SANDOS CARACOL ECO RESORT & SPA BECOMES MOST ECO-FRIENDLY HOTEL IN RIVIERA MAYA

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa (www.Sandos.com), Mexico has just opened its eco-chic ocean view accommodations and facilities, making it the most sustainable hotel in the Riviera Maya region.

RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico (April 1, 2011) –

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa (www.Sandos.com), Mexico has just opened its eco-chic ocean view accommodations and facilities, making it the most sustainable hotel in the region.  A variety of environmental preservation programs, educational eco-tourism activities for guests and the new eco rooms combine to make Sandos Caracol one of the most eco-friendly hotels in the world.

Upgrading a total of 99 rooms, while maintaining the resort’s ecological standard of reducing CO2 emissions by 70%, Sandos Caracol incorporated new modern architectural designs for a more contemporary look.  In terms of sustainability, each room has an air conditioning system with low power consumption, a solar system to heat the water to eliminate using gas, an Internal lighting system based on energy-efficient LED and in-room water coolers to reduce the use of plastic water bottles.  Additionally, there is a new recycling system in place for waste water.

For more information, visit http://www.Sandos.com.

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The Riviera Maya was recently named a ‘wow deal destination’ for 2011, prompting airlines and resorts in Mexico to offer great vacation packages for next year. With this in mind, the Riviera Maya all inclusive, Hacienda Tres Rios, has launched a Last-Minute 2011 Sale which offers 30% off the resort’s Unrestricted Rate.

The Last-Minute 2011 Vacation sale also includes “kids stay free” accommodations for up to 2 children under the age of 12 for the ideal family vacation. As an added plus, the vacation deal includes a complimentary 30-minute massage per adult.

The offer is available ONLY from December 13, 2010 to December 17, 2010 when calling 1.800.494.9173 to travel in 2011.

The promotion also applies when reserving online at the Hacienda Tres Rios Specials and Packages page and clicking on the Last-Minute 2011 Vacation link. The vacation offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

The one-of-a-kind, endless luxury, all-inclusive package includes unlimited gourmet food and alcoholic beverages, taxes and tips, private beach, various recreational activities, free in-room Internet access, and luxurious accommodations.

Located 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport, the Riviera Maya all-inclusive resort features a diverse range of world-class cuisine in all nine restaurants and bars on the property.
Guests also have exclusive access to the Tres Rios Nature Park, which offers unique opportunities for guests to explore the region’s unspoiled nature all on the resort’s grounds.

What distinguishes Hacienda Tres Rios from other resorts is its successful combination of strict sustainable tourism practices and quality services that exceed guests’ expectations of a Riviera Maya luxury resort and spa.

To plan your 2011’s Riviera Maya vacation, call 800-494-9173 (US & Canada) or visit the Hacienda Tres Rios website, www.haciendatresrios.com/riviera-maya/. Some restrictions may apply.

Nestled in a 326-acre pristine nature park in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Hacienda Tres Rios is an endless luxury, all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean only 45 minutes south of Cancun International Airport. Opened in November 2008, Hacienda Tres Rios is the first of five resorts at Tres Rios Nature Park. The resort boasts 273 suites constructed using natural materials. At the forefront of sustainable tourism development, Hacienda Tres Rios creates amazing guest experiences while continuing to protect the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. The Tres Rios Nature Park is open exclusively to resort guests, and offers guided nature tours through mangrove forests, snorkeling in cenotes and rivers, and daily activities for children. For more information, visit www.haciendatresrios.com

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