The pampering begins from the moment you step on to Villa Rolandi's private yacht Cocoon, which takes you over to Isla Mujeres in great style. Be presented with a cool towel and chilled drink while you check in to the glamorous lobby, and in your own time be shown to your room.

A wonderful feature of this hotel is that all rooms have an ocean view, and breakfast is delivered to your room - allowing you to wake up each morning and enjoy breakfast on your terrace, with the ocean twinkling below in the morning sunlight.

During the day it's bliss to laze around the stunning infinity pool, and have cold drinks and snacks bought to you by smiling waiters. Lay back and gaze out to the ocean or saunter down and have a stroll along the soft sand.

If you're feeling more active there are great tours available: go scuba-diving, hire a boat, go deep sea fishing, or take a trip into Isla Mujeres' town and wander round the colorful shops.

A major attraction for us at Villa Rolandi has to be the delicious food served in the restaurant. Continental breakfast and lunch or dinner are included in the room rate, so don't come here if you are wanting to lose weight!

The gourmet Swiss and Italian dishes, and selection of over eighty of the finest tequilas make the evening meals very memorable. Sit and dine under the stars, with the Caribbean lapping gently below.

All in all Villa Rolandi makes for a very peaceful break with good food, good service and beautifully tranquil surroundings.