CANCUN, Mexico, Feb. 9, 2012- Sandos Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the addition of Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort, the third Mexico resort and first Cancun location for the growing Spanish-owned brand. Formerly managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts under the Le Meridien flag, the 214-room hotel will re-open on March 1, 2012 as part of the Sandos collection, featuring new culinary offerings and all-inclusive programming.

"We are thrilled to open the Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort, offering a boutique all-inclusive experience unlike anything currently available in Cancun," says Jacques De Paep, director of sales and marketing for Sandos Hotels & Resorts. "Our extremely high service standards, expansive culinary program, and Sandos' commitment to spectacular resort locations is sure to delight couples looking for a luxurious getaway."

Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort boasts 214 rooms and suites including 74 Premium Level suites, which offer access to private cabanas at the beach and pool, a private concierge service, and complimentary WiFi. A fully renovated lobby bar opened in December 2011 and the resort now features four restaurants that include Caribbean, Asian and "Avant Garde" culinary selections.

In addition to new culinary options, Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort will offer the "Total Gourmet Experience" – a high-end, all-inclusive program featuring all meals, unlimited national and imported drinks, 24-hour room service and access to the resort's many activities, including tennis, fitness center, three swimming pools, a solarium and nightly entertainment. Guests will also have access to a world-class spa and a wide stretch of white sand Caribbean shoreline.

Located on one of the world's most beautiful white sand beaches and just ten miles from Cancun International Airport, Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort is just a short distance to many of Cancun's prime attractions including shopping areas, night life and a variety of world class golf courses. The Resort also offers an in-house travel concierge to book excursions to surrounding Mayan Ruins, adventure parks and other popular area attractions.

Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort will open on March 1, 2012. For more information and to make reservations, please visit www.sandos.com or speak with your local travel agent or wholesaler.

About Sandos Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Spain, Sandos Hotels & Resorts offers a terrific all-inclusive vacation product at a great value in idyllic, tropical settings perfect for singles, couples and families. Currently the company owns two resorts in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa and Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa. The company recently announced the upcoming addition of its third property in March 2012, Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort , located in the Cancun area.