Beach Butlers and Bottle Warmers

For many, planning a family vacation that appeals to both adults and children can be the least to say a challenge. The recently opened Azul Hotel + Beach Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya was designed as a fresh alternative that provides a variety of kid-friendly offerings while also catering to the vacation needs of parents.

The 98-room boutique resort offers a vacation experience significantly different than current mass-market resorts. Clean contemporary décor and creative details in the rooms and public areas reflect an overall modern look and feel. The ambience of the property is also defined by the many special details and services that are part of the all-inclusive program. Whether requesting a bottle warmer or a specialty tequila Margarita, the Azul Hotel + Beach Resort is prepared to offer an accommodating vacation for the entire family.

For younger children, the resort readily offers strollers, cribs, toys and even baby-sized bathrobes, all of which can be requested in advance of your arrival. Children of all ages can enjoy a supervised kid’s club, kids menus, 24-hour a la carte room service, in-room DVD collection with popcorn service, a shallow pool and a slew of beach and pool activities. Additionally, Azul’s unique Beach Butlers can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. The property’s eight Beach Butlers are resort staff dedicated to help guests maximize their beach time, whether for a game of beach ball, extra towels, food and drink service or suntan lotion.

Another key amenity of the resort is a major focus on varied and delicious cuisine. Significantly different from other all-inclusive resorts, Azul’s restaurants feature a large variety of menus, ranging from a specially created kids menu, to low carb/low fat, all-lobster and theme menus, all of which are on a daily changing rotation at Azul’s Blue Restaurant. The Tainan restaurant specializes in creative pan-Asian cuisine.

All dining is considered “gourmet inclusive”, a new concept developed by the property’s management company Karisma, and which combines the convenience of all-inclusive dining with gourmet, a’ la carte cuisine. The property’s two restaurants both feature gourmet inclusive cuisine and do not require reservations.

Beach cabanas, which are also serviced by Azul’s Beach Butlers, line the properties extensive beachfront with privacy curtains for star-gazing or lazy afternoon naps for the family. Three pools are sprawled throughout the property with a unique pool bar that features specialty drinks and a variety of swinging beds, which are often enjoyed by adults and children alike.

Horse shows, live musical acts and a host of entertainment options are also available for children and adults alike. Additionally, for adults-only, Azul offers a unique yet cozy tequila lounge that features more than 30 specialty Tequilas. Its design marries contemporary details with turn-of-the-century Mexico for an atmosphere without equal. A frozen bar top maintains drinks chilled throughout the evening.

Azul’s rates rates range from $121 to $229 per person per night. Children under 6 years of age are booked at a 75% discount. All rates are based on double occupancy. For more information visit www.karismaresorts.com.

SOURCE Karisma Resorts