By Michelle da Silva Richmond
Nothing spells “beach vacation” like spending time at an award-winning, luxurious resort boasting a host of amenities on the shores of a placid sea.

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun such a place and it will raise your vacation experience to levels you never imagined.

In addition to exceptional personalized services, tempting dining venues and stellar accommodations, they offer plenty to do seaside with a host of motorized and non-motorized water experiences for all ages.

The resort’s location along the world’s second largest coral reef allows you to explore the colorful underwater world – just steps from their sandy shores. They even provide guests with the complimentary use kayaks and paddle boards to get you started.

If you´re a snorkeler, you will enjoy the wide variety of tours that we have for you. As an example, the Underwater Water Museum of Art is a unique experience where you will visit the underwater statues located between the coast of Cancun and Isla Mujeres.

For total a total immersion adventure, you can also scuba dive. Not a diver? No problem. The Discovery diving program offers beginner classes given by certified teachers to set you on your watery way.

Paddle boarders, windsurfers and kayakers can enjoy the scene from a variety of vantage points as they slice through the tranquil turquoise seas, while the more daring can opt to parasail over all of the action.

Other options include gliding along the ocean on wave runners, water-ski, hobie cats and the exhilarating “Dona Tuby,” a three-seat inflatable boat pulled by a motorboat.

For a real kick, strap yourself onto a fly board to soar through the air – ducking under water, and then up again – just like Iron Man!

And, if you happen to be there between May and September, you’re in for a real treat. Be sure to book an excursion to swim with the whale sharks.

It’s an experience you’ll never forget!