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All About the Extras
A tram is available every 15 minutes if that 10-minute walk from the beach to the lobby seems a bit too much. There are also numerous golf carts with employees driving you to your room or over to the golf course. I love the way they plant a mimosa in your hands upon your arrival, then skirt you by golf cart to your room. Those golf carts are here for a reason. Zip under the highway and you'll be staring at the lush green par 72 course designed by P.B. Dye.
The Art of Smart Timing
Sunshine, warm ocean waters, a rich history and culture, and gracious hospitality are some of the reasons the Yucatan remains a popular worldwide destination. But perhaps the number one reason is its affordability. Iberostar has aligned itself with travel companies around North American and Europe, so that a week in paradise with flight can often be less than $1000 per person. This is certainly true at Iberostar Paraiso Beach and Paraiso del Mar, the most budget-conscious of the five resorts in this enclave. If you still find it too pricey, consider visiting the region anytime other than the peak season of Christmas week through mid-April. April and May, when the weather back home can still be a bit nippy, can be a very affordable time to visit. The weather is a sublime 80 degrees Fahrenheit with sea breeze every day.
For Mom and Dad
Those same counselors at Lucy's Mini Club can babysit at night. Slip away for a quiet dinner for two at my favorite of the a la carte ventures, the Mediterranean restaurant, featuring grilled seafood, Greek salad, and as much red and white wine as you need to truly unwind.
Or during the day, while the children are away making friends, head to the fitness center for a schvitz, grab one of the three tennis courts for a match, visit the stylish spa for a plunge in the saltwater pool or a massage, or grab a round of golf at the golf course on the other side of the highway. P.B. Dye has designed a par-72 course with vistas of the ocean in the distance. You would think that in this hot climate, the greens wouldn't be very green. In fact, the greens are so lush, you feel like you're golfing in Vermont, not Mexico.
Getting There
Arrive to the area via flight to Cancun International Airport. The resort will arrange transportation at booking.
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