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The Mexican Caribbean continued well as multiple bird species, lagoons for swimming, wetlands, mangroves and diverse ﬂora and fauna. In Cancun, those famous beaches, nightclubs, golﬁng options and ﬁne restaurants vie for attention. The big news these days, however, is the new Cancun Underwater Museum—an artiﬁcial reef of 400 sculptures by Jason de Caires Taylor. Its statues are enjoying healthy coral growth and attracting a fair share of divers and snorkelers. The many whale sharks that visit nearby Isla Holbox are drawing visitors curious to swim alongside them. There’s also the adorable village of Puerto Morelos, a good place from which to discover the underground river system that forms the Route of the Cenotes. Honeymooners can enjoy the unique experience of horseback riding in Cancun. Weather: Warm and breezy year-round and a bit cooler during the winter. ● of sparkling wine for the toast, breakfast in bed for the couple the next day and a few other discounts and perks. The bride and groom can also add anything from a DJ to a special menu, choosing from a carefully crafted list of services. Contact Information Cozumel Palace: palaceresorts.com / weddings.palaceresorts.com Diamond Orchid Weddings at Isla Pasion: diamondorchidweddings.com The Mayan Express: themayanexpress.com Oasis Hotels & Resorts: (800) 44-OASIS; oasishotels.com Omni Puerto Aventuras Beach Resort: (800) 843-6664; omnihotels.com Tropical Incentives: tropicalincentives.com Xcaret: xcaret.com / xcaretweddings.com Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita: zoetryresorts.com / amragents.net Sightseeing: Bare feet and sundresses are the norm along the Mexican Caribbean’s glittering shoreline, known for its warm waters, year-round sunny days and placid disposition. This is also among the top choices for destination weddings in Mexico, so there’s no shortage of assistance every step of the way. Tropical Incentives is just one of many reputable DMCs with a long history of putting together events of all shapes and sizes, including nuptials, and arranging transportation, private tours, rehearsal dinners and other logistics for wedding parties. Whether it’s the imposing ruins of in jungle-embraced Coba or the remains of the Mayan city of Tulum, the natural underground cave and ziplining of Aktun-Chen or the championship golf courses of Cancun and the Riviera Maya, there’s something to do here every day of the year. Even if clients don’t stay in Cozumel, they should spend a day there visiting the Mayan ruins of El Caracol and San Gervasio, exploring the underwater wonders of the Palancar Reef and zipping from beach to beach on a moped. They can catch a ferry to Cozumel from Playa del Carmen, where they can explore the shopping and entertainment options on Fifth Avenue. Another natural wonder in the state of Quintana Roo is the 1.3million-acre Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, home to several ruins as More Destination Wedding Options Alltournative: (800) 507-1092; alltournative.com BlueBay Grand Esmeralda: (888) 342-9555; bluebayresorts.com Dreams Resorts & Spas: (866) 2-DREAMS; dreamsresorts.com Excellence Playa Mujeres: (866) 540-2585; excellence-resorts.com Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya: (866) 230-7221; grandvelas.com Hacienda Tres Rios: (800) 494-9173; haciendatresrios.com Maroma Resort and Spa: (866) 454-9351; maromahotel.com Paradisus Resorts: (888) 741-5600; paradisus.com Planner 1 Events: planner1events.com Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort: (800) 496-7621; intercontinental.com Ritz-Carlton, Cancun: (800) 542-8680; ritzcarlton.com Rosewood Mayakoba: (888) ROSEWOOD; rosewoodmayakoba.com Royal Hideaway Playacar: (800) 999-9182; royalhideaway.com M32 May 2011 recommend.com http://www.palaceresorts.com http://weddings.palaceresorts.com http://www.diamondorchidweddings.com http://www.themayanexpress.com http://www.oasishotels.com http://www.omnihotels.com http://www.tropicalincentives.com http://www.xcaret.com http://www.xcaretweddings.com http://www.zoetryresorts.com http://www.amragents.net http://www.alltournative.com http://www.bluebayresorts.com http://www.dreamsresorts.com http://www.excellence-resorts.com http://www.grandvelas.com http://www.haciendatresrios.com http://www.maromahotel.com http://www.paradisus.com http://www.planner1events.com http://www.intercontinental.com http://www.ritzcarlton.com http://www.rosewoodmayakoba.com http://www.royalhideaway.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner 2011

Mexico Says "I Do" to Destination Weddings
Baja California Sur
Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Acapulco
San Miguel de Allende & Guanajuato
Morelia
Cuernavaca
Oaxaca & Huatulco
Campeche
Marriage Requirements
Merida, Yucatan
The Mexican Caribbean
Built for Romance
How to Get There

Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner 2011