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NOW SAPPHIRE mexico Oceanfront suites offer a private terrace jacuzzi. T 18 april 2012 paloma villaverde de rico onsite review september 2011 The oceanfront Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun delivers. There’s the stylish ambiance—Mayan-inspired architecture with open spaces framed by bubbly water fountains and lush landscaping. Superb service—it’s Mexico, great service is something they know how to do here. Delightful suite indulgences—some accommodations feature a terrace soaking tub overlooking the beach, enough said. Culinary pageantry— everything from sushi to traditional Mexican fare. A candy store-like assortment of activities—from snorkeling and golﬁng to kayaking, sushi and salsa lessons, and throw in early morning yoga and Pilates classes. Oh, and there’s the renovated spa, which is the resort’s newest piece de resistance. At Now, it’s all about getting into vacation mode and immersing oneself in the “here and now.” “Many people go on vacation and are still connected to their external lives back at home—work, busy schedules, etc.,” says Colette Baruth, v.p. of sales and marketing for AMResorts, Now Resorts & Spas’ umbrella company. “Now Resorts & Spas are about living in the moment and enjoying every experience in that moment. Now Resorts & Spas encourages guests to completely disconnect and truly experience a complete state of bliss and Unlimited-Luxury as soon as they arrive to the resort. “However, we understand that people don’t want to be 100 percent sedentary on their resort vacations anymore. For which it is imperative to offer a range of activities from sports, to games, to live music to children activities, etc. The Now Resorts & Spas brand was designed with this very concept in mind, attracting a dynamic, hip and fresh audience. Activities that are inclusive of all in the family like ‘Mommy and me yoga’ are a must. While features like kids-only activity areas continue to be appreciated.” And guests will be instantaneously whisked into the state of bliss Baruth mentions the moment they step out of their airport transfer vehicle and into the embracing hands of the gentle sea breeze that ﬂows through the airy property. They’ll want to sit back and take in their gorgeous surroundings, sip their welcome cocktail, marvel at the lovely ambiance. Throughout their stay, in fact, guests will probably want to spend ample time in the lobby, which overlooks the grand main pool and beyond to the turquoise sea. It’s a showcase of a lobby, with comfy furniture, Marrakech-style lanterns that cast a shimmery glow come sunset, and a subtle touch of music. make yourself at home The 496 suites are no less eye-popping, especially if you book your clients into the Preferred Club. Oh the goodies they’ll have at their ﬁn- recommend.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend April 2012

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Provenance Hotels
Tour Talk: Trafalgar
Sailing the Galapagos Islands
Now Sapphire
Paradisus Playa del Carmen
Treat Yourself to Brussels
Panama Specialist Program
New Zealand
Turkish Delights
Women Wellness Retreats
The Still-Single Mingle in Vegas
Club Med Sandpiper, Florida
Hawaii: Escaping to the Islands

Recommend April 2012