Excellence Riviera Cancun - Nov 2009
(66 Reviews)
100% Recommended
Nora Blum
Minneapolis, MN
Customized guided and experiential vacations
I have over 25+ years of experience providing safe and worry-free vacations for my customers. I am a specialist in Latin America and Europe, but never hesitate to search out new vacation experiences around the world for my clients. My specialty i...
I have over 25+ years of experience providing safe and worry-free vacations for my customers. I am a specialist in Latin America and Europe, but never hesitate to search out new vacation experiences around the world for my clients. My specialty is privately guided vacations along with small ship cruising that I customize to suit each travelers wishes and desires. I love privately guided touring because the guides are so friendly and knowledgeable, and you can eliminate a lot of the hassles of travel.
Understanding your preferred travel style allows me to focus my recommendations to you on the most important aspects of each trip. Perhaps you enjoy active adventures by day, but prefer a luxury hotel to rest your head at night. Or maybe you prefer a eco-friendly and sustainable hotel with access to great restaurants. Some clients love independent travel with the services of a local host while others prefer the history and cultural information they get from traveling with a private guide.
It's important to understand that there are unique opportunities all over the world for travel that is truly special and meaningful to YOU. I can help you explore these interesting and sometimes off-the-wall options for experiencing more in a way that enriches your life. I like to think you come home from every trip as a different person.
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller
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Oh how I was looking forward to this vacation with my girlfriends. There were four of us and we spent 5 days at the Excellence Riviera Cancun early this November. The resort was very nice but we had rain every day of our trip. Hurricane Ida was coming right towards us. We spent more time than maybe we would have otherwise in the Mille Spa because of the rain. Had it been sunny, more time would have been spent on the beach and in the pools.
The first day I tried the Shirodhara massage which involved warm oils streaming onto my forehead for several minutes during the massage. I loved the way the oils smelled and the feel of the oil on my scalp and in my hair. The treatment also included a full body massage which was a very relaxing way to start our vacation.
The second day I tried a Vitality massage and facial combo. The facial wasn't anything clinical, more a relaxation facial with great moisturizers. And the massage was lovely and relaxing, but not deep tissue. After this 100 minute treatment, I felt plastered to the table and had a hard time getting up.
On the last day, I did a Stress Relief Massage. Now at this point, I really didn't have any stress in my body. Three full days of relaxing, spa treatments, good food and fun time with friends is good for both the mind and body. So I didn't need deep tissue massage, but I think some of my friends thought the massage was a little wimpy.
The Marine Wellness Ritual (which I had described after visiting the Excellence Playa Mujeres) was also a treat, but I found that it really depended on how full the spa was and who the assistant was. At times I was rushed and almost felt blown off when they were busy with other clients.