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The Yucatan Peninsula, says Frommers.com, is Mexico's premier tourist destination. Its unspoiled beaches, Mayan ruins, and accommodations ranging from all-inclusive and highly exclusive resorts to off-the-beaten path intimately luxurious haciendas, the Yucatan has attractions to suit every travelers' taste and budget.
Hacienda Chichen Resort
Each of its 28 cottage rooms has a private veranda from which guests can enjoy views of the extensive gardens. The Hacienda is only minutes from the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza. With 30 completely restored buildings, these ruins are widely regarded as the best-preserved in Mexico. Climb the pyramid steps for a splendid view of the Yucatan jungle.
Then return to the Hacienda to recover from your exertions in the holistic spa, or sip a freshly prepared organic fruit smoothie while relaxing on your veranda. Respect the Hacienda's green policies by using your linens for two days and turning off all electrical lights, appliances, and the air conditioning when you leave your room.
Hacienda Chichen
Carretera Chichén Itzá-Valladolid
Yucatán, México
(999) 920-8408
www.haciendachichen.com
Hacienda Misne
Only 15 minutes from the capital city of Merida, the Hacienda Misne can be your portal to all the Yucatan's historical treasures. Get in a historical frame of mind with the hotel's Mexican Colonial decor, and immerse your taste buds in the restaurant's original Mayan/European cuisine. Dine either indoors in the main house or on a terrace where you'll enjoy the colors, sounds, and scents of the Hacienda's lush tropical gardens.
Treat yourself to a carriage ride through the historic heart of Merida before returning to the hacienda either to cool off with a dip in one of the two outdoor pools or to drift off to a massage at the Mayan Spa.
Hacienda Misne
Calle 19 #172 x 6B Fraccionamiento Misné 1
Mérida, Yucatán.
(999) 940-7150
www.haciendamisne.com.mx
Hotel Reef Yucatan
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico an hour north of Merida, the 5-star Reef Yucatan Hotel is not only a beach retreat but also a jumping off place for trips to the Xcambo ruins just 3 miles away and the Dzilam Natural Reserve.
The hotel's Mayan exterior is a perfect fit for its surroundings, and each one- to four-guest room has a balcony or terrace with garden, ocean or pool view. Enjoy a boat tour of the Dzilam de Brazo Reserve with its outstanding birding opportunities, where the early morning gatherings of flamingos echo the pinks of the sunrise.
The Reef Yucatan is an all-inclusive resort. The price of your package includes your room as well as all meals and snacks served as buffets, along with domestic drinks. The hotel organizes sports events in the summer and has a year-round game room.
Hotel Reef Yucatan
Carretera Progreso-Telchac
Telchac Puerto, Yucatán
(999) 941 9494
www.reefyucatan.com
About The Author
Judy Wolfe has owned Prose for the Pros, a freelance writing business, since 2006. She's been an inveterate traveler since 1961. Wolfe holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature from California State University at Pomona
