A sophisticated and high quality, luxurious and self indulgent vacation + kids is not usually a combination that most people consider. But you can spoil yourself and your kids rotten with a stay with Palace Resorts, the leader in first class all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, Mexico and surrounding area. (Plus they are opening a resort in Jamaica very soon!) 

With 7 resorts in the Cancun and surrounding Quintana Roo area, Palace Resorts are all leading resorts in the top 10 on TripAdvisor so whichever Palace Resort you choose to stay at, you will not be disappointed! Each resort offers the same level of first class service, upscale dining establishments, impressive surroundings and plenty of activities for families of all ages! 

Cancun and the Riviera Maya is well known for its turquoise coloured and soft, white sandy beaches and Palace Resorts has several beach front resorts that can provide ample opportunity to maximize the experiences the area can offer! Plus with Exchange privileges available between selected Palace Resorts in the area, you can stay at one resort and play at all the others without any additional cost! Experience the fun of any Palace Resort and enjoy Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel with your family! 

MOON PALACE GOLF & SPA RESORT
Moon Palace is Palace Resorts' largest and flagship resort. Located only 10 minutes from the Cancun airport and about 15 minutes from Cancun Hotel zone, the resort is the Cancun's premier playground resort. With over 2400 rooms, 14 a la carte restaurants, several pools, the Flowrider and numerous activities for kids, teens and adults, Moon Palace can be a destination in itself. Stay at Moon and play at all the others, or stay at one of their other resorts and play at Moon Palace for the day for an awesome day excursion! (A more detailed post about Moon Palace can be found here.) 

BEACH PALACE
Beach Palace, voted #6 resort on Trip Advisor for 2014, is located in the Cancun Hotel zone, which is about 15 minutes south of the Cancun airport. With lots of opportunities to enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Maya Riviera and so many options for pools, waterslide and entertainment for kids of all ages, Beach Palace is a perfect choice for families! 

The resort has a total of 252 rooms and all of them include double jacuzzi tubs with incredible views of either the lagoon or the ocean. 

For a more comprehensive look at the whole resort, please check out my slideshow video below! 

Beach Palace is also ideal for private group events and weddings as the scenery on the rooftop area is absolutely stunning! Or simply enjoy some quiet and serene time releasing by the pool away from the popular kids areas. 

Imagine yourself here relaxing and enjoying the quiet and beautiful scenery on the rooftop.

Because of its location, Beach Palace is right in the Cancun hotel zone area so there are lots of nearby resorts, restaurants, entertainment, markets and activities to enjoy beyond the resort. Beach Palace is perfect for vacationers who are looking for an active Cancun nightlife, selection of nearby activities and prime, beachfront resort with so many options for dining and activities! 

PLAYACAR PALACE
Head south about 45 minutes from Cancun airport to a quaint little fishing town that is now a popular tourist destination, Playa del Carmen. Playacar Palace is the perfect choice if you want to be out of the busy-ness of Cancun, but enjoy the touristy but laid back charm of an authentic Mexican town. It is an extremely popular option for families, and close to the ferry terminal so you can easily hop over to Cozumel Island and explore. 

Playacar Palace has 201 rooms and most rooms offer an ocean view or partial ocean view. The resort is modern and has a very elegant and upscale feel to the resort. It was originally planned to be a LeBlanc Spa Resort but changed to be a family friendly resort because of its location and popular family tourist destination. Offering stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and Cozumel Island, the views and the beach are huge draws for vacationers looking for that ultimate Mayan Riviera experience! 

Can you see yourself relaxing on this beach? Or the pools? 

Rooms are stunning and offer double jacuzzis in all rooms. With intimate details ensuring a luxurious experience, the rooms definitely make you feel pampered and sophisticated. 

Because of its location, Playacar Palace is perfect for guests who want it all! The location in the heart of the Riviera Maya, stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, fantastic white sandy beaches, upscale and modern resort with activities in Playa del Carmen or hop over to Cozumel Island. 

COZUMEL PALACE
Adventure travellers, scuba divers and snorkelling enthusiasts, nature lovers rejoice! Cozumel Palace is the #1 choice as voted on TripAdvisor for resorts on Cozumel Island and #3 overall! 

Cozumel Island, as you hop off the ferry station. 

Cozumel Palace has 175 rooms and most have ocean view rooms. Most have double jacuzzi tubs and balconies with hammocks. Loft suites are also available for larger families who want a bit more space but stay in the same room. 

View from the balcony

Complimentary snorkeling equipment is provided and a dive centre to help you master diving lessons before you scuba dive. 

Although the views are amazing, the beach is not friendly for guests so you can either enjoy the pools or the sandy areas where sand is brought in to provide a beach-like atmosphere. 

Regardless of the Palace Resort your family decides to stay at, rest assured you will enjoy stunning scenery, posh and luxurious surroundings, high quality service, dining and entertainment! And with Exchange privileges, you can easily enjoy all the resorts and destinations in the same visit! 

Any stay at a Palace Resort will be offered resort credit to enhance your vacation and provide opportunities to experience value-added activities! The amount of resort credit awarded to your room is based on the number of nights you stay but for 5-8 nights (most common trip), $1500 resort credit is yours to do as you wish! While you can use it for the spa, golf or romantic, chef's specialty dinners, there are plenty of activities for the whole family that everyone can enjoy! Visit your choice of Mayan Ruins with a guided tour, Ultimate Dolphin Experience and swim with the dolphins, zip lining, snorkelling, Cancun Island Tour, scuba diving, and select island adventures are only SOME of the available activities you can use with your resort credit! 

With so many different options for accommodations, dining, activities and destinations, a Palace Resort will ensure you will have the most AMAZING family vacation that will create memories that will last a lifetime! 

Let me know if you have any questions about any Palace Resort! I would love to assist in planning your Palace vacation so you and your family can enjoy "The Palace Life"! 

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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!!