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While discussing with a friend possible weekend vacation trips, Cancun came up, which started me on the path of researching flights and hotels. I was able to get air on AirTran (first time flying them) for around $350, which had me arriving into Cancun at 11am, and departing at noon. The flight times were perfect for a weekend trip, versus Uncle D’s options.

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Having never been to Cancun, I reached out to the Chef Concierge to plan out my trip, and find some “in the know” experiences. The Chef Concierge (Citlali Quezada) helped plan out all of my days, including one entire day by the beach.

The IC Presidente Cancun is situated along a perfect part of the beach in Cancun, with top notch service. I landed at 11:15, and exited the airport to find a greeter waiting for my party to take me back to the hotel. The driver provided water and ice cold beverages which were well received in the warm humid weather we jumped into.

Arriving in Cancun, you will pass many hotels, many are newer, some never repaired after the hurricane, but about 30 minutes from the airport, you arrive at the IC. The IC Cancun was built 35 years ago, but the age of the building has no impact on service, and allowed the hotel to become a staple in an incredible location.? They are currently in the process of renovating their guest rooms, which will make the hotel even better!

The check in was quick at the Concierge Desk, the Concierge was very knowledgeable and was able to follow up to several recommendations made prior to my arrival. While she was not the Chef Concierge, she was aware of the emails and was ready to help plan my adventures!

I arrived at my room (6th floor), and had to pause a moment to enjoy one of the most incredible views I have seen since I lived in Hawaii and would visit the other islands.? The hotel has 2 beautiful pools, one which has several spas situated throughout the water. In addition to the typical hotel services, along the water they have a wide variety of water equipment you can rent to enjoy your time on the crystal blue waters.???
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Not wanting to miss a moment to experience the beach, explore the hotel, we quickly dropped our bags off, and began to explore the hotel.?

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Upon check in, the hotel provides you with a separate key for towel services, which are located on your way out to the beach / pool areas.?The beach at the hotel had ample chairs for all of the guests of the hotel, beachsidedrink/food service, and was a complete break for me from work.? The poolside service provided hot food along with the refreshments to make the most of my day by the ocean. The shade coverings was perfect for a fair skinned person not wanting to get too much sun, yet enjoy what mother Earth had to offer.??

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Within the lobby, the hotel has Advantage Rent-A-Car, we were able to pickup a rental car for the day (in lieu of an 11 hour tour) and drive out to Chichen Itza. The drive was approximately 2 hours from the hotel,and you should be warned in advance, no gas station for 135km once you pass the airport. The only turn around point was 40km into the drive, the signage along the road left something to be desired. Chichen Itza plays a double role as also what would seem to be a giant swap meet, where everyone is your “amigo” and everything is “almost free”. This is a great place to pick up souvenirs!

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The bar area had great ambiance, withlights that would change over one of the most impressive Tequila collections I have ever seen in my life.??The bartender?made one tasty Margarita, with Blancograde Tequila (Silver). The price for 9 Margaritas was $68.00 USD, which for a hotel, is very reasonable for any beverage within the bar, let alone one that would include alcohol. The hotel has a restaurant that offered a buffet with a variety of food offerings. The view from the restaurant overlooks the beach and sits along the ground level.??

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If you are looking for a quick getaway from the US, a hotel with impeccable service, top notch location, amazing views, warm water, then the IC Cancun is a destination to add to your list! While I don’t return to cities I have visited, with my pursuit to always want to visit more, visiting this resort, relaxing in the water, this hotel and city may just be a repeat city!

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Thank you IC Cancun for an amazing weekend adventure! It was an “In the Know” trip!

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