The Riviera Maya has always been one of my favorite vacation destinations so when I was invited to attend the #NickExperience at the Azul Beach Hotel for my friend Scarlet at Family Focus Blog, I was excited beyond words. First impressions matter and the Azul Beach by Karisma has got it covered. I was greeted by the front desk staff who offered me a cool refreshing scented towel and a Slime Smoothie to beat the heat.
Upon check-in I was given a choice of five pillows and several scent choices for my room. I chose the relaxing lavender for my bed and the energizing fragrance for my room. I was ready for relaxation. My first glance of my suite let me know I’d be pampered, from the huge tub, comfy bed, and the over sized cushioned chair on the patio.
Although the Azul Beach Hotel offers tons of amenities for adults, they specialize in making sure the entire family is comfortable. It’s hard to travel with young children. The Azul Beach Hotel makes it less stressful with cribs, playpens, bottle warmers and baby monitors available for each room. And forget trying to get those glass jars of baby food through airport security. They serve Gerber Baby Food in each of the restaurants.
Young children will have fun meeting Sponge Bob and Patrick, Dora and Boots and the Ninja Turtles at either the Nick Character breakfast or the Orange Carpet event, held once a week. The kids can meet and greet their favorite celebs and have take pictures with the stars. For those of us who travel with kids, but want a little time to ourselves, Azul Beach offers the Azulitos Kids Club, a space where children ages four to twelve can play games. For children under four, an optional certified Nanny service is available.
If you are hungry, the gourmet inclusive package features something for everyone from the Italian restaurant, Roma, that features an amazing three cheese fettucine, to Sponge Bob’s Ice Cream Shop, a favorite hang out for kids. Oh, who am I kidding? This was a favorite hang out for adults as well, allowing us to get ice cream and a variety of toppings. Adults can enjoy a tequila tasting or a wine tasting at the Agavero Tequila Bar. I didn’t know much about tequila before I attended the tasting, but it was interesting to learn how it was made and the different varieties available.
I spent days relaxing on the beach in one of the open air beds with a beach butler dropping by to offer me scented towels, drinks, sunscreen, or magazines and newspapers. (Note: Although free, these have to be reserved a day in advance.) People with more energy than me enjoyed the water sports, paddle boarding, canoeing or the optional trip to an offshore reef. Anyone who didn’t want to get into the ocean had eight pools to choose from, including a kids pool, complete with kid sized chairs and umbrellas. One pool has a swim up bar and I took advantage of the peace and quiet to order a Virgin Miami Vice and relax. Notice how much relaxing I was able to achieve. I even spent a morning at the spa having a rain forest massage.
I left the resort feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. My only regret was I couldn’t stay longer!
What a gorgeous place! Wood be perfect for a destination wedding!
*would*
My goodness, this is absolutely beautiful. The pictures can simply tell you the beauty of a place & Riviera Maya looks like one such great destination filled with full of beauty. I just love that bedroom & those yummy foods so much!
After seeing all your pictures, I don’t blame you. I wouldn’t want to leave Azul beach either. Hoping to be there someday.
Wow! I would love to go visit this resort. The room, the food and the view all look fantastic.
What a lovely place! The beach looks so calm. I am missing the beach already!
That place is amazing! I don’t think I would ever want to leave that place.
This looks amazing and really like a great place for a family. I’m sure my kiddos and I would greatly enjoy!
I could stay there forever. Everything looks so perfect, so serene and so relaxing! The kids would have a blast with Sponge Bob and Patrick!
It’s a gorgeous resort. I like that they offer fun things for adults and kids alike. Mine would have loved those character meetings!
Looks like a great place for a vacation. The room looked great and the water is beautiful/
What a beautiful vacation. We have visited several beaches in Mexico and always have a nice time.
What a perfect place to visit! I would go there with my family in a split second
Okay, my bag is packed and ready to go! This place looks amazing!
This hotel is so gorgeous! That bed looks super comfy!
This sounds absolutely incredible. I would definitely bring the family to stay here. Both the pool are and the beach sound great.
This is such a beautiful resort. I love all the waterfront access and the fun activities for guests.
This looks like a wonderful resort. The view, food and room all look amazing. I could sure use a beach getaway.
It looks amazing! I shared this on Digg, Stumbleupon, Flipboard, and Tumblr!
Thanks for sharing, Scarlet!
That looks like a little slice of heaven. I would love to go on vacation there 🙂