Another All-Inclusive Optional–Marriott Cancun Resort

Not many vacationers know about this (with maybe the exception of Marriott loyalty members), but Marriott does indeed have an all-inclusive optional resort right in Cancun’s Hotel Zone.  It used to be called CasaMagna, but now it’s just called Marriott Cancun Resort.  It’s located on the south side of JW Marriott Cancun (the resort with the awesome meandering pool), but Marriott Cancun Resort guests no longer have exchange privileges with its sister resort.

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Another All-Inclusive Optional–The Viceroy

Vacationers used to the “best” while traveling typically consider the Viceroy brand as a potential contender in places to stay.  Well, the Riviera Maya has its own Viceroy which is an adults-only all-inclusive optional resort located just north of Playa del Carmen.  The Viceroy Riviera Maya offers one and two-story villas, some of which are very private, in a jungle setting.  Vacationers wanting to be closer to the beach have the option of booking a villa which has an ocean view.  Villas have heated plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, Bose radios, hammocks, and upgraded in-room amenities from Italian-made robes to handmade artisanal soaps–once you are checked-in you will be receiving a visit from the soap concierge in order to pick out your favorite bar of soap from their collection.  This resort also has its own resident Shaman who performs smoke blessings for new guests.

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All-Inclusive Optional–Villa del Palmar Cancun

I’ve decided to do a series on all-inclusive optional resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya–not too many people know all the options in this category and may be interested in trying out one or two to see how they compare to resorts which are totally all-inclusive.

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