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Cancun is Calling with Contactless Check -in

Is it time for a COVID break?

Ready for another snowstorm, below-freezing temperatures, or you just need that long-overdue getaway?

Cancun & Playa Del Carmen reopened in June were Expedia’s number 1 and 2 most searched destinations in 2021. Mexico is in the ORANGE phase and Americans can travel there with no restrictions.  And while there is a lot of buzz about the openings of Margaritaville Resort Riviera-Cancun the majority of visitors are seeking out a more intimate boutique hotel experience with contactless check-in and far less staff and foot traffic.

The Acanto Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham Playa Del Carmen comes in with 3 special “No Covid Here” packages.
Just a block from the beach and half a block from the shopping and restaurants on 5th Avenue in Playa Del Carmen offers Hacienda Style 1-3 Bedroom condos and a grotto-style pool. You will feel right at home and ready for an extended stay with the rooms all equipped with full kitchens, dining tables and chairs, utensils, and chic private terraces for fresh air.
The front desk can arrange for day trips jungles and ruins and expeditions like diving snorkeling and para-sailing. There are a set of more swanky rooftop suites that feature outdoor rooftop kitchens with BBQ and dining tables. Be sure to direct bookly and enjoy an additional 10% off, easy cancelation, lowest rate guarantee, early and late check-in and check out, free calls, free wifi, and even discounts at select local favorite restaurants nearby. There is even free breakfast in the mornings.

Work From Paradise

Acanto keeps it simple with this package to offer the best possible monthly rate for your work/School at home in one of our spacious suites. Complimentary breakfast and weekly maid service are provided as well as daily towel service. Enjoy some rooftop yoga, a swim in the pool, and some sand between your toes for a walk along the beach in between zoom meetings.
Monthly rates start at $1,500 for 2 People. with High-Speed Wifi, Maid Service, Breakfast, Front Desk, and Concierge  Services

Bring Your Pod To Acanto

With fewer bookings allowed hotels will be able to offer a complete buy-out option.  The Acanto Hotel with its’ 19 1, 2 and 3 bedroom  Suites is a perfect option for a group up to. 70 people. Prices have never been lower and this is just for 2021.

Give Back, Get Back at Acanto

If you are willing to give back to the local Playa Del Carmen community by either teaching young children to speak English, the local dog rescue, or at the CEA (Ecological Center of Akumal) to help with Turtle hatching season we will give you 2 free nights when you stay for 2 nights. This is perfect for a long weekend getaway that is feel-good and easy on your wallet.
Well, what are you waiting for, book now, and we’ll see you at the Playa!
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NYC Travel

The Ultimate Staycation Experience

Luxury Par Excellence from the Comforts of Home

 

The novel coronavirus has curtailed movement in ways we never thought possible. A virus that ostensibly began at a wet market in China has consumed the world and brought about sweeping changes in the way we perform everyday activities. Social engagements have shifted to the virtual arena, inner-circles have grown smaller, and the very fabric of our lives has changed forever. In these testy times, one cannot help but reflect on the changes that have been brought to bear. With summer in full swing across the United States, vacationers will be mulling their options, eager to enjoy a smidgen of the revelry of prior years.

Every change brings with it new possibilities, fantastic opportunities to try things a different
way. The eponymous staycation has come back for an encore, and vacationers are embracing it with open arms. The concept itself is not unique and has been around for eons. A home-based vacation (not abroad) with all the luxuries, accouterments, and entertainment pleasures at our fingertips. With staycations, we don’t need to venture beyond the confines of our humble abode.

The place we feel most comfortable in also serves our interests as a luxury venue to just kick back, relax, and enjoy. Of course, there are many ways to spruce up our precious enclaves to make them far more appealing.

Make a Meal of It

 

The Ultimate Staycation Experience
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Luckily, we don’t need to frequent all the bricks and mortar stores to populate our homes with little knickknacks, luxuries, and added extras. All of that is available online. A veritable bonanza of e-commerce activity is a click away, we can spoil ourselves rotten with our planned time off.

Zoom, Skype, Messenger, FaceTime, and other video conferencing options are readily available for social interaction. For a walk on the wild side with friends, family, or loved ones, you may wish to try something a little bit upmarket. Rather than rushing out to the store, power up your PC, Mac, or mobile and select high-end meal kit services, be sure to choose a reputable red wine club online too. Your taste buds will go into a frenzy of hysteria as you sample all these delectable offerings.

