Sandos Playacar Beach Resort # 2

So while visiting Mexico there are many excursions that you can take and many sites that can be taken in. Being as we where only there for a short period we decided on just one excursion it was actually a combination. A tour to the Ruins of Tulum and then off to a private Beach.
The Ruins were awesome and this is not an expensive tour and short and sweet. There are many ruins in Mexico. The Chichen Itza ruins are the largest and most impressive. However the tour was a full day with almost four hours of travel so we decided to go to the ruins that were much closer.

The guide we had was very passionate and provided us with lots of great historical information. After the visit to Tulum we headed to a private beach for about an hour. You can actually see the ruins from the beach.

Here is a small list of some of the tours you can do when visiting. Swim with Dolphins at Ventura Park, scuba diving, skyrider (two can fly) SubSee Explorer (underwater adventure), Cozumel tour. Other ruins you can see include Coba, Uxmal and Xcaret. Rio Secreto is a nature reserve where you go to an underground river to explore. There are off road jungle adventures. Sailing and snorkeling adventures, Nightlife adventures if you do not like what your resort has to offer. There is also a pirate and lobster dinner dhow but sadly Lisa is not a seafood lover so I could not partake :(
10 minutes from the resort maybe a 25 minute walk you can go to the famous 5th Avenue shopping district which we did. I shopped at some well known brands as well as local made things. There was a great show, I did not get to go to Senor frogs (I collect all things frogs) but did hit the store. Also the ferry to Cozumel is located here.

This ritual has to do with fertility and the Mayan calendar. 5 men climb to the op of the large tower. One beats a drum at the top while the other four dangle by ropes attached to their feet. It takes twelve whole turns to get to the ground. This ceremony was also performed at the Tulum ruins but these pictures turned out nicer.

Again I would highly recommend a stay at Sandos Playacar for either couples or families they also have a more family oriented resort close by called Sandos Caracol.

www.sandosplayacar.com

My websites: www.exclusivetoyoutravel.ca  www.exlclusivetoyoutravel.com  and www.facebook.com/stephaniethetravelagentnextdoor

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

So in August 2016 I had the pleasure of vacationing with my friend Lisa at the Sandos Playcar Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I was the lucky winner of a 4 night 5 day vacation from Air Canada and Sandos for two adults to stay in their adult only section of the resort. My husband has decided that All Inclusive vacations are not his cup of tea so my friend was more than happy to fill in for him.
Yes we went in the summer because I waited to the last minute to redeem the trip hoping my husband would come with me. The temperature was roughly the same as here and with a pool and beach at our disposal plus air conditioned rooms we managed to survive.

                                                                             Reception

Let me start off by saying I 100% recommend this resort to both adults only and families. I even have clients headed there this summer. The main lobby is right beside the adult only section so you do not have far to go to get to your room. Upon arrival you are greeted with a refreshing drink while checking in. Also in the lobby the have an adult only bar/snack area with two computers available for checking in with the real world if you have to. Wifi is available in all the public areas of the resort just not in the rooms. Pictures of our room.

Love seat

                                                                 2 Queen Beds

                             Flat screen tv, desk and the mini fridge was stocked with water and beer

                                                         The Bathroom had double sinks

                              Jacuzzi tub, Shutters open up into the room (there is also a shower)

There are 3 restaurants at the the main lobby and more restaurants can be found throughout the family section. I could not find fault with any of the restaurants that we tried and we tried almost all of them. The buffets we did for breakfast and the choices did switch up. As well at the Beach and around the pools they have BBQ's for lunch/snacks as well.

                                                      Adult pool with swim up bar

                                          The BBQ Area, showers (view from our balcony)

The Beach is also in the family section. It is about a ten minute walk from the front of the resort but they have golf carts that drive guests back and forth throughout the property. We never had to wait super long for one.

Golf Cart

The Beach has themed days and they are different everyday with lots of fun and entertainment for all ages. Mexico, Miami etc..There is beach volley ball, loungers, drink service and snack provided throughout the morning and the afternoon.

In my next post I will discuss excursions that you can do while visiting this awesome resort. Any questions please feel free to ask away.

http://www.sandos.com/hotel-playacar-in-playa-del-carmen/beach/services.htm?gt=1

My websites: www.exclusivetoyoutravel.ca  www.exclusivetoyoutravel.com  and www.facebook.com/stephaniethetravelagentnextdoor