With an added level of exclusivity, Royal Service at Paradisus Cancun is most definitely suited for royalty. Within a separate adults-only environment, Royal Service at the resort begins with a glass of champagne upon private checkin, and extends throughout every aspect of your stay. Should you need anything at all—from your clothing unpacked and ironed to your complimentary minibar replenished at your whim—your personal butler will take care of it. Privacy is the key here, as well—there’s the private Royal Service lounge with all-day cocktails and snacks, access to private Bali beds on the beach, the private pool with a bar, and the RoyalService-only beachfront La Palapa restaurant— where it’s never crowded, and always VIP. Royal Service Suites also bring an extra bit of luxury to your stay. While all guest rooms throughout the property are spacious and feature a private balcony and a minibar that’s replenished daily, Royal Service Signature Suites—ranging from junior suites all the way up to the 3,431-squarefoot Presidential Suite—boast added space, amenities, concierge services (including pool and concierge services), and even personalized pillow menus. Similarly, Family Concierge offers a range of added luxuries for guests traveling with kids. From the private check-in in a lounge stocked with premium cocktails for parents and gourmet
sweets and treats for children, to the Paradisus Kids Beach Kit that’s presented upon arrival, it’s clear Family Concierge guests of all ages are about to be spoiled. The one-bedroom suites are loaded with special touches for kids—including Johnson & Johnson bath amenities, child-size robes and slippers, and nightly turndown service with milk and cookies—and like Royal Service guests, those who choose Family Concierge have access to their own butler. For all Paradisus Cancun guests, there’s tennis, nine holes of golf, a Baby Club and Kids Zone, multiple shops, and service by staff members who bend over backwards to ensure your vacation is superb in every way—which is just another example of how Paradisus resorts are truly one of a kind.
Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla & La Esmeralda To say that there’s something for everyone at the two all-inclusive Paradisus resorts in Playa del Carmen is almost an understatement; there is indeed something for everyone, but there are also unexpected luxuries you never even knew you wanted. Here, too, I was absolutely blown away by another Martin Berasategui tasting menu and spent time indulging in the quiet serenity of the private Royal Service swimming pool. But I also
Paradisus Cancun’s La Palapa Restaurant
found myself enjoying a seemingly bottomless champagne tasting at the Moet & Chandon Corner, soaking in an oversized Jacuzzi on my balcony, taking part in an impromptu poolside tango lesson, and marveling at the art-inspired contemporary design details. Paradisus La Perla is adults-only and La Esmeralda is for families; they’re separate resorts linked by a shared common area that includes several restaurants—so while you never have to venture to the other side if you don’t want to, it’s all within your reach and you’re welcome to enjoy it. After all, with a combined 14 restaurants and 16 bars, there’s a good chance you’ll want to do some exploring. Like Tempo at Paradisus Cancun, multiple-award-winning Passion by Martin Berasategui is exceptional, and proved to be one of the best meals I’ve ever experienced. But there are also never-ending options ranging from overflowing buffets to Mediterranean food at Vento, Latin-fusion at Fuego, wood-fired pizzas at the Market, and multiple spots for outdoor food, frozen drinks, and sunshine. There are also restaurants and bars specific to each resort—families will find child-friendly restaurants with stroller-parking outside the door, while adults can enjoy several kid-free options. As the sun sets over the Caribbean, various venues come alive, including the sake bar at Soji, the tequila-lover’s Blue Agave, and Gabi Club Bar, a glowing outdoor nightclub on the beach that’s reminiscent of the celeb-filled watering holes of Miami and Ibiza. After an evening partaking in the Paradisus nightlife, once again, the Yhi Spa comes to the rescue. This 19,000+-square-foot oasis offers a full range of services, from blissful massages to anti-cellulite treatments and a full beauty salon and fitness center (including yoga, Pilates, and spinning classes), as well as a complete thermal circuit with wet and dry saunas, hydro massages, and plunge pools. It’s simply impossible not to relax here. Just like at Paradisus Cancun, Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla offers the ultimate VIP experience in the form of Royal Service, an adults-only boutique style resort-within-a-resort with numerous added benefits, including butler service to meet your every desire, private access to Royal Service beach and pool areas (with beach and pool concierges; want your sunglasses
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