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“The Riviera Maya offers many advantages for couples looking for
the ideal spot for their wedding and honeymoon,” says Lizzie Cole,
marketing director for the Riviera Maya’s Destination Marketing Office (rivieramaya.com). “Unique options like ceremonies held
around a sacred cenote or weddings with dolphins are part of its allure, along with spectacular hotels, stunning natural attributes and the
many innovative professionals that are on hand to create the perfect
backdrop for that special occasion.” Beginning south of Puerto Morelos, the Riviera Maya continues through Playa del Carmen, Coba and
Tulum, ending in Punta Allen in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
“Mexico’s destination weddings business continues to grow on
this coastline,” says Ilse Diamant, Riviera Maya destination wedding
expert and owner of Diamant Events (secretjewel.com.mx). “More
and more couples are coming to have a private, intimate wedding
ceremony. Plus, we’re constantly developing new skills. Hotels and
planners, for example, are adopting green wedding certifications in
keeping with the growing worldwide trend.”
Described as both “sexy and eco-conscious,” the award-winning,
41-villa Viceroy Riviera Maya (viceroymaya.com) specializes in
creating custom-tailored wedding events. The resort embraces the
traditional culture of the region, from a welcome ritual of a Mayan
blessing to Mayan dishes at the restaurant to the Good Wish Mayan
Ceremony. Their wedding packages start at $235 per person, but
the highlight is the Extreme Takeover: The Ultimate Wedding Vacay,
a 3-day, all-inclusive event that literally takes over the hotel’s 41 villas,
starting at $125,000. “We want the couple and all their friends and
family to go home thinking not only was it the most beautiful wedding ever but also the best vacation of their lives,” says Pedro Lara,
general manager. “By focusing on the group experience, which works
best with a buyout of the resort, everyone is part of a dream vacation
filled with joy, bonding and unforgettable memories.”
The Paradisus Playa del Carmen (member of Preferred Hotels
& Resorts; paradisus.com) is offering a special-edition wedding
package that’s also all about celebrating with family and friends, and
each facet of the experience is customized. “The resort is also exploring a new trend in cultural weddings,” says Lauren Harder, wedding
sales, Paradisus Resorts. “Recently we have satisfied many requests
for Kosher, Indian, and Persian celebrations, personalizing the experiences to fit couples’ beliefs and traditions.” The bride has the full support of the complete Paradisus “Romance Team” and the in-house
“Decor Company,” plus complimentary access to the “Romance
Planner.” They might also want to take advantage of the unique Love
at First Site package, where they can visit a Paradisus Resort and
enjoy a hosted site inspection, menu tasting and a special room rate
of $210 per person, per night. Best of all, the cost of is then applied
as a credit towards final payment of the wedding (restrictions apply).
Previously Sabor Cozumel Exclusive Resort & Spa and Aura Co-
Cozumel
zumel Grand, the new adults-only Secrets Aura Cozumel (secretsresorts.com/aura) received extensive renovations including redecorated
rooms, restaurant upgrades and a new shopping area. The 168-room
hotel offers Secrets Resorts & Spas’ signature Unlimited-Luxury concept, with limitless access to gourmet a la carte dining and premium
beverage brands, 24-hour room and concierge services, countless
daytime activities, live evening entertainment and more. Guests of the
resort also have close access to the Chankanaab National Marine Park,
the Punta Sur National Ecological Park and golf at the nearby Cozumel
Country Club. Wedding packages in paradise start at $999, but can be
complimentary depending on the stay.
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
(intercontinentalcozumel.com or cozumelwedding.com) is an intimate,
elegant property that is home to a Mandara Spa (ideal for getting ready
on the big day), three restaurants, an array of guestroom options,
all with breathtakiing views, and a collection of wedding packages.
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http://secretjewel.com.mx
http://www.viceroymaya.com
http://www.paradisus.com
http://www.secretsresorts.com/aura
http://www.intercontinentalcozumel.com
http://www.cozumelwedding.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend March 2013
Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Tour Talk: Travel Indochina
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Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner
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