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Contemporary touches such as these help
ensure that A-Nah Playa del Carmen will maintain a
modern vibe, something that Montalvo says was
important to the development team throughout
construction. “We wanted to build a modern facility
with a family atmosphere,” he says.
Look no further than each unit’s kitchen and dining
area for proof of a mission accomplished. The
kitchen is, of course, fully equipped with a refrigerator,
stovetop, oven, microwave, coffeemaker, and dish-
washer. And the countertops and cabinetry are all
straight lines and 90-degree angles, as if they were
plucked right out of an American city’s newest and
hippest downtown loft project. In other words, the
kitchens look good.
Abed, though, is more proud of what you can’t
see when you first enter the cooking space. “Inside
the cabinets is everything you need to cook a meal
and set a table,” he says. “And what is more like a home away from
home than being able to set a table and sit down to a good family meal?”
More Than a House
Part of the joy of vacation ownership, however, is that oftentimes the
units and properties aren’t merely a home away from home, they’re
much more. Indeed, the assortment of amenities at A-Nah Playa del
Carmen means guests have plenty of options when it comes to taking
full advantage of their resort week.
“We offer a gym and business center,” says Abed. “There’s also
a kids’ club, three hot tubs, a yoga room, and a spa, where guests
can receive various treatments, or they can even order a massage in
their unit.”
One of the most unique features is the open-air cinema. “We set up
a projector out in one of the courtyards and show movies right on the
wall of the building,” says Abed. “There are a few
pods
— beach beds,
essentially, with a half-dome-shaped canopy — for people to relax and
watch. There’s something about watching a movie under the stars that
everybody seems to like.”
There’s also something about rooftop pools that has universal
appeal, and when it comes to A-Nah’s amenities, the crown jewel is the
elevated swimming area. It’s backed by a whimsical mural of oversized
blue and green and red fish, and features a very in-demand seating area
that’s actually
in
the water.
“On one of the long sides of the rectangular pool,” Abed explains,
“there’s a submerged ledge, maybe six inches
deep or so, where we position a line of lounge
chairs. It’s wide enough for the chairs and to
be able to walk down the row, like you’re
walking right in the pool. It’s very different
from other pool areas, and guests really like it.
Even though we’re within walking distance to
the gorgeous beach and Caribbean Sea, our
pool is always a popular place.”
Meet Me Downtown
A-Nah Playa del Carmen is about a 15-minute
walk from Playa del Carmen’s main beach, so
owners who do want to spend their days in the
sun and sand certainly won’t be disappointed.
But the property’s position near the heart of
downtown Playa del Carmen means there’s
also much more to do than simply while away
the afternoons at water’s edge.
“We feel our location is one of our greatest strengths,” Abed says.
“You’ve got the beach and other sightseeing opportunities within walking
distance, but we’re close to a lot of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife,
too, so again, it’s like a home away from home.”
And part of being at home is that you are removed from some of the
hustle and bustle of the tourism activities, which is certainly the case at
A-Nah Playa del Carmen. The famous — and lively — 5th Avenue is just
a few blocks away, close enough that guests can easily get there for
dinner or shopping, but far enough away that the revelry doesn’t
interfere with the serenity of that rooftop pool.
Past Experience
At present, the A-Nah sales team is promoting the resort’s location, the
rooftop pool, and comfortable condominium-like accommodations
mainly through direct-mail pieces and customer referrals. Prices range
from US$6,750 to US$59,999 for 30-year, right-to-use floating weeks.
“The vacation club product obviously is new to us,” Abed says, “so our
active sales effort continues to grow. We’re focusing on consumers in
Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.”
Selling
the vacation club product might be a new endeavor, but at
least one of A-Nah Playa del Carmen’s key figures has had some past
experience with the concept. Montalvo himself was a timeshare owner
for a period. “The demand for this type of product in the Riviera Maya
was the motivation behind the business decision to move in this
direction,” Montalvo says, “but when it came
time to actually build, I drew inspiration for the
construction from some of my own timeshare
unit experiences.”
That experience also led Montalvo to select
Interval International when it came time to
choose an exchange provider. “The exchange
program is a very attractive piece of the overall
product for owners and definitely adds an
important value,” he says. “I was already famil-
iar with Interval’s exchange process from my
years as a member, and was very happy with
that, as well as the additional benefits the
program would provide my owners.”
See page 2 for currency conversions.
Developer:
Ricardo Montalvo, president of
Grupo Inmobiliario Sector, S.A. de C.V.
Location:
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Product:
30-year, right-to-use vacation club
with floating weeks
Price:
US$6,750 to US$59,999 based on
season
Website:
anahsuites.mx
Social Media:
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