As El Cid Resorts prepares to reopen its properties in Mexico following the Covid-19 outbreak, Mark Hakansson visits Ventus at Marina El Cid Spa & Seaside Resort to find extra about this one-of-a-kind vacation spot
The phrase ventus originates from the Latin for wind, and as you look out on the breeze skipping over the Caribbean Sea, the waves cooling the resort round you, it’s simple to see the place the builders bought their inspiration from.
As I recline in one of many hammocks dotted alongside the seashore, a mild gust rocks me back and forth and I determine that the resort was named nicely.
Ventus at Marina El Cid has an attractive Caribbean attraction, with its laid-back really feel and surrounding palm timber.
The resort sits on the gorgeous Riviera Maya coast encased by lush tropical forests and coastal jungle.
El Cid Ventus is positioned subsequent to its sister resort, El Cid Marina, they usually match collectively to type an all-inclusive maze of gorgeous gardens and winding buildings.
There are 290 suites in Ventus and 500 within the Marina.
The resort is positioned within the lovely Puerto Morelos area, which sits between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen on the Mexican coast.
The Membership Platinum rooms, the place I used to be accommodated, have gorgeous sea views and an unique private service which incorporates your individual butler.
They will prepare a Cabana on the personal seashore space, reserve you the very best desk in any of the eating places and even infuse your room with aromatherapy scents earlier than you fall into mattress after a protracted day on the seashore.
The lounge space for Platinum friends presents trouble free check-in, a premium spirits bar and complimentary entry to the web computer systems.
Wi-Fi is obtainable across the resort for a price of $30 per system for many who want to remain related, however offers a superb excuse to close off from the broader world and benefit from the El Cid Ventus expertise.
The adjoining Marina Resort lends itself extra to households with thrilling water options, diving swimming pools, a children and teenage membership which oldsters can reap the benefits of as they observe morning yoga solar salutations on the finish of the pier.
There are bike rides, volleyball, water polo, cooking classes and plenty of extra actions that everybody can reap the benefits of.
The quite a few swimming swimming pools snake by way of the resort; there’s a children’ pool, an exercise space, an infinity pool, an adults solely pool and one even boasts a swim up bar!
You may take a romantic sundown dip in one of many two massive scorching tubs because the attentive bar workers to ship your selection of drink, the margaritas, and daiquiris are a specific favorite, or perhaps a shot of ‘Mexican Water’ – tequila!
The seashore is small however completely shaped, with loads of recliners, cabanas and hammocks to select from.
It does endure from a good quantity of seaweed, however this Sargassum is a giant downside in many of the Caribbean in the intervening time, fortunately massive nets acquire the vast majority of it.
From the marina you’ll be able to discover the second largest coral barrier reef on the planet, the Yucatan Peninsula.
By merely renting a snorkel and masks, you’ll uncover the wonder beneath the waves.
This reef is inhabited by greater than 500 species of fish and 60 great species of coral, it will be unimaginable to go away disenchanted.
Different actions accessible from the marina embody scuba diving, Hobie cat crusing , windsurfing classes and kayaking.
There is a wonderful seafood restaurant too which overlooks the harbour and its many yachts.
The resort offers loads of improbable selections for foodies.
One in every of my favourites is Mercado de Dolores, a New York fashion market the place you’ll be able to select from a number of completely different cuisines, however the ceviche, seafood and native Mexican specialities aren’t to be missed and the creperie is a agency favorite.
Personally, I discovered the Mexican fajitas with corn tortillas distinctive and as many of the stations change menus day by day, you’re all the time spoiled for selection!
For an all-inclusive resort the French speciality restaurant, Ile De France, offers effective eating like nowhere else.
The menu was intensive, 9 starters and 13 mains to select from, together with three forms of duck on provide.
The Duck a l’Orange was a private favorite, however was surpassed by the rack of lamb with asparagus and parsley.
The resort prides itself on with the ability to cater for all allergic reactions and meals intolerances while nonetheless offering fine quality selections.
The personal eating rooms within the French and Italian eating places provide a extra intimate environment for these in search of a extra private contact.
The eating expertise is made a lot extra pleasurable by the nice and cozy, sort and attentive ready workers.
Nonetheless, if taking a break and eating in personal is extra your fashion 24-hour room service is included within the all-inclusive bundle.
Attending to the resort from Cancun airport is a simple 20-minute taxi experience, and is located solely a 20-minute stroll from the charming city of Puerto Morelos.
The workers are distinctive, very pleasant and all the time greet you with a smile, a hand on their coronary heart and a pleasant “Hola!”
There’s something within the wind at Eld Ventus, and it’s one thing nicely price checking it out.
Extra Info
El Cid Resorts can be reopening its properties throughout Mexico within the coming days because the nation reanimates the tourism sector within the wake of the Covid-19 shutdown.
Discover out extra about Ventus at Marina El Cid Spa & Seaside Resort on the official website.
Mark Hakansson
