Mélia unveils two Mexican properties
Two properties in the Playa del Carmen enclave on Mexico's eastern Caribbean coast have become the latest additions to Mélia Hotels International's (MHI) Paradisus resort brand.
Paradisus La Perla, the brand's first adults-only resort, and Paradisus La Esmeralda share a common area called El Zocalo, which contains the Palapa activities centre and a theatre.
A 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) YHI Spa and Health Club also features as part of El Zocalo, with 14 massage cabins; wet and dry saunas; and MHI's signature hydrotherapy water ritual.
The YHI Spa also incorporates a full-service beauty salon, with products supplied by Natura Bissé. Fitness equipment completes the wellness facilities at the YHI Spa and Health Club.
MHI's architect, Álvaro Sans, was behind the design of both properties, which aim to reflect Playa del Carmen's climate, terrain and coastline overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Paradisus area vice president Bernard Wyss said: "Each Paradisus resort is envisioned as an oasis of modern design and décor for the sophisticated traveller who wants it all.
"The pairing of award-winning restaurant concepts with luxurious accommodations and exceptional service sets Paradisus as the gold standard amongst all-inclusive resorts."
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