Thanksgiving week All Inclusive
Beach and Activity Getaway
to
Mexico’s Mayan Riviera
Nov. 21-28, 2015
ONLY $1099 FOR SEVEN NIGHTS AT A 4.5 STAR DELUXE ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT INCLUDING ALL MEALS, ALL DRINKS, NIGHTLY SHOWS
AND 3 AMAZING FULL DAY TOURS.
(free roommate matching included or choose optional single supplement for only $299)
El Castillo dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site. |
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Join us for an all inclusive week of fun in the sun and sand over the Thanksgiving week holiday.
We are heading the warm sunshine and golden sandy beaches of Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. The Mayan Riviera is located about 30 minutes outside of Cancun, making flight arrangements a breeze for everyone.
Grand Riviera Princess, an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, is situated on one of the most beautiful stretches of white-sand beach in Riviera Maya. This active, resort boasts a list of amenities sure to satisfy even the most selective consumer. Twelve swimming pools, integrated Jacuzzis, swim-up bars, nightly entertainment and delicious cuisine meet every guest with an array of choices and set the tone for a fantastic escape to paradise.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
Come experience this oceanfront all-inclusive resort situated on one of the most beautiful stretches of white-sand beach in the Riviera Maya. Just minutes from Playa del Carmen, the Grand Riviera Princess is an active resort with enough options to keep everyone happy.
Highlights include:
- 12 Pool(s)
- eight for adults, four for children)
- 3 Swim-Up Bar(s)
- 3 Outdoor Jacuzzis
- nightly shows and entertainment in the Princess Theatre
- all suite accommodations
- enough dining variety to satisfy even the most discriminating palates. (9 restaurants)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- SpaTour Desk
- Money Exchange
- Medical Services Available
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Gift Shop(s)Wedding Services
You will enjoy seven nights’ accommodations, all meals, all drinks, nightly shows, plus three full day guided sightseeing tours during your vacation week.
Included in all Room:
- Telephone in the Room and Bathroom
- Full bathroom with Jacuzzi
- 26" Satellite Plasma TV
- Private Balcony or Terrace
- Safety Deposit Box
- Ceiling Fan
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Stocked Mini-Bar
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hairdryer
- Lighted Vanity Mirror
- In-Room Jacuzzi
- Your choice of 1 King or 2 Double Beds
- In-Room Safe
- In-Room MiniBar
- Cable/Satellite TV
All Inclusive
HIGHLIGHTS
All Meals and Snacks
Unlimited Domestic Beverages
Selected Premium Brands
Stocked In-Room Mini-Bar
Non-Motorized Water Sports
Introductory Scuba Lesson
Gym/Fitness Center
Supervised Children's Program(s)
Tennis Court(s)Daily Organized Activities
Nightly Entertainment
Hotel Taxes and Gratuities
The All-Inclusive Plan Includes:
- Room Accommodations as Selected
- Unlimited Meals and Snacks
- Unlimited Beverages (includes domestic and international alcoholic drinks)
- In-Room Mini-Bar (includes soft drinks, bottled water and beer)
- Non-Motorized Water Sports (includes snorkeling, one introductory scuba lesson in the pool per person, per stay, sailing and kayaking)
- Fully-Equipped Fitness Center with Sauna
- Day and Night Resort Entertainment (includes shows in the Princess Theater and national drinks)
- Activities (includes tennis, archery and table games)
- Entrance into the Areito Disco (drinks included)
- All hotel taxes and gratuities
- Meals at the 2 Main Buffets*
- 7 A La Carte Restaurants*
- 1 snack bar and 10 bars including the Sports Bar and 3 Swim-Up Bars.
- WIFI Internet access in common areas
Bars & Restaurants
HIGHLIGHTS
7 Restaurants10 Bars/Lounges
Disco
Nightly Entertainment
Room Service Available
Theater
Dining at the Grand Riviera Princess is all about wonderful options. In addition to two large International buffet restaurants, guests may choose from seven a la carte restaurant options and a casual snack bar.
Nightly live entertainment sure to captivate the entire family takes place in the beautiful Princess Theatre, and the onsite Disco and Sports Bar offer late-night diversions for the adult set.
