Given the opportunity to visit Puerto Vallarta for just 48 hours, would you do it?? Of course! After enjoying a very relaxing and laid back visit in the summer at the Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa, it didn't take much to convince me to return for Air Canada Vacations MegaFam trip to Puerto Vallarta for 2 nights! 

​The Flight Experience 

Flying on the new aircraft, the Boeing Max 737, we were one of the first to experience the comforts of the new plane, including a select few who had the privilege to enjoy business class! So utterly spoiled! Meals were excellent, cabin was comfortable and cozy, flight experience was eerily quiet and gentle making it one of the smoothest flights I've experienced in a long time. 

Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa

Upon arrival at the Puerto Vallarta airport, we were whisked away to our hotel for the first night, the Grand Palladium Puerto Vallarta, who gave us a warm welcome. 

With its scenic views along the Banderas Bay, the five start resort offers a luxury full service resort experience perfect for families, couples getaways, including weddings with its onsite chapel. 

We began our day bright and early to tour several properties in the Puerto Vallarta area to get an idea of some of the most popular resorts to choose from, for a variety of different traveller types and budgets. 

Iberostar Playa Mita 
​The Iberostar Playa Mita is a five star luxury resort in the Riviera Nayarit area, offering stunning views of the Bay of Banderas. This quiet, secluded resort is ideal for families with older kids, couples and weddings and  perfect for travellers who are looking for a serene beach vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of town. 

The Grand Palladium Vallarta and the Iberostar Playa Mita are located in one the best areas for surfing in the Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit area. 

Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta 
​
Another fantastic option for families, this oceanfront resort offers large spacious suites, with a fantastic location, close to Puerto Vallarta. Golf packages are also available with unlimited golf packages to two golf courses nearby. 

Canto del Sol & Villas Vallarta by Canto del Sol 

Close to Puerto Vallarta town, and only about 10 minutes from the airport, Canto del Sol provides a home away from home all inclusive experience. Studio suites, one and two bedroom suites are available making the resort perfect for larger families and groups. 

Hilton Puerto Vallarta 
The resort is the first all-inclusive resort for the Hilton brand of hotels. It offers beautiful views of Banderas Bay with a gorgeous beach. It is ideally located close to town, and offers something for everyone. 

The Hacienda at Hilton is the adults only section offering a cosy and intimate experience at the resort, with complimentary access to the Hilton facilities. 

Velas Vallarta 
For the most luxurious and blissful vacation, Velas Vallarta is the perfect choice for families, weddings and groups. The stunning grounds are meticulously groomed and maintained to provide a lush, green and gorgeous landscape. Velas Resorts are also known for their exceptional culinary experiences and 

Having visited Puerto Vallarta twice this year, it has quickly become a new favourite for me to recommend and book clients! The authentic Mexican feel and the laid back nature of the people making it a great vacation destination. We even had the chance to head down to the Malecon, to walk around and enjoy some drinks with a local Mexican band to experience the nightlife. We felt perfectly safe walking around town, taking a cab from our hotel and back. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Puerto Vallarta as a vacation destination for anyone and it's such a great option for families with its wide variety of activities available for all ages.

Let me know if you have any questions about Puerto Vallarta and would like a complimentary vacation quote! I would love to help you plan a vacation to Puerto Vallarta!  

And thanks to the Palladium Hotel Group, my daughter and I were able to share in a special mother daughter girls only trip to Puerto Vallarta with a luxurious stay at the new Family Selection at Grand Palladium Vallarta Hotel and Spa. We connected with other like minded individuals and families who understand the importance of travelling with their kids, and making some amazing memories along the way. 

The Family Selection is a new exclusive club offered at Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, and the first to open at Grand Palladium Vallarta Hotel and Spa in Riviera Nayarit beginning June 1, 2018. We were able to experience the VIP service and facilities of the Family Selection and the care and attention they paid especially to the kids (otherwise known as "Family Bosses").

Family Selection guests arrive and check in at the exclusive Family Selection Lounge with private check in.  Each Family Boss also receives a special welcome kit with items customized to the age and gender of the child. For families with more than one child, they try to mix up the items so siblings don't necessarily receive the same items. Our welcome kit included a Family Selection back pack, rash guard, Family Boss hat, water bottle, portable power bank and fidget spinner. In addition, kids also receive special bathrobes and slippers to use. 

Rooms are elegantly styled for maximum comfort. The Family Selection Junior Suites are spacious, with room to add a playpen for infants, if needed. Rooms include a king size bed or two full size beds, and a sofa bed pull out with memory foam mattress and can fit up to four guests (2 adults and 2 kids). There are exclusive L'occitane bath products for the adults, and mini toiletry items just for the kids. 

