Fresh seafood ceviches, cocktails, tacos, tostadas, sushi and Argentinian empanadas are now available all day at The Royal Sands latest eatery, the Sand Dollar. The Sand Dollar is open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the terrace outside Sidelines Bar.
La Palapa del Sol has a new dining option for members and guests to enjoy, a Teppanyaki show cooking grill on Monday and Friday. Watch the chef prepare fresh seafood, steaks and vegetables in true Teppanyaki style. The cost is $410 pesos per person. Drinks and tips are not included. Reservations are required.
There are two Teppanyaki grill tables, each one seating 10 people. You can make your reservation in La Palapa del Sol or by calling Ext. 173, starting at 11:30 a.m. There are four sittings to choose from: 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. You will be given a ticket with your name, villa number, number of people, date, reservation time and a confirmation number. Members and Members with the REFINE All-Inclusive package may make their reservation beforehand. Non-member REFINE All-Inclusive guests may only reserve the same day.
There is no grace period for reservations so as not to delay the show for other diners. If diners arrive late they will find that their reservation has been cancelled.
The Teppanyaki dinner is not suitable for diners who are allergic to gluten or seafood as all the food is prepared and cooked on the same table. In this case, the chef will not be able to prepare gluten or seafood-free dishes separately for diners. No children under the age of 12.
If you are going to be driving on Highway 307 in the Riviera Maya please take extra precautions as road works are underway in several places. Work started in late March and will continue for the next two months.
Road repairs are scheduled every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the highway between Playa del Carmen and Cancun. The affected stretches are from km 302+500 to km 320+00 in both directions and from km 322+000 to km 330+950, direction Playa del Carmen to Cancun. There are signs alerting drivers to upcoming road works and you should reduce speed. There may be delays at peak times in the morning.
With the proceeds from the Second Royal Resorts Foundation Race in February, work will soon begin to rebuild the derelict house of 74-year-old Maclovio Tun and his family, wife Carmen who is in a wheelchair and their son Reyes who has cerebral palsy.
A total of $214,000 pesos was raised from race inscriptions and sponsor donations, almost triple the amount collected in 2016. The number of competitors also increased, 493 competitors of all ages took part in the 3, 5 or 10-kilometer races, a 3-kilometer walk and a Children’s Fun Run.
The Royal Resorts Foundation and Pro Niños Excepcionales A.C., a Cancun NGO working with children with special needs, will be able to improve the quality of life for Maclovio and his family by creating a safe, healthy and comfortable home for them with ramps, mobility aids, a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
Watch highlights from the Second Royal Resorts Foundation Race video
The Royal Resorts Foundation thanks race competitors, volunteers, sponsors and donors for their support. Mark your calendars for the Third Royal Resorts Foundation Race in week 7, 2018.
For more information on the Royal Resorts Foundation visit www.royalresortsfoundation.org and follow the Royal Resorts Foundation on Facebook.
Grand Residences has made the Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Top 25 Hotels in Mexico 2017 list for the third year running, coming in at No. 2. In the category of Top 25 Hotels in Mexico for Best Service 2017, the award-winning Puerto Morelos resort is at No. 3. The Royal Cancun and The Royal Haciendas feature in the Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Top 25 Hotels in Mexico for Families 2017 occupying spots No. 4 and No. 12 respectively.
Offering activities for children aged between four and 12 years old, a fourth Kids Club is now open at The Royal Caribbean, also serving The Royal Islander.
Members can use the supervised Kids Clubs at The Royal Sands, The Royal Caribbean, The Royal Cancun and The Royal Haciendas at no extra charge. Reservations required the day before you wish to enroll children.
The Kids Clubs at The Royal Cancun, The Royal Sands and The Royal Caribbean are open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the weekend.
The Royal Haciendas Kids Club is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the weekend. There are special evening activities on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Royal Sands Kids Club also has a new Baby Area for children under the age of four where parents can take their toddlers to play with toys and games. Supervised activities are not available in this area and the parent/guardian must stay with the child at all times.
Royal Resorts has a new activity for you to enjoy during your vacation and one that will prove popular with teenagers and families, basketball! There is a court at The Royal Sands and a multiuse court at The Royal Haciendas and half courts at The Royal Cancun and The Royal Islander. Call in at the Sports Desk to book the court and sign out basketballs.
Another new activity to try during your stay is foot-pool; you’ll find the courts on the sundecks at The Royal Islander and The Royal Sands and on the beach at The Royal Cancun.
Maclovio is the sole breadwinner in his family, steadfastly caring for his wife and his son with dedication and dignity. Pro Niños Excepcionales volunteers first met him 12 years ago when he brought his son on his tricycle to its physiotherapy clinic to request help for the boy. His appeal was granted and in return he helped out at the center cleaning the land and collecting fallen dry wood to sell as firewood. It soon became evident to staff at the center that he did not have a steady job and after meeting Carmen, it dawned upon them just how precarious Maclovio’s situation was.
The latest electronic edition of Royal Resorts Life, your annual resort magazine is now available online. Click here to read the magazine and get the latest news from the resorts and trip ideas for your next trip. The 2016 Advisory Council reports and accompanying financial statements are also included.
Printed copies of the 2017 magazine will be available in the villas at the resorts in early February, so be sure to collect your complimentary copy during your next stay.
Fidel Humberto Contreras López Lena and María del Carmen López Lena Cruz, members at The Royal Sands, were the December winners of the monthly raffle for members attending Marketing events such as the Taco Party or the Welcome Party. All members who go to the social events organized by the Marketing department during their vacation are eligible to participate in a monthly draw. The prize is a one-week stay for two in a room at The Royal Haciendas. The names of the lucky winners will be published in this Members News section each month.
Congratulations to Sr. & Sra. Contreras López Lena, the December winners
