ADVERTORIAL • January 2018

Mexican magic in an all-inclusive paradise

When it comes to all-inclusive holidays, the UNICO 20°N 87°W Hotel Riviera Maya is truly changing the game. With locale-inspired fine dining, top in-room technology and exclusively curated tours and activities, this adults-only hotel is paving the way for a new concept in five-star luxury

Locale-inspired luxury

Walk into the lobby of UNICO 20°87° and you’ll be itching to take out your camera and capture the beauty of the décor before you’ve even checked in. Authenticity and luxury awaits discovery around every corner, from the lavish furnishings to the custom-scented lobby. Named after its location on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula at 20° N latitude and 87° W longitude, the hotel’s locale has heavily influenced all aspects of its ethos.The inspiring design maintains a key focus on the region, and acute attention to detail includes local artwork in every room. These prints can also be bought by guests and taken home - an extra special souvenir of your holiday.

App happy

Fancy a poolside martini? There’s no need to leave your sun lounger. Created to provide a new and instant level of guest service, the UNICO 20° 87° App offers ease and relaxation at your fingertips. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be given access to this top technology, so wherever you are and whatever the time, you can order food and drink, arrange housekeeping visits and interact with staff, all at the push of a button. Lie back and soak up the sun - one martini (shaken not stirred) is coming right up.

Unlimited inclusions

To discover some of the hotel’s most decadent inclusions, you’ll want to head to the spa - a relaxing paradise of clean lines and locally-inspired treatments, including glorious deep hydration facials and volcanic stone massages. Another luxury inclusion can be found in your very own Anfitrión – Unico’s answer to a personal butler. Allocated specifically to you, this friendly host is available 24 hours a day to fulfill your every need, providing advice and ideas on every aspect of your stay.

A taste of Mexico

For fine dining with an authentic feel, look no further than the modern and colourful Gastro Experience. Headed-up by acclaimed Executive Chef, Christian Bravo, the resort’s restaurants range from simple and healthy to wonderfully indulgent – and everything in between. Sip in style as highly skilled mixologists infuse local flavours and ingredients to craft specialty cocktails. Meanwhile, annually rotating chefs pay homage to regional Yucatan dishes, and the focus on emerging talent means you’re always guaranteed a true taste of Mexico.

Making memories

Swimming with dolphins, dining in a lagoon beneath starlit skies or exploring the spectacular Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza - whatever your passion, UNICO 20°87° can make your holiday dreams come true. With exploration and authenticity at every turn, the resort promises that you will arrive as a tourist – and leave as a traveller. The new exclusively curated tour experiences provide immersive activities and luxurious escapes that have been designed to showcase the wonders of the region. With several packages to choose from, it’s never been easier to make memories that last a lifetime.

Words by Ella Dove

To find out more, and to book your holiday to Unico 20º87º Riviera Maya hotel, visit ba.com/unico

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