Nightly turn down service with special treats change daily, and kids are treated to a special hydromassage bath once per stay.


​Imagine our delight when we returned to our room
​after dinner to enjoy this! ​

Family Selection guests have access to an exclusive lounge, bars and restaurants, pool and private beach area as well as premium alcoholic beverages in the Family Selection areas, and in room amenities including access to a climate control wine bar, personalized minibar with treats for kids, and a coffee maker and Nespresso machine. 

While much attention is paid to the Family Bosses, just as much attention is paid to the parents to ensure they have a most stress free and relaxing vacation with their kids. For this reason, there is an exclusive restaurant, The Nest, only available for Family Selection guests where you can choose from all you can eat buffet options and a la carte dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner (lobster included). Because we know kids can get hungry at all times during the day, there is 24 hour room service to ensure you will always have dining options available. 

You have access to concierge service with a Family Host who is available from 7:00am to 11:00pm for your needs to ensure you receive priority reservation in all restaurants. 

Free laundry service is also available (2 pieces per person) during your stay. 

To encourage Family Boss parents to really indulge, Family Selection guest/adults receive unlimited access to the hydrotherapy pools, hot tubs and steam room at Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness (normally a $30 USD per person per day cost), as well as 20% discount off of spa and beauty treatments. 

Choose from a menu of a wide variety of spa services including beauty services, hairstyling, body waxing, manicures and pedicures and facials, to massages and body scrubs and wraps. Romantic couple massages can be booked for a couples experience, or treat yourself to a Mommy and Me experience and book a "Little Princess" Package, where little girls can receive a mini massage, manicure and pedicure along side mom's spa treatment. (Princess Package can only be booked in conjunction with an existing spa treatment so it cannot be booked on its own).

The "Zentropia Massages" is their signature treatment where you are treated to six different deep tissue massage techniques in an 80 minute session leaving you completely blissful and zen. It was an AMAZING spa experience! 

There are four different treatment rooms, each representing the four elements - fire, water, earth and sun. The music, oils used and decor differs between each room to provide the experience that suits the element of the room. 

Exclusive activities are available for Family Selection guests including every girl's dream of becoming a mermaid! For "mermaid school", mermaid tails are provided to the kids and they can swim like a fish to their heart's content! 

Family yoga classes on the beach are perfect to start your day in gratitude surrounded by the beautiful scenery in the quiet hours of the morning.  

Other complimentary activities available at the resort range from paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing to relaxing in the saltwater pool. Tennis, basketball, and archery are other kid and teen friendly activities to enjoy. The beach is calm and the water is warm, with a small section of rocky beach, but otherwise perfectly safe and fun for the kids to enjoy the ocean. 

Kids Clubs at the resort include a Baby Club for kids ages 1 to 3 years and the Mini Club for kids ages 4 to 12. Tweens and teens have their their own club, Junior Club Black & White where they have their own space to hang out with other kids their age and enjoy a range of activities including trivia quizzes, archery, billiards, disco parties, karaoke, snorkelling and boogie boarding. The People of Palladium (POP) Team are fantastic in engaging with the kids and taking excellent care of them while in their care providing assurances to parents who can enjoy their own adult time without the kids around! 

Gastronomical adventures at the Grand Palladium include two buffet restaurants and four speciality restaurants (Mexican, Italian, American Steakhouse and Asian) as well beach BBQs and cooking lessons.

They have an excellent Allergy and Food Intolerance Program to ensure that families with special dietary needs and concerns are confident with their food choices during their vacation. We have food allergies/intolerances and dietary restrictions to manage so it's always a challenge to find appropriate places to eat. The Allergy and Food Intolerance Program is comprehensive covering ten different dietary concerns with Palladium Dietary Cards that guests can hand to the dining staff upon arrival any restaurant, and the maitre de, chef or food and beverage manager will come and review appropriate food choices. The Palladium Dietary Cards are colour coded to different dietary concerns so any language barriers are minimized as the staff are well aware of the dietary concerns for the right guest. I was extremely impressed with how easy it was to find appropriate food choices and all levels of dining staff were very knowledgeable about our food allergy concerns. 

Celiac - dark green
Type 2 Diabetes - light green
Nut allergy - brown
Fruit and vegetable allergy - red
Seafood allergy - purple
Fish allergy - blue
Egg allergy - orange
Dairy and lactose allergy - white
Sodium and glutamate allergy - pink

​The rest of the resort is lush and green, like a tropical rainforest and an intimate jungle with exotic animals. 

While the Family Selection has its own private pool, there is also a main pool area with slides and waterpark area to enjoy, and an adult only pool area with infinity views. 

Or there's always the beach....