Dining Venues (all included unless noted below)
- Two International Buffets
- One Snack Bar
A la Carte options:
- Mexican
- Asian Fusion
- Italian
- Swiss
- Grill Restaurant
- Seafood grill (not included with Jr. Suite category)
- Gourmet International (not included with Jr Suite category)
PLUS
- Thai Beach Club (not included on the AI plan)
Bars (all included)
- Three swim-up pool bars
- 'Areito' Disco with complimentary admission and drinks
- Sports Bar offering late night hours and snack service
- Piano Bar with drink service and live piano concert every night (Adults only - over 16 years old only permitted, allowing adults to enjoy the atmosphere without the intrusion of kids.)
Activities & Recreation (all included)
HIGHLIGHTS
6 Lighted Tennis Court(s)
Multi-Sport Court
Basketball Court
Ping Pong
Beach Volleyball
Scuba (1 Beginners Lesson per person included)
Dive Center (additional lessons /dives available at additional cost
Onsite Snorkeling
Kayaking Windsurfing/Sailing
Water Aerobics
Recreational Activities and Facilities (all Included):
- 13 pools (9 just for adults. 4 just for kids)
- Daily Organized Activities (includes exercise classes, beach volley ball, tennis, table games, archery, and a scuba lesson in the pool)
- A Fully-Equipped Fitness Center
- A Spa Complex with Sauna
- Non-motorized Water Sports (includes snorkeling and kayaking)
PLUS ENJOY THREE GUIDED EXCURSIONS INCLUDED IN YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
4 x 4 adventure tour – including 4 x 4 ride, snorkeling, visit to an underground river
and ziplinine adventure
This 4x4 tour takes you on an expedition through the Yucatan jungle to discover the secrets within.
Let the experts take you on a jungle tour with a difference. Your robust 4x4 is going to probe the jungle on roads that cars and coaches simply can't go. Explore caverns and sacred wells, snorkel in an underground river and experience a zip line as you make your way through an exhilarating day with a beautiful backdrop.
Includes: Round trip air-conditioned transportation, 4x4 & guide, snorkel & equipment, visit to underground river, zip line activity, buffet lunch and soft drinks.
Meeting Point: Pick-up at hotel lobby. Pickups from 7AM
Tour Duration: Approx. 7 hours
(Included group tour on Wednesday)
Recommendations: Wear swimsuit, comfortable footwear and biodegradable sunscreen & repellent. Bring a towel, camera (or underwater camera), change of clothes and cash for souvenirs or extras.
Chichen Itza Wonder Tour
Explore one of the new seven wonders of the world at the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. Learn the secrets of the mystical Mayan civilization and be amazed by their achievements in constructing one of the most important cities of this era. Also visit a magical cenote and take the opportunity to swim in the crystal clear, refreshing waters. This tour uses modern, luxury coaches with limited capacity to ensure a more comfortable and personalized service. Enjoy a continental breakfast on board, domestic open bar service throughout the journey and a typical Mexican style buffet lunch.
Departure Time: Pick-up at hotel lobby beginning at 7:00AM
Tour Duration: Approx 11 hours (2 hours driving each way)
Includes: Roundtrip air-conditioned premier transportation, continental breakfast, soft drinks & beer on board, bilingual expert guide, entrance fees & buffet lunch (drink not included).
Recommendations: Comfortable shoes – There is extensive walking at Chichen Itza, a hat or umbrella to protect you from the sun, biodegradable sunscreen & repellent, swimsuit and towel (if you wish to swim in the cenote), cash for souvenirs as there are handicraft stalls on site and a camera to capture some spectacular photos.
Dolphin Adventure Catamaran
The sails are up so get ready to float away to paradise! Enjoy a full day out that will include discovering Isla Mujeres, snorkeling at one of the world's most famous reefs, swimming with dolphins and free time on a beautiful beach with lunch and drinks all included. Don’t miss the opportunity to do something truly memorable on your vacation. Touch, play, learn and swim with these magical mammals while establishing a unique bond of trust. Use a snorkel and mask to get an incredible underwater view of the dolphins as they speed and spiral swim through the water demonstrating their amazing agility. Experience the thrill of a belly ride from your new friends and then relax as you enjoy free time on a beautiful beach with lunch and free drinks. All together, you’re sure to have an unforgettable day.
Includes: Roundtrip catamaran sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres where the dolphinarium is located and Dolphin Royal Swim package. Light continental breakfast, buffet lunch and domestic open bar. Snorkel equipment, visit to a reef and tour of downtown Isla Mujeres.
