Together the four Barceló hotels comprise the largest and most spectacular resort facilities along Mexico�s pristine Riviera Maya.  The resort complex is surrounded by a 500,000 meter natural park and located on a beautiful and serene beach less than 50 miles from the Cancun International Airport.
 
The Barceló Maya Tropical Beach includes 474 spacious guest rooms and suites.  The hotel�s décor is Mayan inspired and influenced by contemporary Mexican style.  The Barceló Maya Colonial Beach also offers 474 guest rooms and suites inspired by the Colonial style of a bygone area.  Both resorts� guest rooms are spacious, featuring a private terrace or balcony, air conditioning with individual climate control, in-room safes, ceiling fans, a coffeemaker, bathrobes, a complimentary mini bar, and satellite TV.
 
The new Hotels have a selection of eight continental style restaurants and six bars.  Guests may choose from casual buffet style dining or one of four specialty restaurants: Mare Nostrum for fresh seafood; Bali-Hai for Oriental, inspired cuisine; Capri for Mediterranean-Italian food; or Santa Fe for grilled specials and steaks.  For relaxation there are two swimming pools with a whirlpool,  plus an additional pool for children with water games, and a state-of-the-art fitness center complete with separate men�s and women�s steam rooms and saunas.  The new hotels offer a special Kid�s Club as well as babysitting services, video games and movies on-demand.  There is a shopping gallery and a beauty salon.  The spectacular night club features its own live orchestra and nightly entertainment, and disco dancing.  Meeting planners may choose from four large conference facilities accommodating groups of up to 850 people.  There is an executive business center and full business services.  For more information visit your travel agent or online at www.barcelo.com.
 
About Barceló Hotels & Resorts        
       
Barceló Hotels and Resorts is among the world�s top 30 largest hospitality and travel companies.  Barceló was established in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in 1931 first as a transportation company, and then as a hotel and travel company.  It is a family owned, privately held hospitality company renowned for more than 70 years of service excellence and innovative spirit in the tourism industry.
 
The Company owns, manages or franchises hotels in 16 countries with more than 28,000 rooms worldwide.  Barceló Hotels and Resorts are found in key European cities and resorts, in North America, Africa, and in Latin America and the Caribbean.  The Company offers a large variety of hotels and resort types to accommodate all travelers from budget-minded to upscale guests.  The resorts provide all-inclusive vacation programs making vacation planning and holiday enjoyment easy.
 
Barceló Hotels & Resorts enjoys an excellent reputation with the travel and tourism industry.  It is ranked among the top 10 hotel brands in Latin America.  

Gayle MacIntyre
Barceló Hotels & Resorts
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404-643-8222
www.barcelo.com