Travel Agent - July 7, 2008 - (Page 46)

DESTINATIONS MEXICO ME CANCÚN Contemporary design, personalized service and world music create a unique experience at this Mexican resort destination CANCÚN IS MORE THAN A SPRING BREAK HOT SPOT— THE ME CANCÚN HOTEL (WWW.MECANCUN.TRAVEL) IS PROOF THAT THIS CITY STILL HAS A FEW HIDDEN TREASURES. Located in The Hotel Zone, just 20 minutes from Cancún International Airport, and nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupté Lagoon, this Sol Meliá property boasts an impressive 448 rooms and suites and specifically targets a more distinctive, upscale clientele. The largest of the three ME by Meliá properties, the ME Cancún fuses local flavors with innovative style. Numerous artists had a hand in decorating this stunning property just over a year ago, after an extensive renovation took place and transformed it from the original building, the Meliá Turquesa, which was built in 46 | TravelAgent July 7, 2008 BY JENNIFER GLATT 1990. Artist Marie France Porta’s work adorns the public spaces throughout the resort, including mermaids made of resin and alabaster dust for the hotel’s lobby. A similar installation of a chorus of mermaids overlooks the lagoon and welcomes guests as they approach the property. Celebrated Mexican artist Yuri Zatarain’s work is found in the guest rooms in custom-made wood-and-stone furniture pieces. His work is also featured in a small gallery on the lobby level. The hotel is built like a pyramid, reminiscent of the region’s Mayan ruins. The sun sets on the lagoon side, which is also the side of the hotel that faces the street. The seaside rooms and suites overlook the property’s TOP: Guests can enjoy the ocean in sunshine or in shade at the ME Cancún

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Travel Agent - July 7, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Europe: History and a Scenic Landscape Define Normandy Pacific/Asia: Kuala Lumpur Offers Luxury Shopping and Hotels Hawaii: Honolulu’s Nightlife is as Dazzling as its Sunshine Canada: VIA Rail Offers a New Way to Enjoy the Great North Las Vegas: Hotels and Casinos Away From the Strip Florida: Hilton Daytona Beach Offers Budget-Friendly Packages Central & South America: Panama is Poised to Become a Hot Destination Mexico: The ME Cancún Targets an Upscale Clientele Caribbean: Maxim Opens a New Resort in Puerto Plata The Latest News and Notes from Dominica Cruises: A CLIA Study Offers Good News About Cruising Cartagena and Santa Marta Offer Two Different Sides of Columbia Cover Story: Wendy Goodenow Industry In Crisis: A New Report Offers a Gloomy Forecast for the Airline Industry Hotels: Prince Edward Island Celebrates Anne of Green Gables EZGuider: Vacation.com Launches a New Platform Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Opinion Consortia Can Be An Agent’s Best Friend MLT Expands Roles and Offerings Malaysia Continues Agent Push In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - July 7, 2008

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