Our annual trip to Mexico is approaching quickly. We hope you will join us between July 2 and 10th at the fabulous Barcelo Maya Beach Resort on the Mayan Riviera coast. On this posting we thought we'd talk a bit about the differences between the five Barcelo properties located in the Barcelo complex. We'll be staying at the Barcelo Maya Beach this year. The Beach shares a long stretch of coastline with four other Barcelo resorts: The Barcelo Maya Caribe, Maya Colonial, Maya Tropical and Maya Palace. Last year the Beach and Caribe were closed for renovations. What emerged after the renovation was a resort with new room amenities and a fresh look. The bedrooms were equipped with new ultra-comfortable matresses, flat screen televisions and new rain shower heads in the bathrooms. From what we are reading on the blogs the new amenities have been a big hit with recent guests.
As a result of the last year's closure of the Beach and Caribe, our group stayed at the Tropical. The Tropical lobby has a very modern feel and the resort was very well laid out. As a guest of the Tropical we also had full use of the facilities at the Colonial. Each resort had its own air-conditioned buffet, plus two specialty restaurants and lobby area with a bar and shops. They shared a large pool area which fronted a white sand beach.
What our group discovered last year, however, was that the best part of the beach was located in front of the Beach and Caribe. In fact, several of us ventured over to that part of the beach several times during the week. The beach at this part of the resort is a beautiful mile long crescent with sand entries into the water. Very few rocks to worry about. The Beach and Caribe also have a huge pool with two outdoor grills on each end for a late breakfast or lunch. Swim up bars also sit along each end of the pool.
The dining choices are slightly different than the Tropical and Colonial. There are only three specialty restaurants between the two resorts. One Spanish, a Mexican and a Steakhouse. The two buffet areas are open-air, unlike the air-conditioned venues at the Tropical and Colonial. While the open-air buffets can be warm in the summer, most agree that they give the resort a much more tropical atmosphere. The air-conditioned buffets can have a "mall-like" atmosphere to them.
Each lobby also has its share of shops and lobby bars. And there is a also a large theater for evening shows.
The one thing we constantly hear about the Beach and Caribe is how lush it is. There is vegetation everywhere and the Barcelo staff keeps it looking pritstine.
The Barcelo Maya Palace is the five star resort. It sits at the south end of the Barcelo complex and features upgraded amenities such as larger junior suites and upgraded restaurant choices. As guests of the Maya Beach our group will have access to all the restaurants at our resort plus those at the Caribe. And, we will have access to the beach grills, pool, theater and lobby bars at the Tropical and Colonial. Kids may also use the Barcy Kids Club at either resort, plus the water park at the Colonial.
Hopefully, all this didn't confuse you. One thing that you can see is evident from this blog. Guests who join us this July will have a ton of choices. Choices in restaurants, pools, beaches, kids programs, evening entertainment and water sports. It promises to be a once in a lifetime trip and we look forward to being your hosts once again.
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