Not Included: Dock and reef fees of approx. $8USD per person are not included and must be paid in cash before boarding.
Tour Duration: Approx 10 hours; dolphin activity approx 55 mins (including briefing)
Recommendations: Wear swimsuit and biodegradeable sunscreen. Bring a towel, change of clothes and cash for taxes, souvenirs or other activities that may be available for a local charge.
DAILY ITINERARY
Saturday November 21st
– Arrive on your own flight arrangement into Cancun. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Grand Riviera Princess Resort. After check in, the rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy its 12 pools (8 for adults only), 3 swim up bars, 3 jacuzzis, plus the golden sand beach and the all inclusive meals and drinks at our resort.
This evening, we will have an orientation at 6pm to meet and greet the group’s travelers and go over the plans for the week’s activities. (Location of the orientation will be announced via email to all trip participants in the trip welcome letter 30 days prior to the trip.)
Each evening, just after the sun has set, we will enjoy a casual social event at one of the resort’s lounges (details will be provided at the group orientation on your arrival evening). This gives you a chance to share stories and fun of the day’s activities with new friends over a drink and plan or reconfirm plans for the next day’s activities.
Each evening we will also have a group dinner at one of the 7 different restaurants included on our all inclusive vacation. Each night will feature a different restaurant, so you can sample all 7.
Plus don’t forget the nightly show included every night at our all inclusive resort.
Sunday November 23rd
– Today we will enjoy our first included full day tour.
Dolphin Adventure Catamaran sailing and snorkeling
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The sails are up so get ready to float away to paradise! Enjoy a full day out that will include discovering Isla (island) Mujeres, snorkeling at one of the world's most famous reefs and swimming with dolphins. Don’t miss the opportunity to do something truly memorable on your vacation. Touch, play, learn and swim with these magical mammals while establishing a unique bond of trust. Use a snorkel and mask to get an incredible underwater view of the dolphins as they speed and spiral swim through the water demonstrating their amazing agility. Experience the thrill of a belly ride from your new friends. Whether you are with friends, family or going solo, you’re sure to have an unforgettable day.
Includes: Roundtrip catamaran sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres – Approx. 90 minutes with a stop along the way for approx. 45 minutes of snorkeling at one of the most beautiful reefs in the world, followed by a one hour visit to the dolphinarium on isla Mujeres where we will enjoy the Dolphin Royal Swim package, featuring the thrill of swimming with these magical creatures.
Also included are a 45 minutes walking tour of downtown Isla Mujeres following our swim with the dolphins and approx. 2 hours of free time at a Beach Club on isla Mujeres with access to a beautiful beach, a pool and both lunch and free beer, rum punch and soft drinks and lastly a leisurely catamaran ride back to Cancun.
Light continental breakfast, buffet lunch and domestic open bar and Snorkel equipment are all included
Not Included: Dock and reef fees of approx. $8USD per person are not included and must be paid to the boat operator in cash before boarding.
The tour departs from El Embarcadero, Km 4.5 on Blvd Kukulcan, at Playa Linda, Cancun at 9am and we must check in there at 8:30am, so we will meet at the check in desk of our resort at 7:30am for a 7:45am sharp departure from our resort.
Tour Duration: Approx. 9 to 10 hours;
Recommendations: Wear swimsuit and biodegradeable sunscreen. Bring a towel, change of clothes and cash for taxes, souvenirs or other activities that may be available for a local charge.
Monday November 23rd – Today is a full day at leisure to enjoy the many pools, and activities of our resort or just relax on the beach. All meals and drinks are included throughout the week, so simply enjoy yourself.
For anyone who is a tennis fan, we will have a mid morning gathering at the tennis courts for a casual round robin tournament.
If you wish, enjoy your one included scuba lesson today. You may also wish to enjoy the resort’s included beach volleyball.
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Tuesday November 24th
Today we will enjoy an included full day tour to a true Wonder of the World
Chichen Itza Wonder Tour
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Explore one of the new seven wonders of the world at the archaeological site of Chichen Itza.
For hundreds of years people have been amazed by its perfect architecture, the advanced engineering and the mystery surrounding one of the most impressive civilizations of the world
.Learn the secrets of the mystical Mayan civilization and be amazed by their achievements in constructing one of the most important cities of this era. Also visit a magical cenote and take the opportunity to swim in the crystal clear, refreshing waters. This tour uses modern, luxury coaches with limited capacity to ensure a more comfortable and personalized service. Enjoy a continental breakfast on board, domestic open bar service throughout the journey and a typical Mexican style buffet lunch.
