South of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen is a coastline considered the jewel of the Mayan Riviera. Just as sophisticated visitors to the Cote D’ Azur enjoy Antibes as their secret refuge; Soliman Bay is the western hemisphere’s equivalent along the Caribbean coastline of Mexico.

Guests enter the grounds of Villa Yardena after passing through a gated entry ensuring one’s privacy and exclusivity; a luxury rapidly disappearing from the world’s most desirable vacation destinations. The privacy and seclusion of Villa Yardena is one of its many attractions. Proposed and designed as a private resort for the elite few, this Mexican estate will without doubt impress.

When guests visit Villa Yardena, words from first impressions include elegant, spacious, private, expansive, beautiful and breathtaking. We understand the interior impresses with a main house offering five (5) bedroom suites clustered around a living room dominated by custom Mexican furnishing and artwork all sheltered by ceilings reaching 30 feet into the tropical landscape. The bedrooms impress with space and volume as the architect desired to express “luminosity” associated with the natural setting. The guest suites incorporate ceiling fans suspended from over-height ceilings (14’ height) coupled with custom furnishings. Bathrooms liberally use indigenous stone and tiles keeping them cool and comfortable even during the hottest days of the summer. Each bedroom offers Satellite video feeds and a DVD player. In addition, the four (4) guest homes on the estate, each with a bedroom and private bathroom provide opportunities for all guest configurations. The full estate will sleep 26 in unsurpassed luxury.

Beyond the luxury of the main estate and guest houses is private open-space which is the envy of the resorts to the north. For those who desire to swim laps,  the 20’ x 45” pool will be most inviting. For those who prefer natural salt water, the 80’ feet of private white sand beach will beckon throughout the day and early evening.

Evenings at Villa Yardena are truly magical. Upon arrival, guests enjoy a complementary dinner as well as breakfast the following morning, an excellent opportunity to enjoy the chef’s diverse culinary talents. While guests may enjoy dinner indoors the first night, we suggest dining al fresco poolside and let the chef work his magic at the outdoor kitchen.

Those who wish to gather may retreat to the rooftop deck offering 360 degree views while others enjoy a spirited game of ping pong. Others may enjoy the central audio system throughout the home and on the patio surrounding the pool. Our personal favorite, lying in the hammocks on the beach under the palapas (thatched umbrellas).

As with a resort, water sports are included. Four kayaks are available for guests use including life jackets.

INSIGHTS FOR THE SOPHISTICATED TRAVELER:

Access: Cancun (CUN) International Airport is just 75 minutes from Villa Yardena with service for commercial and general aviation.
Dining In: In addition to private chef who will provide the first evening dinner and first morning breakfast gratis, chef service is complementary Monday through Saturday from 8AM to 7PM (cost of provisioning additional).

Dining Out and Nightlife: Neighboring towns and villages offer a diverse selection of restaurants, most with dress-codes based on casual beach attire. With no paparazzi, you too can relax and unwind in a t-shirt and shorts without fear your picture will appear in People or Forbes. If you enjoy dancing, head to Hacienda Dona Isabel for a fun evening in the nightclub.

Getting Educated: The famous Mayan ruins of Tulum are 10-minutes south, and Aktun Chen (which means “cave with an underground river inside” in Maya) is only 10-minutes north.

For Serious Shopping: consider a ½ day visit to Cancun which has become a shopper’s paradise. La Isla Shopping Village is a glittering, ultra-trendy shoppers’ paradise on the banks of the Nichupte Lagoon in the Hotel Zone of Cancun. You will find over 150 shops here all under a giant canopy with a series of canals and small bridges designed to create a Venetian look. There is an amazing aquarium here as well as fabulous restaurants and cinemas showing movies in English and Spanish.

We may also suggest Kukulcan Plaza and Luxury Avenue in the Hotel Zone. Between them they boast more than 250 shops and boutiques in exclusive and luxurious surroundings including luxury brands including Louis Vuitton and Cartier. There are many specialty restaurants, bars and cafes and even a bowling alley if you are looking for something fun to do.

RATE: From $8,100 -$20,000 USD/Week