And the sunsets in the evening to enjoy....

My Family Boss and I were treated like royalty during our stay and the exceptional attention to detail was evident in our accommodations, our dining experiences, and scheduled activities throughout the stay. The new friendships that were made through this trip are ones we won't forget.

Thanks to April, Brianna and Mario for putting together such a great itinerary, and for executing a most enjoyable stay at the Family Selection at Grand Palladium Vallarta Hotel & Spa! 

If you are interested in a complimentary quote for the Family Selection at Grand Palladium Vallarta Hotel & Spa for your next vacation, let me know!! I would love to help book you and your family to this place to experience this for yourself. Puerto Vallarta is a fantastic destination for families and this resort is the perfect place to treat yourself and your kids to ensure you have a most enjoyable and luxurious vacation! ​

Who else remembers guests getting slimed on "You Can't Do That on Television" from childhood??!! Well, my kids had no idea what I was talking about but they were just as eager to get slimed at Nickelodeon's Punta Cana Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! 

Actually, it looked a little more like this! 

It was green and a little bit slimey but oh so much fun! I can certainly check that off my list of things to do! 

Ever since Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts first opened their resort in Punta Cana in 2016, I knew it would a place that I would eventually visit! It's such a fun themed resort and perfect for a family vacation in the Dominican. When my agency, Centre Holidays, announced it would be holding their first travel agent conference in Punta Cana, (where I was also privileged to share my passion and knowledge of Disney with other agents!) I wanted to travel down a couple of days earlier to experience the fun and excitement of the Nickelodeon Punta Cana Resort by Karisma, a five star luxury resort full of awesomeness! 

With only two days to spare, we made sure we checked out as much as we could to get the full experience here at the Nickelodeon Punta Cana resort, including the infamous Pineapple Villa, located at 124 Conch Street,  and replica of the underwater pineapple home of SpongeBob SquarePants! The villa was booked during our stay so we were not permitted to visit inside, but it is a two bedroom/three bathroom 2300 square foot, two storey villa complete with private butler and sufficient room to accommodate up to six guests. 

Upon check in at the lobby, guests are greeted with a welcome champagne beverage and a "Slime Smoothie" for the kids. 

Our room was a Flat Suite, 721 square feet of space and includes one king bed in the master suite and a double size pull out bed in the living room. The PAD suite features two double beds and a pull out sofa bed. Both options include extra large balconies on the second and third floors, and swim out suites on the first floor. 

The heart of the the Nickelodeon Punta Cana Hotel & Resort is Nickelodeon Place, or Nick Place for short. It is the hub for all things entertainment and all things Nickelodeon-related. All guests of the Nickelodeon resort have access to Nick Place included with their stay. Guests staying at the neighbouring Sensatori Punta Cana, (sister resort to Nickelodeon sharing many of the central amenities) can purchase a day pass or a week pass to include access to Nick Place. 

Aqua Nick is where you will find the water slides, splash pads, spray grounds, lazy river and of course, the home of the twice daily Slime parties! There is a mass sliming option where everyone gathers underneath the signature orange Nickelodeon blimp in the middle of the water park and a mass green slime pours down on everyone at the same time. Slime parties are held twice a day (once in the morning and again in the afternoon). Rooms are randomly drawn for the chance to be slimed or you can reserve a private sliming (for an additional fee) if you want to ensure you get the "Get Slimed" experience! 

Nick Place is also home to Character Central, where you can meet and greet with your favourite Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 

The Kids Club, Just Kiddin', is available for kids ages 4- 12, providing daily supervised activities for the kids. Aqua Bites is the perfect place to grab a quick snack or meal while enjoying the day at the water park. The Sports and Entertainment Center also provides several sports activities including tennis, table tennis, archery, football, and a state of the art fitness center.

The Nickelodeon Punta Cana Resort is a Karisma property, which is known for its signature #GourmetInclusive Experience, perfect for foodies who enjoy gourmet cuisine. Premium alcoholic beverages with top shelf liquor, gourmet cuisine and daily restocked mini bar in your rooms provides a first class all-inclusive experience. 

The Gourmet Village is centrally located and provides a marketplace atmosphere for all the guests of Nickelodeon and Sensatori Resorts, including Doppio coffee shop, several signature restaurant experiences such as Wok Wok Far East Fusion cuisine; Verdello Sicilian Kitchen; Brgrs PH for artisan burgers, Space Walker Interstellar Cuisine, Kitchen 23 (adult only) or a piano bar experience at Vino Vino. 

Signature "must have" dining experiences include the Machete Burger (which we didn't to experience!) but is an artisan burger large enough for the whole family, and Space Walker, the Interstellar Restaurant, featuring the signature desserts, "The Inner Core" and "Houston, We Have a Problem". 

