The second annual Just for Laughs Resort Week at the Royalton Riviera Cancun (www.royaltonresorts.com/en/riviera-cancun) will be held from Nov. 6 to 13, bringing headlining comedic talent to the resort for a week of free stand-up performances. Four- or seven-night VIP packages are available for booking through Sept. 30.
This year, noted comics include former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Finesse Mitchell; Orny Adams, who was featured in Jerry Seinfeld's 2002 documentary "Comedian"; Godfrey, who appeared in the films "Soul Plane" and "Zoolander"; Just for Laughs veteran Graham Chittenden; Debra DiGiovanni, who was a finalist during the fifth season of the TV show "Last Comic Standing"; and magician Ben Seidman, a regular performer in Las Vegas and at Los Angeles' famed Magic Castle.
The following packages are available for Just for Laughs Resort Week. All include one night backstage access for comedian meet and greets, preferred VIP seating, glass of sparkling wine upon show arrival and a "Just For Laughs" welcome gift. Prices are based on double occupancy, including taxes.
• Four nights' accommodations in a Luxury Junior Ocean View Suite, priced at $1,399, or upgrade to Diamond Club in Luxury Ocean View Suite with Terrace Jacuzzi, priced at $1,599.
• Seven nights' accommodations in a Luxury Junior Ocean View Suite, priced at $2,199, or upgrade to Diamond Club in a Luxury Ocean View Suite with Terrace Jacuzzi, priced at $2,499.
The adults-only Hideaway at the Royalton Riviera Cancun offers its own versions of the packages:
• Four nights' accommodations in a Luxury Junior Ocean View suite, priced at $1,499, or upgrade to Diamond Club in Luxury Ocean View Swim-Out Suite for $2,399.
• Seven nights' accommodations in Luxury Junior Ocean View Suite, priced at $1,799, or upgrade to Diamond Club in Luxury Ocean View Swim-Out Suite for $3,099