You've waited all year to take this vacation. Apple Vacations won't let your weather worries get in the way. If a hurricane interrupts your vacation, whether for one day or several, you get a free replacement vacation! It's simple. Apple Vacations will automatically include our Weather Guarantee for FREE with the purchase of Apple's "AV-OK" Travel Security at time of booking!
That's right! With Apple's Weather Guarantee, if your vacation is interrupted for 24 hours or more due to a Category One or higher hurricane, Apple Vacations and our participating hotel partners will give you a FREE replacement vacation! Unlike other programs which only compensate for interrupted or unused nights, the Apple Vacations' Weather Guarantee gives you a FULL replacement vacation! Offer valid for complete vacations with participating hotels in Cancun/Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Punta Cana, La Romana and Jamaica when flying on USA3000 Airlines, Sun County Airlines to Cancun from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Champion Air to Cancun from Denver or Frontier Airlines to Cancun from Chicago-Midway for hotel stays between August 15 and October 31, 2006 inclusive!
Choose from these fine participating hotels:
Cancun
Riviera Maya
Ambiance Villas at Kin-Ha
Beach Palace
Blue Bay Club Cancun
Blue Bay Getaway & Spa Cancun
Cancun Palace
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa
El Pueblito Beach Hotel Cancun
Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa
Grand Oasis
Grand Oasis Playa
Gran Melia Cancun
GR Solaris Cancun
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Le Blanc Spa Resort
Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa
Marriott CasaMagna Cancun Resort
Melia Turquesa
NH Krystal Cancun
Oasis America
Oasis Cancun
Oasis Palm Beach
Oasis Viva Beach
Occidental Grand Cancun
Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
Radisson Hacienda Cancun
Royal Solaris Cancun
Sun Palace
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
Allegro Playacar
Aventura Spa Palace
Club Maeva Tulum
Copacabana Beach Resort
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Gran Bahia Principe Akumal
Gran Bahia Principe Coba
Gran Bahia Principe Tulum
Gran Gala Esmeralda
Grand Oasis Akumal
Grand Sirenis Resort Riviera Maya
H10 El Mandarin
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort
Occidental Grand Xcaret
Paradisus Riviera Cancun
Playacar Palace
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Sandos Caracol Beach Resort & Spa
Sandos Playacar Beach
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun
Sunscape Puerto Aventuras
Riviera Maya
Valentin Playa del Secreto
Viva Wyndham Azteca
Viva Wyndham Maya
Xpu-Ha Palace
Cozumel
Jamaica
Allegro Cozumel
Cozumel Palace
El Cozumeleño Beach Resort
Melia Cozumel All-Inclusive
Golf & Beach Resort
Occidental Grand Cozumel
Breezes Montego Bay by SuperClubs
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club by SuperClubs
Couples Negril
Couples Ocho Rios
Couples Sans Souci
Couples Swept Away
Doctors Cave Beach Hotel
FDR Pebbles
Grand Lido Braco Resort
& Spa by SuperClubs
Grand Lido Negril Resort
& Spa by SuperClubs
Hedonism II by SuperClubs
Hedonism III by SuperClubs
Holiday Inn SunSpree Montego Bay
Hotel Samsara
Legends
Merril's Beach Resort
Point Village
Shaw Park Beach Hotel & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Golf
& Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica
Rose Hall Resort & Country Club
Sunset at the Palms Resort & Spa
Sunset Beach Resort & Spa
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort
Punta Cana
La Romana
Allegro Punta Cana
Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana
Bavaro Princess All Suites Resort,
Spa & Casino
Caribe Club Princess Beach Resort
& Spa
Occidental Grand Punta Cana
Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort
Ocean Blue Golf & Beach Resort
Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana
Sunscape Casa del Mar
Terms and Conditions for Apple's Exclusive Weather Guarantee:
Vacation must be interrupted for 24 hours or more due to a Category One or higher hurricane, as defined by the National Hurricane Center. Valid with the purchase of “AV-O.K.” Vacation Security from $49.99. Offer valid for Cancun/Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Punta Cana, La Romana and Jamaica vacations when flying USA3000 Airlines, Sun Country (DFW/CUN), Champion (DEN/CUN) or Frontier (MDW/CUN) for hotel stays between August 15 and October 31, 2006 inclusive at participating hotels listed above. Vacation interruption is defined as when a hotel interrupts full operations 24 hours or more (not including day of departure from resort) due to a Category One or higher hurricane. Hurricane warnings not applicable. Free replacement vacation is to same hotel and number of nights as originally booked, valid only if vacation is interrupted while passengers are in resort, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, can be redeemed for travel prior to 12/15/06 or 8/18-12/15/07 on USA3000 Airlines or any of Apple’s exclusive charter vacation flights and does not include applicable taxes and fuel surcharges or “AV-O.K.” Vacation Security. Cozumel replacement vacations valid only for passengers traveling to Cozumel via Cancun on USA3000 Airlines or any of Apple’s exclusive charter vacation flights. Round-trip transfer/ferry costs from Cancun to Cozumel are the responsibility of the vacationer.Weather Guarantee does not include promotional winners. Square Deals not applicable.
