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mexico Golf with "a Shot of Spa" in Vibrant Mexico paloma villaverde de rico bathtubs, and two raindrop showers. In March, the average weekend room rate per night for the Cenote Suite is $660. THE GOLF: Guests have access to the 18-hole, par 71, Nick Price-designed Grand Coral Riviera Maya, which is set within the surrounding natural jungle and offers worthy obstacles such as eight lakes and 71 traps. That said, the course is ideal for any level of player. Depending on the room category and minimum nights booked, guests are able to enjoy greens fees pp per stay; the use of a golf cart is mandatory ($60) and complimentary oncourse food and beverage services are included. Note to agents: Tee times need to be arranged with the hotel concierge. THE SPA: The 25,000-sq.-ft. spa, which combines Mayan philosophy and Asian healing, offers eight treatment suites, as well as three couples' suites, with outdoor bathtub, shower, hydrotherapy bed and rest area. Additionally, there are kinesis and yoga studios, a janzu pool and a traditional Maya temazcal treatment area. bluediamond-rivieramaya.com iberostar playa mita The spa at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort offers 39 treatment rooms and three couples' rooms. We've handpicked four resorts where tee time is easily complemented with a few blissful hours in the spa. blue diamond riviera maya THE STAY: This adults-only Small Luxury Hotels of the World property, surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest and caressed by the Caribbean Sea, offers travelers an intimate space with 128 units tucked into modern-style villas. That's an invitation to relax in an intimate space devoid of the crowds that are known to ﬂock this world-famous destination. For a unique stay, we recommend the 1,023-sq.-ft. Cenote Blue Lagoon Junior Suite (accommodating up to two guests), with, of course, a view of a cenote, ﬂoor-to-ceiling windows, separate bedroom area, outdoor THE STAY: Located in Riviera Nayarit, near Punta Mita, this 452room, all-inclusive, four-diamond property opened its doors to everyone in the family in December 2013. And what a stunning location everyone will enjoy-with the Paciﬁc Ocean as the front yard and the Sierra Madre Mountains as the backdrop. For a stay that plays up a wellness getaway, we recommend one of the adults-only, 496-sq.-ft., oceanfront SPA Rooms, with upgraded in-room spa amenities and whirlpools. Rates for these SPA rooms in February start at $377 per night. THE GOLF: Guests have access to the onsite Greg Normandesigned, 18-hole, par 72 Litibu Golf Course, which offers panoramic views of the ocean. Players are up for a challenge- there are 130 sand traps-as they traverse the course where the ﬁrst seven holes are link style, eight are set within the virgin forest, and the rest are found alongside the Paciﬁc Ocean. It's said to be quite demanding, and for golfers who are deﬁnitely up for a well Riviera Nayarit, close " IBEROSTAR Playa Mita is positionednaturalinbeauty from the Sierra to Puerto Vallarta and surrounded by Madre Mountains to the clear waters of the Paciﬁc Ocean. Our newest gem in Mexico offers golfers more than just an oceanfront golf experience with an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman. We also have exclusive SPA Rooms where guests can relax and unwind. For hungry golfers, we have world-class restaurants featuring gourmet, international cuisine, and our award-winning Kids Club makes IBEROSTAR Playa Mita perfect for families to join as well." -John Long, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts february 2015 23 23-24 MX Golf.indd 23 1/22/15 12:32 PM http://www.bluediamond-rivieramaya.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend February 2015

Editor’s Notes
Four Haute Hotel Happenings in 2015
Tauck
Let’s Talk Luxury
In the Lap of Luxury, At Sea
Tee Off & Unwind in the U.S.
Golf with “a Shot of Spa” in Vibrant Mexico
Barbados & Bermuda Get a Boost
Curaçao’s Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort
Upscaling the Wilderness
The “High Life” in France
Africa Ups the Luxury Ante
A Sense of Wellness in India

Recommend February 2015