Miami, FL, June 5, 2006 – Palace Resorts is pleased to announce the grand reopening of Xpu-Ha Palace, Palace’s eco-centered resort that is located in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico. The resort has been closed since July 2005, following damages sustained during the passage of both Hurricanes Emily & Wilma.

“We are overjoyed to add another of our beautiful all-inclusive resorts to the ‘reopened’ list,” said Roberto Chapur, President of Palace Resorts. “Xpu-Ha Palace is special in that it lies within an ecological paradise on the Riviera Maya. At this unique property, guests are able to step out of the ordinary into an oasis of wild tropical gardens, lush mangroves that are steeped with life and a natural wildlife refuge.”

The newly reopened resort is home to 144 rooms all set in bungalow-style buildings that are designed with a tropical thatched roof and luxurious interiors. Every room features a Jacuzzi built for two, a wide terrace that opens to breathtaking views complete with a relaxing hammock, a fully-stocked mini-bar, Farouk bath amenities and 24-hour room service.

The most unique feature at Xpu-Ha Palace is the resort’s close relationship with the 37-acres it rests on and the area’s “local inhabitants.” Xpu-Ha Palace is the only resort in the Riviera Maya that boasts a full-service animal rescue & treatment program and a comprehensive staff of veterinarians and biologists who take pride in providing care to the crocodiles, spider monkeys, and deer that call the resort home. In addition, guests of Xpu-Ha Palace have the opportunity to gain a diverse perspective of the area’s ecology on the resort’s Ecological Tour, participate in a kayak excursion that explores the clear estuary waters, and dive or snorkel with the abundant marine life that thrives in the lagoon.

For guests who are interested in learning first hand about Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, Xpu-Ha Palace also offers the “Palace Passport” program that allows visitors who stay three nights or longer to partake in numerous excursions that include trips to Chichen-Itza Day and Light & Sound, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Coba, & Ek-Balam/Valladolid, Wet'nWild and Sail & Snorkel tours. 

Guests are also welcome to spend a day of pampering at the resort’s full-service salon or receive a relaxing massage in one of the six therapy rooms that overlook the crystal blue waters of Xpu-Ha Palace’s 6,725 square foot pool.

After an exciting day of activities or relaxing, Xpu-Ha Palace welcomes guests to a delicious meal at Mariachi-Ragazzi,the resort’s full-servicerestaurant that features an international buffet for breakfast and lunch and at night Mexican and Italian fare that is served a la carte. For guests who are looking for a quick snack, the Grill is just the place. This poolside café, that complements the refreshing water, offers delicious food to eat all throughout the day.

When the day is done and guests are looking to unwind, they need look no further than Aqua Bar and the Lobby Bar. These two lively night spots offer top-shelf drinks and are the perfect place to reminisce about the day’s events.

When parents are looking for some alone time, there is no need to worry about the kids as they will have a blast at Xpu-Ha Palace’s “Kids Club.” This special program, that is designed just for kids, includes kids-only activities such as sports, board games, contests, crafts, movies, and video games.

A Xpu-Ha Palace vacation package is affordably priced and ranges from $482 - $332 per room, per night, depending on time of year.

Palace Resorts, the company that set the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, offers ten all-inclusive properties throughout Cancún, the Riviera Maya, Nuevo Vallarta and Cozumel. At each of the Palace Resorts, guests are provided with luxurious, yet affordable, accommodations, fine cuisine, 24-hour room service, top shelf drinks, sensational entertainment, non-motorized water sports and unlimited select tours. Palace Resorts’ unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes them a leader in providing world-class resort vacations in Mexico. For more information, guests may call (800) 635-1836 or visit http://www.palaceresorts.com.