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U.S. Citizens: Passports are
required for international air travel to all destinations outside the
USA.
 Desire Resort (formerly the family resort called the Bahian
Mayan) is an adults only, couples only liberal resort which opened in May 2003
near Puerto Morelos, Mexico, about 15-20 minutes from the Cancun International
Airport.
 The owners of the resort classify it as a "Deluxe" property,
to reflect its various services and amenities offered. See Fact Sheet link
shown below.
Desire Resort is the first of several similar resorts to
open in the chain catering to hedonistic adult activity. If you don't know what
hedonistic might mean... you would be advised to call us first before booking
this resort. But... suffice it to say... there may be a fairly "highly-charged"
sexual atmosphere at the resort. The resort is promoted as welcoming only
Male/Female Couples only. No singles, triples or quads permitted.
Printable fact sheet for DESIRE RESORT in PDF
format.
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Desire Resort & Spa is about 12 miles southwest
of the Cancun airport on the beach near a fishing village called Puerto
Morelos.
Puerto Morelos, a non-touristy town of 2,500, is the first
village 20 miles south of Cancun city. Another popular tourist area, Playa del
Carmen is another 20 minutes further south of the resort - so you're secluded
but close to most things for night life and shopping, if you can't find enough
action at the resort.
U.S. Citizens:
Passports are required for international air travel to all destinations outside
the USA.
Cancun is a world-class vacation area, served by
numerous airlines from North America, South America and Europe. Both scheduled
air carriers as well as charter flights fly to Cancun with frequent service
from just about anywhere.
Taxis are plentiful and all major rental car
companies are located at the Cancun airport. A shuttle from the airport is the
cheapest way to reach the resort. You can arrange for shuttle service in the
arrivals hall near the airport exit. Airport transfers can range from
$20-$50/person, depending upon type of vehicle selected. Price subject to
change without notice. Taxi rates are typically fixed prices for transportation
from the airport. Puerto Morelos has taxis that serve the resort, just a few
minutes from the town's square.
Water taxis to and from Cozumel are also
available from Playa del Carmen and from Cancun. Water taxi tickets can be
purchased right at the dock.
Frequent bus service to other parts of
Mexico is also available in Puerto Morelos at the terminal located downtown on
5th Avenue.
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Desire Resort & Spa's package is all inclusive which
means all the following are provided for in one price.
- Accommodations
- All meals (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- "A la carte" dining at specialty restaurant
(reservations required)
- Daytime snacks
- Drinks, wine, beer and refreshments
- Day & evening entertainment program
- Non-motorized water sports program (kayak, windsurf
boards, sails & Catamaran)
- Tennis, ping-pong and board games
- Au-natural beach area
- Au-natural outdoor Jacuzzi and lounge area
- Use of sauna and steam-room
- Hotel taxes and tips
- 24 hour room service
- 24 hour food and beverage service
- Mini bar, bathrobes, CD players in all rooms
- DVD in Jacuzzi and Passion Suites
The resort's spa includes additional services you
can purchase such as beauty treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures, etc.
Electricity is 110v just like in the USA. You will need a
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 The Desire
Resort and Spa will offer the following dining and "libation" options. (Days of
operation and schedules vary by season)
Restaurants: (Post
Hurricane Enhancements)
El Arrecife: The main restaurant
open for breakfast & dinner buffet style is now air-conditioned and the
entire restaurant has new floors, buffet lines, furniture and decoration.
Tentazione: This restaurant formerly serving Mexican
Cuisine is now a new Italian Restaurant fully remodeled.
Suki:
This is a new specialty restaurant with Asian cuisine and sushi bar.
Il Piacere: This restaurant & cocktail bar which
serves fine international cuisine maintains its flair and decoration.
Coconut Snack & Grill: The area open for lunch and
snacks is re-designed to be more functional and is new.
Bars:
Melange Lobby Bar: Now completely
transformed as the "Desire Lounge", re-designed to become a
beautiful lounge area with bar service and beds for clients to enjoy. This area
includes the second swimming pool now transformed and features two water
mirrors and lounge area.
Nude Jacuzzi Lounge Bar: A clothing
optional Jacuzzi lounge & bar reserved exclusively for guests. (Jacuzzi
accommodates up to 30 people)
L'Alternative Disco Lounge: Dance
the night away and enjoy making new friends. NOTE: There is an on-premises
party area for couples in the "back room" behind the disco stage.
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NOTE: Special offers apply to certain travel dates and
seasons. Fifth night free offer applies to certain travel dates as well as
early booking discounts. Please ask your travel counselor about these and other
specials that may apply to your date of travel.
