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Cancún's Élan Resort & Spa
Élan Resort & Spa, Boulevard Kukulcan K.M. 3.5 Esq. Galleon, Cancún, Mexico, (888) 400-3526: The style is Mexican Colonial — and sprawling — at this all-inclusive resort that has reopened after renovations following Hurricane Wilma in 2005. The resort, overlooking Nichupté Lagoon in Cancún, has 95 rooms and 51 villa suites, six restaurants and a spa. Rates include meals, drinks, water-sports equipment and more. Doubles start at $300 per night; one-bedroom villas at $450.
 The French built this place before the Americans took it over. There are a couple of big lakes next door. |
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