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Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya

                               

Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita was AM Resorts' first property to operate as a Zoëtry Wellness and Spa Resort, their new exclusive, high-end lifestyle resorts brand launched December 21, 2008. Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita is the brand’s marquee property, offering guests a new type of luxury experience that combines elements of wellness, serenity and social and environmental responsibility treating every guest to an indulgent experience without the guilt. 

                              

Consistently named one of Mexico's most exceptional boutique resorts, the AAA Five Diamond Award (for ten consecutive years) winning Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita is a truly original escape nestled in Bahia Petempich. This intimate and elegant all-inclusive Zoëtry Paraiso offers 90 oversized oceanfront suites, each one individually themed and decorated. The grounds and surroundings echo the rooms in providing a truly unique atmosphere. From 12th century Balinese lions to ancient Egyptian hippos, you will fall in love with the casually elegant ambience the resort has created. When relaxation is what you crave, saunter over to the 22,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Thalassotherapy Spa. Pamper yourself with a wide selection of massages, body therapies, as well as a hydrotherapy circuit featuring a heated saltwater pool. Four standout dining venues offer a gourmet sampling of regional Mexican delights and international fare in an informal setting. Stay for a week and you will never want to leave. Proclaimed 'One of the Coolest Places to Stay' by Conde Nast Traveller. 

                             



Endless Privileges®
Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita provides guests with Endless Privileges® designed to create unparalleled experiences focused on luxury, wellness, romance and enrichment in an ideal beachfront setting. 

Endless Privileges® are the standard privileges available to all guests and include:
* Personalized, private chauffeured roundtrip airport transportation
* Concierge service and 24-hour front desk 
* No check-in or check-out time (based on availability in high season)
* Luxurious accommodations with Bvlgari bath amenities, multi-functional rechargeable outlets, aromatherapy pillow and linen scents, fine quality linens and robes, a handmade beach bag and oceanfront suites featuring terraces
* Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner gourmet dining options, with an assortment of organic food and beverage selections
* Complimentary cocktails and specialty beverages from a variety of domestic and international premium brands
* 24-hour private, in-suite dining
* Fresh bottle of champagne and basket of fruit daily
* Welcome bottle of Tequila
* Catamaran afternoon 1 hour sail
* Shopping excursion by boat
* Hydrothalasso pool and aqua gym
* Complimentary unlimited worldwide calls
* Complimentary overnight laundry service
* 20 minute Thalasso seawater experience
* Temazcal ceremony (offered every other day) recognized as a ritual that improves both spiritual and emotional health
* Access to sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and cold plunge pool 
* 20 minute consultation with wellness expert
* Exclusive Visia® complexion skin analysis
* Daily afternoon tea time featuring live plants for tea infusions
* Oceanfront air-conditioned fitness center open daily, provides a full range of cardio-conditioning fitness equipment including free weights, treadmills, lifecycles, stair climbers and cross trainers
* Gathering areas for reading, meditation and relaxation
* Daily exercise and fitness activities such as Yoga, Pilates and salt water aqua gym
* Water cellar featuring a variety of both still and sparkling waters from different countries
* 5000 bottle wine cellar and private dining room for special occasions, romantic dinners with space for 10 people 

                              
                                                  
All Suite Accommodations
The incredible rooms are all one bedroom suites or larger, with a minimum 1100 sq. ft. of space. Each features a separate living room and bedroom with a decor scheme that leans toward the eclectic. Luxurious bathrooms feature deep stone tubs and swiss jetted showers. All suites offer private balcony or terrace with either oceanview or private plunge pool. Each suite is personally decorated with unusual handpicked antiques, cool marble and luxurious fabrics and treasures gathered by the resort's owners during their travels around the world. Combined with an eclectic Mexican style, the various elements create a haven of pure serenity and luxury. Oversized glass and marble bathrooms offer a private oasis with marble tubs for two and soothing jet showers.

