Barefoot Luxury
You’ve been waiting for a tropical beachfront opportunity this grand. Where your extraordinarily spacious and classically decorated ocean-view residence will be elevated by a wealth of services on a par with the highest international standards, without any of the pretense. Relax. Grand Residences is on its way. Your time has come.
MĂŠrida: Splendor of Colonial Mexico
White limestone walls. Red tile roofs. A profusion of wood and stone elements. All add up to architecture reflecting a grand history dating to the 1500s.
Culture Meets Nature –Yucatán Style. Your gateway to colorful Caribbean living. The Yucatán’s Mayan cities are among the world’s most spectacular archeological sites. The Mayans thrived here for millennia. With good reason. Abundant freshwater. Tropical forests rich with bird and plant life. And just offshore, the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, teeming with schools of tropical fish. This area is a rich treasure. The surf gently rolls along a sparkling white-sand beach stretching from Cancún all the way to Belize. Lush greens meet glorious blues: azure, aquamarine, and turquoise. Now there’s a place where history meets luxury. Where you and your family will thrive—for years to come.
So many jet-service flights make getting here easy and relaxing. Cancún’s modern international airport offers direct jet service from major North American, European and other global cities. Arrive refreshed at the gateway to Caribbean beauty and Mexico’s colorful heritage. The investment in infrastructure and other modern conveniences reflect the country’s pride in this area, while making travel virtually effortless. Smooth, four-lane highways provide quick and easy access down the coast and into the tropical interior. The government also made significant investments in world-class health care and public security. As a result, Cancún has grown to bring you all the shopping, dining and nightlife you’d expect in one of the world’s finest tropical beach destinations.
Sand, Sun and Plenty of Family Fun. The azure sea sighs along a sparkling beach. Every Caribbean destination has a beach. No other destination has one that stretches more than 200 miles, from CancĂşn to Belize, with a barrier reef protecting these sparkling white sands every mile of the way. The result? A sandy bottom and kid-friendly surf, with waves just big enough for a rollicking good time.
So much for kids to do, as well as for the kid in you. Everything is so close. Imagine a reef just offshore, for snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and sailing between the reef and the beach. And there’s so much more to do at nature-oriented theme parks. Hike and bike, snorkel along an underground river, swim with dolphins, watch traditional Mexican and Mayan ceremonies. Lose track of time for an entire week. The sun is your only clock. And the call to have fun your only demand.
Exciting Theme Parks An eco-archeological theme park with a restored * Xcaret: Mayan site showcasing ancient ceremonies. It also includes wildlife exhibits.
Secreto: This spectacular underground river features * Rio thousands of colorful stalactites and stalagmites. Step back in time to witness breathtaking natural beauty.
An ecological theme park and natural aquarium. Swim Selvática: Fly through the tropical forest canopy along a * Xel-Ha: * with dolphins. Watch sea turtles. Snorkel among tropical fish. spectacular zip line circuit. Then take a short ride and plunge
* underground rivers. Eleven zip lines whisk visitors 1.8-miles Xplor: A nature park with limestone caves, grottos and through the jungle canopy.
* iguanas, turtles and other small mammals in their natural habitat.
Aviario Xaman-Ha: An aviary showcasing birds, butterflies,
into a cool, crystal-clear freshwater cenote. Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: This 1.3 million-acre * Sian preserve is named after a Mayan phrase, “Where the sky is born.” Discover spectacular tropical beauty along the reef, the beach and a forest teeming with colorful birds, flowers and wildlife.
World’s Finest Beaches Finely crushed coral gives the beach its sparkling brilliance and soft texture, while reflecting the tropical heat to remain comfortably soothing.
World’s Most Cenotes Crystal-clear underground rivers and cathedral-like caverns connect these freshwater pools. Teeming with butterflies, birds and tropical fish, they’re perfect for refreshingly cool plunges, as well as exploring and scuba diving.
Puerto MorelosRiviera Maya’s Last Quaint Fishing Village. Discover the laid-back life of the original Margaritaville. During a visit, Jimmy Buffet was so inspired by Puerto Morelos’ laid-back lifestyle that this village became the inspiration for his most well-known song. Times have changed but not the timeless rhythms of this seaside village. Experience the best of it, just a stroll down the beach from your private beachfront residence.