Chichen Itza was voted in 2007 as one of the 7 new wonders of the world.
Departure Time: Pick-up at hotel lobby beginning at 7:00AM
Tour Duration: Approx. 11 hours (2 hours driving each way)
Includes: Roundtrip air-conditioned premier transportation, continental breakfast, soft drinks & beer on board, bilingual expert guide, entrance fees & buffet lunch.
Recommendations: Comfortable shoes for walking, a hat or umbrella to protect you from the sun, biodegradable sunscreen & repellent, swimsuit and towel (if you wish to swim in the cenote), cash for souvenirs as there are handicraft stalls on site and a camera to capture some spectacular photos.
Wednesday November 25th – Today is another free day to relax and enjoy the beach, the pools and the hotel amenities.
If you wish, enjoy your one included scuba lesson today.
You may also wish to enjoy the resort’s included beach volleyball, fitness center, kayaking, and its numerous other included amenities.
Don’t forget our nightly social just after sunset at one of the resort lounges.
Thursday November 26th – Happy Thanksgiving
Today we will enjoy our final included excursion.
4 x 4 adventure tour – including 4 x 4 ride, snorkeling, visit to an underground river
and ziplinine adventure
This 4x4 tour takes you on an expedition through the Yucatan jungle to discover the secrets within.
Let the experts take you on a jungle tour with a difference. Your robust 4x4 is going to probe the jungle on roads that cars and coaches simply can't go. Explore caverns and sacred wells, snorkel in an underground river and experience a zip line as you make your way through an exhilarating day with a beautiful backdrop.
Includes: Round trip air-conditioned transportation, 4x4 & guide, snorkel & equipment, visit to underground river, zip line activity, buffet lunch and soft drinks.
Meeting Point: Pick-up at hotel lobby. Pickups from 7AM, times vary depending on hotel.
Tour Duration: Approx. 7 hours
Recommendations: Wear swimsuit, comfortable footwear and biodegradable sunscreen & repellent. Bring a towel, camera (or underwater camera), change of clothes and cash for souvenirs or extras.
Tonight enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at our resort
Friday November 27th – Today is your final day in Paradise and it is a full free day so enjoy it as you wish.
All passengers should visit the hotel concierge at today at a time of your convenience to reconfirm the time of your own transfer to the airport tomorrow. Transfer to the airport is included in your trip package but the time of your transfer must be reconfirmed by each passenger, based on the time of your own flight.
Saturday November 28th – Transfer from the hotel to the airport today.
We hope you enjoyed your holiday week in paradise with us!
TRIP PRICE: ONLY $1099 PER PERSON + $28 TAX
Includes
- 7 nights accommodations at the Grand Riviera Princess
- All meals at your choice of 7 restaurants
- All drinks at all 6 bars (3 swim up bars, a disco, sports bar and piano bar) and
At 7 restaurants at the resort
- Nightly shows
- Airport transfers from the airport to the resort and back to the airport
- 3 full day excursions as listed in the itinerary
- Free non smoking roommate matching based on gender
- Evening group socials (Sun-Thurs)
- Non motorized watersports
(Kayaking Windsurfing/Sailing)
- Water Aerobics
- Tennis
- Fitness center
Optional single room supplement: Only $299
NOT INCLUDED
Additional Features (at an extra charge)
- SPA Service
- Medical Center (doctor on call 24 hours)
- Meeting Facilities
- Business Center
- Shops
- Room Service (Junior Suite, Junior Suite Deluxe & Junior Suite Deluxe Pool Access)
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- Golf Packages at External Golf Courses (subject to availability)
- Seafood & Gourmet International Restaurants (Junior Suite Category Only)
- Chill Out Beach Club and Restaurant
- Laundry Service
- National and International Calls
- Aquatic Sports Center (motorized water sports)
- Wifi in rooms
A deposit of $200 is due within 7 days of booking.
Deposits are fully refundable if cancelled by August 1st.
Cancelations between August 1st and sept. 1st will lose $50
Cancellations are Sept. 1st will forfeit the full deposit
Balance payment is due Sept. 15th and is non refundable.
Travel insurance is available upon request.
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