There are definitely romantic escapes-lounging in the oversized in-room hot tub, looking for shells by crashing waves, strolling the beautifully landscaped grounds in the afternoon, drinking a sunset cocktail on your terrace-but you'll have to be the ones to seek them out. But for those seeking solitude, Valentin Imperial Maya will pose a bit of a challenge. Gregarious couples will enjoy the social atmosphere. And the Valentin wants it that way they encourage mingling by the pool, in the plaza, and at the property's various bars. What you can't escape, however, are your fellow guests. In fact, thanks to the no-reservations policy at the Valentin's restaurants (beepers are distributed if there's a wait), you won't even need to plan dinner. If you've just spent the last six months of your life planning a wedding, you might find the play-by-ear attitude of an all-inclusive honeymoon attractive. Less negotiable is the wine situation: Oenophiles won’t enjoy the house white and red, yet a bottle from the extensive wine list costs extra.ĭrinkers of bottled beer and liquor will fare better, although it is worth noting that often by the end of the night only rail liquors remained (mid-tier brands are the standard top shelf is available for extra). But for those willing to revisit a handful of dishes, again and again, this might not be a problem. The hit-and-miss dining experience is especially frustrating because the Valentin Imperial Maya is all-inclusive guests buy their meals in advance.
But the predominantly cream cheese-centered sushi menu at Ginger is an indication of why it's better not to order sushi at a resort in the Carribean.Īt the buffet, you'll do best if you stick with fresh Mexican staples: fresh juices, homemade salsas, stewed cactus, and local squash with onions and tomatoes. If not wowing, the scallops and filet at the French restaurant, L’Alsace, were at least worth the visit. The guacamole and shrimp fajitas at the Mexican restaurant, La Hacienda, hit the spot, but the pad Thai and palak paneer at the "Indonesian" restaurant, Taman Sari, are best avoided. If you go, let common sense be your guide: the local fare is good, while recipes from far-flung countries miss the mark. Unfortunately, the chefs don't achieve quality across the board. To woo guests with variety-and, one assumes, feed 1000 people simultaneously-the property offers seven different dinner spots. The problem with the food at the Valentin Imperial Maya is the scope of its ambition.
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