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Waldorf Astoria Cancun

locally sourced oils and fresh herbs from the garden, with healing crystals and the most innovative products to take you on a magical journey of transformation and enlightenment. The adults-only wellness space features eight indoor and 13 outdoor treatment rooms, as well as an outdoor pool, a sauna and a salon. The resort’s spa experience is inspired by the connection with the Tree of Life and the Mayan culture, with the use of the healing stones and Mayan cosmovision. Signature treatments harness the powers of the four cardinal points, North, South, East and West, and interpret them through healing techniques to create targeted therapies customized to individual guests. DINE Dedicated to the delicate art of seafood preparation, the entire experience of Waldorf Astoria’s signature restaurant, Malpeque, is grounded by an energetic open kitchen. Each dish incorporates an element of smoke, char or fi re — some subtle, others more overt. From bountiful raw bar presentations to whole fi sh grilled for two, this convivial evening restaurant celebrates the beauty of the sea and the power of fl ame. EXPLORE Making the most of the surrounding landscape as well as the richness of Mexican culture, the activities and experiences available to guests at Waldorf Astoria are seemingly endless. Those with a penchant for food and drink can take part in guided mezcal and tequila tastings, cocktail-making master classes and Mayan cooking demos, while fi tness bu ff s might be more keen on the sunrise yoga sessions, bike tours or paddleboarding. Family groups will also delight in the number of child-friendly activities, including painting, cultural crafts and treasure hunts.

CONTACT Joye Lucas, director of luxury sales, joye.lucas@ hilton.com, +1 50 355 370 00, hilton.com STAY Ocean Front Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite Size 1,680sq ft Nightly rate $6,500 Stylishly out fi tted in neutral hues with a contemprary fi nish, the Ocean Front Two-bedroom Presidential Suite is Waldorf Astoria’s crowning jewel. In addition to its two bedrooms, the spacious suite o ff ersa modern living area, fully equipped kitchen, pool table, dining space for ten and an outdoor balcony complete with a hot tub. For longer stays of three or more nights, Presidential Suite guests will be privy to a host of extra bene fi ts including daily in-suite breakfast, spa treatments, a fully stocked minibar and hors d´oeuvre service each evening. RELAX Timeless and free-spirited, Waldorf Astoria Spa Cancun reinvents the spa experience, incorporating

WALDORF ASTORIA CANCUN CANCUN, MEXICO Cancun is a shining beacon of the Mexican Caribbean that beckons adventure-seeking travelers from far and wide. At the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Cancun, guests have the rare opportunity to experience a treasured beauty that uniquely captures the essence of this special destination. The coveted resort — which is tucked away in an exclusive area away from the main hotel zone — re fl ectsa magni fi cent appreciation for the beauty of water, the brilliance of sunlight and the connection to elements of nature all around, bringing meaning and enchantment to every moment.

The spa's outdoor pool

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Photos Victor Elias