Cancún is a coastal city in Mexico's easternmost state, Quintana Roo, on
the Yucatán Peninsula. It is surrounded by Isla Mujeres ("Women
Island"), the Caribbean Sea, and the Nichupte and Bojórquez
lagoons. The mainland downtown commercial section (Cancún
City), connected to the island by two bridges, has broad avenues
lined with shops, restaurants, and hotels.
Geography: 19 mile
Cancun Hotel Zone
Population:
526,701
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency:
Pesos, US$ accepted
Time
Zone:
Central Time Zone (CST)
Electricity: 110v (same as US & Canada).
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Mexico, and an onward or return ticket.
A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Cancun from: Los
Angeles: 4 hrs 35 min
New York: 4 hrs 10 min
Chicago: 3
hrs 35 min
Miami: 1 hr 40 min
Vancouver: 7 hrs 28 min
Toronto: 4
hrs 10 min
Popular Shopping Items:
Handwoven textiles
Leather goods
Jewelry (silver and coral)
Designed goods
Caution: goods made from tortoiseshell products are not permitted
in the U.S. and several other countries.
Activities:
All beaches are federal
property and open to everyone.
Beach Sunning
Snorkeling & Diving
Glass-bottom boat
Submarine ride
Fishing
Sailing & Kayaking
Jet Skiing
Parasailing
Wind surfing
Golf
Mini Golf Course
Night clubs
Horse Riding
Major Attractions:
Chichén-Itzá: originally a Mayan City, archaeological
ruins; 1hour away
Tulum: a walled city with archaeological ruins; beach adjacent;
1 hour away
Yumel Lu'um: a temple, lighthouse, archaeological ruins
Ruinas del Rey: archaeological ruins
National Institute of Archaeological and History
El Centro: downtown
Cozumel: island off the coast of Mexico
Folkloric Ballet Dinner Show: Convention Center
Travel
Seasons:
Off Season: Easter to mid-December
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
CST 2057034-40
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
Cancun, Mexico
Welcome to
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun !
Clear azure waters,
endless white sandy beaches, unparalleled beauty, and rich culture.
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun, with its tranquil setting
overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon
is a truly magical area, where endless days begin.
Turn every day
into an experience for your senses. Start your journey with an
energetic day at the WestinWORKOUT® Powered by Reebok Gym,
with the latest in equipment, facilities, and training techniques.
Then continue with a taste of Mexican, Italian, and International
specialties. Explore a Mayan ritual by treating yourself to a
Temazcal, a traditional Mayan steam bath that promises to purify
your body and relax your mind.
End the night by
sinking into the coziness of the Heavenly Bed® found in all
379 guest rooms and suites. For even more luxurious surroundings,
stay in our Royal Beach Club Tower.
Just minutes from
Cancun's nightlife yet in the middle of paradise, The Westin Resort
& Spa Cancun offers the ideal location for your vacation needs.
Amenities
Relaxed elegance
ambiance.
Secluded resort
with sea and lagoon beaches.
Guest rooms
feature Westins Heavenly Beds®, Heavenly Showers®,
separate tubs, and wireless Internet access.
Enjoy
views of the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon from the
beaches, pools, and sundecks.
Visit the spa
for a massage and the WestinWORKOUT® Powered by Reebok.
Beaches on the
Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, which separates Cancún
Island from the mainland, offer both morning and afternoon sun.
At night, a
thatched-roof lifeguard shack on the beach makes a romantic
hideaway for enjoying moonlight on the sea.
Complimentary
use of non motorized water sports.
Complimentary
Kids program for ages 5-12 years old.
Only
minutes from Cancuns famed nightlife.
Championship
golf courses nearby.
An abundance
of space, many private areas, and a playfully Mexican atmosphere.
The Westin Resort
& Spa Cancun offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Five Swimming
Pools
Four Jacuzzis
Two Beaches
Windsurfing
Surfing/boogie
boarding
Scuba
diving
Tennis
& Tennis Lessons
Pilates
classes/instruction
Parasailing
Fishing
Snorkeling
Sailing
Water
skiing
Aerobics
Basketball
Yoga classes/instruction
Helicopter/airplane
sightseeing
Playground
Golf -
miniature
Nightly
Entertainment
Golf
nearby
Hilton Golf Club
The Hilton Cancun offers a Par 72, 18 hole golf course constructed
by Aoki Corp with a total of 6,767 yards. Facilities include:
Driving Range, challenging sand traps, transportation service
from the Lobby, and a Golf shop with name brand equipment.
Westin's Kids Club
This program
applies to kids 5 to 12 years old traveling with their parents.
Reservation card personalized with child's name. A Westin Kids
Club sports bottle or sippy cup upon check in which can be filled
with complimentary beverages when dining with parents. Personalized
welcome letter from General Manager. Special menus for kids.
Daily program which includes tournaments, games, coloring books,
crayons, fun bath time accessories and sports cap. A map of
the resort and information sheet for the family. Planned activities
that introduce children to the best cultural and ecological
characteristics of the location. Available at parents request,
bottle warmers, bed rails, potty seats, night lights, cribs
and high chairs.
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun features 379 rooms and suites,
over looking either the turquoise Caribbean Sea or the Tranquil
Nichupte Lagoon.
Lagoonview
Guest Room
2 double beds or 1 king size bed.
Oceanview
Guest Room
2 double beds or 1 king size bed.
Royal Beach
Club Lagoonview Guest Room
In the Royal Beach Club Tower, with private balcony and special
amenities including continental breakfast, canapes and beers,
wine and soft drinks which are served at the Royal Beach Club
Lounge.
Royal Beach
Club Oceanview Guest Room
In the Royal Beach Club Tower, with private balcony and special
amenities including continental breakfast, canapes and beers,
wine and soft drinks which are served at the Royal Beach Club
Lounge.
Junior
Suite
2 double beds or 1 king size bed (most are king sized), full bathroom,
offering either a spectacular view of the Caribbean Sea or the
Nichupte Lagoon, they are designed in a triangular shape without
a division between the sleeping area and the living room.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include TV, air conditioning, bathtub, shower,
fan, servi-bar, hairdryer, coffee makers and safety deposit box,
modem hook up, telephone, radio, alarm clock, ceiling fan. Iron/ironing
boards on request. Turn down service nightly. Full line of bath
amenities. Available at parents request: bottle warmers, bed rails,
potty seats, night lights cribs and high chairs. Maximum Occupancy
for accommodations are 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
This splendid temple of relaxation offers a large menu of face
and body treatments from six treatment rooms including outdoor
massage huts, Jacuzzi, traditional Mexican Temazcal sauna and
steam bath heated with volcanic rocks and a fully equipped fitness
center.
Treatments
Spa Nizuc offers a wide array of special soothing experiences
including a brides bath and seaweed wrap, as well as a number
of therapeutic wraps using mud, fruit and paraffin. The exhaustive
massage menu includes lymphatic, Shiatsu, Swedish and Hot Stone,
while the facial menu includes a special cellular regeneration
and oxygenation treatment.
Signature Treatment
Experience the Mayan Mystic Massage, a full body technique using
specially blended oils and the healing power of quartz, or treat
yourself to a revitalizing Temazcal bath that promises to purify
your body with steam and relax your mind with a calming Mayan
meditation ritual.