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Casitas de las Flores coming soon WE LIKE: Colorful and charming casitas, ideal for romantics and also for families, secluded location yet with facilities nearby A village of brightly painted one and two bedroom casitas, all with ocean views from their spacious terraces, perched above the beautiful Playa Rosa beach. Many of the casitas have splash pools or oversized Jacuzzis on their terraces. Each has a fully equipped kitchen and daily maid service is included in the rates. Full concierge service is available and babysitters can be arranged, so the casitas will appeal to both honeymooners and families alike. The casitas are adjacent to the Careyes Hotel and Spa and the closest airports are Manzanillo (about 90 minutes away) and Puerto Vallarta (2 hours 30 minutes away). This is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with palm-fringed beaches and glorious sunsets. Rooms from $280 US Dollars
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Playa Rosa Bungalows coming soon WE LIKE: Prime beach location, tropical and delightfully simple thatched roof cottages with good facilities nearby The Playa Rosa Bungalows are three pastel colored, thatched roof cottages set amidst palm trees on a beautiful and quiet beach close to the Careyes hotel and the Casitas de las Flores. The casitas have one king or two double beds and have ceiling fans and private bathrooms (but no kitchen or dining facilities). Close to the bungalows is the acclaimed Playa Rosa restaurant, serving breakfasts and excellent seafood right by the ocean. The bunglows are a perfect choice for escapists and beach lovers who prefer a quiet location and a beautiful, natural setting. Rooms from $240 US Dollars
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Las Alamandas WE LIKE: Very private, outstanding levels of service, remote and tranquil The rich and famous head to Las Alamandas for its seclusion and privacy - with a maximum capacity of 30 guests in a paradise of 1,500 acres, you may never even see any other visitors. The hotel is the creation of Isabelle Goldsmith, granddaughter of the Bolivian 'Tin King' Don Antenor Patino and daughter of the British financier Sir James Goldsmith. On inheriting from her grandfather the ecologically rich reserves where Don Patino had planned a mega-resort, Miss Goldsmith visualized a discrete hideaway of exquisite taste. The results are quite extraordinary. With vast financial resources and a distinguished background, Miss Goldsmith might have created the type of resort where jewels and couture were flaunted by day and night, and where guests were insulated from any kind of local culture. Instead, with a skilful eye for color and an instinctive appreciation of Mexico's indigenous crafts, Las Alamandas was conceived as a very relaxed, very Mexican retreat. Rooms from $371 US Dollars
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Tamarindo WE LIKE: Luxurious but tropical villas, private plunge pools, spectular setting This secluded resort is a perfect blend of rusticity, romance and sheer indulgence. The Tamarindo is set in two thousand acres of rainforest; an area of breathtaking natural beauty where wooded ravines meet the palm fringed Pacific shores. The attractions include one of the most spectacular golf courses in the country, several secluded beaches and an enticing clear blue sea. With such inspiring surroundings the last place guests will want to spend time is in their room. In response, the Tamarindo's villas offer a rare treat of expansive, private and sublimely comfortable outdoor living spaces - huge palapa topped verandahs opening out from stylish interiors and just steps away from a private plunge pool or Jacuzzi. Some villas have ocean views, others are hidden amongst dense pine groves higher up the hillside. Although tropical in appearance, the villas include all modern amenities, including air-conditioning, refrigerators, direct dial telephone and oversized bathrooms. Rooms from $425 US Dollars
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Cuixmala WE LIKE: Incredibly private, secluded and with amazing views. Good accommodations for families. This spectacularly secluded resort lies in an estate covering 25,000 acres and includes the ecologically important Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve. Cuixmala was once the private hideaway of Sir James Goldsmith, and is still owned and managed by the Goldsmith family. Those looking for exclusivity, privacy and exceptional service can take their pick of the nine casitas (sleeping from two to six people) or the fabulous fully-staffed villas including La Loma, Goldsmith's former residence. The casitas are clustered around a large swimming pool and the restaurant Casa Gomez, with the ambiance of an intimate hotel. The villas each have their own stunning swimming pool and feature huge verandas, lavish indoor and outdoor living spaces and breathtaking views. There are several beaches on the estate, horseback riding can be arranged at the well equipped stables, and there's even a soccer pitch on site. Rooms from $400 US Dollars
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Careyes WE LIKE: Small resort atmosphere, range of accommodation, for couples or families This is the perfect hideaway for those who prefer a more cosmopolitan ambience over total seclusion. The location is fairly remote - a pretty cove with lush forest surroundings on the undeveloped Costa Alegre - and with the maximum number of guests at around 100 or so, it isn't a large resort. Yet there's usually a buzz of activity around the attractive terraced restaurant, and the irregular array of red tiled roofs and balconies give the air of a Mediterranean village. There's even a small selection of boutiques and a deli. We also like the range of accommodations at the Careyes; the junior suites are spacious and indulgent enough to envelop honeymooners for a week or more, whilst the luxurious casitas can accommodate a family in comfort. And the facilities are surprisingly child-friendly; the pool is big enough for everyone to share, baby sitting services are available and there's a good range of activities for all ages. Rooms from $228 US Dollars
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Hacienda Jalisco WE LIKE: Fascinating hacienda lit by oil lamps and with log fires in the bedrooms, exhilarating drive from Puerto Vallarta, pleasant climate even in the height of summer Add some adventure to your vacation with a stay at this incredible hacienda hotel! A breathtaking drive of less than two hours (30 miles) from Vallarta takes you up through the hills to the old mining town of San Sebastian del Oeste. The hacienda lies just outside San Sebastian and is surrounded by fields and gardens (almost all the fruits and vegetables served at the hacienda are grown organically on the estate). There's no electricity here, so the hacienda is lit by oil lamps and each of the three guest rooms has a log fire. It's not a luxury property - the rooms have a faded grandeur enhanced by wonderful views of bougainvillea, antique furniture, huge bathrooms and big fluffy towels - but staying just one night here will add a new dimension to your vacation and leave you with lasting memories. We recommend driving, but transfers from Puerto Vallarta are available at reasonable prices too. Rooms from $130 US Dollars
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