Luxury Travel Advisor - December 2008 - (Page 36) LE BLANC SPA RESORT’s Honeymoon Suite is an elegant escape just minutes from downtown Cancun. tuary with a full-service salon. Ask Concierge Paula Negrete (pnegrete@eldorado-resort.com. mx; 011-52-998-872-8030) to set up your clients’ visit at least one day in advance. We hear the Signature Beachfront Sky Massage is a must, as guests enjoy their treatment on the beach on a raised palapa. (Spa treatments are not included in the cost of room reservations.) Negrete and her staff also can arrange a number of activities and excursions, from a personalized shopping tour of La Quinta Avenida to a special dinner a deux by the sea. On the shores of the Caribbean Sea in Cancun’s hotel zone, Le Blanc Spa Resort (www. leblancsparesort.com) offers couples an all-inclusive escape just minutes from the buzz of downtown. The 260-room resort comprises lagoon- and oceanview Royale Deluxe rooms and Royale Honeymoon suites. All boast double Jacuzzis, balconies and flat-screen LCD TVs. Book the Presidential or Governor Suites for high-profile clients. In fact, we wonder if President George W. Bush, Mexican President Vicente Fox and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper talked politics in one of these suites during their stay at the resort for the Mexican Summit in 2006. Elizabeth Acosta (eacosta@ palaceresorts.com) ably assists with securing the perfect suite. For leisure, guests can play a round of golf on one of two 18hole championship golf courses or sample the resort’s activity offerings. Suggest that clients ask their floor’s designated butler to arrange a tour to the Caribbean’s famous Isla Mujeres, complete with a picnic and private boat transportation, or to Tulum, where they can explore Mayan ruins. Afterward, they can unwind in Le Blanc’s 31,000square-foot spa, which pampers guests’ complexions with products by Phytomer, Decleor and Natura Bisse. Suggest the signature 4 Elements Stone Massage, which uses hot river stones to melt away muscle tension. Tip: Reserve outdoor couples’ pavilions for added romance. Book spa treatments when room reservations are made, as the spa typically is in high demand. Tip: Advise clients that a “casual elegance” dress code is in place for dining during evenings. For clients who want to enjoy the ease of an all-inclusive in a more exclusive setting or plan to bring the whole family along, look to Hawaii Hideaways (www.hawaiihideaways.com), whose portfolio includes privately owned mansions throughout the Hawaiian islands. (See Luxury Travel Advisor’s June 2007 issue to learn about our own experience with Hawaii Hideaways.) Hawaii Hideaways’ wellconnected staff can tailor-make a vacation package that includes everything from accommodations and concierge services, to private chefs and transportation. Although the selection is vast, insiders say rooms Sun Kissed and Grand Pavilion are among client favorites for their villa-style composition and ability to accommodate large groups. We also hear that Villa Kumulani, Kapalua Crest and the Paul Mitchell Estate are among clients’ favorites for their outright luxurious offerings. Tip: While many properties offer daily cleaning service, the services of a personal assistant, private concierge or butler can easily be arranged. Luxury travel advisors should contact Director of Sales Denise 36 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | December 2008 http://www.leblancsparesort.com http://www.leblancsparesort.com http://www.hawaiihideaways.com
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