-seeking than sunbed-lounging, but still loves the lure of an all-inclusive and Mexico’s sandy shores, then you’re in luck.


◗ SPORTING CHANCE The gigantic Woodward sports centre, which has just opened at the resort, is a magnet for active kids of all ages – and they don’t even need to be a pro on wheels to take part. It is downright genius too;


let’s face it, on a rainy day in the Caribbean there really isn’t


too much to do, so Woodward’s indoor space is ideal for families twiddling their thumbs when the sun doesn’t come out to play.


Packed with ramps and jumps


galore, the lifestyle sports brand has built an impressive facility with indoor skateboarding, BMX biking, dry-land snowboarding and skiing all available for guests to try out. Snowboarding while it’s 30C outside? Why not! And the centre has been


There’s trampolining and cheer sessions, and you can launch yourself into a foam pit like a superhero


put through its paces by skateboarding hero Tony Hawk, who was on hand to show his skills at Woodward’s grand opening last month. There’s also trampolining, cheer sessions, parkour (free running) space and you can


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