{"id":19382,"date":"2016-10-18T11:33:43","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T15:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=19382"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:23:33","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:23:33","slug":"riu-palace-riviera-maya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/riu-palace-riviera-maya\/","title":{"rendered":"Riu Palace Riviera Maya: The Royal Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written by guest contributor Aimee Lennie<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you think of <em>the royal treatment<\/em>, what comes to mind? Amazing people bringing you drinks, relaxing in the sun, putting your feet in the sand, or even enjoying a magnificent meal by the ocean? The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_KL_riu-palace-riviera-maya.html\">Riu Palace\u00a0Riviera Maya<\/a>\u00a0delivers this treatment every day of your vacation. This resort is one of a kind.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19383\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Riviera-Maya-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"riu-riviera-maya-hotel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Riviera-Maya-Hotel.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Riviera-Maya-Hotel-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Riviera-Maya-Hotel-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Riviera-Maya-Hotel-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Riviera-Maya-Hotel-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you first drive up to the front of the palace, you see nothing but amazing architecture, luscious palms, and the sun shining. Walk in, and you have someone greet you with a friendly smile and let you know where to check-in and put your luggage. Don\u2019t even think about lifting your suitcase yourself! The staff at this hotel takes initiative to make sure your vacation starts right when you step out of your shuttle from the airport.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-19382 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"643\" height=\"971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-2.jpg 643w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-2-300x453.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"643\" height=\"971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-1.jpg 643w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-1-300x453.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Your whole stay at this six-restaurant, four-bar resort is flawless from start to finish. With complimentary drinks when you check-in and anywhere on the resort, to a five-star dinner every night whether you choose buffet-style or a-la-carte dining, you are sure to get the perfect royal treatment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19388\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-3-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"riu-palace-riviera-maya-3\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-3-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-3-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-3-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-3-140x94.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-3.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the day, relax by the fresh-water swimming pool, have a drink in the air-conditioned lobby, sun-bathe on the beach chairs to get that perfect golden tan. Whatever you choose, you\u2019ll be sure to know that you are experiencing a 5-star resort.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19389\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-4-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"riu-palace-riviera-maya-4\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-4-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-4-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-4-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-4-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-4-140x94.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-4.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Down by the beach, enjoy non-motorized sports for free everyday of your\u00a0stay, or go on an adventure with one of the tours provided in the hotel lobby \u2013 there are way too many to choose from!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19390\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-5-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"riu-palace-riviera-maya-5\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-5-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-5-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-5-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-5-140x94.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-5.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to go into town? Not a problem! Take a 15 minute walk to the shopping district or an even quicker cab ride to get to all your shopping needs, snorkeling tours, and unique bars and restaurants. This is also where you\u2019ll grab the ferry to get to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/cozumel-scuba-diving\/\">Cozumel<\/a> \u2013 shopping, food, drinks, and of course\u2026 Fat Tuesdays and Margaritaville. Cozumel has one of the best coral reefs for\u00a0snorkeling with the crisp blue waters, beautiful breeze, and unique fish all around.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19391\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-6-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"riu-palace-riviera-maya-6\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-6-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-6-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-6-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-6-140x94.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-6.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After getting back into the resort from one of your many adventures during the day, relax in your magnificent room on the couch, on your balcony, or even take a nice long bath with a drink from the mini-bar. Just make sure you don\u2019t relax too long, because you have to get ready for your authentic dining experience. You can choose from Brazilian, Mexico, fusion, steakhouse,\u00a0Japanese or the buffet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19392\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-7-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"riu-palace-riviera-maya-7\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-7-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-7-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-7-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-7-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-7-140x94.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-7.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finished eating? Great! Head down to the courtyard for nightly entertainment with the European-styled chairs, tables, and the water fountain. With all the street lamps lit up for the perfect lighting, enjoy the show and a \u00a0drink with your friends, family, or\u00a0even some people you met during the day by the pool!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19393\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-8-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"riu-palace-riviera-maya-8\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-8-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-8-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-8-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-8-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-8-140x94.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-8.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Riu Palace\u00a0Riviera Maya\u00a0is a must-see resort. As a guest in this hotel you have access to the other Riu Hotels in Playa Car, and have so many amenities on-site so you never need to leave the resort to have a good time. I know my four days there were amazing in every way: from the drinks to the pool to the beach to parasailing over the ocean &#8211; even my tan was perfect. If my four days spent at this Palace were spectacular and fun-filled, imagine what you could do with a whole week!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19394\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-9-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"riu-palace-riviera-maya-9\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-9-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-9-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-9-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Riu-Palace-Riviera-Maya-9.jpg 1319w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_KL_riu-palace-riviera-maya.html' class='big-button bigteal' target=\"_blank\">Browse Pricing<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by guest contributor Aimee Lennie When you think of the royal treatment, what comes to mind? Amazing people bringing you drinks, relaxing in the sun, putting your feet in the sand, or even enjoying a magnificent meal by the ocean? The Riu Palace\u00a0Riviera Maya\u00a0delivers this treatment every day of your vacation. 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