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Paraiso De La Bonita's "Boat"-Load of Good News

Paraiso De La Bonita Resort & Thalasso's
New Luxury Catamaran Adds to Resort Amenities

It's time to rock the boat, baby.  Paraiso de la Bonita is pleased to announce the newest addition to the resort: a 50-foot catamaran anchored just off the resort dock. 
Appropriately christened "La Bonita", the boat features three air-conditioned cabins and a private crew.  La Bonita is available to all guests for private excursions and for exploring the Caribbean waters day or night. Whether it's an all-day group snorkel along the world's second largest reef or an intimate sunset dinner for two, La Bonita is sure to make any vacation a memorable one.   

Following are a list of excursions offered on La Bonita:

Snorkeling

Lather on the sunscreen and let the adventure begin!  The world's second largest reef "El Jardin" is just minutes off the shore of Paraiso de la Bonita, offering some of the Caribbean's most beautiful snorkeling.  The voyage begins at the resort's dock where the crew of La Bonita welcomes guests aboard and shows them to a private cabin that is available to them throughout the 4-5 hour journey.  After sailing to explore the outer reef and the vast Caribbean, return to quieter and pristine waters, and enjoy some of the world's best snorkeling locations.  Enjoy a guided 45-minute tour exploring the underwater world.  Once back on board, a gourmet lunch will be served. 

Prices for the snorkeling excursion start at $187 + tax per person for the boat, plus $70  per person for lunch (prices vary depending on lunch selected) plus 15% service charge. 

Romantic Dinner Excursion

Nothing is more romantic than an intimate dinner on a luxurious boat under the stars.  The dinner excursion, available for private parties of 2 or more (up to 6), begins with a 45-minute sail to Puerto Morelos, while guests enjoy resort signature canapés and champagne.   After the exhilarating sail, guests are served a 3-course gourmet meal in tranquil waters located just off the resort's beach. 

Prices for the romantic dinner excursion start at $330 + tax flat boat fee, $110 per person for dinner (prices vary depending on dinner selected), plus a 15% service charge.  (Note:  Wine not included in prix fix dinner will be charged as an a la carte item.)

Cocktail Excursion

End a long day in the sun with a sunset cocktail aboard La Bonita.  Mingle with other guests at Paraiso de la Bonita on the Caribbean Sea aboard a sunset sail to Puerto Morelos.  As the sun dips just below the horizon, enjoy cocktails, canapés and good company - a perfect way to end the day.

The one-hour cocktail excursion is offered from Tuesday to Sunday. Prices start at $44 per person boat fee, with a $25 per person canapé and cocktail charge, plus a 15% service charge. 

Private Excursion

For those seeking a more secluded, romantic affair, board La Bonita with your beloved for five hours of unprecedented romance.  Sail the Caribbean Sea, experience the snorkeling of "El Jardin", or enjoy a private dinner.  The Private Excursion can host up to a party of 6 for an intimate group outing with close family and friends. 

Prices are $1980 for the standard five-hour excursion and $300 for each additional hour.  Dinner starts at $85 per person, plus a 15 % service charge.

Overnight Excursion

Spend the night aboard La Bonita for the ultimate in intimate and private getaways.  Parties up to 6 can experience 24 hours aboard La Bonita sailing, snorkeling, and sunbathing on the Caribbean Sea.  Enjoy a special gourmet menu prepared by the chef, and complete the evening with an extraordinary sunset on the incandescent waters.

The overnight excursion is priced at $2750 plus a 15% service charge and a $50 maritime tax. 

About Paraiso de la Bonita

Tucked into a protected private beach, Paraiso de la Bonita is an intimate, elegant resort operated by Presidente InterContinental of only 90 suites that captures all the extraordinary beauty of the Yucatan.  The highest expectations of international travelers are met with impeccable service, luxurious amenities, outstanding facilities and memorable aesthetics and design.  The luxurious suites feature a living room, adjoining bedroom and full baths with deep marble tubs, separate showers and handcrafted sinks.  Each accommodation has its own private terrace and magnificent views of the ocean.  The 22,000 square foot Spa at Paraiso de la Bonita sets a new standard in treatments for mind and body.  The resort is the first spa in North America and only the second in Latin America to offer Thalassotherapy - a system using fresh heated seawater that induces an exchange of minerals and toxins between the blood and the water.  Massages, beauty and hydrotherapy treatments are also offered.  Located on the pristine Mayan Riviera, just 20 minutes from the Cancun International airport, Paraiso de la Bonita is a convenient Cancun escape that seems a world away. 
Paraiso de la Bonita is a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World and Virtuoso.  For further information on La Bonita, the Resort, the Thalasso Center, or for reservations call 800-327-0200, Fax: (52) 998 872 8301, send email to resa@paraisodelabonitaresort.com or visit www.paraisodelabonitaresort.com.

Edited by Dave Shultz

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