Two Hours From Paradise: Illusion Boutique Hotel in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
5/19/2005 5:17:17 PM by JENNIFER ARCINIEGAS
From Miami's International airportto the city of Cancun,Mexico theres a flight of just45 minutes and then a short 45minute drive into the Riviera Maya,the coast line of paradisiacal wondersof the Mexican Caribbean, youwill find PLAYA DEL CARMEN asmall magical beach side city thathas quickly gained the attention ofthe world.
Besides being the perfect base toexplore the Mayan ruins of Tulumand visit world renowned scuba divingIsland Cozumel (the Ferry docksare located close to the citys bus station),Playa as its multiculturallocals call it, holds miles of unspoiledwhite sandy beaches and the mostexquisite clear Caribbean waters.
As large tourist destinationsprove that it is hard to find almostuntouched beaches, Playa DelCarmen conserves its harmony withnature. Foreign influence has createdthe citys unique ambiance, enrichedwith the most bohemian Europeanfeel combined with the signatureMexican liveliness Playa comestogether with the mixture of theworlds cultures, its description is thepeaceful fusion of their styles.Besides the fact that wherever yougo in Playa del Carmen you arealways near the ocean and its breezecirculates at all times the experienceis about all your senses, the flavors ofthe world are united in a display ofexotic restaurants, and shopping is aworld wide cultural trade.
The city offers every possiblewater activity: relaxing swims, windsurfing,sailing, fishing, snorkeling,reef diving, open sea and cave scubadiving, as well as exploring wells offresh water in the jungle, while youdiscover the ancient Mayan ruins.
Activities, artistic ideas and culturalimagination are born down 5thAvenue. The heart and soul ofPLAYA lay on the main street thatruns parallel to the ocean, a widepedestrian walkway that embodiesenough magic to move the wholecity. Weve seen lions, fire breathers,boa constrictors, gymnast and firedancers, and percussionists.Improvised artists from all over theworld come together on 5th Avenueto learn and share new techniques ofentertainment.
At night the many different barsand lounges located on the beachitself or through out 5th Avenue andits intersecting streets offer worldmusic, colorful drinks and live showsof traveling bohemian fire dancers aswell as their native Mariachi bands.Playas nights are covered with themysticism of enchanting customs.
Everyone is friendly in Playa DelCarmen, anxious to learn new culturesand exchange a smile. Thesmall city has everything a vacationermight need and all within thetourist zone: hotels, restaurants, conveniencestores, tour operators, internetcafes, currency exchanges, banks,and pharmacies. The size of the citydoes not limit its features.
South Floridians can escape to aplace offering magical pieces of theworld only two hours away, theresalways time to experience Playasparadisiacal uniqueness.
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ILLUSION HOTEL BOUTIQUE islocated right in the heart of Playadel Carmen, on 8th street, thesmall Boutique hotel with 40rooms offers their guests tropicalMexican flare accommodationsjust steps away from the finestrestaurants and boutique storesof the city, the magical Caribbeanwaters and its many recreationalactivities including a PADI certifieddive shop on the premise.
Rates:
Low season: $139- $215 plus tax
High season: $178- $247 plus tax
Presidential Suite: $235- $328plus tax
Illusion Boutique Hotel ,br>8th street North between 5thAvenue and the ocean,Playa Del Carmen, Q.Roo, Mexicowww.illusionhotel.com / Toll-FreeUSA & Canada: 1-866-460-3604