In addition to all the amenities listed above, the Gourmet Inclusive Experience at Nickelodeon also includes:
- Access to nine swimming pools
- Nickelodeon Concierge and Vacation Planner services
- baby and toddler amenities including Gerber baby food, strollers, cribs, kids' spa robes and baby bottle warmers, step stools, baby bath tubs, change tables, and baby monitors. Perfect for families with young kids as you don't need bring anything from home! 
- Internet and Wi-Fi (very important! Not all places include Wi-Fi in the cost)
- 24 hour Room Service (So important when your kids don't eat at regular meal times, or are hungry ALL.THE.TIME)
- Balinese beds are also available to enjoy in the pool and beach area without additional cost. Reservations are required and can be made directly with your pool butler. 

For an extra Nickelodeon experience with the kids, optional extras are available to make it even more fun!
- Nickelodeon Nick Knack Packs filled with Nickelodeon specialty treats and items
- Nickelodeon birthday parties
- Nickelodeon character dining experiences
- Nickelodeon private character meet and greet events
- Nickelodeon private sliming experience 

Let's talk beach! Because the Dominican Republic is known for its soft sandy beaches and gentle warm waves, all the beaches we visited in the Punta Cana area lived up to the reputation! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend families with kids going into the water. Waves are warm and gentle, the sand is soft and pliable, perfect for young kids. 

Not a beach person? That's ok! There are also nine pools for you to enjoy, in addition to the beach and Aqua Nick waterpark at Nickelodeon Place. There are plenty of water experiences for the kids and older kids to enjoy! 

There is much to share about our experiences at Nickelodeon Punta Cana and it certainly lives up to the standards and reputation of being a Gourmet Inclusive Resort by Karisma Resorts. Let me know if you have any questions about the resort, or would like assistance in booking your next vacation here (or anywhere!). I would love the opportunity to help. I know you will enjoy your stay here as much as we did! 

And just a small aside.....we were travelling during the time between Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. We were evacuated in advance of Hurricane Maria's arrival in Punta Cana and Westjet sent relief flights to a day early before our scheduled departure date to ensure we arrived back into Canada safely. Thank you to the volunteer crew who helped bring us home and made the flight easy and enjoyable to return home! 

This past week, Centre Holidays agents from all over Canada had to opportunity to experience "The Palace Life" with a FAM trip hosted by Palace Resorts and with a stay at Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in Cancun. It was the most AMAZING experience with a grand entrance into Cancun airport during a tropical storm and trudging through the flooded airport to find our transportation. Not exactly what I had expected for my first impression of Cancun, but it is definitely one I will not soon forget! 

Living the Palace Life!

Palace Resorts is one of the leaders in opulent, luxurious and elegant all-inclusive experiences with 7 resorts in Mexico and one in Jamaica, opening this summer. With all 7 of the Mexican resorts taking spots under the top 10-12 rankings on TripAdvisor, it is no doubt that "The Palace Life" is definitely a life worth living! If you are looking for the ultimate in exclusive high quality all-inclusive experiences in Mexico, Palace Resorts is definitely the top contender without fail. 

Why?

CHI brand bath products, hair straighteners and blow dryers in every room. (My hair has never felt so soft and plush!)

Premium liquors and top shelf spirits with 4 full bottles in your room. (They even refill them if you empty them!)

24 room service. Twenty-four hours. Full room service menu available. All day long. (And I totally forgot to try ordering room service 2am in the morning when you are starving!)

Unlimited, free WiFi in your room and throughout the resort. No weak signals anywhere. Upload and post your 
adventures to social media to your heart's content!

Unlimited a la carte dining - no reservations required at most restaurants. Choose from a variety of high end dining experiences including Italian, steakhouse, Asian with sushi, teppanyaki and a la carte, Brazilian and Mexican International food options. (I did attempt to try as many dishes and foods as I could but with 14 restaurants and 13 bars at Moon Palace, I simply ran out of time!)

Unlimited calling to Canada, USA and Mexico from your room. 

Beach front resorts with double jacuzzi tubs in all rooms.

"THIS" is the life....the "Palace Life!"

Land sports and non-motorized water sports are included.

Exchange privileges between Moon Palace, Beach Palace, Sun Palace (couples only), Playacar Palace, Cozumel Palace and Isla Mujeres (couples only). Stay at any of the listed resorts and enjoy the pool and restaurant facilities at any of the other resorts with exchange privileges! If you are staying at Moon Palace but want to head into Cancun, Cozumel or Playa del Carmen for the day, you can easily pop into Beach Palace, Cozumel Palace or Playacar Palace for lunch or dinner and enjoy their pools. Or, if you would rather stay at one of the other resorts, but take a day trip out to Moon Palace , it is certainly possible to enjoy full day at Moon Palace for your excursion! 

