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1.  Description of the AZUL Beach Hotel        2.  Room Types 3.  General Resort Information 4.  Dining & Entertainment 5.  Activities 6.  All-Inclusive Features 7.  Prices 8.  Passport Information 9.  Make a Reservation 10. Additional Information

Resort Description

Azul Beach Hotel is a hip boutique Gourmet Inclusive hotel that lies amidst lush vegetation on a spectacular stretch of beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Intimately sized, so that each room is under a minute from the beach, pool, gourmet restaurants, and bars. Azul Beach gives its guests the ultimate in service and sun bathing by their pampering Beach Butlers. Azul Beach provides an unrivaled Mexican vacation experience for couples and families looking for a perfect vacation with personalized service and exquisite details.

Luxury, 97 room all-inclusive boutique resort located in the beautiful Bahia Petempich in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, just 15 minutes south of the Cancun Airport, and 20 minutes north of Playa del Carmen. This intimate property lies amidst lush vegetation on a spectacular stretch of white-sand beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Intimately sized, the resort offers impeccable service, innovative cuisine, stylish decor, and unique amenities. The AZUL Beach Hotel was built in 2004.

Room Types

Superior	Run of house with garden or partial ocean views. Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total Bedding: 1 king bed, subject to availability at time of check-in
Deluxe	Run of house with garden or partial ocean views. Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds, subject to availability at time of check-in

General Hotel Information

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes, upon request, subject to availability
• Air Conditioning: Yes and ceiling fans
• Bathroom Amenities: private shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, bidet
• Balcony / Patio: Yes, balcony or terrace
• Cribs: Yes
• Internet Access: Yes, fees may apply
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No, but mini-bar is restocked daily
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes, subject to availability
• Rollaway Beds: No
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, complimentary in-room safe
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes/No
• Telephone: Yes
• Television / Radio: Plasma TV / Radio alarm clock / DVD player 

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, additional charges apply
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00pm
• Child Ages: SP rooms, One Child 2 years of age and under stay free (No other children in room); DO rooms, Children 2 years of age and under stay free and children 3-12 years of age pay child rate.
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy room / Day Room: Yes, upon request
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors / Elevators: Each building has 2 floors, no elevators
• Other Guest Services: baby amenities, wedding services, coffee/tea maker in the room, beach butler service, welcome sparkling wine upon arrival, DVD rental from front desk.

Dining & Entertainment

Dining Facilities:

• BLUE Restaurant - A la carte breakfast and lunch in a friendly atmosphere. Here you'’ll experience “food for all and all for fo.d A la carte international breakfast, Mexican dishes, fresh seasonal fruits, steak and eggs among many other preparations. Family-style lunches are abundant with soups, pasta, salads, gourmet sandwiches and daily changing specialties. Unlimited dining with several complete menus including chefs choice, lobster, vegetarian, South Beach diet, and low fat/low carb menus are available in addition to the daily changing international theme menu including fine pasta dishes, juicy steaks, ocean fresh seafood prepared according to the finest Mexican, Italian, fusion, Thai, Spanish and French cuisine. One of the highlights of your dinner will be the fine selection in international cheeses, delicious desserts, coffees, and digestives.
• BLUE Terrace - A la carte dinner. Enjoy a wide selection of ocean fresh seafood and tender cuts of meat among other mouthwatering creations served hot off the grill each evening on this thatch roofed terrace.
• CHILL Restaurant - A la carte lunh and dinner serving Mexican and Caribbean food.
• Tainan Restaurant - A la carte dinner. Tainan is the name of the ancient capital of Taiwan, renown for its splendid food, taste and exotic creativity. Because of the culinary culture worldwide, the food of Tainan not only brings unlimited experiences but also offers opportunities to satisfy the palate with spectacular Asian-inspired cuisine served in generous portions. Among the dishes served include sushi, sashimi, rice noodles, pot stickers, dumplings and succulent main courses prepared using the finest authentic ingredients.