                             
Suite Amenities
* Sitting room
* Marble bathtub for 2 in every room
* Ceiling fan
* Electronic safety deposit box (laptop size)
* Vanity mirror
* Hair dryer
* 24-hour in room private dining
* 23-inch satellite TV in the sitting room
* 32-inch satellite TV in the bedroom
* DVD player
* High speed wireless Internet access
* Direct dial cordless telephone
* Large private terrace
* Daily stocked mini bar with premium beverages, deli snacks, wine and champagne by the bottle
* Luxurious Bvlgari bath amenities
* Aromatherapy pillows and linens scents
* Prior to arrival, preselect your customized in room pampering experience from a variety of passion oils, candles, and Babymoon vitamin E oils that nurture the skin
* A welcome bottle of Tequila
* Handmade beach bag
* Fresh bottle of champagne with fresh fruit in room each day
* Multi-functional rechargeable outlets for cell phones, iPods and laptops
* Pillow menu and nightly turn down service with petit fours
* Concierge service
* Italian Frette linens, towels & bathrobes
* Maid service three times daily including turndown 
                     

                         
Additional 'Experience Options'

Guests have the opportunity to enhance and customize their Endless Privileges® stay with options to upgrade through the Lovers, Cultural, Girlfriend's Getaway, Spa, Golf Experiences and more! See the Activities & Recreation tab for additional information. 

                         

Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience
As part of Endless Privileges® guests of Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya have access to all other AM Resorts in the Cancun/Riviera Maya region for a total of 63 dining options..The Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience includes complimentary dinner, drinks and entertainment at a restaurant or bar at a resort of their choice. Guests can utilize the facilities at the resort they are visiting from 6pm to 1am. The experience is only good for dinner via reservations made through the resort concierge. Guests are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from the resort for a maximum of four people per seating. 
                       

                       

A Note About Children

With 90 luxury beachfront suites, the resort offers a completely new kind of vacation experience focused on wellness, serenity and romance, as well as social and environmental responsibility. Children 2 and over are permitted at this resort, however, there are no special facilities for children and they will be charged as adults. 

                        
               
Awards & Accolades

• Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Gold List
• AAA Five Diamond Award ten consecutive years through 2013
• TravelAge West 2010 WAVE (Western Agents' Votes of Excellence) Awards - Best Resort for Romance, Mexico
• 2009 Reader's Choice Awards - Condé Nast Traveler magazine - Top 20 Resorts in Mexico
• Fodor’s Choice 2009 Establishments

                                 

CURRENT PROMOTIONS

Complimentary Golf
Included in your Unlimited Luxury stay is the opportunity to tee off at Grand Coral Riviera Maya golf course, where guests can enjoy one complimentary round per person, per day when staying December 24, 2011 until April 30, 2014. The use of a cart is mandatory and there will be a charge of $50 per person in a shared cart. Premium tee time charges apply.

          

                                         

Hotel Notice: Minimum stay requirements over New Year's:
- 4 night min. stay required for all arrivals of December 29, 30 & 31
- 5 night min. stay required for all arrivals of December 27 & 28


                       

Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa, Cancun

                     

                                         

Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive Unlimited-Luxury® beachfront resort surrounded by water yet in the heart of the hotel zone on a picturesque point known as Punta Cancun. Dreams is designed for relaxation and the enjoyment of space, the sea breeze and the calm Caribbean waters. All rooms feature a private balcony, mini-bar and 24-hour room service. The Explorer's Club for Kids offers unique daily adventures for children ages 3-12. With an abundance of outstanding amenities and activities included, Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa is the perfect dream getaway for couples and families with children. 
                                      

Dolphins at Dreams!
Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa is the new site of the first resort dolphinarium (dolphin aquarium), providing the most unique dolphin experience in North America. Delphinus Dreams Cancun, opened in April, 2007, features a world-class interactive program allowing resort guests to observe these beautiful, inquisitive and friendly creatures close up. In addition to the thrill and excitement of this unforgettable encounter, this once in a lifetime event will create everlasting memories. 