And the best part???!! Resort credit!! 

$1500 Resort Credit is available for stays 5 to 8 nights. The resort credit can be used towards activities, tours, spa treatments, golf, specialty dinners and even the gift shop! The amount of resort credit awarded to your room is based on the number of nights in your stay. 
3 night stay = $500 credit
4 night stay = $750 credit
5-8 nights = $1500 credit
9-11 nights = $2000 credit 
12+ nights = $2500 credit

So why wouldn't you want to book a stay at any Palace Resorts to live and enjoy the "Palace Life"??!! This is not a limited time promotion.....the resort credit is available to every room, every booking, every stay at a Palace Resort. 

And for a limited time, Palace Resorts is a preferred supplier of Centre Holidays. If you haven't heard of our "Trip of a Lifetime" contest, find out more details here. But with your Palace Resorts booking, you can be entered into the draw with an additional 3 ballots! Join the Travel Club for your first free entry and book your vacation with me for additional entries! You could be enjoying the "Palace Life" sooner than you think! 

Moon Palace is their flagship resort with largest number of rooms and is a destination in itself! It is perfect for families, family reunions, weddings, corporate events and convention and honeymoons.

For families, Beach Palace is located in heart of the Cancun hotel zone and is an ideal resort for those looking for a fantastic beach, Cancun activities and lots of pools and fun for kids of all ages. Playacar Palace is also ideally situated in Playa del Carmen and offers a lot of great amenities to enjoy both the quaint little town and the resort. Close to the ferry, it is easy to hop on the ferry over to Cozumel island for a quick visit or stay at the Cozumel Palace. Cozumel is known for its diving and adventurous water sports so it's great for guests looking for a little more activity than just sitting and relaxing on the beach! 

Couples and adults without kids who want to enjoy some adult-only time can enjoy the quiet serenity of Isla Mujeres Palace or Sun Palace. For the ultimate in pampering and luxurious comfort, there is no other option but Le Blanc Spa Resort. 

Thank you to our generous hosts, the Palace Resorts team of Peter, Vanessa, Vera and JC for providing us with all the tools and resources to familiarize ourselves with your gorgeous properties! Between the beautiful properties, the food, the drinks and the Palace Amazing Race, this was a FAM trip unlike any other. Our stay was memorable beyond imagination! The impression that Palace Resorts has spoiled us and we will never look at an all-inclusive experience the same ever again!! 

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Have you stayed at a Palace Resort? Let me know your thoughts or if you are considering the "Palace Life" for yourself! 

Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort, located less than 10 minutes from Cancun airport and with 350 acres and over 2400 rooms available, it is a destination in itself! Perfect for families of all ages and sizes, Moon Palace has something for everyone, and is a perfect destination for multigenerational travelling families and groups! Want to experience the ultimate in luxury and high end all-inclusive experience? Palace Resorts offers variety of resorts suited for your ideal individual experiences and Moon Palace can accommodate to provide you with a vacation you will never forget! 

Moon Palace is divided into three main areas - Sunrise, Nizuc and Grand. Shuttle busses are available to transfer guests from lobby to lobby and enjoy the unique experiences each area offers. It is very easy get lost and remember where your room is, where certain restaurant and activities are located. It will likely take about 3 days before you are comfortably acclimatized to the whereabouts throughout the resort. 

The Sunrise section is by far the largest and busiest section with 1237 rooms available in this area and includes most of the entertainment and activities for families as well its ballroom facilities are perfect to host large conventions, weddings and groups. Notable areas and activities in the Sunrise section include 2 freestyle pools, 2 swim-up bars and 6 whirlpools and 2 kids pools with a kids splash zone water park and the kids playroom for ages 4 to 12. 

The Flowrider! 
One can't go to Moon Palace and NOT attempt the Flowrider! 
Well, you can .... and save yourself the embarrassment of an epic wipeout! Not sure what on earth possessed me to try it but I can say I "tried" it, although I don't even think I managed to stand even a nanosecond on the board! Those kids make it seem like it is too easy and I was simply reminded that I am not as young as I think I am! (Woke up the next morning so stiff all over and feeling like I was 100 years old!) 
(You can also view it on Youtube - sometimes the video below doesn't load properly)

There is large fitness centre, a very zen meditation garden, miniature golf course with 18 holes, beach soccer, beach volleyball, pool volleyball, tennis and basketball court, bicycles, billiards and ping pong is also available. There is a large schedule of activities for guests to choose how they wish to spend their days at the Palace! 

