GRAN BAHIA PRINCIPE TULUM

Mayan Riviera, Mexico

(www.bahia-principe.com)
Fitness-based contract
Year-round contract
One Guest Fitness Instructor every week of the year
2 children, under the age of 12 years FREE sharing same room as instructor

Aerial shot of Gran Bahia Principe Tulum.

Sarah teaching aqua fit with staff co-teaching (Activity Centre-DJ booth to immediate right).

Swan dive & swan lift with Coba & Akumal in background.

About 5 min's walk down beach going away from complex.

Hacienda Dona Isabel for shopping, disco, sports bar & internet cafe.

Comfortable and relaxing lobby bar (adjacent to lobby and main pools). Home to Manager's Cocktail Party (instructors attend).

Terry & Sarah at main buffet for dinner.

Adjacent to the lounge, main pool and beach, the Activity Centre acts as the headquarters for the Sports & Entertainment Team.

Another smaller pool - one of three at the Tulum section. One of seven throughout the Bahia complex.

Bahia Principe Tulum as viewed from Bahia Principe Akumal section of complex.

Chefs prepare foods at various stations throughout the main buffet from entrees to desserts, sushi to Italian cuisine in addition to specific nightly themes.

Terry with Sports & Entertainment Teams of Tulum & Coba.

First part of sunset yoga class (then it's nice to move to lower beach when other activities start). This venue is very visible and works well for start of class.

Fresh and plentiful options abound in buffet restaurants - truly something for everyone!

Covered lounge area adjacent to theatre and main pool.

Just a few of the large, motivated Bahia Principe activity team who help to promote classes.

Public Relations are wonderful administrative help...they print copies of program card schedules plus display and promote classes to clients.

Sarah with Sarah from Italy, one of the Activity Team who runs the gym. Classes can be held in the studio section in inclement weather.

The gorgeous tropical setting for morning yoga-pilates class.

The Bahia Principe Tulum lobby comes to life in the evening.

DESTINATION RIVIERA MAYA

This is one of our most popular destinations! There are very good flight options from all over the world into Cancun airport.
The Mayan Riviera is a scenic unspoiled region full of history.
Not so long ago, the entire region south of Cancun was nothing more than virgin white sand beach and dense tropical mangroves. Now this 100 mile corridor, newly dubbed the "Riviera Maya" or "Mayan Riviera" has undergone tremendous transformation within only a couple of years. It is now dotted with many unique and upscale resorts and nature parks, and has gained high acclaim as one of the most desired holiday spots.
This Mayan paradise offers vacationers sun, surf, plus many spectacular archaelogical sites and wonder. The Mayan Riviera is a fantastic area for snorkelling and scuba diving.

RESORT OVERVIEW

Gran Bahia Principe is a popular, upscale Spanish hotelier whose focus is on large,full-service 5 star 24 hour all-inclusive resorts on outstanding beaches.
The Gran Bahia Principe Tulum is a part of a complex of 2 568 rooms divided into Tulum, Akumal & Coba sections. Classes are taught at the "Tulum" section.
Use of services and facilities in all three sections of the Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Resort - Tulum, Akumal and Coba sections - with the exception of gourmet restaurants.
Designed by the prestigious Mexican architect, Fernando Quirarte, and inspired by the Puuc Mayan architectural period, the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum resort welcomes its guests with all of Mexico's characteristic warmth. Materials such as stone, talavera pottery, marble, large palapas, hardwoods and an exquisite colour combination make the hotel a cool and harmonious place that is easy to discover and enjoy.
The project was carried out following patterns of sustained tourism in order to make the best use of all the area's resources.
Stunning waterfront areas...spectacular pools - the main pool is designed like a lake with sections for activities and relaxation with ample loungers and hammocks for sun and shade all off-set by award-winning landscaping, pathways and tropical Mexican architectural focal points.
1 km stretch of white sand beach partners the clear turquoise ocean.
This resort is ideal for all - couples, singles and families.
80 min's from the Cancun airport.
Transfers to/from the resort/airport are responsibility of instructor.

FACILITIES/AMENITIES

Features are subject to change and availability. Some reservations may be required. Check locally.

Majestic lobby.
Many wonderful food options - choice of breakfast & dinner at one of 7 sumptuous buffet restaurants. Dinner available at one of 3 buffet restaurants. Three 24 hr snack bars are also available. No a-la-carte restaurants are included. Each evening is themed at the main buffets where the same dishes are offered at each restaurant - ie. at the Tulum main buffet, the Akumal main buffet & the Coba main buffet). Within each restaurant are many different sections offering endless possibilities including Asian with sushi bar, Italian , Mexican, bakery, huge salad bar, vegetarian selections, fruit, meats, fish, emtrees, desserts and more!
Several bars including lobby bars and swim-up bars.
Adjacent commercial and entertainment centre, "Hacienda Dona Isabel" is home to the disco, internet cafe along with many shops all stylized in a Mexican design.
Daily activities, nightly entertainment, tennis, fitness centre, spa ($), non-motorized watersports.
Attentive, courteous staff.
During high winter season, mostly Canadian clients and other seasons, there is a mix of North American and European clientele.

ACCOMMODATIONS

858 rooms - standard rooms consists of 1 king or 2 double beds (to be requested locally when checking in), air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar (bottled water, beer, soft drinks), in-room safe ($), full bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, balcony or terrace.

TEACHING SCHEDULE

Classes everyday except for arrival and departure days. Classes are held in outdoors on the beach or in the pool. The length of the land classes are to be 30-45 min's at the discretion of instructor. Aqua fit is to be 30 min's.
Sample schedule:
- 10:00am Yoga/Pilates
- 11:30am Aqua Fitness
- 5:00pm Yoga Relax
Schedule is subject to change and is to be confirmed on-site.

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