                                    
                             
New room categories are available, including Deluxe Dolphin View Rooms with private balconies to watch the show. Guests of Dreams Cancun will be given priority to take part in this exhilarating event, as only a limited few are allowed to interact with the dolphins each day. 

                                            

The Resort's vision is to follow a 'Naturally Friendly' good practice program that offers a natural, friendly swim with the dolphins; a unique, memorable experience, highlighting friendship between guests, dolphins and the environment; trained professionals committed to creating an unforgettable experience; maintaining an operation with the world's most successful dolphin breeding program; and a procedure based on the commitment to be a socially responsible corporation. 

                                          
                                 
Delphinus Dreams Cancun is operated by Via Delphi, and offers a unique experience in an unparalleled natural environment. Dreams Cancun has chosen to partner with Via Delphi as their breeding program is considered one of the most successful in the world and has a survival rate which is double that of similar programs around the world. According to marine mammal specialists, the success of this program is a result of the environment provided and the care received - including veterinary supervision, training, nutrition and the appropriate environment for socialization. 

                                    

                                                  

Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience
As part of the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury®, guests of Dreams Cancun, Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Dreams Riviera Cancun, Dreams Tulum, Now Jade Riviera Cancun and Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun can enjoy reciprocal privileges. The Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience includes complimentary dinner, drinks and entertainment at a restaurant or bar at a participating resort of their choice. Guests can utilize the facilities at the resort they are visiting from 6pm to 1am. The experience is only good for dinner via reservations made through the resort concierge. Guests are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from the resort for a maximum of four people per seating. 

                                   
                                       

Award-Winning Resort
* 2010 Tourism Environmental Certificate - the first resort in Cancun to receive the recognition
* Travel + Leisure 2010 World's Best Awards. Top 20 Resorts in Mexico.
* The 'Best Family-Friendly Resort in Mexico Wave Award' for 2009.
* Travel + Leisure 2009 - named among the World’s Best Spas. The resort was also included on the list of Top 10 Hotel Spas in Mexico and Central & South America. 

                                  

Prime Hotel Miami Beach, Florida

The Look

Flashy restaurants often spring from boutique hotels. In this case the restaurant — carnivore’s den Prime One Twelve — came first, and the 14-room hotel followed seven years later as a quasi-clubhouse for its most ardent fans. The modern building, which is perched on a corner one block back from the beach in swanky South Pointe, feels like an intimate, modern pied-à-terre, with slick white-on-white minimalism mixed with an urban loft vibe.

Bed and Bath

Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the 14 open-plan rooms with Florida sunshine, adding warmth to the clean-lined white and chrome furniture. A green shag rug here, a vintage poster there, and a plush upholstered headboard add coziness. Bachelor-pad style bathrooms have black and gray faux crocodile walls and multijet showers.

Beyond

The bar and restaurant space acts as overflow for hot table Prime One Twelve (keep your eyes peeled for celebs). For a piece of the VIP action, take the elevator to the fourth floor and snag a cabana by the rooftop pool. Flat-screen TVs and bottles of Voss water will keep you entertained and hydrated, and if hunger calls, dial up a platter of kobe sliders.

In the Area

The South Pointe neighborhood (“SoFi” to locals) may feel low-key, but it’s home to some of the city’s most expensive condos and boldfaced names. Join them on the quiet stretch of beach a two-minute walk from the hotel or ogle their megayachts at the Miami Beach Marina, a five-minute walk away. Splurge on porterhouse steak for two at the hotel’s restaurant, Prime One Twelve, or sample the company’s other hip area restaurants, Prime Italian and nouveau diner Big Pink. You’re likely to run into a Kardashian or two, there or at their boutique, Dash, a few blocks north on Washington Avenue. If you want a bit of the Miami party action, skip across the street to Nikki Beach, where the party lasts from brunch to sunrise.

