Luxury Travel Advisor - December 2008 - (Page 35) THE ONE-BEDROOM PRESIDENTIAL CASITA (left) at El Dorado Casitas Royale boasts its very own pool. THE SPA AT EL DORADO CASITAS ROYALE (top) is a 20,000-square-foot sanctuary. ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR LUXURY OCEAN VIEW ROOM (above) lives up to its name in every way. BY LINDSAY LAMBERT For a romantic all-inclusive experience, consider El Dorado Casitas Royale (www.karisma hotels.com) in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. The “Gourmet Inclusive” resort, part of El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, by Karisma, is open only to adults and comprises 130 oceanview suites with infinity-edge plunge pools, Aguas del Amor (outdoor showers) and in-room Jacuzzis. Guests staying in Swim-Up Infinity Pool Casita Suites can float right up to the resort’s main pool via a lazy river that connects to each suite’s plunge pool. Casita Suites accommodate two people with a king-size bed and are located such that groups booking multiple units might feel they’ve taken over the entire place. The top accommodation here is the Presidential One- bedroom Casita. It has a private pool, oceanfront terrace, outdoor bed and a Jacuzzi with Caribbean views. All guests enjoy service by a dedicated concierge team. Too relaxed to reach for the SPF? Just ask a beach butler to fetch it—he’ll also provide reading materials, mineral water vaporizers and other beach-ready treats. Contact Sales Manager Flor Rodriguez (fralcocer@eldoradoresort.com.mx; 011-52-998-8728030) to book. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests have their pick of restaurants, including D’Italia and the Mexican-themed Fuentes, whose theater-style seating allows guests to peek in on food preparation in its five open kitchens. Guests are guaranteed seating at resort restaurants, but reservations can be made the day of or prior to dining. In November, the resort unveiled its second spa, Casitas Spa, a 20,000-square-foot sanc- www.luxuryta.com December 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 35 http://www.karismahotels.com http://www.karismahotels.com http://www.luxuryta.com
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