Jet Set: Cancun, Mexico
Lodging
Located inside the state of Quintana Roo and on the Yucatan peninsula, Cancún, Mexico is a thriving city with lots of charm. Cancún is beginning to cater to a more sophisticated clientele: with lots of hotels building their brands around distinctive, young, jet-set and smart consumers.
Me by Meliá
Formerly known as Meliá Turquesa, the expansive property underwent an extensive transformation and now offers guest an experience-based “personality hotel” that is fueled by passion for service, contemporary design, international fusion cuisine and world music. Me Cancún is located on an island between the Nichupté Lagoon to the West and the Caribbean to the East. ME Cancún is a hotel built purely for pleasure with every comfort supported by the latest technology and an Experience Manager who ensures that all guests experience a personalized culture within this lively retreat.
Standard features in each room include; high speed internet, state-of-the-art DVD player with a 32-inch interactive plasma TV, surround-sound speakers, an extensive DVD library through an “Everything is Possible” service, iPod adaptors and connectivity docking stations - guests who arrive without iPods may request a pre-set iPod with over 900 songs to use throughout their stay. With services like “Everything is possible” and the welcoming matt boldly stating “Its all about you” this chic, young and hip property is surely to become a staple in Cancún.
Kukulkan Boulevard, km 12
Cancun, Quintana Roo MEXICO 77500
www.mecancun.travel
Capricho: Opening Fall 2008
Capricho’s magnificent beachfront location, breathtaking surroundings, championship Greg Norman golf courses, access to the second largest coral reef in the world and array of wild flora and fauna, make this innovative project one of the most sought after developments in Mexico. Playa Mujeres Resort on the Mexican Caribbean offers all the necessary ingredients to become the new prime destination for the luxury seeking crowd. This new Playa Mujeres project, created by Insotel Hotel Group will have a modern Mayan design that will combine top of the line amenities. The hotel will feature distinctive designs including an open-air lobby with a bubbling fountain and a spiral staircase leading to the restaurant with green glass mosaic. Capricho will house a total of 220 two, three and four bedroom residential units ranging from 2000 to 3000 square feet, 4 penthouse suites at 4000 square feet including large outdoor terraces and 16 hotel suites each at each at 1000 square feet. All units will feature different lush outdoor spaces including a plunge pool, rooftop terrace, or green garden with a cozy fire pit.
Prolongacion Bonampak s/n; Punta Sam.
Municipio de la Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo Mexico C.P
www.Caprichoresidences.com
FYI
Arrange your transportation before your departure. I recommend using Gray Line or T.T.A as they are the only two companies licensed by the Cancun International airport.
Nightlife
The nightlife in Cancún only compares to the night life in Miami, although it is slightly more X Rated. The clubs pack loads of entertainment, from costume clad go-go dancers to live performances. The party starts at 10pm and ends at sunrise.
DaddyO’s
Dubbed the best club in Cancún, it has a lively atmosphere and plays a mash of all genres.
Kukulcan Boulevard km 9
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Coco Bongo
Coco Bongo is best for tropical disco dancing.
Kukulcan Boulevard km 9.5 # 30
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Senior Frogs
Offering daily live music, DJ’s, contest and Karaoke, Senior Frogs is place to unleash your inner Mariah Carey.
Kukulcan Boulevard km 9.5
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Bulldog Café
A place “by and for musicians”; Bulldog spins a mix to include the international top 10.
Kukulcan Boulevard km 8
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Hard Rock Café
This crowded and popular hot spot plays live rock music.
Kukulcan Boulevard km 8.5
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Dinning
Cancún has enough posh eateries to satisfy the most discerning palette. French, Japanese, Mexican, International cuisines are only a cab ride away.
T.G.I Fridays
International
Kukulcan Boulevard km 9
Cancún, Quintana Roo
La Parilla
Mexican
Yaxchilan Avenue no.51
Cancun, Quintana Roo
Captain’s Cove
Sea Food
Kukulcan Boulevard km 5
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Yamamoto
Japanese
Uxmal Street no.31 Esquina Rubia
Cancún, Quintana Roo
FYI
Driving Vs Taxi. If you plan on venturing outside of Cancun then renting a car is best. However parking is scarce and Police routinely stop visitors and occasionally will ask for a bribe to release your license. The Hotel Zone or Zona Hotelera has plenty to do and cabs are recommended, especially at night as some roads aren’t well lit.
Excursions
For an unforgettable experience swim with the dolphins at the Interactive Aquarium located inside of the La Isla Shopping Village. Golf anyone? Swing by the golf courses at Playa Mujeres; designed by Greg Norman, see you at the 9th hole.
Interactive Aquarium
La Isla Shopping Village
Kukulcan Boulevard km. 12.5
Hotel Zone, Cancún, Quintana Roo
Playa Mujeres Golf Club
BONAMPAK S/N, PUNTA SAM
Cancún Quintana Roo Mexico
Beaches
All of the hotels in the hotel zone have beaches. Cancún does offer some public beaches but they lack perks such as sun shelters, beach waiters, bars, towels to name a few.
Me by Melia Cancún
Located behind the Hotel
Shopping
The only difference in shopping in Cancún is that price tags reflect the price in Pesos instead your local currency. Cancún has a lot of shopping destinations from street markets to high-end boutiques, malls and everything else in between.
La Isla Shopping Village
A trip to La Isla Shopping Village will leave you reminiscing of Venice, with its open-air architecture and a series of Venetian canals. La Isla has more than 120 stores, including Zara, Nike Cancun, and United Colors of Benetton, restaurants, clubs and a movie theater.
Luxury Avenue
Luxury Avenue; known as a “Boutique Mall” offers high end boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Burberry, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo and specialty gift shops including Baccarat, Christoffle, Lladro and Swarovski. While the Centurion card takes a break, stop by Segafredo’s for Italian coffee and specialty desserts.
FYI
While sun bathing don’t be surprised if you spot natives selling ethnic accessories, painted sea shells, and other hand made knick knacks along the beach.
WOW! this hotel is uber fab! it’s just so pretty! i am so jealous! i’m totally puttingthis on the “to do” list
Poshglamcouture:
Staying at the Me by Melia in Cancun is a must. Besides being one of the best hotels there the customer service is on the same line as the Burj Al Arab 7 stars.
and how! love all things mexico- now if only the festival would be done right! and dont forget the mayan riviera hidden gems you must drive 40 minutes for; but so damn worth it!
Aww we LOVE the Me by Melia! You better be my roomie this year at Cancun International Film Festival!!! and I definitely didn’t see your inner Mariah Carey when we ventured to Senor Frogs! Now I did see your inner Michael Jackson @ DaddyO’s!