The relaxed ease of a bygone era. Colorful open fishing boats have been heading out to sea for generations every morning and returning each evening with their catch. Buy fish caught that morning and serve it to your guests in the evening. Stroll through shops. Celebrate festivals in the village square. Dine at a casual but upscale restaurant, right on the beach. Live by a rhythm easy and reassuring as the tides. Welcome to Mexico the way it was meant to be — friendly, family-oriented and easygoing.
Welcome to Mexico the way it was meant to be.
Infinite blues. The sea in your front yard is filled with all-out excitement. If you live for billfish exploding from the sea, then you’re in luck. Sailfish, along with blue and white marlin, migrate through these waters in late spring through early summer. Of course, there’s nothing like bringing home fresh dorado, wahoo and snapper for dinner any time of the year. Cast a fly to permit and bonefish along the flats and to baby tarpon in the mangroves, where reeling in these acrobats is controlled chaos, or try your luck on their furious 100-pound brethren just offshore.
Marina El Cid The only full-service, world-class marina between Cancún and Puerto Aventuras offers a sportfishing fleet, along with dive, snorkeling and cruise charters. It’s just a short stroll down the beach from Grand Residences.
The Royal Yacht Club A quick ride into Cancún will take you to the dock of The Royal Yacht Club. Cruise the lagoon on a spacious yacht. Or venture further out to sea. Dine at a fine island restaurant and cruise home at sunset.
El Camaleón, MayaKoba
Iberostar Playa Paraíso
Mesmerizing greens. Twelve championship golf courses, several designed by legends of the game. Nicklaus, Norman, Fazio, Trent Jones, Weiskopf, Price and Dye have all contributed to the creation of a golfer’s dream destination. Each course is defined by a rare combination of playability and varied tropical features highlighting the rejuvenating beauty of their settings while enhancing the joys of the game. A total of twelve golf courses keep players of all abilities challenged and excited by the mix of playability and challenge.
El Camaleón, MayaKoba
Quietly Removed. though hardly remote. Nestled between a tropical sanctuary and a national marine park. Just down the beach from Puerto Morelos — a vast ecological reserve in your back yard and the infinite Caribbean in your front yard — Grand Residences® is ideally situated for serene beachfront living. More than a mile from the highway, separated from road noise by the mile-long reserve, you’ll feel privately removed in a tranquil beachfront setting. In fact, you’ll be just under eleven miles from the international airport and bustling Cancún, and within an easy drive along four-lane highways to Riviera Maya’s celebrated attractions.
Safer than Wyoming and Montana The Yucatan is actually safer than rural areas of the US like Wyoming and Montana according to an article in USA Today. USA Today August 4, 2010
Riviera Maya has been waiting a long time for Grand Residences.
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There simply is no other beachfront residential opportunity of this caliber anywhere along Riviera Maya. Remarkably spacious residences impeccably designed and beautifully furnished — all with views of the sea. A full menu of standardsetting services on a par with the world’s landmark hotels. And a wealth of amenities and programs for everyone, from kids to parents and grandparents. Best of all, beachfront living in this spectacular tropical setting will be all about neighbors connecting with neighbors to establish an inclusive community of vibrant, easygoing and engaging friends, people who will share their vacations year after year, for generations. Grand Residences offers so many ways for everyone to plug into this friendly and relaxed spirit.
El Rey Polo club, Puerto Morelos
Royal Resorts Defining the Standard of Luxury. ®
The evolution of elegance of ease. Royal Resorts created a recipe for success that’s actually very simple: Deliver the finest in personal service. Develop superior beachfront properties. Treat owners like family. From humble beginnings, these beachfront resorts have attracted loyal, enthusiastic, engaging families sharing vacations at six resorts. The grandest of them all is about to sparkle like a diamond at the center of the crown.
So welcoming it feels like family serving family. The staff is genuinely friendly. You’ll see the sparkle in their eyes. The warmth of their smiles. You’ll feel their amiable desire to help you enjoy a memorably relaxing vacation, year after year. Caring is simply in their nature. Grand Residences is the evolution of Royal Resorts’ grand vision, designed by soliciting member and owner feedback. As a result, the location will be stunning. The architecture extraordinarily engaging. The residences remarkably spacious. The community will be tightly knit and the services will be nothing short of world-class.
