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leFT: The Spa’s most beloved feature is an infinity-edge pool that overlooks the Caribbean from a clifftop. above: The Spa’s most beloved feature is apool that overlooks the Caribbean from a hilltop. AgENTADvICE linden travel’s clients are “over the moon about the overwater bungalows at the st. regis Bora Bora,” says caruso. “Of course, it didn’t hurt that they were there treatment rooms are actually set into the branches at the same time a s honeymooning nicole kidman and keith urban. We’ve also heard raves about the Maru spa that opened last year. it’s on its own motu and two of the treatment a large banyan tree. can you imagine the lagoon and Mount Pahia from the large picture windows? with the Caribbean and local ingredients. Merida, the capital of the Yucatan, features museums, open-air concerts, markets and shopping. In December, a new Jack Nicklaus championship golf course will open 10 minutes north of the hacienda. The best room is Master Suite 102. Some of the walls have exposed pre-Hispanic Maya universe, and moves gently over the stomach to the arms, legs, and back. Stones. Filled with light, that is decorated with some of Esteban Chapital’s better furniture pieces, which where designed and hand-carved exclusively for hacienda Xcanatun. Esteban Chapital is a well-known Mexican furniture designer. The bathroom has marble floor and marblewrapped walls, bidet, and a hydrotherapy tub. A skylight in the tub provides views of stars while soaking at night. Some other amenities include fine linen sheets, fluffy towels, cotton pique robes and organic soaps. Breakfast is included in the nightly rate and can be enjoyed on the suite’s private terrace or on the dining terrace. Currently, the cost of a Master Suite is only $285. From Oc7 to April 30 of 2008, it is $315. Government taxes and a 5 percent hotel service charge, amounting to 22 percent, must be to all prices. The Sobada massage starts at the belly button, center of the Maya universe, and moves gently over the stomach to the arms, legs, and back. Negative energy is swept out of the body during a limpia thereby opening channels for new positive energy to enter. The therapist uses herbs, leaves and various fragrances for the cleansing, ending by brushing a flower over the person. She then removes the petals and crushes them to symbolize that the spirit is calm and in balance. The cuisine also borrows from European, Yucatecan, Maya and Caribbean traditions to create exciting dining. Hacienda Xcanatun offers a minimum 10-percent commission with no cap. Agents can receive higher commission depending on volume. Agents should call Reservations Manager Sergio Mays at (888) 883-3633, or Cristina Baker, co-owner who is available for consultation. mayan spa Xcanatun’s restaurant has a different focus from traditional Yucatecan restaurants. The cuisine also borrows from European, Yucatecan, Maya and Caribbean traditions to create exciting dining. If your client wants a taste of the duck glazed with Xtabentun, local Yucatecan liquor. The cuisine also borrows from European, Yucatecan. This was the dish ordered by President Bush while dining in March. Some of the suggested Maya treatments highlighted at the spa include a combination Sobada massage and Limpia (spiritual cleansing). This was the dish ordered by President Bush while dining in March. The therapist uses herbs, with healing rituals. Hacienda Xcanatun offers a minimum commission with no cap. n For more information on seasonal travel to Mexico, including passport information, visit www.travelagentcentral.com. ConneCting You. . september 24, 2007 TravelAgent | 21 http://www.travelagentcentral.com

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