Thursday, November 09, 2006

Top 10 See-and-Be-Seen Hotels of the Riviera Maya

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Blue Parrot, Playa del Carmen: With an open-air dance floor and sexy dancers at your back door, you can’t go wrong.
Fairmont Mayakoba, Punta Bete: The huge stone entryway makes you wonder what’s inside; only the privileged few know for sure.
Azulik Hotel, Tulum: With clothing-optional beaches and open-air massages -- you may see a naked celebrity.
Hotel Básico, Playa del Carmen: The prosperous days of 1950s Latin America glorified with a rooftop bar, oil tank swimming pools, and rooms with neon lights.
Hotel Deseo, Playa del Carmen: Up the unmarked stairs, it’s the hip hangout for the Playa elite.
Hotel Esencia, Xpu-Ha: The former estate of an Italian duchess can be yours, for a price.
Maroma Resort & Spa, Punta Maroma: If it’s good enough for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, you’ll probably enjoy it also.
Mezzanine Hotel, north of Tulum pueblo: Swanky digs, topless beaches, and DJ parties in the shadow of the Tulum ruins.
Occidental Royal Hideaway, Playacar: Playacar’s premier hotel proves all-inclusive resorts can be luxurious, too.
Paraiso de la Bonita, north of Puerto Morelos: With a $3,000-a-night penthouse, you never know who you may rub shoulders with at the swim-up bar.

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