Nothing substitutes for a well-cooked meal

– that’s a fact. It provides nourishment, satisfaction, and pleasure that our bodies need to truly feel relaxed. Across the pond, in Europe, it is no secret that red wine is enjoyed with virtually every meal on a daily basis. Whether it’s sweet or dry – there is always a rich assortment of options readily available. There are many wine clubs that you can join, in anticipation of your staycation, including the inimitable leaders – Naked Wines, California Wine Club, and Laithwaites. Few savory alcoholic beverages hit the spot like a well-aged Cabernet Sauvignon at dinnertime.

For your entertainment options

The virtual arena offers limitless selections. A stream of entertainment possibilities abounds, with Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, cable, and well beyond. Granted, staycations can be enjoyed anywhere in the country, whether Airbnb, hotel, motel, luxury condo, beach resort, casino, et al. It’s about bringing the best of what you can have direct to your doorstep in double-quick time. Plan it out well in advance – ensuring that all of your necessities, preferences, and desires are catered to.

You certainly don’t want to have to commute far during your staycation, that’s what the delivery fellas are there for – they bring the proverbial party to you, so that you are safe and sound, snug as a bug in a rug!

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Fashion Featured

The Easiest Tan Ever with CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear and Shirts

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear
Bikini Tan -Through

Whether you live in a sunny location year-round or have to resort to winter getaways to far-off places to get your sunshine, we can all agree that one of the most sought-after looks is that sun-kissed, all-over, gorgeous tan. However, tanning is often a lot harder than it can seem. Between sticky and streaky tanning lotions, expensive spray tans or tanning beds, and awkward tan lines that happen with most swimsuits, it can seem pretty difficult, if not impossible, to achieve that bronzed look. That’s why we were so excited when we found California-based company CoolTanⓇ and their unique line of Tan-Through swimwear and shirts.

No More Tan lines

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear-Shirts
String Bikini

CoolTan is making it easier than ever before to get the perfect, most natural looking tan with swimsuits and shirts that you can tan right through, it can be as easy as lazing by the pool or walking along the beach! CoolTan has created a specially formulated Microsol V fabric that is knitted to create millions of tiny pores. These pores let in approximately half of the sun’s rays, functioning like a medium-level sunscreen to get you a great tan without damaging your skin. The Microsol V fabric is also incredibly lightweight and lets air and water pass right through the suit, keeping you cool and drying up to 3x faster than normal swimsuits, making it the perfect choice for bringing on vacation.

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear
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“The most sought-after looks is that sun-kissed, all-over, gorgeous tan”

CoolTan also has a line of Tan-Through shirts that let you get a great tan while playing golf or tennis or even just going about your daily activities. Their shirts contain that same Microsol V fabric so you’re sure to keep dry and cool while also looking great and getting an amazing tan all at the same time.

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear and Shirts
String Bikini

 

“The Microsol V fabric is also incredibly lightweight”

Cooltan has a variety of different women’s swimsuit styles including monokinis and 1-pieces, to a halter top and string bikinis. Men’s swim styles include briefs, hipsters, fitted shorts, swim trunks, and board shorts, guaranteeing that you’ll find the perfect style to suit you. No matter what your style preference we highly recommend giving CoolTan a try if you want to see just how easy it can be to get an amazing tan, no more tan lines required.

 

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Featured Lifestyle Miami Travel

4 Offbeat Ways to Enjoy Miami

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The winning combination of ultra-luxurious hotels and pristine sandy beaches makes Miami one of the most popular travel destinations in America. Miami is definitely not a laid-back beach destination where you can drink beers from shacks and quietly listen to Bob Marley. Miami is all about the glitz, glamor, and the nonstop party atmosphere. This beach destination is all about the luxury and opulence. It’s a place that’s riddled with posh nightclubs, rooftop restaurants, and some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

If you are planning to take a break from the party and the Miami beach life, then this post is for you. We reveal 4 offbeat things you can do in Miami to add variety to your travel itinerary.

Take to the Skies: While slowly driving through Ocean Drive is the quintessential Miami thing to do, there is another way to explore this beautiful city. There are quite a few helicopters touring companies in Miami that give you short tours of the city. Thanks to the competition, the prices of the helicopter tours are pretty reasonable. For example, per person cost of booking 30-minute Miami helicopter rides costs around $200. Considering that renting an entire chopper costs thousands of dollars, the per-seat booking makes these helicopter rides pretty accessible. Miami helicopter rides usually cover the beach destinations including, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Sunny Isles, Virginia Key, North Beach, South Beach and other locations. You can book these helicopter rides online and the tours usually start from the Opa Locka airport in Miami.

