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Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa

- All Inclusive Resort in the Mayan Riviera

By , About.com Guide

Dreams Tulum: photo courtesy of AMResorts.

Dreams Tulum: photo courtesy of AMResorts.

Background about Dreams Tulum

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is part of AMResorts, which also has the Sunscape and Secrets brands.

Tulum is a well-known name on the Riviera Maya, because of the unique Mayan ruins at Tulum: the only sea-side Mayan archeological site. Location is 74 miles south of the Cancun airport, 30-minute south of Playa Del Carmen.

The Riviera Maya, south of Cancun, is a terrific area for family holidays: with barrier coral reef; lovely snorkeling lagoons; and wonderful outings to eco-theme park Xcaret and Xel-ha. Also special to the region are "cenotes": deep natural pools of clear water; there's one at Dreams Tulum. Read more about the Riviera Maya. Tulum is also close to the Aktun Chen caves and the ancient Mayan city of Coba.

Features of Dreams Tulum Resort

  • 23 acres; colonial-style architecture; 431 suites and guest rooms, most with ocean view
  • new main pool includes children’s pool and swim-up bar; adults' pool, too
  • two miles of beach
  • natural cenote
  • daily activities program by the pool and beach (not the adults' pool, though)
  • tennis, bicycles, ping-pong, bocce ball, water aerobics, dance lessons, volleyball, climbing wall
  • bike tour to Tulum
  • non-motorized water sports such as catamarans, paddleboats, kayaks, boogie boards, snorkeling
  • ocean trampoline
  • beach and pool wait service
  • 24-hour room service
  • no reservations at specialty restaurants
  • nightly entertainment; theme parties
The Explorer's Club for kids age 3 to 12 has daily programs that include treasure hunts, musical chairs,face painting, sandcastle competitions, Spanish lessons, making piñatas; movies on the beach on a big-screen tv; campout adventures.

Hours are from 10 am to 10 pm. Theme is a jungle setting, with game room, and Temple Cafe offering fresh juices and fruits.

This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.

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