Luxe Beat Magazine JULY 2014 | Page 32

Travel have ladders off the balcony that drop you directly into the pool. A shelf for shoes tucked into an entryway table/bench and a drink refrigerator that’s restocked daily, rounds out the list of thoughtful room amenities. Fisher-Price® Gear and Toys If the Azul Beach Hotel doesn’t have it, chances are you really don’t need it. Thanks to a partnership with Fisher-Price® you can leave a full suitcase of stuff at home. Everything from cribs to strollers, changing tables, food warmers, bottle sterilizers and even baby monitors can be set-up in your suite. There’s also a bottomless toy box. Little People® for Little People If your child is a fan of Fisher-Price’s Little People®, and you really want to go all out, book one of the four Fisher-Price® Family Suites. They have the same great layout as the Family Suites, just with an explosion of Little People® art and décor. Little People® characters meet kids at arrival, and colorful Little People® towels line the bathroom. When you make your family’s reservation, be sure to tell the Hotel your children’s names so the towels can be personalized and embroidered by the on-site seamstress. Azulitos Play House A daily program of kids activities are offered through the Azulitos Play House. Designed for ages 4 through 12, activities include things like story time, arts and crafts, face painting and Spanish lessons. My Gym, tumbling style classes are also available for an additional charge. Teen programs are offered during high season. Gourmet Dining The quality of the food is taken seriously, and you can taste it. Many of the vegetables served come from a 100,000 square foot greenhouse maintained by the Resort on a sister property. The oldest and youngest travelers will be excited about the variety of food options offered by the half-dozen on-site restaurants. To make vacation as easy and flexible as ABOVE Lounging Room LEFT Dinner Art RIGHT Sushi Anyone? 32 possible, no reservations are required at any of the eateries. The sushi chef puts on a show at Asianinspired Tainan, they dish up Italian at Roma and the menu at Chil focuses on contemporary cuisine with Mexican-Caribbean style. Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to please here. The buffet style Blue serves up a special kids breakfast buffet. I know adults who’d find it hard to pass up the decorated breakfast cupcakes, (yes, you read that correctly - breakfast cupcakes), displayed next to the cereal and waffles. Ah... vacation. Dana’s trip was hosted by Karisma Hotels, but as always Dana’s thoughts and opinions are her own.