Get a Taste of Cuba in Little Havana: While some may say it has become too touristy, Little Havana still offers a great selection of Cuban cuisines and great shopping opportunities to make it to our list. This place is as vibrant as the beachfront party destinations in Miami. However, Little Havana has a different cultural vibe with live Cuban music and specialty shops. At the risk of being overcharged, you can pick up some authentic Cuban cigars from one of the many Cigar shops and factories in the area.

Ride an Airboat to Explore the Alligator Riddled Swamps: Craving for some quiet time? Head over to the swamps and rent an airboat. The Everglades National Park is just an hour’s drive away from midtown Miami. Apart from the beauty of the unspoiled nature, it offers plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife. Considering these swamps are riddled with alligators, there is a certain thrill factor to these tours.

Walk the Streets of the Art Deco District: While you cannot travel back in time, walking the streets of Miami’s Art Deco district is the next best thing. All the historic 1930s buildings are restored to look as if they were built yesterday. All the buildings have beautiful pastel shades and amazing neon lightings. Our suggestion is to visit the art deco area both at night and day. During daytime, you see the 1930s architecture in full glory as the building are kissed by the Miami sun. This gives you the opportunity to see the subtle architectural details. At night, these buildings come to life with glowing neons and colorful lighting.

 

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Fashion

Fashionable, Practical Beachwear for This Summer

Let’s face it, Downtowners, there’s nothing worse than planning a perfect day at the beach, only to realize you picked the wrong shoes to wear, once your feet are scorching on the sand. That cute beach tote of yours is now most likely full of sand, as well (sand + saltwater + iPhones do not mix well!). Us beach lovers here at Downtown Magazine have curated a list for you, featuring our favorite items from SeaStar Beachwear, in order to help you all go to the beach in comfort and style!

Seafarer Slingback: Womens White with Navy Elastic

These babies are PERFECT for any beach day. Espadrilles are a summer classic, and these blue and white sandals give the perfect nautical look. We love the fun twist that SeaStar does with these espadrilles, in particular – you will stand out on the sands wearing these unique shoes. What’s great about these sandals is that they’re water-friendly, so don’t be afraid to dip your toes in the ocean in these! The reason that we love these shoes the most is that they’re so cute while being super resilient and beach friendly, and best of all, you don’t have to worry about burning your feet on the hot sand! If you’re looking for a trendy, fashionable, yet practical shoe for the beach, we’ve found the perfect match for you.

Beachcomber Espadrille: Women’s Platinum

This summer season is all about the metallics, and these shoes have won over our hearts. These silver metallic, water-friendly espadrilles are so in style, whilst simultaneously being ever-so-timeless. What’s great about these shoes is that they will go with any look, and they would look so cute on, or off, the sands.

Beachcomber Espadrille: Mens Dark Navy

 

Don’t worry, guys; we’ve got you covered as well! This men’s beach shoe is so classic and dapper for any guy with a love for the sands. With its water-friendly materials and classic nautical look, you cannot go wrong! We particularly love this shoe in navy, but SeaStar offers a variety of colors to match all your fave swim trunks.

Beachcomber Espadrille: Kids White

Looking to protect your little tot’s toes from the sands, as well? These little white espadrilles would look so adorable on any little boy or girl. We love these shoes because not only are they water-friendly, but they are a fashionable and practical choice for your child – not something you find every day! Your child will dazzle the sands in these cute little beach shoes.

 

Voyager Tote; Dark Navy

 

This nautical, navy tote is the essence of fashion and practicality. You truly cannot go wrong with this large and in charge tote, which is water-resistant, super lightweight (it even floats!), and chic. Its zip closure will protect your belongings from the sands, and you won’t break your back trying to lug around a heavy beach bag all day. This tote is a true gem from SeaStar.

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TRENDY SWIMSUITS YOU NEED THIS SUMMER

    It’s a hot summer day, your beach bag is all packed, you’ve applied your SPF and your ride will be outside to pick you up soon. It’s time to get dressed and you realize that all of your swimsuits either don’t fit you anymore, look worn out, or are straight up out of style at this point! What better way to avoid this crisis than to splurge on a couple of cute new TRENDY SWIMSUITS for the season? Well, Downtowners, we’ve got you covered. Ladies, if you’re looking for some fashion inspo, or some new brands to try out, Beach Bunny Swimwear just released two new limited edition collections in collaboration with models Chanel Iman and Shanina Shaik, and they are to die for. Whether you like to flaunt your figure in a bikini, or you prefer to keep it cute and conservative in a one piece, these two collections will have something for everyone, with each piece having its own unique twist. And for the guys, this year is all about bright summery colors and funky patterns. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite pieces for this summer.