Garden View Room or
Ocean View Room
The resort describes them as "Exquisitely decorated
Villa Rooms offering lush garden view or ocean view featuring: King or Queen
beds, Air conditioning, Satellite TV and Music selection, Telephone, Safety
deposit box, Bathroom with shower, Coffee maker, Blow dryer and Balcony or
terrace."
Jacuzzi Suite
The resort describes them as
having: One king bed, Air conditioning, Satellite TV and Music selection,
Telephone, Safety deposit box, Spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi large enough for
two couples, Coffee maker, Blow dryer, Welcome bottle of sparkling wine upon
arrival, Use of bathrobes , and a Balcony or terrace.
 Passion Suite
The resort
describes them as containing a Bedroom with King bed, Sensual living room
connecting with the bedroom, Daily Continental Breakfast on terrace, Daily
afternoon Hors d' oeuvres with sparkling wine on terrace, Air conditioning,
Satellite TV and Music selection, Telephone, Electronic safety deposit box,
Coffee maker, Blow dryer, Spacious bathroom complete with a Jacuzzi large
enough for two couples, Welcome bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival, Use of
bathrobes, Spacious ocean view terrace suitable for leisurely breakfast and
romantic dinners.
Desire Group Trips
Check out our group trip listings to see what's Group Trips are
coming up for Desire Resort and other resort trips as well. Our Group Trips are
a BLAST, and often save you money. |
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Guest ages are likely to vary from the lower 20s to over
60, with most in their 30's to 50's. Couples Only.
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 Desire Resort
& Spa is not actually a total new construction, rather a re-work and update
of a previously existing property. There is some new room construction as well
as many amenities that previously did not exist.
 Some of the areas are au naturel or
nude but most of the resort's grounds do require some type of clothing. In
those cases, the resort is CASUAL, with beachwear the norm from thongs to
shorts. Most guys and girls wear shorts, T shirts, cover-ups, see throughs and
polos for meals during the day but in the evenings you can expect anything and
everything from casual to leather and lace depending on what the evenings theme
may be. Some may actually "dress up" for dinner although it's not required.
Most combinations of undress are found on the beach and around the water sports
areas.
Generally, the main pool, a large hot tub and lounging deck
upstairs and a major portion of the beach are nude or clothing optional.
The basic amenities at the resort include:
- Ocean front swimming pool with social activities
- Four restaurants
- Snack bar poolside
- Five bars (Melange, Disco, Jacuzzi Lounge, Pool and
Il'Piacere)
- Disco Lounge & on premises party room for couples
only
- Au-natural outdoor Jacuzzi Lounge with sit down &
swim-up bars
- Au-natural beach area
- Guest only-Couple Only playroom behind the disco
bar
- Water sports (non-motorized)
- Desire Resort Logo Shop
- Ping pong tables
- Tennis court
- Premium wines and liquors available for purchase
- Honeymoon package available
All rooms have updated plumbing, water supply and
air conditioning improvements.
See the RATES section for more about the
4 room categories available.
ACTIVITIES:
Below is a "SAMPLE" of the
activites that are available at the resort... Please note that these are a
sample only and are subject to change at any time.
| DESIRE RESORT
& SPA ACTIVITIES PROGRAM (Program Subject to change) |
| TIME |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
| 10:00 Am |
Stretching Class |
Tropical Fest
Day Welcome |
Stretching Class |
Stretching Class |
Stretching Class |
Stretching Class |
Stretching Class |
| 10:00 Am |
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Relaxion Ritual |
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| 10:30 Am |
Bocce Ball |
Coco Bolo
& Horse Shoes |
Bocce Ball |
Horse Shoes |
Bocce Ball |
Horse Shoes |
Bocce Ball |
| 11:00 Pm |
Beach Volley/Water Basket Ball |
Beach Volley/Water Polo |
Beach/Water Volley Ball |
Beach
Volley/Twister |
Beach Volley/Water Basket Ball |
Beach Volley/Water Basket Ball |
Beach Volley/Water Basket Ball |
| 12:00 Pm |
Water Aerobics |
Tropical
Fashion Show |
Water Polo |
Water Aerobics |
Water Aerobics |
Water Polo |
Water Aerobics |
| 1:00 Pm |
Desire Time |
Desire Time |
Desire Time |
Desire Time |
Desire Time |
Desire Time |
Desire Time |
| 2:00 Pm |
Ping-Pong |
Crazy Darts |
Ping-Pong |
Crazy Darts |
Ping-Pong |
Crazy Darts |
Ping-Pong |
| 2:30 Pm |
Trivia |
Latin Dance Lesson |
Bingo |
Trivia |
Bingo |
Trivia |
Bingo |
| 3:00 Pm |
Pool Game |
Pool Game |
Pool Game |
Pool Game |
Pool Game |
Pool Game |
Pool Game |
| 3:30 Pm |
Beach/Water Volley Ball |
Tequila Villey Ball |
Beach/Water Volley Ball |
Beach/Water Volley Ball |
Beach/Water Volley Ball |
Beach/Water Volley Ball |
Beach/Water Volley Ball |
| 4:00 Pm |
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Staff Presentation/Club Dance |
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Staff Presentation/Club Dance |
| DESIRE NIGHTLY
ENTERTAINMENT |
| THEME |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
| Dress Code |
Costumes & Masks |
Tropical & Sexy |
