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There's a mystical place where sun worshipping is more than an art. It's a religion. Welcome to Cancun. From ancient Mayan spa treatments and world-class resorts to spectacular restaurants and legendary white-sand beaches with turquoise waters, no place captivates you like Cancun. Nature has a way of re-energizing itself. And now, so do you. Book your escape and lift your spirits in Cancun.
Playa del Carmen is located on the Yucatan peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo. Regarded as the second most important tourist destination in Mexico after Cancun, Playa (as it is commonly known) was once a small fishing village, and today has become one of the fastest growing cities in all of Mexico. Unlike other destinations in the Riviera Maya, the city has always been quite and authentically Mexican, without an over proliferation of night clubs or big shopping malls. As the center of the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen is the favorite place for visitors and many expatriates who see in this destination and ideal and relaxed lifestyle surrounded by white sand beaches and turquoise waters, which continue to stay warm throughout the year, all of this in a multinational, multi-ethnic and artistic environment. The foreign community living here is diverse, and the European presence is especially strong. If you wish to come and live here, you will meet an exciting blend of nationalities, cultures and languages. Although Playa has undergone a faster development pace than any other place in Mexico in the last decade, local authorities have been careful to maintain the characteristics and rustic atmosphere that are so attractive for its visitors. Local authorities restrict the proliferation of large and medium scale businesses, which have to stay miles away from the city. Playa del Carmen is the main ferry port connecting the Yucatan peninsula with the island of Cozumel, one of the best places in the world for diving. It also has land routes which will take you to the Cancun airport in less than an hour, as well as to another international airport in Cozumel. With the growth of communication channels being developed in the area, the Riviera Maya will very soon become one of the best connected regions in all of Mexico.
Dozens of new courses, laid out by world-renowned designers, have put Mexico on the world golf map over the past ten years. PGA sanctioned events and American TV coverage have also helped boost Mexico’s golf credentials. Not to be left behind, Cancun has embraced golf’s popularity by undertaking a series of new resort and residential developments that rival the Caribbean’s finest golf destinations. All of Cancun courses are open to the public. Some offer lower rates for hotel guests, while others have special twilight rates for play after 14:00. Cancun Golf Club at Pok-ta-Pok was designed by architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Quintana Roo’s first course, opened in 1976, it is set on the water in the Hotel Zone. The 6,750-yard course has Mayan ruins adjacent to the par-three third hole – allowing for a glimpse of Cancun’s ancient past and some of the world’s more unique “hazards,” in addition to two ocean-view fairways. The Hilton Cancun course, positioned along the lagoon in the southern part of the Hotel Zone, opened in 1994 and was rebuilt in 2007. The design by Isao Aoki and Pedro Guereca includes challenging sand traps (totaling 80), a unique island tee box, several water holes and a practice center. Moon Spa & Golf Club, a 7,165-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, opened in 2002 and was expanded in 2004 to include 27 holes. It is located to the south of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, along the mainland (entrance off highway 307). Golfers enjoy all-inclusive beverages and snacks while on the course. Playa Mujeres Golf Club is a par-72, 7,260-yard Greg Norman-designed course opened in 2006. The Club is distinguished by its majestic and contrasting ocean and lagoon fairways and masterfully planned design.
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