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Mexico The Hyatt Ziva Cancun offers the adults-only Turquoize area. Couples + All-Inclusives: Match Made in Heaven Think the honeymoon stage is over between you and your clients once you've booked them on a successful destination wedding and honeymoon? Think again. We spoke to a few travel advisors who are successfully booking couples on romantic getaways across all demographics. Sure, it's the weddings and honeymoons that get the ball rolling, but as Tom Varghese, owner of Travel Tom, says, "Romance is alive and well-across all demographics." He acknowledges that "the main demographic is honeymooners, but our honeymooners are coming back to book their annual anniversary trip every year thereafter. We are also booking a lot of their parents! Especially after their kids are now married and out of the house, they are looking for a 'break' and our top recommendation is always an all-inclusive, adults-only property so that they can get truly pampered." Travel consultant Kim Goldstein, a certified destination wedding & honeymoon specialist, points out that she, too, is booking a lot of romance travel for various reasons. "The 22 august 2016 majority of my romance travel bookings are honeymoons; however, I'm seeing a big increase in anniversary trips, as well. I especially love to book my past honeymoon clients on milestone anniversary trips." She notes that the age for anniversary trips fluctuates between "their 40s and 50s," and for those "couples who are just trying to get away for a romantic, relaxing vacation, I'm really seeing all ages." With that in mind, we've rounded up a few all-inclusives in Mexico that these travel advisors think are ideal for making the fire sizzle. Varghese points out that, "the top allinclusive resorts that we recommend for romantic getaways are adults-only properties. For clients that are looking for a more laidback experience with a high level of service, butler service and amazing food that is high in quality and variety (the Asian restaurant offers a menu with 18 pages of options to appease all palates!), Le Blanc would be our top choice. It is located on one of the best beaches in Cancun. All rooms come Paloma Villaverde de Rico with a butler who can make your dinner reservations, reserve a spa or cabana on the beach or set up a romantic jacuzzi with rose petals and tea candles!" Le Blanc, which Varghese says is a perfect choice for Baby Boomers, offers several accommodation categories including the Royale Honeymoon Suite, and no, it's not just for honeymooners. Think a double whirlpool located in front of the Caribbean Sea, a king-sized bed, and a comfort menu featuring a variety of specialty pillows, bath salts and aromatherapy scents. Another property Varghese recommends to couples is the adults-only El Dorado Casitas Royale in the Riviera Maya, part of the Karisma portfolio. "Every room comes with concierge service ready to attend to your every need," he says. "When it comes to food, you will have the opportunity to tour their acres of greenhouses, where the chefs grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. The quality of the food, the freshness, the attention to details and presentation are ➤ recommend.com http://www.recommend.com

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