Watch the surf rippling over the reef from your luxurious suite at the all inclusive Hotel Marina El Cid Riviera Maya. This oceanfront resort is located half way between the city of Cancun and the town of Playa del Carmen and boasts its own state of the art marina a block away from the resort. Among the common areas, El Cid Riviera Maya has four restaurants, bars, a business center, tropical gardens, hair/nail salon, and Temazcal spa. The beachfront pool features waterfalls, swim up bar, in water lounge chairs, sun deck, children's area with slides, and mega jacuzzi. For a change of pace, guests can drop by the resort's sports facility, providing all the gear needed for snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing. Also onsite is a state of  the art fitness center with steam room, sauna, massage rooms, as well as areas for aerobics, pilates, and spinning classes.

Hotel Marina El Cid Riviera Maya spans 21 acres and features 350 suites in 11 four story buildings, all surrounding a magnificent 22,000 square foot, free form pool. Timeshare accommodations range from STUDIOS to Luxurious THREE BEDROOM Suites. Studio units offer one king or two double beds, Junior and One Bedroom suites offer a king bed and queen Murphy bed, Two Bedroom suites offer a king bed and two double beds, and Three Bedroom suites offer two king beds and two double beds. Bathrooms are above industry standard with marble walls, floors, and countertops, and large walk in showers with comfort benches. All suites have nightly turn down service, private terraces, satellite TV, safe deposit boxes, and minibars stocked with beverages and snacks. All Two and Three Bedroom suites feature a full kitchen, a jacuzzi on the balcony, and a 42 inch plasma TV in the living area.

Puerto Morelos is the little known Caribbean gem every savvy traveler wants to know more about. This almost forgotten town offers a serene and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of neighboring mega resort areas such as Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Cancun offers fine cuisine and first class nightlife. As you travel south, you will discover the many natural wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula. Playa del Carmen has one of the many exotic beaches in the area, as well as a great selection of restaurants and shopping.