February 08, 2012

The U.S. State Department updated its travel warning for Mexico on Wednesday, offering more exact, detailed information on the specific areas that have been affected by the country’s violent drug cartels. The warning cautions Americans to avoid nonessential travel to locations in 14 Mexican states but offers no advisories against such popular destinations as Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. It notes that “crime and violence are serious problems throughout the country and can occur anywhere” but that “resort areas and tourist destinations in Mexico generally do not see the levels of drug-related violence and crime reported in the border regions.

Resort amenities include non-motorized sports at Wet ‘n’ Wild, table games, yoga, pilates, and tai chi. This resort also has four onsite restaurants and lounges featuring international cuisine. Gratuities and the activities program are all included. There are three outdoor swimming pools, one overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the other the Nichupte Lagoon. Health club facilities include a gym, hot tub, steam room, and sauna. Included in the all-inclusive rate are breakfast, lunch, dinner buffet, and snacks (even snacks at the poolside bar). Unlimited alcoholic beverages are available. Hotel services include hairdressing, wireless internet, butler service, 24-hour room service, valet laundry, and concierge assistance. There are also laundry facilities and a gift shop on site. Outdoor parking is free.

Room amenities include one king or two double beds, double Jacuzzis inside the room, private balconies or terraces, safes, climate control, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, purified water, liquor dispensers, coffeemakers, and minibars containing sodas, bottled water, and beer. Rooms can accommodate up to four guests per stay.

PALACE PASSPORT: Valid from January 1st to December 23rd, 2009 and for stays of 3 nights or more. Receive 25% off on golf and spa treatments. Buy one and get one free swim with the dolphins and/or ATV tour, transportation is not included. Unlimited tours per person to Chichen-Itza, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Coba and more.
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Now offering unlimited phone calls to Mexico, USA and Canada-Some Restrictions apply.

Situated within the private gated integrated resort development of Mayakoba, Banyan Tree enchants with the romance of travel, fused with a unique sense of tranquil and private space, and complemented by touches of our signature Asian hospitality and warmth. The secure compound is accessible only to guests of the Mayakoba development, providing additional peace of mind when traveling to the Riviera Maya.

Along this coast, home to the second-largest coral reef in the world stretching from the Yucatán to Guatemala, Mayakoba has made its distinction by being a carefully maintained ecosystem of dunes, mangroves and freshwater lagoons – home to myriad indigenous species of fish, birds and mammals.

Choose to…
Fine-tune your golf strokes at the golf academy the Jim Mclean Golf school and enjoy a round of golf on the championship course at the El Camaleón Golf Club, Mayakoba… Rejuvenate your senses with an invigorating massage at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba Spa… Enjoy the simple pleasure of a bird-spotting lancha (boat) ride powered by silent electricity, from the main lobby to the beach… Enjoy the warm sunshine, white sand and blue waters along Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula…

…or simply relax in your own Banyan Tree Mayakoba pool villa in the company of your loved one in the midst of unparalleled tranquility and immaculate Banyan Tree Mayakoba service.

Something to suit your every desire and whim, Banyan Tree Mayakoba packages and promotions

Banyan Tree Mayakoba was voted #1 in Tripadvisor.com’s 2010 Reader Awards’ Top 10 Hotels for Romance in the Caribbean and Mexico, as well as listed on Travel and Leisure’s IT List – Best New Hotels of 2009.

For those that appreciate luxury and a relaxed ambiance of elegance and comfort, the Ceiba del Mar is the natural choice. Tranquility and relaxation are the order of the day and at the Ceiba del Mar, you can expect copious personal space, beautiful Mayan and Mexican architecture and upscale amenities.

A Step Above Most Riviera Maya Resorts
Located just 20 minutes south of the Cancun airport at the edge of Puerto Morelos, Ceiba del Mar Spa Resort features 45 charming rooms and junior suites, 36 delightfully appointed master suites with separate bedroom and living room areas and 7 dazzling one-bedroom Penthouses with 753 square foot / 70 square meter wide panoramic terraces that feature plunge pool and stunning ocean views.

Ceiba del Mar is proud to offer the culinary creations of two unique restaurants, featuring cuisines that include grill and wood-fired oven specialties and unique regional dishes – all on a colorful beach front Terrace Lounge.

Author: Carolyn Koenig
January, 2010

DMCs to the Rescue

If you’re short-staffed, time-pressed or even unfamiliar with an upcoming destination, you may need a partner to pull off a successful meeting. Much as we—and our execs—like to think we’re a one-man band, there are times that outsourcing the details makes logistical and financial sense.

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Execs Agree: For Reaching Critical Business Goals, Face-to-Face Meetings Are Best
Sep 3, 2009
When the goals of a meeting include persuasion, leadership, engagement, inspiration, decision-making, accountability, or candor, U.S. business executives overwhelmingly believe that holding a face-to-face gathering is the only way to go.
In a June 2009 survey of 760 executives from businesses of all sizes, Forbes Insights found that 84 percent of them prefer in-person, face-to-face business meetings, citing those as more effective than webconferences, videoconferences, or teleconferences for reaching a dozen goals, including those listed above.

(Forbes Insights is a custom research division of Forbes Media, publisher of Forbes magazine.)