10 Amazing Underwater Adventures

      

Underwater Reef Trail, U.S. Virgin Islands

Under idyllic Trunk Bay's waters off the island of St. John, find a self-guided tour like few others. This 225-yard-long reef trail with posted signage directs snorkelers around a living coral reef replete with tropical fish, stingrays, sea turtles, and other fascinating creatures of the deep and not-so-deep. Beware: Snorkelers are discouraged from touching the reef itself, as it impedes growth and adversely affects local marine life, so keep your fins to yourself. Nearby St. Croix's Buck Island Reef National Monument offers a similar experience.

Cooper River Underwater Trail, South Carolina 

South Carolina's wide Cooper River has long been an important commercial waterway, but in its depths lie centuries of history. Embark on the Cooper River Underwater Trail to uncover long-submerged docks and ruins, including the shipwreck at Strawberry Ferry (where four British supply vessels were burned and sunk in 1781 during the height of the American Revolution). Signage directs divers along the two-mile trail (note that the trail is recommended for advanced divers comfortable in low-visibility "dark water").

Atlantis Submarine Tours, Various Destinations 

Since 1986, Atlantis Submarines has been plunging passengers into seas around the world, from the shallow reefs of Curacao to the warm waters of Waikiki. The 48- and 64-passenger submersibles are powered by batteries and don't release pollutants into the water—a big draw for ecotourists. Dive to depths of 100 feet or more to explore coral reefs, shipwrecks, sponge gardens, and entire ecosystems of marine life, all without getting even the slightest bit wet.

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives

When you think "underwater activity," the first thing that comes to mind is probably not a six-course meal. The ultraluxe resort Conrad Maldives Rangali Island would like to prove otherwise, with its completely submerged Ithaa Undersea Restaurant. Set more than 49 feet below the surface of the water, Ithaa dishes out stunning under-the-sea views through its transparent acrylic structure. Diners can watch the colorful aquatic life around and above them while they nibble on indulgent fare like caviar and local lobster carpaccio.

Valhalla Missile Silo Dive, Texas

This diving destination isn't just hot—it's positively nuclear. The Valhalla missile silo just outside of Abilene, Texas, ranks as one of the world's largest (and strangest) indoor dive sites. Constructed during the 1960s to house ballistic missiles, the silo was abandoned and became filled with groundwater over time. It's now a unique stop for thrill-seeking scuba divers who plumb the 130-foot water-filled concrete structure and its dark, cold depths; they won't spot any tropical fish here, but there is plenty of scrap metal and Cold War history on view.

Scooter Cruiser Underwater Experience, Mauritius

This is your chance to finally feel like a Bond villain. Whirl around under the sea on the scooter cruiser, a kind of self-propelled mini submarine crossed with a personal scooter. Unlike traditional scuba diving, you don't need a separate breathing tank or mouthpiece; the scooter's massive glass dome encases your head and shoulders and provides a constant air supply. Cruise along a reef northwest of Mauritius at a rate of 2.5 knots (a little less than 3 mph). Other underwater scooter adventures can be found in St. Thomas, Oahu, and Cancun.

Jules' Undersea Lodge, Florida

This marine hotel gives "sleeping with the fishes" a whole new meaning. Originally built as a mobile undersea laboratory, Jules' Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida, was refitted to become the world's first underwater hotel. To begin your subaquatic stay, you must scuba dive about five fathoms (30 feet) below the surrounding Emerald Lagoon, a nursery for reef fish. (The lodge's 42-inch windows provide picture-perfect views.) After a day of scuba diving, sink into one of the private bedrooms and order a pizza—the hotel will deliver a pie to your room.

Manatee Snorkel Tour, Florida

What better swimming companion is there than a manatee? Snorkel the Crystal River with Bird's Underwater and explore the manatee's natural habitat. Though these large aquatic mammals weigh, on average, a whopping 1,200 pounds, they are playful and curious with swimmers. Visitors can watch the so-called sea cows graze along the river bottom during a three- to four-hour tour; book during the cooler period from mid-October to mid-March for maximum manatee sightings.

