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Five-Diamond Paraiso de la Bonita, a 90-suite beachfront oasis, offers supreme value up to 27% for those seeking the utmost in luxe living without the crowds from April 14 to October 31, 2007. Rates start at $695 per night based on double occupancy for an Ocean View Suite (compared to peak season rates of $920). The Lover's Suite with private plunge pool and outside shower start at $960 per night (compared to $1,320). For a truly luxe living experience, the Master Suite with Plunge Pool starts at $1,175 per night for four (compared to $1,620) featuring 1,830 sq. ft of space, two master bedrooms and two bathrooms with a sunken bath for two. Bedrooms and living room open onto a large private terrace with plunge pool and double sun lounger. For reservations, contact

+52 (998) 872 8330 or www.paraisodelabonita.com.

Resort activities include an on-property tennis court, windsurfing equipment and kayaks, which are all complimentary to guests. The Thalasso Center, the only certified Thalasso Spa in North America, is a must for spa aficionados. The 16-room spa, housed in 22,000 sq. feet, uses seawater, marine algae and marine mud for body treatments. Rates include round-trip airport transfers in the resort's private fleet of Lincoln Navigators; daily a la carte breakfast; an in-suite bottle of tequila and a designer beach bag per room. Complimentary use of the Thalasso Spa facilities including whirlppol, sauna, steam-room, sea-water hydrotherapy pool and 24-hour fitness center are included. Taxes and service charges are additional.

Created by owner, Carlos Gosselin, in homage to his wife, Elisa Gosselin, Paraiso de la Bonita (Paradise of the Beautiful) lies beachfront amidst 14 acres leading into the Caribbean Sea. The AAA Five Diamond property, which is well known for its dramatic architecture and striking use of color, features ninety ocean view suites, approximately 1,130 square feet in size, with large, private outdoor terraces (some with plunge pools); living rooms; and marble bathrooms with sunken bathtubs for two . Each of the suites is individually decorated with unusual fabrics, sculpture and antique treasures sourced by Carlos and Elisa during their travels to the Mediterranean, India, Africa, Bali, China and the Caribbean. Suites are named after geographic locations such as: Antigua, Jaipur, KwaZulu and Marbella and feature Bulgari amenities and an in-suite Tequila service.

The Thalasso Center Spa features the only certified Thalassotherapy Spa in North America, and offers a warm water hydrotherapy pool, outdoor aqua gym, fitness center, beauty salon, daily Pilates and Yoga and 'Temazcal', a Mayan-inspired sauna. 'La Canoa' restaurant offers fine dining. Afternoon tea with home baked pastries and 'Madeleines' is served daily at the 'Birds Lounge' as a complimentary treat for guests and the resort provides a never-ending supply of gourmet 'Iced Tea of the Day' with a new flavor for every day of the week. The second largest reef in the world is located directly in front of the property, offering guests world-class snorkeling and scuba opportunities.

Paraiso is only 20 minutes from Cancun International Airport by the property's own fleet of air conditioned, White Lincoln Navigators, with chilled towels, iced water and individual CD menu. Cancun and Playa del Carmen are 30 minutes by road in either direction. www.paraisodelabonita.com



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Tania Palafox
KWE Group