Cancun, Mexico
We took a nine hour morning flight with Virgin Atlantic, thankfully in Premium Economy, to Cancun. This gave space and comfort for the journey, well worth the difference in cost especially on the overnight return flight. We arrived in Cancun Airport and transferred to the first of the six all-inclusive resorts in a superb, modern, clean, air-conditioned vehicle. As we were throughout the week.
All the resorts were very different but all are on the Cancun beachfront. They all differed in style from hacienda style to ultra-chic and adult only resorts, a resort to suit party animals and a resort to suit families and others looking for the healthy lifestyle haven.
A theme which certainly runs through them all is a consistent high quality of food and beverages, with a wide choice to choose from. It was a real treat to know there were at least seven or eight unique restaurants. Whether you were dining in any restaurant in one of the resorts, the interior decor would be unique to the restaurant! You really feel you are dining somewhere special. Each of the many bars and cafes also have their own style.
Each resort has many swimming pools, so you could choose a quiet spot to enjoy a good read or enjoy an active area. The beach areas are patrolled and clean.
All the resort staff I met were pleasant and attentive, from the front of house to the maintenance staff. The humour of the Mexicans shone throughout each and every day.
It was excellent to see a wide range of entertainments and activities on offer each day. Experiencing a refreshing hydrotherapy circuit at one of the spas, a fun cookery lesson making ceviche with raw fish, limes, veggies and herbs and an excellent session tasting the difference between Tequilas and Mescal. I also greatly enjoyed professional fire shows on the beach and various types of music including a superb guitarist.
My favourite evening was a Cirque du Soleil type show with a Beatles theme, gymnasts and circus acts - an amazing magical mystery tour! It is worth booking a preferred club room just to gain access to private pool areas, lounges and other privileges such as the spa hydrotherapy unit. The spa area has a range of treatments to suit all guests.
I was really impressed by the quality and beauty of the resorts I visited. There is a sip, savour and see programme where guests at one resort can visit other resorts and experience the other styles in the resort group.
All the groups’ resorts have wedding facilities ranging from a simple blessing on the beach to a traditional church wedding in a chapel at the Zoetry resort.