Pj's & Lingerie |
Wild & Wicked (Anything Goes) |
Kinky & Heavenly White |
Pimp's & Ho's |
GQ Desire |
| Theme Night |
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The Beach Party Live Music |
The Playboy Casino Party |
Rafle Night |
Mexican Games |
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Desire Welcome Night |
| Contest at the Disco |
The Best Costume |
Beach Party Contest |
The Sexiest Lingerie |
The Best Sex Scene |
Chippendale Contest |
Striptease Contest |
Hot, Hot, Hot. |
| DESIRE NIGHTLY
MUSIC |
| Schedule |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
| 20:30 to 22:00 |
Live Sax Player |
Live Band Music at Beach |
DJ |
Live Sax Player |
DJ |
Live Singers Performance |
Live Band Music |
ALERT: Theme nights are subject to
change without notice. If theme nights are important to you, let us know so the
current schedule can be determined….but please be forewarned: Themes can
change in the middle of the week.
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With the hotel close to everything, you can choose from
many activities when you leave the resort. Here's just a partial list of things
to do:
Shopping in Cancun, cruising the bars/discos/clubs
in Playa del Carmen or Cancun, snorkeling and swimming in the natural lagoons
at Xcaret or Xel-ha to the south, visiting the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza to
the northwest or Tulum to the south, fishing or diving on the Mayan Reef, the
second longest barrier reef in the world, extending all the way to Belize.
Optional escorted tours with driver and guide can be arranged at the resort,
with transportation that will pick you up right at the resort for your guided
tour.
Did You Know...
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surrounding area,including Cancun and Playa del Carmen to help you plan to
get the most out of your holiday in and around Desire and the local areas.
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Or, choose to swim with the Atlantic bottlenose
dolphin just off the beach or ride horseback in the nearby jungle. If you want
to see more of the area, you can go down to Playa del Carmen and catch a water
taxi to cross the channel to Cozumel for about $8-$12/person/round trip (prices
subject to change without notice). Trip takes about 30-45 minutes, depending
upon the weather….or if the waves are running high. Deep sea/bill fishing
and SCUBA diving can be arranged from the hotel, too.
For a fun night
life experience in Playa del Carmen at an upscale watering hole and guest
hotel, try the Deseo Bar & Cantina off of 5th Avenue. A slick place to be
sure and not just the same old thing as you would find "bar hopping." Ask any
local there where the Deseo is located. You can't get lost on 5th Avenue... the
street only runs 10-15 blocks and is arguably the "heart" of "Playa." There are
numerous other places to hang your hat in Playa including Sr. Frogs, the Blue
Parrot plus lots of other hang out. Cancun has its share of night life
including the Krystal and other night clubs. Have fun!
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The consensus of most of our clients seems to be: You
will love it or hate it, depending upon the amount of fun you have or what type
of experience you're looking for. Couples looking for a liberal atmosphere and
sensual ambiance may find it at Desire, while others may judge the experience
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The resort can be a bit crowded if it's sold out
especially if a group is on site when you're there on your vacation. If no
group is in house, the resort can be somewhat tame by comparison. |
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The liberal atmosphere specifically catering to
hedonistic couples attracts its share of the market….especially when an
adults only group is in the resort. |
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Room rates for Garden and Ocean view accommodations
are priced at those comparable to similar adults only Jamaican resorts such as
Couples, Swept Away and Hedonism. |
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The roof top hot tub and disco party room are the
most likely places for adult fun. |
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Desire is close to the airport and near lots of sight
seeing on the Yucatan Peninsula |
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Just about year round. Late summer - August and September -
can be more humid and prone to hurricanes in the Caribbean. Also remember that
this is Mexico and while even in the summer months there is usually a cooling
breeze off of the water, but once you go inland or into town... it can get
really hot. Also remember that you're in the tropics so you should expect some
rain anytime, anywhere, unannounced.
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Hey, just get it over with... just make the entire resort
clothing-optional and be done with it!
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Album
Once you get a chance to go... contribute your Trip Report and
pictures to the photo album of the Desire Resort and Spa. All you have to do is
go to our Contribute Trip Report / Photographs
page.
Virtual Tours of Desire
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