The Upside of Swine Flu? 'Splurge' Deals at Riviera Maya's Esencia Estate
Hoping for an economic inoculation against swine flu fears, and what it calls "negative media reports and unsubstantiated fears of the H1N1 virus," the "residential retreat" Esencia Estate is introducing a battery of deals right now. The Esencia has dubbed the promotion "Splurge on the House," and it is intended to revive the tourism industry that has been in a slump since the H1N1 scare earlier this year.
The Mayan-themed resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya is offering guests a daily account credit equal to the amount they pay for their nightly room rate. Rates start at $459 per night, so we’re talking some big money here. The credit can be used at the hotel’s “organic” spa (treatments use indigenous fruits, plants and herbs, many of them grown in an onsite garden), at the poolside restaurant, or on other expenses like airport transfers, room service, in-room babysitting, and even beachside drinks.
The hotel is located on 50 waterfront acres near Playa del Carmen, 46 miles south of Cancun, and was originally built as a private retreat for an Italian duchess. It is also close to tourist sights like the Mayan runs of Tulum and Coba, and near great areas for snorkeling and fishing.
Now for the small print. The "Splurge" deal is valid on new bookings only, and will be good for reservations from August 15-October 15. It is only good on published rack rates, and cannot be combined with any other packages. The whole stay must be prepaid, and is non-refundable.
The daily credit is not accumulative, which means each day you only have the amount of your room rate in credit, the dollars don’t roll over from day to day. That might seem like a lot of conditions, but with the amount of pampering you can give yourself, this could be a great way to save some pesos while still enjoying a luxury getaway.
[Photo: DanielSilva/TripAdvisor]
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