For a more active indoor lifestyle, there is the Wired teens lounge that is perfect for discerning teenagers! Never will you hear the words "I'm bored" from your teenager here! 

For the adults, Noir Nightclub and Sky Bar are THE places to go for your nightly entertainment fun! If you're with a group, you can request the VIP lounge section to enjoy the club atmosphere within your own little private area with couches and dance floor. 

If the nightclub is not your thing, head to Sky Bar for a fun bar to enjoy signature "Molecular drinks" that are only available at Sky Bar! Hard to describe a "molecular" drink - funky coloured jelly balls with your drink! You just have to try one and see for yourself! 

Choose from molecular shots - raspberry, lemon, melon and mango shots
Bumblebees - Kaluha coffee liqueur, egg nog liquor and blue curaçao and cream
White Coral - Kaluha, triple sec, cream
Molecular spoon shots
Molecular Martinis - chocolate, mango and marshmallow
Ojo Rojo

(Yes the Bumblebee shots were very popular and among the favourites of many!) 

If your preference lends to swings, you can check out the Swing Bar. Yes, it is a bar...with swings. 

Can't forget about golf! 
Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort is a huge haven for golf enthusiasts! A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus and maintained annually to keep its Signature status, the 27 hole golf course is will keep golf fans busy for their whole trip. Choose to stay in the nearby golf villas and enjoy free cart rentals and use either your resort credit or an unlimited golf package to maximize your golf opportunities at Moon Palace! 

Ladies, while hubby is enjoying his golf, enjoy the Awe-Spa experience nearby or the quiet pool and lounge areas for some relaxing and rejuvenating "me" time! This is a perfect area to enjoy some quiet or alone time away from the busy-ness of the other areas of the resort and without kids! This area is available to all resort guest to use and is a little unknown secret hideaway area! 

With all the activities and offerings that are available at Moon Palace, the rooms are just as important to ensure you enjoy your vacation from within your room! A bottle of wine is included with your stay and each room includes a balcony and double jacuzzi tubs. Some rooms even include hammocks. 

The rooms at the Moon Grand Section are a bit further away from the rest of the resort so are perfect for couples or adults who prefer a bit more peace and quiet to relax and enjoy upgraded and pampered services while being onsite to be able to take part in the parts of the resort as they wish. 

A map of the resort to give you an idea of the size and scope of the resort:

Enjoy your stay at Moon Palace - whether it is for your family vacation, multi-generational family reunion. corporate conventions, weddings and romantic honeymoons, this place seriously has something for everything. The food is AMAZING, the activities are plentiful, the resort credit options give you the opportunity to enhance your vacation with additional value-added activities and there is truly something for everyone at Moon Palace! 

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Have you stayed at Moon Palace?? What are your thoughts! Let me know if you want to enjoy "The Palace Life" at Moon Palace and I can promise you that you will not be disappointed!!  

Zoetry - inspired by the Greek word "Zoe" meaning "life" and "poetry" meaning "artful creation", Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts aim to exude the highest level of luxury and a vacation experience designed around complete wellness far beyond good health and nutrition. Zoetry is the place to reconnect with life, nature and your inner self. Resorts are intimate boutiques offering Endless Privileges, unique, cultural, artistic and educational enrichment opportunities. 

Zoetry Casa del Mar is a 53 suite hacienda-style, beach front boutique resort in the desert of Mexico with ocean front views of the Sea of Cortes. The serenity, the tranquility, the beauty of the ocean combined make Zoetry Casa del Mar the perfect place to rejuvenate the soul. 

ROOMS
Both ocean view and ocean front suites are available at this boutique resort. Junior suites are 445 sq ft or 520 sq ft. One Bedroom Master Suites are 818 sq ft and 1019 sq ft, and the Romance Master Suite is 1059 sq ft, ocean view room. Luxury one bedroom and two bedroom suites are also available (1572 sq ft and 2782 sq ft respectively). 

The Presidential Suite boasts a size of 2849 sq ft and includes two bedrooms, with 1 king bed and 2 double beds, sofa bed in living room, ocean views from outside jacuzzi. 

RESTAURANTS
Three gourmet a la carte restaurants are onsite to choose from, as well as 24 hour room service. 
Tapanco - Mexican flavours and Nouvelle Cuisine
Mezquite - Beach Club
Snack Bar - poolside restaurant
Bars and lounges - 3 bars and lounges including relaxing lobby bar and swum up bar. 

