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Fancy a luxurious holiday season in Mexico? Take a look at the frstive offerings at The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai presents an ideal luxury itinerary for the holiday season, transforming into a paradise of joy and elegance, perfect for savoring the magic of Christmas and the energy of the New Year. With exclusive culinary experiences and revitalizing wellness sessions, this exquisite 5-star hotel in Playa del Carmen offers the perfect setting to celebrate the festive season… and new beginnings.
Chefs Paco Ruano and Tomás Bermúdez have been tasked with crafting culinary experiences tailored for attendees. You can choose from a variety of options: the warmth of a traditional Mexican Christmas Eve dinner, an innovative tasting menu bursting with flavor to ring in the New Year, or a fun outdoor BBQ. All that’s needed to enjoy this exclusive gastronomic offering is a reservation at the hotel’s restaurants, including Kitchen, KI’IS, or SO’OL.
The options don’t end there. The resort will also host an immersive festival celebrating the rich diversity of Mexican cuisine, featuring street food and specialty dishes available continuously from December 24 through to December 30.
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
With their signature elegance, welcoming the New Year at The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai becomes an extraordinary celebration, featuring a tasting menu at KI’IS by Paco Ruano and a lively party on the pier. The night will be highlighted by the rhythm of fireworks illuminating the Caribbean Sea.
Starting the year with the best energy is non-negotiable. Guests can achieve harmony and mindfulness with activities such as cycling, yoga, and ice baths, or opt for deep relaxation with aromatic massages designed to soothe the senses and banish stress.
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, committed to crafting unforgettable experiences, is ready to make every celebration a special moment. Both guests and visitors can indulge in luxury at every turn, enjoying a fusion of culinary talent, world-class mixology, and exceptional spa experiences.
What You Need to Know
Set within a spectacular 620-acre nature reserve featuring two miles of pristine white sand beaches, The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai rises from a mangrove forest to introduce a new concept of sustainable luxury on the Caribbean coast.
With 182 rooms, including 30 suites, each offering spacious terraces and some featuring plunge pools, along with a lagoon-sized swimming pool, versatile meeting spaces, and a state-of-the-art ballroom, the first EDITION property in Mexico blends its signature hospitality with the modern and ancient cultures of the Yucatán Peninsula.
The hotel boasts one of the world’s largest penthouses, the 27,000-square-foot Sky Rooftop Villa. This huge five-bedroom retreat for up to six guests offers panoramic ocean and nature reserve views, extensive living areas, terraces, and a semi-Olympic infinity pool, delivering an unparalleled level of exclusivity and luxury.
Luxurious by Design
Designed with interiors by Ian Schrager Company in collaboration with Rockwell Group and architecture by Edmonds International, the hotel’s three main structures converge into the architectural equivalent of a cenote. A destination in itself, the resort features five dining and drinking venues in partnership with renowned Mexican chefs Francisco “Paco” Ruano and Tomás Bermúdez. Their existing restaurants, Alcalde and La Docena, were ranked among the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America in 2023. You can also enjoy a lagoon-sized pool, a beach club pool, and a private pier with 10 lounge-style cabanas offering direct ocean access.
The spa, also inspired by local cenotes, includes six indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, an underground spa lounge beneath a bamboo dome by Eduardo Neira, hydrotherapy pools, a private outdoor pool, and a Turkish hammam. It offers treatments using products from 111 Skin, Ayuna Skincare, and Mowellens.
Kanai, a private luxury resort community just 40 minutes from Cancún Airport, is a haven for nature lovers, with lush tropical flora, fruit trees, colorful flowers, and diverse wildlife, including iguanas, raccoons, spider monkeys, white-nosed coatis, and numerous bird species. Designed with a minimal environmental footprint, the resort aims to protect and preserve Kanai’s unique ecosystem, befitting its name, which means “Paradise on Earth” in Mayan.
Find out more at www.editionhotels.com/riviera-maya.
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Bryan Dearsley is a luxury lifestyles writer, a prolific traveler, and a Co-Founder of the Riley network of luxury lifestyle websites.