Underwater Sculpture Park, Grenada

We'd never knock conventional museum hopping, but a change of venue is always welcome. British-Guyanese artist Jason de Caires Taylor created this magical museum submerged in Grenada's calm Caribbean waters, where 65 eerily lifelike cement sculptures are anchored to the sea floor. Over time, coral will grow on the pieces, turning them into strange and beautiful living art. Divers can arrange tours of the dynamic sculpture garden through Dive Grenada and other outfits.

Underwater Volcano Dive, Indonesia

Find the aboveground volcano scene a little too "been there, done that"? Dive to the deep end of Indonesia to witness the active volcano Banua Wuhu. A little more than 1,312 feet tall but just feet below the water's surface, Banua Wuhu is completely safe for scuba diving: No lava escapes its vents, and the emitting sulfur gases are harmless. A vibrant marine community of reef sharks and neon tropical fish call its craggy sides home. (Ocean Rover Cruises can get you there.)

Acadia National Park, Maine

 

One of America's great National Parks, Acadia National Park is composed of ocean, mountains, forests, streams and ponds, wetlands, meadows and beaches. Nature lovers cannot help but be sated after visiting this paradigm of natural wonders, which rests mainly on Mount Desert Island, but also extends to the Schoodic Peninsula, Isle au Haut and a dozen tinier islands. The park's dramatic geological extremes are the results of glacial activity and a melting process that shaped the area into islands, coves and kettle ponds, and a 10,000-year-old shoreline so "new" that finding sand is almost a rarity.

The plant and animal life in this 47,633-acre park is vast and accessible. Fisherman will find 28 species of fish lurking in the coves and streams, and bird-watchers will be awed by more than 300 species of birds (including a whopping 23 species of warblers, and that old icon -- the bald eagle), which call this park home.

Acadia reflects all that is New England, with glimpses back to the days when wealthy New Englanders first began settling the region -- there are winding carriage roads and quaint stone bridges ideal for hiking, biking and breathing crisp Maine air. With vistas that leave even the most experienced parkgoer speechless, the 27-mile Park Loop Road features the likes of Cadillac Mountain, the North Atlantic coast's highest promontory, and Thunder Hole, where views of waves smashing against the coast give visitors a powerful sense of how this very wondrous park was shaped.

Geological History
More than 500 million years ago, sand, silt and mud were deposited by rivers and transformed by pressure into bedrock, which tectonic plate movement and volcanoes ultimately warped into a mighty mountain range. The driving power of wind, water and glaciers wore down and shaped the range, and the glaciers' meltwater helped create the Gulf of Maine. As the glaciers melted, landmasses emerged. Today the forces of the ocean waves and winds are still shaping the area.

Park Activities
The variety of geological features offers something for everyone. There are 115 miles of hiking trails looping through the park and 45 miles of carriage trails, which are perfect for walking, biking or horseback riding. Fishing, boating, skiing, snowshoeing and wildlife watching are also available. One of the park's true gems is its educational ranger-led programs, which include boat cruises, mountain hikes, stargazing, bird and nature walks, short talks and evening slide programs.

Where to Stay
Experience Acadia's natural glory by staying at one of the park's campgrounds, only a 10-minute hike from the ocean. Blackwoods Campground is open year-round, and has sites for small and large tents, RVs up to 35 feet, pop-ups and vehicle campers. Facilities include comfort stations, cold running water, a dump station, picnic tables, fire rings and water faucets. Reservations are required from May through October.

Side Trips
Just outside park limits on Mount Desert Island is the quaint town of Bar Harbor. Museums explore everything from the town's rich Native American heritage to its distinct microbrews. Bars, restaurants, an art-deco theater and two annual music festivals ensure a town rich in culture and activities.

THE DAILY ESCAPE:QUEENS BATH Princeville, Hawaii

PRINCEVILLE, HAWAII

You have to hike a rocky landscape to get here, but this large emerald swimming hole with stunning Pacific Ocean views, located outside of Princeville, North Kauai, is worth the search. During the summer months, waves spray into the natural bath, constantly refreshing the serene pool with cold water. (Note that the surf during the winter months is too rough for swimmers.) Bring snorkel gear if you can -- small fish and crustaceans also like to congregate here.