ALL-IN 3


OF THE BEST


RIVIERA MAYA


TOURS


Chichen Itza It’s a full-day trip, but the


centre of the once-great


Mayan Empire is worth it. Walk among the giant pyramids and ancient ruins of this Unesco-


listed site. Prices from $145.


Tulum


Tulum is just 30 minutes from Riviera Maya, making it ideal for a half-day trip. You’ll be guided through the majestic ruins and learn


colourful stories, and don’t forget your swimwear – Tulum is right on the coast. From $105.


Cenotes


Discover these natural wonders of the Yucatan peninsula


by heading underground to the cenotes


(sinkholes) and underground rivers, seeing


rock formations and a multitude of sea life as you swim around the calm caves. From $140.


even launch yourself off a ledge into a giant


foam pit like a superhero (or on a BMX bike, for those with skills). Outside, there’s even more, including a ninja obstacle course. All skill levels are welcome as guests have to


complete a one-hour instructor-led session before some free play to nail that perfect flip or jump. Woodward is available for guests aged seven


and up, but instructors will offer ‘micro sessions’ for under-sevens. Thanks to Hard Rock’s Limitless Resort Credit


package (up to $1,800 per room for a seven-night stay and $3,600 for 14 nights), the cost is included, so there’s no extra hard-sell to your clients. Guests pay $129 for a ‘stack session’, which includes a one-hour introductory lesson, an hour’s free play and a two-hour drop-in session. Take advantage of an introductory offer, though, for bookings made before June 30, 2018, and sports-mad guests will get a free double stack session per room, for a total of four hours in the activity centre (for travel by December 20, 2018, with Thomas Cook). If that’s still not enough action, guests can head to the beach for some paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkelling. They can even zipline into the resort’s crystal-clear lagoon. For keen golfers, Hard Rock owns an 18-hole course just 15 minutes’ drive from the resort.


◗ TIME TO RELAX Activity makes for thirsty work, so it’s a good job Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya has 10 bars and nine restaurants to help recharge. Dining options are a far


46 travelweekly.co.uk 9 November 2017


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