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Breathless Riviera Cancun - Viva the Vibe Choice! by Susan Campbell
Can you have trendy, luxurious, energetic and laid-back all in one place at an upscale, adult-only all-inclusive resort? Yes, you can!
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pened in 2016, Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa is an upscale adult-only all-inclusive of 526 ultrachic suites located near Puerto Morales about 20 minutes from the airport. They have a signature offering- Unlimited Luxury®- which means boundless gourmet dining and premium brand beverages at multiple stand-alone themed restaurants and fab bars and lounges. And the 24/7 room service is also a huge bonus! The concept of this resort brand is squarely focused on energetic millennial travellers seeking lots of action - think foam pool parties, booming music and late-night blow-outs. But in this resort you can have the best of all possible worlds. Being a ‘mature’ traveler, sometimes I simply want to chill by the sea without having to feel like I’m missing the all the fun. But that’s the beauty of this spot- the design is pure genius. You can slide from vibe to vibe and back again without skipping a beat. But if you want
to experience the entire range of ambiance options there, you must choose to stay at the Xhale Club wing. Xhale Zone VIP treatment is the rule at the Xhale Clubprivate check-in and concierge, and an exclusive club lounge space are a few of the perks. Elevated accommodations include spacious modern, rooms with big whirlpool tubs on the balcony, or a choice of luxe swim-out suites. Exclusive entrance to the Xhale Club private pool and the Kibbeh restaurant- an enchanting alfresco dining spot on the sea are also part of the package. I loved the layout and the Zen music at the infinity pool, but when it’s time to take it up a notch, head next door to the Xcelerate Pool zone. Xcelerate Zone The Xcelerate Pool crests the nexus of the community courtyard where you will find all the dining spots. It also and serves as the main social gathering venue for special events like the weekly Neon Party. The After Dark nightclub is also found there, and the massive Spoon Buffet is open 24/7 – a first I’ve seen at an all-inclusive. (Ideal for late night munchies.) There you’ll find the easy-going partiers kicking back in couches in the pool, or in the large whirlpool or pool bar by the sea, and maybe playing a game of beach vol-
leyball. The music is lively, but not too loud! This is also where they hold their fantastic Saturday night beach barbecue- one of the best I’ve ever had, so don’t miss it! High Energy Zone Don’t get too comfortable in that oasis though, because a carnival style “Champagne Parade” will soon show up to remind you that there is yet another much higher-octane option right next door, and beckon you to follow them there. If you do, you’ll find yourself in the thick of the South Beach style blow-out at the Energy Zone replete with exclusive champagne bars, hot DJs, and really loud music! The vibe is infectious, so you’re bound to do some bootyshaking no matter what your age. But if you happen to overdo it, and need to recuperate and recharge, then head to their Relax Spa by Pevonia®. It’s a comprehensive facility with everything one could need to revive mind body and spirit so you can go vibe-hopping all over again the very next day.
www.breathlessresorts.com
Canadian World Traveller Winter 2019-20