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Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
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thought it was fitting that I introduce fellow travel writer Christine Curley to one of my favorite resort brands by inviting her on a girls’ getaway on the “Beach of Women” (Playa Mujeres) near Cancun. And Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort is brand new, so I was stoked to explore it. I have been to many Secrets brand resorts, and they have never disappointed. And one of the things I like most about them is that no two are alike. They go out of their way to design each of their resorts with local flavor and culture, adding unique touches with local materials and art, and always including environmentally inspired themes from the surroundings. These are not cookie-cutter hotels, though they do all include the same Unlimited Luxury © program as upscale adult-only, all-inclusives. And typically, they all centre around wonderful on site pools and water circuits, and offer the same themed gourmet dining spots, yet they all manage to remain distinctly unique in character. This particular Secrets is located on a coastal dune preserve with a pristine beach and
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stunning calm aqua waters due to the protection from Isla Mujeres (“Island of Women”) across the bay. The two main areas – the pool region and the dining and main entertainment enclaves – are quite far apart as the resort really sprawls across a large tract of land, but the golf cart trolleys to transport guests solves that. There were many unique highlights there, like the bird watching perch where you can order a romantic breakfast, but one of my favorite amenities there was my room. I have stayed in swim-out suites before, and sometimes they lack privacy since they are connected to other rooms and people frequently swim by. But my oceanfront suite had a completely private dipping pool out front that was big enough to swim in and also a deep whirlpool bath inside. Genius! Overall, we had an awesome girls’ getaway time with their fun nightly entertainment and first-rate cuisine – including 24/7 room service – and I was happy to experience yet another stellar Secrets resorts to add to my list. Visit:www.secretsresorts.com/playamujeres . SUSAN CAMPBELL @suectravel