Riviera Cancun

Haven Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa is between Cancún and the Riviera Maya, an area now called Cancun Riviera. The couples-centric, adults-only, all-inclusive resort spreads out along the beach with amazing ocean views and plenty of tropical breezes.

The majestic, luxurious resort welcomes guests with a restrained color palette, lavish hospitality and a view of the Caribbean Sea from the lobby. The magic continues into the rooms with blonde woods, neutral shades, black and a few pops of design and color to let you know you’re in Mexico. Custom designed headboards and elegant ocean and garden views add to the ambiance.

With waves lapping on the shore and exotic birds singing,

and Vista restaurant, a spa water journey, weekly manager’s cocktails, daily chef’s treats, etc. Aromatherapy menu, pillow menu and, my favorite perk, a butler are also included. Did I mention serious luxury?!

luxurious and relaxing best describes the atmosphere, yet, activities are abundant. Guests enjoy morning yoga and stretching classes, volleyball and paddle boarding at the beach along with burlesque and magic shows at the Moons Cabaret & Lounge. If you want the party scene, Cancún is about half an hour away.

The whole resort is lush, but it becomes even more grand by upgrading to the super-lux “Serenity Club”. Serenity members enjoy ocean-front suites, access to the gorgeous members-only, Serenity Lounge High-end restaurants include Agua Bendita and the Asianthemed Satsu. Olios is a Mediterranean buffet and there

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This tropical wonderland is close to Cancún, has magical cenotes, Mayan ruins and plenty of excursions to entertain wedding guests. The entire staff is ready to make your destination wedding perfect.

are several cafe/lounges and bars. Vora Mar offers wonderful sea breezes on the patio along with paella, sushi and cocktail making classes.

The My Senses Spa is a 15,700-square-foot sanctuary with all the treatments you can imagine - massages, aromatherapy, sauna, several steam rooms, shower experiences and even an ice fountain. The dynamic pool circuit, or hydrotherapy, is a station-tostation experience with a Heizer Bubble Floor stimulating the legs. There are also various massage jets, including a strong fire hose to loosen up the lower back. provide any style or theme you want. You can even rent a wedding dress from a local Mexican designer. Haven only allows one wedding per day, regardless of size, so couples are the center of attention on their big day. Same-sex-couples welcome.

Haven is set up to offer everything you can imagine for your wedding. The on-site Wedding Events team handles the details at several sites including gardens and ocean overlooks. They have an awardwinning fine-art photographer on site as well as relationships with local vendors who can