HONEYMOONERS: FRUIT BASKET, BOTTLE OF DOMESTIC WINE AND FLOWER ARRANGEMENT IN ROOM ON ARRIVAL. (DATES & RESTRICTIONS APPLY).
A newcomer to the Riviera Maya, the Riu Playacar is playful and fun!
This exquisite All-Inclusive resort is decorated with the tropical treasures of the Caribbean - bamboo, rattan, hand painted murals of birds, and banana trees.
A smaller, more intimate style of resort, Riu Playacar offers pastel colored villa-style blocks of rooms immersed in tropical gardens. Sago palms, thatched-top restaurants, flowers, and a large beachfront pool create an atmosphere of Hawaiian flavor mixed with Caribbean spice.
Ideal for the free-spirited traveler who values beach, casual but appealing surroundings, and relaxation.
396 air-conditioned rooms.
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800-828-0639
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All rooms include: Balcony/Terrace, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, and in-room safe.
Nonsmoking Rooms
The hotel has no non-smoking rooms.
Handicapped Rooms
The hotel has four handicapped rooms.
Additional Bedding
Rollaway beds are not available.
Cribs - Yes, free of charge.
OTHER INFO
* 386 guestrooms
* Bathroom with shower
* Hairdryer
* 110 V
* Telephone
* Central air conditioning
* Ceiling fan
* Mini-bar
* Liquor dispenser
* Satellite-TV
* In-room safe
* Balcony or terrace
* Guestrooms with connecting door available
Riu Playacar is a comfortable beachfront All-Inclusive resort with a main building surrounded by 2-3 story bungalows and 15,000 square meters of tropical garden area. Each air-conditioned room features a ceiling fan, mini-bar, private balcony or terrace.
The Mexican Street offers a vast array of shops, services and boutiques. Guests can also enjoy food and beverage service until 2am, free entrance and drinks at two discos, and the use of all bars within the Riu complex (except those at Riu Palace).
Beach: Riu Playacar is situated on a white sandy beachfront dotted with lounge chairs, perfect for relaxing beneath the warm Caribbean sun. Enjoy complimentary towel service, and explore the crystalline waters with one of the many on-site watersports.
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Total Rooms: 396
Year Opened: 2000
Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, American Express
Set within the exclusive Playacar development near the 18-hole Playacar Golf Club, Riu Playacar is situated beachfront only 3km from the small town of Playa del Carmen. A commercial center with a variety of shops is only 50m away.
Address: CALLE CHACA, 33 SUPER MAZANA,
PLAYA DEL CARMEN
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MEXICO
Barber / Beauty Salon
Boutique Shops
Car Rental
Currency Exchange
Disco / Nightclub
Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service
Physician on Call
Shopping Mall Nearby (100 m)
Pools
Number of Pools: 2
Outdoor Pools: 2
The lovely outdoor fresh water pool area features a comfortable poolside sun terrace with lounge chairs, sun-umbrellas and towel service, as well as a separate area for kids. Take advantage of the free scuba lesson or enjoy a cool drink at the pool bar.
Golf: NEARBY
Playacar Golf Club
Playacars championship-level golf course was carved right out of the jungle by the Robert Von Hagge Associates. This 7,202 yard course is rated 73.1 and has plenty of tee boxes for every level of play. It is situated next to Playa del Carmen.
Holes: 18
Green Fees: $100.00 (approx.)
Club Rental Fees: $30.00 (approx.)
Caddy: Mandatory
Tennis
Number of Courts: 2
Outdoor Courts: 2
Lighted Courts: 2
Court Fee: Complimentary.
Water Sports on Site
Sunfish Sailing: Complimentary
Scuba: Additional Charge
Snorkeling: Complimentary
Paddle Boats: Complimentary
JetSki / Waverunner: Additional Charge
Waterskiing: Additional Charge
Wind Surf: Complimentary
Other Sports Available
Horseback Riding: Additional Charge
Jogging Trail: Complimentary
Health Club / Spa
Aerobics: Complimentary
Jacuzzi: Complimentary
Nautilus Equipment: Complimentary
Riu Playacar features 1 meal plan options: All Inclusive: All Meals, Drinks & Tips at El Porche and Turquesa Restaurants.
There are 2 Restaurants at Riu Playacar:
Turquesa Restaurant - A poolside grill and restaurant, the Turquesa offers cold and hot starters, meats, fish and snacks throughout the day, with special a la carte dinners during the evening (advance reservations for dinner are required). Men are required to wear long pants.
El Porche - The main dining room, offering delicious buffet meals and on-the-spot cooking. Sample one of the special theme buffets offered twice a week, or enjoy exclusive terrace seating overlooking the lovely landscaped grounds. There is a non-smoking area.
Daily Activities & Entertainment:
Aerobics, Gym, Two Floodlit Hard Surface Tennis Courts, Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaks, Boogie Boards and Snorkel Equipment
Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
Nightly Entertainment, free entrance and drinks at the lively discos Pińˇ´ˇ (Hotel Tequila) and the Espuela (Riu Yucatan).
Prices are per person, double occupancy; subject to availability/restrictions/change/dates
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