| Al Cielo WE LIKE: Great food; beautiful beach; rustic charm Al Cielo is located on a fabulously long, wide powder-soft beach on Mexico's Caribbean coast. For those yearning for the simple life, it is heaven indeed. The hotel has a chic "bare feet and linen" restaurant, a couple of beach bars within walking distance, and just four rooms - each with balcony or terrace and hammock and all with views of the dazzling Caribbean beach. Rooms from $190 US Dollars
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| Azul Beach Hotel WE LIKE: Luxury all-inclusive; ideal for families; great beach Azul Beach Hotel has an idyllic secluded setting and yet is within easy reach of both cosmopolitan Cancun and the quieter and more traditional fishing town of Puerto Morelos. It really is a hotel with a difference in this area of Mexico, where in general, families travelling with children have a very limited choice of accommodation. This is a small luxury all-inclusive resort which welcomes children of all ages. The hotel will not only appeal to families but is also the perfect destination for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Rooms from $250 US Dollars
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| Ceiba del Mar WE LIKE: Impressive pool; great food; superb spa Ceiba del Mar is a breath of fresh air. It's luxury and indulgence at its best, without the expense that usually goes with it. Even the most active person could easily spend at least a week here and not become bored. The vast amount of facilities - ranging from a fully equipped gym to motor bikes to jogging track - are more than ample to keep you busy. In addition, the excellent Spa offers massages on the beach, yoga classes, a sauna and beauty salon. Rooms from $371 US Dollars
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| Esencia WE LIKE: Wonderful rooms, excellent spa; for couples or families Esencia is an intimate and luxurious property located on a gorgeous beach at Xpu-ha, on Mexico's Caribbean coast. This is one of the few luxury properties in this area to welcome children of all ages, yet it's also one of the most romantic and indulgent honeymoon destinations in the region. With just twenty nine rooms and suites on an estate covering fifty acres, there's plenty of space for everyone. Rooms from $525 US Dollars
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| Le Reve coming soon WE LIKE: Stylish rooms; wonderful beachfront location; intimate and romantic Le Reve is an intimate and romantic little hotel located right on Playa Xcalacoco which is approximately 10 minutes drive from Playa del Carmen. The twenty five rooms are simple but chic with white minimal interiors which are accented by brightly colored accessories and traditional hand-made tiles from Merida. Almost all of the rooms have ocean views while the Beach Front Bungalows have prime positions right on the edge of the beach. The resort has a beautiful freeform swimming pool facing the ocean, a small spa area and beachfront bar. There is an excellent restaurant with a further bar which has a great ambiance at night. |
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| Maroma WE LIKE: Elegant surroundings; superb beach; gourmet dining Maroma is truly special - a discreet hideaway on a perfect Caribbean beach with a welcome that makes you feel at home within minutes. You won't believe that you're less than an hour from the crowds at Cancun - from the moment you leave the coastal highway you really are in a different world. After clearance at the gatekeeper's lodge, it takes a good fifteen minutes' bumpy drive through the jungle before you catch a glimpse of white stucco walls and thatched turrets. Within you'll find a world of rounded white walls, lush green foliage and stylish furnishings, with views of the turquoise Caribbean and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Rooms from $510 US Dollars
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| Paraiso de la Bonita WE LIKE: Opulent rooms; superb spa; excellent service This new resort brings a very different experience to the Riviera Maya. Every room has lavish furnishings, many including items collected by the hotel owners during their extensive world travels. Each guest accommodation is an opulent suite, with a large living room opening out onto a generously sized terrace, plus a separate bedroom and a vast bathroom. The suites are furnished in one of six designs, and we showcase each on the site so that you can request your favorite when you reserve. Rooms from $709 US Dollars
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| Royal Hideaway WE LIKE: Excellent service; superb a-la-carte dining; beautiful beach The Royal Hideaway Resort in Playacar is refreshingly different - an intimate hotel with excellent service and exclusively a-la-carte dining in four romantic restaurants. The location is ideal - the hotel faces a beautiful wide, sandy beach less than two miles from the buzzing nightlife of Playa del Carmen. Children under sixteen aren't accepted at the hotel, and there are no discos or kids' clubs here - evenings are spent at a choice of two cozy and elegant bars or perhaps watching a Mexican Fiesta show in the impressive theater. Rooms from $590 US Dollars
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| The Tides Riviera Maya (formerly Ikal del Mar) WE LIKE: Gorgeous rooms; private plunge pools; excellent food The Tides Riviera Maya (formerly Ikal del Mar) opened in early 2002 and has become one of the hottest properties on the Mexican Caribbean. Honeymooners will delight in the privacy of the individual villas, each with a plunge pool, surrounded by lush tropical gardens - luxuries that have been previously hard to find on this stretch of coast. Tides will surprise and delight with numerous small details, from super lightweight duvets and fine cotton sheets to the in-room DVD players and the heated pools for spontaneous midnight dips. Rooms from $585 US Dollars
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