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DESTINATION

SWEET ESCAPE
PUNTA MITA, BAHÍA DE BANDERAS

NUNA POOL

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T’S SUMMER AND ALL I HAVE ON THE BRAIN IS BEACHES, BIKINIS AND MY LITTLE ONES RUNNING AROUND
WILD AND FREE IN THE SUN. THE EASIEST ESCAPE IS A BEACH, AND LUCKILY WE ARE A MERE 2½-HOUR DIRECT
FLIGHT AWAY FROM SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MEXICAN BEACHES. THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT PUNTA
MITA IS THE PERFECT FAMILY DESTINATION FOR SUMMER FUN.

In the RIVIERA NAYARIT, the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita offers its signature service against a beautiful
tropical backdrop. The property is about a 45-minute drive from the airport. An added bonus for a cultural
experience is the resort’s proximity to the lazy fishing town of Sayulita, known for its surfing. (20-minutes
away – the resort can coordinate for you.)
The surf is a little more on the rough side, but the lush topography that hugs the two private beaches of
the property are luxuriously rustic. Early this year the beaches were enhanced with a palapa-covered
beachfront bar, oversized swinging daybeds and floating lounge pods. Long beach days watching the
sunset naturally progressed into happy hours listening to music on the beach with a bonfire.
The property offers 173 guest rooms called “casitas” with beach or garden views – these are the basic
hotel rooms. Spacious and airy, with marble bathroom including a walk-in shower, a bathtub and a double vanity with separate water closet. There’s a variety of suites from one-bedroom with adjoining living
area up to a five-bedroom suite which can be reconfigured to a two-three bedroom, as well as Private
Residences.

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