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  Site Where: Carretera Federal |, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 77710

March 14, 2006 at 9:15 AM | 0 Comments

Golfer Greg Norman has built a new golf course and this time it's along Mexico's Riviera Maya. As we mentioned a while back, the Riviera Maya was not as damaged as other parts of the country by Hurricane Wilma and is becoming a new fave among the tourists who are sick of Cancun.

The Fairmont Mayakoba will start taking reservations on April 1 as will Norman's latest work, El Camaleon.

But this is not your average wasteful luxury resort. Nope. This section of the Riviera Maya is eco-conscious and closed to vehicular traffic, leaving you to explore other kinds of transportation like bicycles and lanchas--thatch-roofed boats.

More on the golf resort post-click.

There are 397 guest rooms, including 34 suites but housed in low-rise building. No skyscrapers here. Additionally there are casitas available adjacent to the main building. Rounding out the services are a Willow Stream spa, two infinity-edged pools and five restaurants.

Out on the golf course, the carts are equipped with advanced GPS yardage and golfer assistance systems.

Golfers can keep score electronically, monitor scores in other groups and even order food and beverages from their cart!

When it's over, there are shower and locker facilities to use and a golf shop to peruse for the magical club. Then you can put on your finest green jacket and eat at the Argentenian steakhouse that overlooks the 18th hole.

When the hotel opens for real, about mid-April, book the golf package which will get you a room, unlimited golf, free unlimited use of practice facilities, transfer to and from Cancun Airport and a spa certificate.

Related Stories:
· Fairmont Mayakoba reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Vamos a La Playa: Cancun Comeback [HotelChatter]
· Hola Mayakoba! [Travel+Leisure Golf]

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