Swim up Bar

Tapanco

SIP, SAVOR & SEE Dining Experience
As a part of the Endless Privileges experience, guests are also welcome to experience other AMResort properties in the area. Guests can enjoy dinner and live entertainment at neighbouring resorts including cocktails, dinner at the restaurant of choice and the evening's entertainment.  The Sip, Savor and See Dining experience is only valid for dinner at another resort, does not include transportation and reservations must be made through concierge. But is it a great opportunity to experience some of the other resort amenities without having to stay there! Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa is next door to Zoetry Casa del Mar and Secrets Marquis Los Cabos is only about 5 minutes away. 

Suenos del Mar Spa
World class spa onsite at Zoetry Casa del Mar, Suenos del Mar Spa features unique massage therapies and signature body treatments unique to Zoetry. 

All suites at Zoetry Casa del Mar feature ocean view or ocean front views, including Jacuzzi tubs and luxurious bedding. 
The design of the resort is of a traditional Mexican hacienda combined with the sights and sounds of the natural beauty of the surroundings create a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. For those who enjoy golf, there are seven championship golf resorts in the area. Zoetry Casa del Mar was voted Traveller's Choice 2011 by TripAdvisor for the Top Ten Relaxation/Spa Hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico. Voted in the top 25 of best Relaxation/Spa hotels in Mexico by TripAdvisor, and voted 2012 TripAdvisor certificate of Excellence. 

With their Endless Privileges and unique wellness experiences, Zoetry is the most luxurious of brands with amenities to soothe your soul and rejuvenate our senses unlike any other experience. 

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If you are interested in additional information about Zoetry and/or any other AMResorts properties, please do not hesitate to ask! 

Secrets Marquis Los Cabos is an impressive property centrally located on the Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. It is 20 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport, 15 minutes to San Jose del Cabo and 30 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. It offers a seaside escape as an all-suite, all ocean view resort for adults only with the Unlimited Luxury program. The resort's unique design features contemporary Mexican decor and a large collection of paintings and sculptures by famous Latin artists which are displayed prominently throughout the resort. 

Upon first entering the resort, you are greeted by the expansive ocean view from the lobby. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. 

ROOMS

The resort has 235 suites, including 5 honeymoon suites, a 2604 sq ft Presidential Suite and 26 casitas, private one-bedroom suites each with their own private pool. Every single room in the resort features ocean front views of the Sea of Cortes and has a private balcony or terrace. 

The Junior Suites are 650 sq ft and feature either 1 king bed or 2 double beds. The Honeymoon Suite features 1 king bed and is 1420 sq ft. 

There are 26 casitas available, one-bedroom suites with private pools. The casitas are ocean front or ocean views and are 1670 sq ft. The casitas are almost like having a little house on the beach! They are located steps from the beach, and include a living room, bedroom, sleeper sofa, kitchenette, bathroom and private pool. 

The Presidential Suite offers 2604 sq ft of spacious comforts with gorgeous expansive views of the ocean and beach. The 2 bedroom suite is located above the dramatic central lobby arch and includes a sitting area, dining area with bar, and a large terrace. Imagine sitting outside enjoying your breakfast with the sounds of the ocean!  

Secrets Spa by Pevonia

The Secrets Spa by Pevonia at the Secrets Marquis is a Full Service Holistic Spa and is one of the largest in Latin America at over 15, 000 sq ft. This world-class spa is a member of Leadings Spas and is recognized as one of the Top Spas in Mexico, providing a pampering experience designed to relax, refresh and rejuvenate the senses. The large windows face the ocean offering stunning ocean views with your treatments. There are size open-air jacuzzis, massage rooms for individuals or couples and facial and body treatments all using local ingredients including sea salt and seaweed from the Sea of Cortes. 

RESTAURANTS

The resort offers 5 restaurants - 2 of which are a al cate, 1 buffet, 1 cafe and 1 grill. Reservations are not required and all restaurants are open on a rotation basis, and also dependent on occupancy levels. 
Dos Mares - Seafood restaurant
Vista Ballenas - Mexican buffet & a la carte fro breakfast. Mexican and International cuisine for lunch. Italian cuisine for dinner.
Canto del Mar - Elegant French cuisine. Resort formal. 
Spice - Pan Asian
Coco Cafe - coffee and deli snacks
Barefoot Grill - pool area grill restaurant. 

Bars and Lounges
There are 2 bars and lounges onsite - Barracuda or El Suspiro Bar

UNLIMITED LUXURY
Your stay with Secrets Resorts include their Unlimited Luxury program. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Unlimited juices, water and soft drinks. Unlimited international and domestic spirits and liquors. Spacious non-smoking rooms and suites. Mini bar refreshed daily with bottled water, soft drinks and beer. 24 room service. Pool and beach wait service. Variety of daytime activities and evening entertainment. Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues. No reservations required at restaurants. No wristbands. Includes all taxes and gratuities. 

