Tip: Some agencies rent manual transmission vehicles. Depending on the rental car company, I could lock in an economy car for $35-$220 for my four-day visit.

Rental prices ranged widely when I checked for my dates. If you plan to explore beyond the resort, you'll want a rental car (or you can rely on taxis). There's ongoing construction on the roads into the airport, so be ready for possible traffic. Quick takeĭoes the design remind anyone else of The X-Files 'Herrenvolk' episode at the bee aviary? ANDREA ROTONDO/THE POINTS GUYĭepending on traffic, Riviera Maya's top resorts are a 40- to 60-minute drive from Cancun Airport. But, if you're like me - a Marriott Bonvoy elite member itching to use points for exquisite vacation experiences - you'll want to go sooner rather than later. It's a destination that is still finding its identity. The crowds haven't descended yet and the finishing touches are still rolling out to some amenities.

Regis Kanai Resort opened in mid-March 2023 and when I visited in early May, it was still very much coming into its own. Truly, you are tucked away from the real world and very quickly slip into a reality that focuses on the natural landscape, the wind and ocean waves, and the crisp lines of the resort's stunning architectural design by Mexican firm Edmonds International and interiors by Chapi Chapo Design. As you make your way down the long driveway that winds through the mangroves, you feel as if you are light years away from the touristic centers of Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Resort owner Grupo Alhel made a concerted effort to ensure the property blends in with its surroundings so you feel like you're in the middle of a vast nature park. The beach and resort buildings from above.

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