Un Sueno is a great choice for a simple beach vacation. If you dream of waking up and stepping straight out onto the beach, listening to the ocean as you fall asleep, and if you don't need the facilities or the prices of big high rise hotels, this could be the perfect choice for you.

The accommodations are simple but stylish, with some artistic touches. Our favorites are the four independent, thatched roof cabanas that are perched right on the beach. The other cabanas here may have more privacy and are larger, but if a prime view is important to you then it's a good idea to book well in advance as cabanas are allocated in the order that the bookings are received.

There are no phones, no air-conditioning, and the water in the showers isn't heated; but after a day on this heavenly beach in the sultry climate of this region, a refreshing cool shower suits many people just fine. If you are not sure that you can last a week without hot water, consider combining a stay here with another slightly more sophisticated (but probably less idyllic) location. But what better weekend escape than this feet-in-the-sand bolthole with room rates lower than you'd pay for dinner in a resort town?

San Agustinillo is a fantastic choice for a laid-back beach vacation. Chilling out on the sands with a cold beer is the order of the day, but there's plenty to see nearby too. It would be a shame to miss out on a visit to the next town, Mazunte, where you can visit the National Turtle Center and see almost all of the species of sea turtle in existance. Near to Mazunte is the eco-park la Ventanilla, where you can take a boat trip through the mangroves and watch for crocodiles.

The nearest airports are at Huatulco and Puerto Escondido (both around an hour away, Huatulco is the closest). You can reach San Augustinillo on public transport by taking a bus to Pochutla and then a taxi or collectivo to the hotel. Taxis can also be picked up at the airports if you prefer.

Un Sueno isn't for everyone, but it's the kind of chilled out place that you return to in your dreams after a few weeks back in the city. It will satisfy the cravings of vacationers who want to stay right on the beach, whiling away their daytimes listening to the ocean, and spending relaxed evenings in a beachfront bar. The perfect antidote to city life!