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DESTINATIONS Crafts Market A FAVORITE ATTRACTION IN PUERTO MORELOS is the open-air Handicraft Market (pictured) and adjacent workshops, where local artisans gather daily one block south of the town square. Visitors can watch the artists at work and purchase handmade blankets, hammocks, hats, clothing, baskets, jewelry, Mayan carvings, shells, ceramics and natural stones. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 the Azul Beach Resort (www.karismahotels. com/azul). Every one of its 96 guest rooms is mere steps from the beach. Rates cover such watersports as snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboating. Scuba clinics are held in the resort’s pool, at no extra charge to guests. Actual dives, however, carry an additional fee. Agents can contact Alexia Murald, the property’s sales manager, at 011-52-998-872-8080 or sales@azulbeachresort.com. Azul Beach offers an array of wedding and honeymoon packages if you have clients in those markets. Other hotels worth pitching to clients who are considering a vacation in Puerto Morelos include Desire Resort & Spa (www. desireresortandspa.com) and Marina El Cid Riviera Maya (www.elcid.com). Desire is a couples-only, clothing-optional resort with 118 units ranging from garden view rooms to the Passion Suite. Marina El Cid has 200 suites, in categories from junior to three-bedroom, and a 100-slip marina. Asian fare. Here are a few options: Posada Amor (011-52-998-871-0033) is the place for seafood and Yucatecan cuisine. One of the oldest restaurants in Puerto Morelos, it has a popular Sunday brunch buffet. El Viejo Pescador (011-52-998-871-0037) also serves seafood and Mexican dishes, and has a great view overlooking the town square from its location above a supermarket. L’Oazis Restaurant and Grill, in front of the town square, serves international cuisine. It opens for breakfast and stays open only until 5 p.m. during the week but till 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Call 011-52-998-8710556 or e-mail resto_loazis@hotmail.com. Pepe Restaurant and Bar (011-52-998871-0208) offers Mexican, Spanish and international dishes. It also has karaoke and, on some nights, bands performing. Porto Bello Ristorante Bar Bistro & Pizzeria is noted for its pizzas, salads and Italian dishes, as well as its bar. It is open from 1 to 11 p.m. Call 011-52-998-125-7349. I Master Suite at Ceiba del Mar Dining Suggestions Nightlife in Puerto Morelos consists of casual dining on traditional cuisine, live music and sometimes karaoke. Restaurants specialize in fresh seafood and Mexican dishes unique to the Yucatan, along with American, European and CONNECTING YOU For more about what to do in this southern neighbor of Cancun, visit www.travelagentcentral. com/puertomorelos 28 | TravelAgent December 24, 2007 http://www.karismahotels.com/azul http://www.karismahotels.com/azul http://www.desireresortandspa.com http://www.desireresortandspa.com http://www.elcid.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/puertomorelos http://www.travelagentcentral.com/puertomorelos

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Travel Agent - December 24, 2007 Online Now Contents From the Editor Letters to the Editor Contributors Europe: Lyon, the Center of France Two Iconic London Hotels Jazz Up their Top Suites Europe Briefs Mexico: Puerto Morelos on the Riviera Maya Mexico News & Notes Pacific/Asia: Large-Scale Developments Strengthen Singapore’s Appeal to Families, Meetings and Other Travelers Caribbean: Old San Juan’s New Hotel The Cervantes Ritz-Carlton Upgrades, La Concha Reopens in San Juan Peter Island Resort Hawaii: Maui Enhances its Allure for Active and Luxury Clients Las Vegas: Hoteliers and Wholesalers Go Beyond Gaming Las Vegas Briefs Tours: Pacific Northwest Briefs Hotels: News and Packages from All-Inclusives in Mexico and the Caribbean Cruises: Luxury Lines’ Shore Excursions Cover Story: Gerry Cahill Agent Profile: Nancy Nicol, Hawaii Specialist and Hyatt Award Winner Technology: Mailpound’s Customized Marketing Transportation: Boeing’s Anticipated Next Arrival: the 747-8 Intercontinental New York: The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Vegas Travel Week Sofitel’s Two New Brands Travelport Rolls Out Leisure Product Expedia CruiseShipCenters Debuts U.S. Tourism to Israel In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch Special Supplememt: 2008 Portugal Travel Guide

Travel Agent - December 24, 2007

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