The Flower of Life
This symbol appears on Mayan and Egyptian ruins alike. Archeologists believe its geometric symmetry reflects the balanced design of the cosmic blueprint.
Riviera Maya’s Finest Residential Opportunity. Come home to barefoot luxury you won’t find anywhere else. Never before has Riviera Maya experienced a residential beachfront opportunity this grand. An astonishing array of elements have been carefully selected for discriminating owners to experience the finest in vacation living, in total relaxation. Extraordinarily spacious residences — an astonishing 50% larger than traditional vacation residences. Interiors custom designed and fully furnished with rich and inviting colors and textures. Large gourmet kitchens fully equipped with high-end dishware, flatware and cookware. Magnificent ocean views from every residence. A full menu of luxurious services and amenities on a par with the world’s finest luxury hotels. * Daily housekeeping service * Evening turndown service * Platinum Concierge service * 24-hour room service * 24-hour front desk service * Valet * Free private round-trip airport shuttle * Pre-arrival grocery shopping and decoration * Available private chef and catering services * Available butler services * Available private nanny * Available private transportation to shopping and dining in Cancún and Playa del Carmen A developer specializing in high-end resorts for more than 30 years. * Royal Resorts track record proves that the company consistently lives up to its vision. * A trusted, values-based company dedicated to long-term relationships with members and owners. Consistently recognized for highquality resort projects by an array of national and international awards.
Cultivating a loyal following.
Grand Living Meets Barefoot Luxury. All of the privileges without an ounce of pretense. Imagine coming home to a sanctuary where you feel comfortable enough to let down your guard and be yourself among friends. Where you meet people from different regions and backgrounds, who you might never meet anywhere else. Where there’s a shared desire for laughter, inspiring conversations and long-term connections. Welcome to Grand Residences and luxury at ease. Stroll the beach barefoot. Sunbathe while your children play in the Kids Club. Read a novel under a palapa. But dress up a bit for dinner with friends in the restaurant. Nothing fancy. Nothing hoity-toity. Just comfortable and casual. You get the picture.
Quietly establishing the finest in luxury for more than 30 years. Royal Resorts has achieved a reputation for standard-setting luxury in Cancún and along Riviera Maya. A friendly staff anticipating your every need enhances a full complement of amenities in the resort and at home. Here’s where family serves family — not just for a weeklong vacation but for a lifetime of vacation living. From valet and concierge services, to poolside and beach services, to the people who care for your private residence every day.
Embracing Tropical Mexico’s Rich Traditions. Architecture that embraces the past to connect residents with a unique heritage. The traditional Mexican hacienda is a self-sufficient and self-contained world designed to blend work and relaxation in a rural landscape. Its layout constitutes a uniquely Mexican vernacular whose elements will be celebrated at Grand Residences beachfront location. Red tile roofs at different elevations, white façades broken into units for visual intrigue, wood and stone elements and covered walkways will create a community integrated with the landscape and the region’s historical context to help residents resonate with the Yucatán and its culture like no other resort in the region.
Extraordinarily spacious, classically designed ocean-view residences. The vast majority of vacation residences have the knee-banging confinement of a hotel room. Not so at Grand Residences. Each private residence is 50 percent larger than run-of-the-mill properties, giving your family more elbow room to feel at ease, at home. A world-renowned interior designer will carefully select custom furnishings and artwork to establish the feeling of a private home, rather than a vacation hotel or condo. The rich textures and colorful fabrics will evoke a thoroughly relaxing atmosphere with a touch of elegance. The staff will even put out family photos and memorabilia in advance of your arrival.
In-home Amenities: furnishings and artwork * Custom appliances * High-end countertops * Granite dishes and silverware * Decorator cabinets * Wood master bath * Five-piece Bed™ in each bedroom * Royal patio or terrace, some * Furnished with private pool and grill
Jump In and Reinvent Yourself. A wealth of amenities and programs that bring neighbors together. Grand Residences will create so many opportunities for neighbors to become lifelong friends. The richness of these experiences and the way they bring the community together will keep you and your family looking forward to coming back year after year.
