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We float about the property, enjoying perfectly made mojitos and
other drinks from Le Blanc’s five bars. And when we’re hungry,
we’re spoiled for choice with Le Blanc’s excellent restaurants.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, BlancInternational offers
a bounty of enticing fare, such as steak, seafood, sushi, salads,
pastas, cheese, fruit, and desserts that cater to Le Blanc’s diverse,
sophisticated international clientele. Other evening options include
BlancItalia and BlancOrient, which seem to vie for the title of best
cuisine on property. The only restaurant we need reservations for
is Lumiere, where we savor a French-fusion, seven-course tasting
dinner that includes escargot, seared scallops, and filet mignon.
Another must-experience is Le Blanc’s signature spa, and Kat
nobly volunteers. Treatments do cost extra, but we received a
resort credit at check-in that we can use. With options ranging from
hydrotherapy and facials to deep-tissue and Mayan four-hands
massage, selecting her treatment is a tough call — considerably
more difficult than the room-scent decision. She disappears for
hours into the tranquil, candle-lit space, and avails herself of the
sauna, relaxation room, and hot tub before and after her Swedish-
inspired serenity massage.
As our week progresses, we come to discover that Le Blanc is
far more than just eating, drinking, and lazing. The warm, clear
Caribbean Sea begs for swimming and body surfing. Kat takes
advantage of the fully equipped gym and yoga classes while I
explore off-property at the Museo Maya de Cancún (at the
suggestion of Israel), where I learn about the Yucatán Peninsula’s
first inhabitants. We later discuss our day lounging in the infinity pool
overlooking the sea, never far from the swim-up bar. Fully relaxed,
we begin to muse about a return visit to Cancún with our parents
and kids, who they’ve been watching while we bliss out in paradise.
While Le Blanc is perfect for us this week, there are many other all-
inclusive resorts in the area that cater to a wide variety of clientele,
from other high-end properties to mid-range — yet equally amenity-
filled — family-friendly resorts. But
for right now, we’re enjoying our
timeless week at Le Blanc like
newlyweds, and can’t imagine
being anywhere else.
Steve Larese is a New Mexico–
based travel writer and
photographer.
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Le Blanc’s infinity
pool overlooks the
Caribbean Sea. The
29,000-square-foot
spa boasts a
complete treatment
menu. The resort’s
triangular nine-
story tower.
BlancOrient
serves an enticing
selection of
Pan-Asian cuisine.
Guests can select
from seven
massage types.
The Life Le Blanc
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*
The Getaway price is valid September 1
through November 30, 2015.
*All-inclusive resort requiring the purchase of
a meal plan payable to the resort.
all-inclusive experience at in Cancún, Mexico.