PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico -- The 75-mile stretch known as the
Riviera Maya touts itself as being an ideal destination for a
wedding or honeymoon. Many resorts here created packages for such
occasions. The following is a roundup of properties and the
honeymoon or wedding plans they offer. Unless otherwise noted,
package prices are in effect year-round.
• Two of Allegro Resort's inclusive resorts, Caribbean Village
Playacar and Allegro Resort Playacar, are offering wedding packages
priced at $600 per couple. The Classical Wedding package includes a
wedding ceremony with decorations, service of a civil judge, a
wedding cake, a wine toast, a bridal bouquet and a boutonniere.
For more information or reservations, call (800) 858-2258 or
visit the Web site at www.allegroresorts.com.
• Viva Resorts' Viva Maya and Viva Azteca are marketing "free"
honeymoon packages. The package is complimentary for any couple who
presents proof of marriage upon check-in for a minimum three-night
stay. It includes a room upgrade, a bottle of champagne, a fruit
basket, hors d'oeuvres, one photo and two T-shirts.
For couples looking to tie the knot, the resorts also offer a
wedding package priced at $690 per couple. This plan includes a
ceremony with a civil judge, legal expenses, a wedding cake,
champagne for 10 people, a bridal bouquet, services of a wedding
coordinator, photos and music.
For further details or reservations, call (800) 898-9968 or
visit the Web site at www.vivaresorts.com.
• The 34-room Hotel Paradise's honeymoon package includes one
free night when staying 14 nights or more. The package is priced
starting at $35 per room, per night, from Jan. 11 to March 31.
For more information or reservations, call (011) 52-9 873-1397
or visit the Web site at www.hotel-paradise.com.
• Several Iberostar properties, including Playa Paraiso, Paraiso
del Mar, Tucan and Quetzal, are offering a wedding plan priced at
$1,158.
The package features a ceremony with a civil judge, music, a
bridal bouquet, a boutonniere, a bottle of champagne, a wedding
cake, dinner for eight, flowers and a blood test.
For more information or reservations, call (011) 52-9 877-2800
or visit the Web site at www.iberostarcaribe.com.
• The 75-room Las Palapas designed a seven-night
honeymoon/wedding package. Priced at $1,819, the plan includes
accommodations in a double room, breakfast and dinner daily, a
wedding ceremony on the beach with a civil judge, a blood test, one
bottle of champagne, taxes and tips.
For more information or to book, call (800) 433-0885 or visit
the Web site at www.laspalapas.com.mx.
• The 14-room Los Itzaes Hotel created a six-night honeymoon
package, including continental breakfast, dinner for two, a fruit
basket and a gift. The package is priced at $480 per couple from
March to April and September to November. From July to August and
December to February the price rises to $560 per couple.
For more information, call (011) 52-9 873-2397.
• The 38-room Maroma Hotel has a three-night honeymoon package
that includes oceanview accommodations, breakfast, roundtrip
transfers, champagne and flowers on arrival.
Other components are dinner for two with a bottle of wine, one
session for two at a Mayan steam bath, one massage per person, a
snorkeling trip, a sunset cruise and taxes. The package is priced
starting at $1,687 through May 14.
For more information or reservations, call (011) 52-9 872-8200
or visit www.maroma.net.
• Playacar Beach Properties designed a honeymoon package that
includes accommodations, flowers, a bottle of wine, roundtrip
transfers and taxes. Rates start at $1,202 per couple, per week,
from Jan. 6 through April 30 for an oceanview villa or condominium.
All units are fully furnished; maid service is provided three times
per week.
For more information or to book, call (800) 230-1163 or e-mail
[email protected].
• Located near the beach in Playa del Carmen, the 22-room
Riviera Caribe Maya is offering its Honeymoon Paradise Package,
priced at $110 per night. The plan includes breakfast and one free
night for seven nights booked. The package is available from Dec.
15 through April 30 and July through August.
For more information or reservations, call (011) 52-9 873-1193
or visit the Web site at www.hotelrivieramaya.com.
• The 200-room Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort & Spa features
a selection of honeymoon packages. The Romance Package, priced at
$380 per couple, includes a Swedish massage for two, dinner in-room
or on the beach, flowers, a bottle of champagne and a surprise
gift. The resort also offers a wedding package priced at
$1,600.
This package includes the wedding ceremony, a bridal bouquet, a
citrus blossom for the groom, a bottle of champagne, dinner and
wedding cake for up to eight people, photos, Mariachi music, one
massage for the bride and groom, and a free night at the hotel on
their first wedding anniversary.
For reservations, call (800) 858-2258 or visit the Web site at
www.royalhideaways.com.
For more information on the Riviera Maya area, call (800)
446-3942, e-mail [email protected] or visit the Web site at www.rivieramaya.com.