Archive for June, 2009

Tell us Your Vacation Stories

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We all have a vacation moment we love to share with friends and family, why not tell us yours?
Where do you like to go and what do you like to do during your stay at Royal Resorts? Perhaps you have a big fish story to share, a coral reef close encounter or a Mayan experience to share, whatever it is, we look forward to hearing about it.

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Tips Before you Travel

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  • Book your flight through Royal Club Vacations if you haven’t already made your travel arrangements.
  • Save time at Cancun Airport by pre-booking your transport to the resort with Thomas More Travel.
  • Beat the check in lines at your resort by using the online pre-registration service available for Royal Resorts members on www.royalresorts.com .
  • Save yourself a trip downtown to the supermarket by using the online Kitchen Starter Kit to stock up your villa fridge.
  • Need additional nights at Royal Resorts? Book them online at www.royalreservations.com

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Beach Reads

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Did you know that each resort has a book swap shelf in the lobby? You can leave the books you have read and take a new one, as more people start participating, the collection will grow.
If you have finished all the books you brought down with you and urgently need some more beach reads, the Needful Things store on Avenida Coba in Downtown Cancún and Alma Libre in Puerto Morelos both have a good selection of secondhand titles.

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Dinner with the Captain

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What’s it to be? Whether you choose grilled lobster, shrimp flambéed in tequila or fresh snapper, only the finest and freshest seafood makes its way to the Captain’s table. An enchanting lagoonside setting and attentive service make this popular thatched restaurant the perfect choice for a family get-together or a romantic candlelit dinner on the deck.

And while we are on the subject of Captain’s Cove, save some time for Pancho & Willy’s the fun bar next door. Start your evening with Sunset Happy Hour and stay on after dinner for karaoke with your host Chubby, great music videos or live rock on different nights during the week.

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Weekly Golf Tournament

Throw down the gauntlet to your golf buddies and sign up for the Royal Resorts weekly golf tournament on your next vacation. This fun competition is held every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Playa Mujeres Golf Club. Reservations accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday.

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First Turtle of the Season

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Each summer, we eagerly await the arrival of our oceangoing visitors, the sea turtles that nest on beaches throughout the Mexican Caribbean, and at 12:30 a.m. on June 13, The Royal Sands welcomed its first turtle of 2009. The green turtle in question dug her nest in the sand in front of Building A and laid a staggering 120 eggs! Security staff then collected the eggs and moved them to the safety of the corral where they will hatch in 45 to 60 days.

Royal Resorts has been participating in the statewide turtle campaign since 1985 and is proud to help protect these beautiful, ancient and sadly endangered creatures.

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Whale Shark Season

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Watching the Whale Sharks

We all dream about a once in a lifetime adventure, whether it is sailing the South Pacific, staying at a chateau in the Loire Valley or playing golf at St. Andrews, but did you know that you can have your own unforgettable experience right here in the Mexican Caribbean? Apart from the mysteries of the ancient Mayan cities that dot the peninsula, you can take to the water for a trip to see the whale sharks, the largest fish in the world.

These gentle giants, yes, they are plankton feeders, spend the summer months in an area off the coast of Holbox and Cabo Catoche, the northern tip of the state of Quintana Roo, where the waters of the Caribbean mingle with those of the Gulf of Mexico. Mexican scientists have been able to identify around 200 whale sharks in the area and believe that this is the largest gathering in the world. International research findings reveal that whale sharks are great ocean travelers, congregating in a handful of spots around the world such as Australia, Fiji, the Sea of Cortez, Quintana Roo, Belize and Honduras to feed and breed.

In recognition of its importance for migrating whale sharks, Mexican President Felipe Calderon recently declared this stretch of ocean off Holbox a biosphere reserve, thus extending the Yum Balam Reserve which already protects the area‚ coastal wetlands and lagoons.

If you would like to meet the pez domino as local fishermen affectionately call it in reference to its speckled and striped markings, Thomas More Travel offers an amazing nature trip that gives you the chance to swim and snorkel with these peaceful creatures in the company of a knowledgeable guide.

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Ask Joanna

Welcome to the Ask Joanna blog of Royal Resorts News.

Hello, my name is Joanna Green. I have been the communications manager  for over ten years. . Instead of a newsletter owners comments and questions will be posted on the web site www.royalresortsnews.com. There will be no rental or sale postings, just owner comments.

Please use common etiquette. Be courteous to your fellow net surfers and avoid insults or offensive material: as is standard procedure on these postings, offensive posts will not be answered. That said, have fun and let me know what you think!

Joanna Green

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El Conquistador at The Royal Mayan

Simply special . . .
For a truly memorable evening in a romantic setting, El Conquistador is the place. Candlelight, a gourmet meal featuring Chateaubriand, fresh salmon, lobster and shrimp, a selection of flamed desserts and attentive service are the hallmarks of this elegant cozy restaurant. Live guitar music nightly (except Saturday).

Open daily: 5 – 10:30 p.m.
Reservations are recommended. Contact the Restaurant Reservations Center upon arrival at your resort, Ext. 65216 & 65217

El Conquistador

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Special Offer

COME TO RIVIERA MAYA…

for a Royal Family Vacation!

Special OfferThe Royal Haciendas is the latest addition to the Royal Resorts collection. A five star resort located on a beautiful beach in the heart of the Riviera Maya, offering luxury and comfort in a splendid natural setting.

With its classic arches, columns, terraces, fountains and gardens, the low-rise architecture at The Royal Haciendas is inspired by the grand old haciendas or estates of the Yucatan which prospered from the cultivation of a native agave plant called henequen or sisal in the late 19th century and the first two decades of the 20th century.
Attendance at a 90-minute resort sales presentation is required. If married, both husband and wife must attend the presentation together. Reservations based on availability. Transportation, incidentals, taxes and meals are not incluided. Please call for complete details of promotion. This offer is not available to groups, family reunions (three or more families traveling together), current Royal Resorts members, Royal Resorts employees and their immediate families. Persons who have toured the same Royal Resorts location within the last 24 months or that participated in a Royal Resorts discounted promotional offer, requiring a tour, more than once are subject to a surcharge. Expiration of Promotion 12/31/09.

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