If you love the sun, sand and sea, and are still looking for a place where you can go on a fun getaway this summer, Tulum can be a very good option.
This famous beach destination is now a little closer to New York, since after the recent inauguration of its airport last December, JetBlue has just opened a direct route that operates daily from JFK to Felipe Carrillo Puerto Tulum , which takes the traveler to this Mexican paradise in just over four hours.
“JetBlue began offering service to Mexico more than 17 years ago with flights from New York to Cancun and we are proud to expand our presence in Mexico,” said David Jehn, vice president of network planning and airline partnerships.
The route will be served by Airbus A320 aircraft offering the airline’s service with the most legroom in economy class1; free and fast broadband Internet access known as Fly-Fi on JetBlue2; complimentary snacks and refreshments and entertainment at every seat.
A very visited destination
Known for having been a seaport for Mayan traders, today Tulum has become one of the most visited destinations in the neighboring country, appreciated for its beautiful beaches that extend for 16 kilometers to the Sian Biosphere Reserve. Ka’an, its numerous cenotes or enormous deep water wells, as well as its hotel zone, divided between north and south, where boutique-style hotels stand out, most of which emphasize sustainability, with the use of natural materials
“Tulum, with its serene beaches, eco-friendly living and rich Mayan history, will now be more accessible to travelers, along with points of interest further south along the Gran Costa Maya. We hope to welcome New Yorkers, and those who pass through JFK, to this new era in the Mexican Caribbean,” said Andrés Martínez Reynoso, general director of the Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council.
To make visiting this destination easier, JetBlue also offers its JetBlue Vacations Insider Experience services, which include assistance with purchasing flights and hotels and putting customers in the hands of trusted local experts to assist them throughout their trip, at no additional charge, and includes benefits such as free airport transfers and concierge services, among others.
For more information visit: www.jetblue.com
Accommodation with everything
Many travel to Tulum in search of tranquility and connecting with nature, and although the popularity of the place has made it increasingly difficult to achieve this if you decide to stay in the hotel zone, one of the good options to get away a little from the hustle and bustle without losing the magic of the destination is the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, a natural sanctuary of white sand and crystal-clear waters.
One of the few “all-inclusive” hotels of the famous hotel company, it opened its doors a little over two years ago in a bay located one hour from the new airport, with 735 rooms and suites with views of the sea and the resort, 13 restaurants and all-inclusive bars, 8 pools, locally inspired spa and secluded family area, as well as an events center with capacity for 2,500 people.
Dining experiences offer a wide variety of international cuisine, including Asian food at Noriku; Italian at La Luce; meats at Auma, as well as several “chiringuitos” where seafood takes center stage. But when it comes to Mexican food, guests have a must-visit at Maxal, where local ingredients come together to create dishes packed with flavor.
And when talking about food, we cannot overlook the Autor restaurant, located in the Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya hotel, also part of the Hilton chain and located very nearby, which was recently included in the recommendations of the prestigious Michelin Guide.
“Autor has a menu that takes us through several states in Mexico and captures the culinary culture of this beautiful country. In two years we have managed to position it as one of the best restaurants in the Riviera Maya,” says Francisco Corbin, manager of the Conrad hotel.
In addition, at the Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya there is a spa that is shared with all-inclusive guests, which stands out because it is designed in the shape of a cenote and has 16 treatment rooms, hydromassage therapy, sauna, steam room and a beauty salon, spaces that blend harmoniously with the nature of the place.
For more information, visit: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cunhihh-hilton-tulum-riviera-maya-all-inclusive-resort/