SIP, SAVOR & SEE Dining Experience
As a part of the Unlimited Luxury experience, guests are also welcome to experience other AMResort properties in the area. Guests can enjoy dinner and live entertainment at neighbouring resorts including cocktails, dinner at the restaurant of choice and the evening's entertainment.  The Sip, Savor and See Dining experience is only valid for dinner at another resort, does not include transportation and reservations must be made through concierge. But is it a great opportunity to experience some of the other resort amenities without having to stay there! 

The Secrets Marquis is a stunning resort. Ocean views are guaranteed throughout all areas of the resort. It is a proud member of Leading Hotels of The World and has received the Conde Nast Gold Award in 2012, as well as the previous 3 years. The resort was awarded the AAA Four Diamond rating since opening day. 

If you have any questions about this resort or any other Secrets or AMResorts properties, please feel free to ask! I have lots of additional fact sheets and brochures you can peruse. If you have stayed here before, let me know your thoughts on the resort! I would love to hear them and hope to have the opportunity to stay here someday in the future! 

More photos are also available on my Facebook page - www.Facebook.com/ReneeTsangTravel. 

Secrets Puerto Los Cabos is located in the exclusive community of Puerto Los Cabos with ocean front views of the Sea of Cortes. It is only 30 minutes away from the Los Cabos International Airport, 10 minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo and about 40 minutes away from Cabo San Lucas. This resort features 500 spacious suites witl full service amenities, spa, a la carte restaurants, quick service restaurants and bars and lounges. 

As with any Secrets resort, guests will enjoy adult only company with their Unlimited Luxury program and the resort is perfect for a quiet getaway to relax and unwind. 

ROOMS
The resort features 500 spacious suites with a private balcony or terrace, each with a king size bed (or 2 double beds), full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and large shower, 24 hour room service, mini-bar refreshed daily, Secrets box for private, undisturbed room service. The Junior suites are 560 square feet and offer a garden or ocean view. Main floor junior suites have swim out pools from the room. 
 

PREFERRED CLUB
Upgrades are available to the Preferred Club, which offers additional amenities above and beyond the Unlimited Luxury program, including a private Preferred Club lounge, preferred status and amenities, concierge service, daily continental breakfast in the lounge, afternoon hors d'oerves, desserts and liquors in the lounge, pillow menu, free internet service in suite, free computer access in the Preferred Lounge, upgraded mini bar service and bath amenities. 

Preferred Club Junior Suites are 580 sq ft offering ocean front or ocean view rooms. An extra Jacuzzi on the balcony is also  present, in addition to the jacuzzi in the bathroom. 

Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suite is 1743 sq ft of space featuring an oceanfront view. Master Suites of 1162 sq ft are available with ocean view or ocean front views. The Presidential Suite can be booked with a Master Suite and connected to offer a large private space for groups or bridal parties. There are 2 Presidential Suites available and 18 Master Suites available. 

The Preferred Lounge 
Concierge service, private check in, daily continental breakfast, afternoon hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, desserts and fine liquors, premium beverages, free computers access

UNLIMITED LUXURY
Your stay with Secrets Resorts include their Unlimited Luxury program. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Unlimited juices, water and soft drinks. Unlimited international and domestic spirits and liquors. Spacious non-smoking rooms and suites. Mini bar refreshed daily with bottled water, soft drinks and beer. 24 room service. Pool and beach wait service. Variety of daytime activities and evening entertainment. Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues. No reservations required at restaurants. No wristbands. Includes all taxes and gratuities. 

Unlimited Connectivity
Included with the Unlimited Luxury amenities at Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, guests will also have Unlimited Connectivity, which offers FREE WiFi and FREE international calling to US, Canada and Mexican land lines). Download the Secrets App at stay connected for free! With the  App, guests can stay in touch throughout the resort without incurring additional inter nation cell phone roaming charges. As well, guests can use the guest room remotely to make international calls for free, contact staff directly, book spa appointments, reserve excursions and so much more! 

SIP, SAVOR & SEE Dining Experience
As a part of the Unlimited Luxury experience, guests are also welcome to experience other AMResort properties in the area. Guests can enjoy dinner and live entertainment at neighbouring resorts including cocktails, dinner at the restaurant of choice and the evening's entertainment.  The Sip, Savor and See Dining experience is only valid for dinner at another resort, does not include transportation and reservations must be made through concierge. But is it a great opportunity to experience some of the other resort amenities without having to stay there! 

Please feel free to ask if you have any questions about the Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Resort or any of the AMResorts properties in the Los Cabos area. The staff and service were top notch and everyone was super friendly. I had a wonderful experience with the resort and would love to share the same with you! 

More photos are available on my Facebook page - www.Facebook.com/ReneeTsangTravel.