Visiting the Caribbean is an experience full of sights, tastes, feelings and sounds. Those sounds, and the musical instruments that make them, are signs of the diverse and vibrant cultural interactions in the region. These cultures, from Spanish and Dutch traders to native peoples to African descent, all interact in many ways. Like a good spice mix, the musical…
Royal Resorts and The Royal Sands recently received an accolade from Cancun City Hall for participation in the annual turtle conservation program. The award was presented by the Benito Juarez Municipal Ecology department at an event honoring local hotels and resorts that support this important work. During the summer nights, members of The Royal Sands security team patrol the…
March heralds the start of the sport fishing season in the Mexican Caribbean and avid fishermen are ready to set sail to the area’s fishing grounds. The fastest fish in the sea, sailfish and marlin move through area waters in pursuit of huge shoals of migrating sardines, anchovies and mackerel. Snapper, dorado, bonito and wahoo are plentiful year-round and…
The majesty of the pyramids, palaces and temples in Chichen Itza, Yucatan’s famous ancient city, have earned it a UNESCO World Heritage listing. Even if you have visited Chichen Itza before there is always something new to see as restored buildings are unveiled each year. As the spring equinox approaches on March 20-21, this is a great time to…
Get ready for a day of fun and fast-paced adventure that includes snorkeling in two completely different settings, flying through the jungle canopy on a zipline and driving your own ATV along winding forest trails. First stop on the ATV Extreme & Snorkeling trip is Yalku, a turquoise inlet of crystal-clear water near Akumal where you’ll put on your…
Recharge your energy this spring and cast aside the winter blues with a morning at Alea® Spa at The Royal Sands or The Royal Haciendas. Enjoy a massage to ease tense aching muscles and eliminate stress. Go beyond your favorite relaxing or sports massage and try a different massage experience such as Hot Stones, Lomi-Lomi or Samunprai, ancient healing…
Are you traveling to Royal Resorts soon? Check these resort updates. Resort Advisory Council meeting reports If you would like to read the 2024 Advisory Council Meeting Reports for The Royal Sands, The Royal Cancun and The Royal Haciendas, you’ll find them in the Members Area of www.royalresorts.com (member log in required). Go to the Advisory Council section. Click…
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The Royal Resorts Food & Beverage team always has new and tempting treats in store for members and guests in the restaurants and bars. Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts is a monthly program designed to offer even more dining options for your vacation enjoyment, in addition to the a la carte menus, buffets and theme nights. Ask your waiter…
Traditional Italian recipes from Amalfi, Genoa, Rome, Naples, Sicily and beyond await you on Wednesdays at The Royal Haciendas. The La Costa Amalfitana Italian theme night in La Palapa del Sol is a mouthwatering spread of classic dishes with the fragrance of lemon, basil, tomato and other irresistible flavors, seafood, pastas, pizzas, and desserts. There’s everything from lasagna and…