The Excellence Riviera Cancun is a tough act to follow. From its quaint hacienda infused authenticity to its lovely indigenous furnishings and architecture throughout, it sits like a proud and secure prima donna, daring any competitor to come along and try to show it up. This premier Excellence resort in its splendor and confidence, takes things one step further, and indiscriminately challenges its very own sister resort, The Excellence Playa Mujeres to enter the fray, itself the latest member of the Excellence family, just recently having opened it doors.

The passionate core group, who created the latest Excellence, was now charged with a daunting task; to replicate their first born Riviera Cancun destination by mimicking its most successful features, while at the same time establishing the Playa Mujeres Excellence with its own one-of-a-kind character and style, a magic trick at best.
Ultimately, one could see that The Excellence pulled the rabbit out of the hat.

While the Excellence Riviera Cancun wins guests over with warm Mexican charm, the Playa Mujeres site effortlessly grabs your attention with their contemporary flair, clean lines and minimalist elegance. Clearly, there are more than enough reasons to love them both.

This newest addition is in its infancy, a tropical dream destination, settled on fresh Mexican sand. The Excellence Playa Mujeres shows off its spirit, with modern, whimsical sculptures standing about the grounds, combined with signature Excellence hospitality, comfort and ambience. Pampered guests marvel at the Playa Mujeres’ updated take on gourmet dining at The Flavor Market, specializing in pairing smaller portions of fine cuisine with an impressive roster of compatible wines.

For the adventurous, a wide array of activities and sports are readily at hand, including such options as scuba diving excursions, exercise classes, jogging and swimming, among other options, making it a perfect playground for the fit adult traveler. Guests at Excellence Playa Mujeres can golf at the fabulous Playa Mujeres Golf Club. Located in the same resort community, this 18-hole course offers world class golfing enjoyed within the serenity of a naturally preserved environment.

For couples, getting married at this destination is a dream come true, with oceanfront wedding facilities, unforgettable ceremonies and magical receptions.

The spa at Excellence Playa Mujeres is truly the finishing touch. It gladly offers a rejuvenating indulgence to remember. Surrounded by water, it is an island of health and well being, with Swedish saunas, Roman caldarium’s, steam rooms, ice therapy and full menu of massage, you are sure to enjoy a truly customized experience.

So it would seem that rather than try to groom and grow identical places, the Excellence created their beautiful set of twins as distinctly fraternal. There’s a loveable sameness in many ways, but with individual personalities nonetheless.
I am head over heels for both fraternal twins.

Nothing wrong with that, I guess.

Excellence Playa Mujeres
Condominio Playa Mujeres,
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tel: + 52 998 872 85 55
www.excellence-resorts.com

- Reviewed by Karen Holly Berliner (khbcsw@aol.com)