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realweddings.ca 57 destination + honeymoon You might know Cancun as a party town, thanks to the spring-breakers who ood the Mexican city each year. But far from the crowded nightclubs and resorts on the Riviera Maya is a luxurious new oasis perfect for a sweet romantic escape. Opened less than a year ago, the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa is built on an isolated stretch of private white-sand beach lapped by the famously blue Caribbean Sea. •ough just 15 minutes from the airport, the sparkling new resort is literally miles away from the bustle of Cancun's glitzy hotel zone. But once you experience the all-inclusive luxury of the Royalton Riviera, you won't feel an urge to leave anyway. Like travelling on a cruise ship, you'll ƒnd everything you need in one place, including restaurants, bars, shopping, swimming pools, an ice cream parlour, co„ee lounge, ƒtness centre, full-service spa – even a casino. You'll never go hungry with nine restaurants to choose from, whether you're in the mood for steak, sushi, Mexican or Mediterranean, or feel like grazing your way through an international bu„et. And you can indulge in an icy beer, ƒne wine or craft cocktail at a mix of bars indoors and out, including bar service right on the beach. Afterwards, you can simply roll on back to your room. Even the most basic suite at the Royalton is a mini paradise – bright, sleek and modern with glass doors leading out to a balcony, terrace or swim-out pool, plus a gleaming marble bathroom complete with an inviting Jacuzzi for two. •e resort o„ers three distinct sections of accommodations, with the Diamond Club section providing decadent extras like personal butler service, a private lounge and exclusive beach area. •e Hideaway section, essentially a chic boutique hotel within the resort, caters to adults only with a dedicated restaurant and bar and a relaxing pool that's (blissfully) free of kids. Staying at the Hideaway means access to all the amenities at the Royalton, including the Royal Spa. You truly will feel like royalty here, especially after a soothing hot stone massage or purifying facial. Not to be missed is the spa's elaborate hydrotherapy circuit – step inside a dramatically lit space worthy of a movie set, where you'll be guided through a series of enticing pools and gloriously pulsating water for the ultimate in muscle relief. Of course, the spa also o„ers full beauty services, including a separate suite for wedding parties. If you're in fact considering Cancun for your destination wedding, the Royalton Riviera has you covered. Several wedding packages are available, all of which include the services of a professional wedding planner. •ere's even a free option, featuring a complimentary ceremony and dinner reception when you book a minimum seven-night stay for 10 guests (ƒve rooms). You can sink your toes into the sand during CanCun Far from the resort crowds, cozy up in a luxurious new romantic haven on a private Caribbean beach By Kim Mah From top: Combine sightseeing with beach time at Tulum; ancient Mayan ruins await discovery at Chichen Itza. P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F N E X U S T O U R S for two