Some areas are soft sand ready for a swim and perfect for young kids to play in while others have large rocky formations perfect for amateur snorkeling that hints at the beginnings of the second largest coral reef in the world, that starts just a few kilometers south.īut Vidanta’s real beach magic is onshore, with cabanas, hanging beds and hammocks among the options for relaxing and reading a good book, reconnecting with loved ones over screen-free conversations or just enjoying the sea breeze for hours on end. Two world-class spas, 15 pools, crocodile and flamingo sanctuaries, Cirque du Soleil’s first resident show in Mexico, and the crystalline Caribbean Sea are among the attractions that competed for my precious vacation time. My third-floor stay at their Grand Mayan Hotel includes a bird’s eye view of local bird-life and I could have spent hours relaxing in my private plunge pool sipping a room service cocktail watching their antics, but the vast complex had much to be discovered. Its five resort hotels are seemingly carved out of the Mayan Jungle, with gorgeous pathways connecting them and wildlife teeming at every turn. The massive and perfectly climate-controlled space ostensibly has no solid walls and that sense of being immersed in nature is one that stayed with me throughout my stay. It was late when I finally arrived at Vidanta Riviera Maya’s vast lobby to check in and the first thing that struck me was a disorienting feeling that made me question if I was indoors or out.
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