A beautiful place, and it looks like you managed to avoid exerting yourself lifting a cup of coffee

I ll admit, when Marriott Resorts invited me to visit Cancun to blog from paradise at their seaside resort; all I could think about were news reports that I had seen of crazy, drunk college tampa airport rental cars kids on spring break. Or thousands of cruise ship tourists overwhelming a tropical port. Well, I was wrong on both counts. First, the cruise port is in Cozumel tampa airport rental cars not Cancun. And second, the TV commentators didn t tell me about the turquoise tampa airport rental cars blue water that rivals any I ve seen in French Polynesia , tropical adventures worthy of an Indiana Jones movie or the upscale amenities that are available at resorts like CasaMagna Marriott.
The Four Diamond AAA rated resort, located in Cancun tampa airport rental cars s hotel zone, sits next to sister property, J.W. Marriott Cancun Resort and Spa . On a visit to this Mexican tropical paradise, boomers will find the best of both worlds—a laid back hacienda style vibe at CasaMagna —and the refined luxury of a J.W. Marriott, where restaurants, spa and shopping are available to CasaMagna guests who take the short walk along a covered marble-tiled breezeway that connects the two resorts.
Of course baby boomers will find plenty of dining options and activities without leaving the CasaMagna grounds. During my stay, I enjoyed a tasty shrimp caesar salad poolside as I observed adventurers floating through the sky in a bright, yellow parasail. Later, I soaked in the sun on a pool lounge, sipping a pina colada as a group of guests played water volleyball to a background of energetic music. Other guests took in the ocean view from the jacuzzi or stretched out on the sandy beach under thatched roof sun umbrellas.
The next morning, I sipped a cup of room service coffee from the balcony of my room, as I watched a new day beginning over the western Caribbean. Inside, red and gold decor reflected a combination of hacienda and Mayan influences. A strip of outlets on the side of the bureau made it easy to plug-in, while I surfed the internet with the speedy wireless connection (for a fee). The bathroom was well equipped with amenities, including a robe and, for a special touch, new bedroom slippers were wrapped tightly in plastic, waiting for my itchy travel feet to be the first ones to wear them.
There s no excuse for skipping your boomer exercise regime on a trip to CasaMagna. I preferred walking on the beach; but, a glance in the fitness tampa airport rental cars room at the treadmills, ellipticals, tampa airport rental cars bicycles and weight tampa airport rental cars machines (free for guests) proved a determined baby boomer would have no problem keeping fit while visiting paradise. And, if tennis is your game, courts are available on-site (fee required).
Nothing says total relaxation like a spa treatment. And boomers want to be relaxed, right? Although Marriott treated me to a free spa treatment, I would have happily paid for it. After a brown sugar scrub, massage with essential oils and facial, my skin practically glowed. Every time I thought, Oh, shoot it must be over now, spa therapist, Theresa, would massage in another layer of emollient cream. And, here s my confession. I was supposed to experience a treatment at the glamorous three-story spa at J.W. Marriott. By mistake, I showed up at the smaller CasaMagna spa. Although the surrounds weren t as glitzy, the spa treatment was the best that I have ever experienced. Thanks, Theresa!
Although Cancun offers plenty of restaurant choices, boomers won t become bored by sticking with the variety of dining venues at CasaMagna and J.W. Marriott (six in all). Along with travel writer Patty Hodapp , I had the privilege of being one of the first guests to sample tampa airport rental cars the tasty offerings tampa airport rental cars at J.W. Marriott Cancun s newest restaurant, Sedona Grill, focusing on a blend of southwest and Mexican flavors. The red grouper in chili curry coconut tampa airport rental cars cream sauce gave me a renewed appreciation for fish. While the margarita specialty of the house, made with authentic tequila and a dash of chili peppers, tampa airport rental cars was meant for sipping tampa airport rental cars slowly. And the chocolate quesadillas for dessert? Let s just say that I ve found a new use for Nutella. Do you think I can convince the chef, to share the recipe?
Other CasaMagna dining choices include Thai food at Sasi Thai, located in an outdoor setting with thatched roof and romantic lighting, the elegant La Capilla tampa airport rental cars Argentina Steakhouse surrounded by decorative pools that overlook the beach and Champions Restaurant Sports Bar where sports fanatics observe golf, baseball, football, rodeo, Nascar, tennis and poker, all at the same time.
If relaxing by the pool or braving the somewhat rough ocean surf is not enough of a baby boomer adventure for you, the concierge will assist in arranging excursions into the Yucatan wonders of Mayan temples, cenotes and zip-lining journeys over the jungle. Or, play golf at one of the nearby courses.
And one, final impression. Our regular readers know how much importance I put in customer service. Well, you ll find that and more at CasaMagna in Cancun. The staff makes a special effort to call you by name giving a warm personal touch to the lodging experience. As I was leaving for my return to Tucson, the bellman asked, When are you coming tampa airport rental cars back, Miss Donna?
Don t like waiting 30 to 45 minutes for room service? Call your breakfast order in the night before using the At Your Service button on the room s phone or fill out the room service card and place it on your door before 2:00 a.m.
Hate standing in line? If you travel with carry-on tampa airport rental cars only, there s a good chance you ll be moved to the head of the line when waiting for a boarding pass at the Cancun airport (my experience with American Airlines). Be sure that the agent gives you the customs declaration form that you ll present to U.S. officials. tampa airport rental cars Mine didn t.
Have you stayed at CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort or J.W. Marriott Cancun tampa airport rental cars Resort and Spa? Post a comment to share your experience. Cancun was a delightful surprise that I d like to share with Alan. Soon.
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It does sound the perfect place to relax I like the sound of hacineda style Casamagna although it never hurt to have even more luxurioius surroundings close by. I m glad you put me straight on the cruise ships I was convinced they docked at Cancun which I think would put me off.
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