Mexican waves without the crowds

To coincide with the announcement that from 3 November, British Airways will operate the only direct scheduled flight to Cancun from London Gatwick, Cox & Kings is offering a 7 night stay at the luxurious Orient-Express owned La Maroma Resort & Spa from just £1,695 per person, saving £1,000 per person.

The price, based on 2 people sharing including direct flights to Cancun, transfers, breakfast daily, a snorkelling excursion and a welcome cocktail.

La Maroma, an exclusive whitewashed hotel situated near Cancun, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, made the headlines in 2001 when Tony & Cherie Blair stayed there and took part in a mud-based rebirthing ritual. The hotel is situated on a secluded white sandy beach, surrounded by turquoise seas and jungle, and features stylish white-stucco architecture with palm thatched roofs. Guest rooms overlook either lush, tropical gardens or the Caribbean Sea.

Dining is a personalized experience at La Maroma, where the chef marries traditional Mexican techniques with the freshest local ingredients, and food is served in the restaurant, on the beach or on your private terrace. For those wanting to relax, massage and beauty treatments are available.

From the hotel you can explore the nearby Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza, discover the natural wonders of the Sian Ka'an biological reserve or just relax on the white beaches of the beautiful azure Caribbean Sea. Alternatively, Cox & Kings recommends combining with a stay in a de luxe hacienda on the Yucatan Peninsula to allow for further exploration of the region.

For more information and bookings, visit: coxandkings.co.uk