Room Service: Yes, 24 hours.  The menu includes a range of dishes featuring children's and adult's all-time favorites.  Popcorn service is available.

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• La Mancha Energy Bar - “The spot on the corner” is the laid back Caribbean Café, serving exotic fruit juices, jungle fruit smoothies, iced teas, espresso, cappuccino, delightful Caribbean sandwiches, brownies, jumbo cookies and ice cream.
• Agavero Tequila Lounge - Get a real taste of Mexico in this unique and spectacular Tequila lounge where modern designs are combined with classic furniture of the Panco Villa era, including a replica of a 19th century Tequila bar. Over 30 different Tequilas, Añejo, Reposado and Blanco are served straight, frozen or mixed into the most amazing margaritas from the traditional lime margarita to banana, or raspberry, to name a few! Keep your drink cool on the bars unbelievable frozen bar top! Enjoy your drinks while playing table games with friends or simply listen to cool music and hang out with friends.
• Aquanox Bar - Exciting tropical drinks are prepared to your taste in this thatched-roof lounge and swim up bar. At night, kick back and enjoy the nightly entertainment or live music while sipping your favorite drink and lounging in one of the famous hanging beds with unforgettable views of the Caribbean Sea.

Entertainment:  Nightly entertainment includes a variety of theme nights. Enjoy activities such as a Mexican show, Tequila tasting, movie trivia, ventriloquist, casino night, salsa dancing lessons, karaoke and more! All nightly entertainment is subject to change. Check with the hotel upon arrival for an up-to-date schedule.

Activities

Pool: Yes Whirlpool: No Beach: Located on a beautiful stretch of beach Enjoy the hotels beach butlers offering the ultimate in service and sun bathing convenience, including soft towel service, refreshment deliveries, tanning products, and mineral water vaporizers. Beach cabanas offer magnificent views of the Mexican-Caribbean Sea. Each cabana is outfitted with a king-size, four-poster bed that features retractable drapes and oversized pillows all perfect for days of private sun bathing and intimate star gazing at night. Watersports: Yes, non-motorized watersports: kayaks, snorkel gear, Hobie cat, boogie boards

Spa: Massages available on the beach Fitness Center: Yes Golf: Nearby Tennis: No Shopping: Gift shop

All-Inclusive Features

Full all-inclusive plan rating includes:

• Accommodations
• All local and selected international premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and juices
• All meals and specialty snacks
• Personalized champagne check-in
• Beach butler service
• Daily and nightly activity program
• Children activity center (4-12 years of age) 9:00am-5:00pm
• Non-motorized water sports: kayaks, snorkel gear, Hobie cat, boogie boards
• Scuba diving clinics in the pool
• Spanish, yoga, aqua aerobics, dance, cooking and Tequlia tasting classes
• Fitness center
• Special nightly entertainment: shows and live music
• Beach parties
• Concierge and vacation planner services
• 3 full serivce swimming pools
• All taxes and gratuities

Prices

*Per person based on double-occupancy

Prices include roundtrip air via Northwest/Delta Airlines with connections from MSP.  Other flights and dates may be available.  MLT Charter package pricing available late summer 2009.  Prices are from MSP, other departure cities availalbe.

Roundtrip transfers to the hotel and back to the airport are included in the package price. Prices do not include optional Travel Protection Plan at $99.00 per person or Travel Protection Price Plus at $129.00 per person.

Martha Aas - Travel One Information

Martha Aas, a Travel One Mexico specialist, will be managing the travel arrangements for the wedding. Martha has been in the travel business 18 years and was recently named the top Mexico Travel Agent in the Twin Cities by MLT Inc., for her Mexico sales and expertise.

Please contact Martha at Travel One (maas@traveloneinc.com / 952-854-2551) for more information.

Passports

 PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED! Please click here for more passport information.

Contact Information

Travel related questions Martha Aas at Travel One: (maas@traveloneinc.com / 952-854-2551 / 800-245-1111) Please RSVP to Kristi & Drrw as soon as possible so they can plan appropriately!    Looking forward to seeing you there!