![]() ![]() If you had your heart set on sipping a luscious añejo tequila, Moon Palace is not the place. I opted for my first margarita instead, which had a definite kick that brought me back to my youth when drinking cheap, strong margaritas was about as good as it got. The unappetizing nacho cheese and chili on the other side of the poolside buffet Or you could make a plate of chicken wings, nachos with cheese and chili (that looked sub-standard to what they serve you at movie theaters), plantains and grilled vegetables. You could order a hamburger or hotdog from the grill and then add an assortment of oily salads and fruit. My first exposure to the food was at a poolside buffet surrounded by netting to keep the birds out. I didn’t exactly know what to expect as I’ve heard of all-inclusives with stellar menus, but I also suspected that the food might be prepared with the cheapest ingredients possible.Īs it turns out, I wasn’t exactly impressed with the culinary offerings at Moon Palace. This was the first time I’d stayed at an all-inclusive resort (i.e., all food, drink and gratuity is included in the price of the room, including mini bar items). The bed was also wonderfully comfortable, allowing for solid nights of sleep (even though the mattress top was weirdly uneven creating two different elevations depending on what side of the bed you slept on). I love a good hotel robe and slippers, and these were provided in the spacious closet. (Ironically, though, no amount of CHI-ing was going to smooth this naturally curly haired girl’s locks in Cancun’s humid climate, which was fine by me.) Bath products were created exclusively for the resort by CHI, the brand behind the iconic hair straightener - and indeed, CHI hairdryers and straighteners were found in the bathroom drawer with a warning not to steal them lest you want to be charged an additional $300 for your gently used tool. It had plenty of space, with a modern bathroom and a large marble shower that I enjoyed. ![]() However, the room wasn’t entirely uncomfortable. Although the patio was spacious with a hammock and chairs, I never actually utilized it. ![]() The ground level Deluxe Garden View King room’s view was none too inspiring, featuring a courtyard with caution tape partitioning off what appeared to be a defunct fountain, especially when ocean views are spectacular and relatively easy to come by in this region. The ground level courtyard view from the spacious patio with hammock. Coincidentally, this was my third visit to the region in a matter of a year (and the fourth in my lifetime). The options for accommodations are virtually unlimited, from sprawling oceanfront resorts in Cancun, Riviera Maya and Cozumel to bohemian bungalows in Playa del Carmenand Tulum, with many affordable choices to sift through. For this trip, staying at Moon Palace was a no-brainer for convenience to the conference.Ĭancun International Airport (CUN) is the hub to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula servicing a cluster of nearby tropical destinations. I recently checked into the all-inclusive Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya to attend the Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX) annual conference with TPG Assistant Editor Melanie Wynne. I’m a firm believer that where you stay while traveling has a profound impact on your impression of a destination. Here's Shayne's review of the all-inclusive resort. Lifestyle Editor Shayne Benowitz and Assistant Editor Melanie Wynne attended the annual TBEX North America conference held earlier this month at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico's Riviera Maya. Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. ![]()
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