Programs to bring people to help everyone feel more at home, at the beach: teaching Mexico’s world-renowned culinary arts * Classes and wine-tasting gatherings * Tequila * Mayan studies classes
language classes * Spanish programs featuring the reef and mangrove preserve * Nature * Community volunteer opportunities in Puerto Morelos
Resort features: World-class Spa and Beauty Salon designed as a
Onsite Restaurant and Café
timeless sanctuary
* Casual dining service for breakfast, lunch and dinner
* Private massage rooms
* Specialty dining with a regional and international menu
* Rejuvenating therapeutic options
* Café with light menu for meeting friends
* Co-ed therapeutic pool * Steam room and sauna
Natural Foods Gourmet Market
* Renewing beauty salon treatments
* Fresh locally grown produce * Fresh baked goods
State-of-the-art Fitness Center
* Specialty foods and goods
* The latest cardio equipment with flat-screen TVs
* Selection of fine wines and liquors
* Free-weights
* Health-oriented products
* Personal trainers to design custom fitness programs * Pilates, yoga and cardio classes
Kids Club and Teens Club * Variety of activities and programs
Pools with Beverage, Snack and Lunch Services
* Specially trained staff
* Kids Pool
* A place for kids and teens to have even more
* Family pool
fun than their parents
* Adult Pool with swim-up bar * Lap pool
The Royal Yacht Club
* Outdoor whirlpool
* Charter trips to Isla Mujeres and other locations * Sunset cruises with family and friends
Beach Services
* Cruises around the Cancún lagoon
* Cold drinking water * Refreshing cold facial towels
Meeting and Event Facilities
* Lunch, snack and beverage services
* Catering to weddings, anniversaries and special family gatherings * Available for corporate and other business events
A Community of Owners Who Will Change Your Life.
Guaranteed residences and selected weeks means you’ll always have the same friendly neighbors to build community. Royal Resorts owners have many things in common. Most of all they love to passionately celebrate life. Maybe that’s why they’re so engaging. So vivacious. Enthusiastic. Intellectually curious. They’re the kind of people you want to invite for dinner. Chat over cocktails. Share stories. Laugh long into the night. Fortunately, their vacation schedule will line up with yours, year after year. In a world that’s unpredictable and seemingly chaotic, this community will provide continuity and stability. Consider each vacation your return to a safe harbor. To reinforce that consistency, you return to the same residence every season, every year, which further enhances a community with a neighborly feeling where kids and grandkids also become the best of friends.
We were excited to hear about the new Grand Residences. Clearly, a lot of research and planning has gone into this project. What was really great was having the opportunity to go and visit the site of the Grand Residences. Wow! What a beach! Nicer than Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman and a lot more peaceful and intimate. After looking at the floor plans, the quality of what is going to go into each villa, your commitment, plus what we have come to expect as the Royal Resorts “standards and fringe benefits”, we were hooked. We are very excited to be part of this project and can’t wait for Dec 2012 and thereafter!
Michele and Alberto Diaz-Arias Columbia, Missouri USA
The Royal Resorts team has always delighted us. When we learned about Grand Residences, it naturally piqued our interest. We love Playa and we love Cancún. Midway between them, along a beautiful beach and close to a fishing village, Grand Residences will offer everything we could ever imagine. The Royals have been a big part of our lives, and we’ve enjoyed the whole experience. Conservative and cautious by nature, we believe that the people behind the Royals have a rare quality, which you don’t often find today, INTEGRITY. And that has made all the difference.
Pam and Hank Felton
Reisterstown, Maryland USA
Since we have purchased a week at The Royal Sands 6 years ago, we have returned to Cancún at least once a year. It has become our favorite vacation spot. When we first saw the very first information on the Grand Residences, we became very excited about it. It was just what we were looking for... for our retirement. We know the standards and quality of the Royal Resorts so we had no doubt that this could be something for us. We now have a concrete plan for our retirement which includes great weather at our favorite beach, hassle free living, terrific services, and a great retirement life ahead of us with our new neighbours.