 

TRENDY SUITS FOR WOMEN

CHANEL IMAN X BEACH BUNNY WRAP TOP & SKIMPY BOTTOM BLACK

 

This sleek, black bikini set takes a trendiest swimsuit twist on a classic look. We’ve been seeing cut-out style bathing suits all over the place lately, including on celebs like Kourtney Kardashian and Olivia Culpo. What’s unique about this suit is that it gives the visual effect of a cut-out suit, whilst also being a two piece. This suit shows some skin but still leaves a little bit more to the imagination than the average bikini – which is why we love it. You’ll be sure to dazzle the sands in this suit this season.

 

Chanel Iman x Beach Bunny Off Shoulder Top & Tieside Bottom – Denim Blue

 

Okay – what’s not to love about this trendy suit? It features a tie-up top which is so on trend at the moment, along with an off-the-shoulder look which makes this suit look extra fashionable. The bow ties on the top and bottom make this suit appear super feminine and chic. The denim blue shade of this suit is what really caught our eye – it’s not every day that you see a bathing suit inspired by denim, and we think that’s pretty unique and special. To get the most bang for your buck, pair this top with a pair of denim or white shorts and you have the perfect summery vacation outfit. If you’re looking for a fun, feminine, trendy, and unique look this season, this suit is just right for you.

 

 

Shanina Shaik x Beach Bunny Wrap Top & Tango Bottom Berry Stripe

 

 

If you’re looking for a flirty, feminine look to hit the beach in, look no further. This suit designed by Shanina Shaik is to die for; with a trendy ruffle detailing on the top and bottoms, and the also super trendy cross tie on the top, it doesn’t get much cuter than this. The berry color of the suit flatters all skin tones, and the stripe pattern is so in right now. Our favorite feature of these summer 2018 trendy swimsuits has to be the ruffle sleeves which connect to form a deep-V neckline. This suit is so fun and stylish; you really can’t go wrong with it.

 

 Shanina Shaik x Beach Bunny Ruffle One-Piece – Berry

 

Calling all girly-girls – this suit was made for you. Featuring a ruffle-top detail and the most charming berry pink color, this suit is so classic, with its own little unique features. Perhaps one of the best and most practical reasons to love this suit is that it has adjustable straps (!!), which is surprisingly so hard to find in a bathing suit these days! The high cut of the bathing suit will show off your legs in the best way. Not to mention that one-piece bathing suits are the biggest trend in swimwear right now; celebs like Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid, and Kylie Jenner have all been spotted wearing the cutest one pieces lately, similar to this one. If you’d like to stay on trend while also investing in a classic, good quality piece, this bathing suit is perfect for you.

  

TRENDY SWIMSUITS FOR MEN

 

PALM PRINT SWIM TRUNKS – TOM AND TEDDY https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tom-teddy-palm-print-swim-trunks

 

You know what they say: real men wear pink. We believe that that couldn’t be truer, and what better way to show it than to wear the nicest pastel pink pair of swim trunks? This pair by Tom and Teddy is so on trend with its pastel colors, and the blue palm tree pattern makes this suit so fun. The pastel pink color would look good on all skin tones, as well. This is the perfect men’s trendy swim suit for a tropical getaway or even just a trip to your local beach.

 

 

Nautica Anchor All Over Print Swim Trunks – https://www.dillards.com/p/nautica-anchor-all-over-print-swim- 

Nothing says summer quite like the combination of navy blue, white, and an anchor pattern. This Nautica suit has the classic, quintessential summer look you might be looking for this season. This 2018 trendy swimsuit would surely flatter all who wear it, and the price can’t be beat. Channel your inner sailor and give this suit a try! 

 

 

Original Penguin – Floral Printed Swim Trunks https://www.saksfifthavenue.com

 

 

Floral patterns are so on trend for both girls and guys right now, and we’re loving it. This pair of swim trendy swim trunks by Original Penguin is so fun and on trend, whilst giving a masculine, tropical vibe with its deep blue hue and hibiscus flower pattern as well. If you’d like something classic with a pop of color, this suit is perfect for you.