Le Blanc Spa Resort Honored With Prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award Distinction for 2011

MIAMI, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Blanc Spa Resort, a luxury, adults-only all-inclusive resort located in the heart of Cancun on one of the most stunning beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, has been recognized by AAA as an esteemed Five Diamond resort for 2011. The award recognition is reserved for outstanding properties that exemplify the highest level of excellence in every facet of operation. Only one-third percent of the more than 31,000 properties approved by AAA achieve the coveted designation.

Properties evaluated for the Five Diamond award must meet an outstanding 27 requirements to be considered for review based on the members' expectations for minimum standards. This highly sought after award acknowledges the pursuit of perfection in rendering superior customer service and unmatched attention to detail, unique to the resort brand. Obtaining the highest quality star designation is recognized by more than 51 million AAA members.

"We are honored to be one of only three hotels in Cancun to receive this recognition that comes directly as a result of maintaining the constant level of superior service found only at Le Blanc Spa Resort," said Roberto Chapur, president of Palace Resorts. "With an approximate staff to guest ratio of one-to-one, service is our number priority.  No stone is left-unturned in terms of operations in order to provide the highest quality resort experience for guests."

Continuously acknowledged by top travel websites as one of the premier all-inclusive hotels in the world, Le Blanc Spa Resort has been recognized by Orbitz with a 2010 Best in Stay Award, in addition to being voted number one in Cancun by TripAdvisor users. The resort was also ranked as the sixth most popular all-inclusive resort in the world in the TripAdvisor 2010 Travelers' Choice Awards.

Le Blanc Spa Resort provides all guests with lavish personal attention in an atmosphere of contemporary and minimalist decor, with luxurious amenities and services. Pool concierges tend to guests' every need at the resort's infinity pools featuring swim-up bars and overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The signature Le Blanc Spa features a unique blend of Asian and European traditions providing guests with a refreshed and rejuvenated mind, body and spirit experience. The resort also boasts eight all-inclusive dining venues, including elegant a la carte themed restaurants, bars and lounges, offering haute cuisine and premium drinks. Additional features include a fully equipped fitness center, non-motorized water sports in addition to nightly live shows and musical performances from local entertainment groups.

All 260 luxe waterfront guest rooms feature spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea or Nichupte lagoon and offer relaxing indulgences such as double Jacuzzi®, Swiss spa double head showers, custom-made pillow top Le Blanc bed® and a Comfort Menu with pillows, bath salts and aromatherapy scents.  Guests also can enjoy 24-hour room service, included wireless internet, unlimited phone calls to the Continental U.S., Canada and Mexico and premier turndown service that tempts guests to stay in for the evening to fully indulge.

Le Blanc Spa Resort currently offers the most valuable luxury resort vacation promotion on record, with up to 1,500 Vacation Dollars for Your Indulgences that make a Le Blanc Spa Resort stay the most affordable and luxurious vacation getaway. The 1500 vacation dollars can be used on a number of indulgences such as room upgrades, relaxing spa and beauty salon treatments, romantic private dinners, select wedding packages, golf outings at Palace Resorts branded courses and off-site excursions and tours. Best of all, the combination of options is unlimited, allowing all guests staying in any room category for five nights or more to mix and match dollars among all included amenities. 1,500 Vacation Dollars for Your Indulgences is available now through Dec. 23, 2011. Guests staying five nights or more receive $1,500 per room per stay, while guests staying three or four nights receive $750 per room per stay.

To book a stay at Le Blanc Spa Resort, call toll free 877-753-2526 or visit http://www.leblancsparesort.com.

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