Lorraine and Lars Tange Denmark
We purchased at the Royal Sands in 2000, and have been vacationing with Royal Resorts every year since that time. We’ve come to value the superior service, the friendliness of the staff and consistency in management. When we heard about Grand Residences, we were very excited since we were looking for a vacation home investment. We made a wise choice to partner with Royal Resorts in this venture, and we eagerly await completion. Solid project, Solid investment, Solid company.”
Stephney Gordon and Chris Allen McMurray, Pennsylvania USA
Cornerstones of Ownership. A one-of-a-kind beachfront ownership opportunity in an inspiring tropical setting. Riviera Maya’s only Beachfront Residences Elevated by High-End Amenities. For the first time in the history of this tropical getaway, discriminating buyers will have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of real estate ownership in a sanctuary that offers a high level of sophistication and the option to buy at a level that meets your needs.
More than an idyllic beachfront. Great activities for the entire family. The Grand Residences beach is one of the world’s finest. Soft white-sand and kid-friendly surf create the perfect match for letting your cares drift away with the tides. And there’s so much more. Four different swimming pools. A spa, fitness center, casual and fine dining, along with a host of programs, will keep you and your family coming back year after year.
Reinvent yourself with exclusive life-changing programs. A broad range of activities and programs will provide opportunities for neighbors to become friends and to grow closer, not just for a week but for a lifetime. Grand Residences and its relaxed atmosphere will give you the chance to change your life by eating wholesome, healthy foods and by taking dietary, nutrition and fitness classes to get back into the good habits that stress erodes from your daily routine.
El Rey Polo club, Puerto Morelos
Riviera Maya’s last quaint fishing village. Jimmy Buffet says that Margaritaville was more than a place in his imagination; Puerto Morelos was the inspiration for his famous song. It’s an authentic fishing village that time forgot. A fleet of colorful open boats takes to the sea each morning and returns each evening with its catch. Families gather in the square for festivals and celebrations. The shops are still quaint and you can buy fresh fish at the cooperative. And have a fabulous meal of international caliber at an unassuming beachside restaurant.
Quietly removed though hardly remote. Nestled between a broad mangrove sanctuary and a National Marine Park, Grand Residences will give residents the impression that they are somewhere off the beaten path. The mangrove sanctuary will create a mile-wide buffer between Grand Residences and the highway, while attracting tropical birds and other wildlife. While residents might feel like they are miles from anywhere, they will be just eleven miles from the international airport and bustling Cancún, with easy access to ruins and theme parks along four-lane highways, as well as to the Royal Yacht Club.
A visionary team with a track record of success. As a highly successful real estate development corporation, Royal Resorts has specialized in large-scale projects in Cancún and Riviera Maya for more than thirty years. The vision and inspiration of former U.S. Air Force Officers and Mexican businessmen, Royal Resorts focuses on developing smooth operating systems, superior customer service, good corporate citizenship, the continual evolution of its products and, most importantly, a business model that minimizes exposure to debt and risk. As a result, Royal Resorts is one of the few development firms in North America in a strong position during these tough economic times, and one of the very few firms with the financial capacity to deliver on its promises.
Two ways to own. Extraordinary flexibility. Own it all or only for the time that you’ll use your luxury beachfront residence. Grand Residences offers two options for owning the ocean-view tropical residence of your dreams. In both cases owners will enjoy all the advantages of real estate. Fractional-ownership Plan: Take advantage of a specific residence for your private use in specific weeks of the year, every year. Your ownership privileges are prorated to your “fraction” of the entire residence. You have the option to make your residence available for rent during those designated weeks when you’re not in residence. Whole-ownership Plan: Take advantage of a specific residence all year, every year, part of your legacy that can be passed on from generation to generation. Lock-off options and a locked owners’ closet allow you to store personal items, if you select the option to rent your residence through a third-party, worldwide luxury resort and hotel reservation system.
World Class Hotel and Resort Services These luxury residences, along with supporting services and amenities, including food and beverage, will meet or exceed standards set by landmark world hotels to achieve 4-star AAA status.
Illustrations are artistic renderings, in our efforts to improve our community, final designs are subject to change.