In October 2010, I started planning my dream vacation, my honeymoon, to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico! My experience in Mexico vacationing was not extensive, the yearly mission trek with my church to Tijuana and three afternoon stops to various cities while on a cruise were the most I had traveled in Mexico. Patty at Totem Travel helped me plan this vacation every step of the way. She was patient, efficient, responsive and had prepared us for our trip!
When we arrived at The Royal Playa Del Carmen Resort we were in awe. The hotel looked exactly like the pictures and exceeded every imaginable dream and expectation we had for our honeymoon. The Royal Playa is an all inclusive hotel, something John and I had never experienced. The all inclusive service is outstanding. The food, alcohol, entertainment, pool/beach service, room service etc. was perfect on every level. The staff was always available with a smile and at times we felt they knew what we wanted before we even asked!
The food was amazing and literally had every cuisine imaginable to choose from. My husband happily enjoyed steak every night for dinner, while I indulged in all of the tasty seafood dishes they offered. The food was fresh, always hot and cooked upon order and served so beautifully. The Pellicano Grill was our favorite restaurant to go to. It was ocean front and had a casual feel at lunch, and semi formal feel during dinner. The staff was always working hard and there was never a moment where you had an empty glass. The bar staff at this resort always made sure you were having a great time and made incredibly strong drinks. I recommend the Riviera Maya drink to anyone that visits this resort, fun and fruity, the perfect pair for a pool day!
Our hotel was right along the water and was in the middle of the infamous “5th Avenue” which is a pedestrian only walking town, full of amazing shopping and excellent restaurants. The colors, smells, and culture were exciting, new and fun to experience! Staying at The Royal Playa gave us endless access and options of things to locally! On our trip we visited the Mayan Ruin towns of Chichen Itza and Tulum and also visited Xel-Ha, which is an ecological water park. All three were so worth it and our hotel helped set these tours up!
We recommend visiting Playa Del Carmen and staying at The Royal Playa Del Carmen in a heartbeat. Every single aspect of our trip was perfect, from the planning stages, to actually being there and now being home and sharing stories and forever holding the memories near and dear to our hearts! We can’t wait to plan our return back!
-Kathleen & John Kiefer
The Royal In Playa Del Carmen is perfect for those who want a little bit of everything from a luxurious rooms, good food, nice pools, beach and resort atmosphere yet also want to be centrally located so you can walk to shopping and other activities. If you wish to book The Royal In Playa Del Carmen, you can either book directly online or give me (Patty) a call at 1-800-321-7907.
If you are looking for more of a private or remote resort in Riviera Maya, let me know and I’ll introduce you to some of our other favorite resorts in Riviera Maya. I can be reached by email at patty@totemtravel.com as well. I personally specialize in Mexico as well as other fabulous destinations which you can learn about by visiting our website at www.totemtravel.com We are happy to help you get away to the perfect spot in the destination of your choice!