1. Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
Just like other Auberge properties, Esperanza provides guests with extravagant amenities like yoga classes, an oceanfront infinity pool and a sculpture garden. If you’re craving a little rest and relaxation, head to the spa for a replenishing massage; though spa treatments will cost you a pretty penny, recent visitors said they’re well worth the splurge. Once you’re feeling relaxed, dig into some tantalizing dishes at Cocina del Mar, which offers fresh seafood prepared using cooking styles and traditions from across North, Central and South America. Or, if you would prefer more casual dining, sit down at one of the other on-site restaurants – La Palapa, Las Estrellas and La Terrazas Americana. Afterward, retreat to your spacious casita, suite or villa. Each features a private terrace, lavish bath products, a flat-screen TV and (of course) personal concierge service. You’ll find Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, flanking the Sea of Cortez.
2. Rosewood Mayakoba
Rosewood Mayakoba fully immerses guests in the Riviera Maya’s beauty through its architecture and design. Not only is it flanked by the region’s famed crystalline sands and lush jungle, the resort is also constructed from local materials, such as Yucatan limestone and regional wood. Visitors especially praise the private terrace and heated plunge pool attached to each of the property’s 129 suites. And the welcome tequila, daily restocked fruit bowl and personal butler service exemplify an above-par level of hospitality. The culinary offerings at Rosewood Mayakoba seven restaurants and bars are another point of praise among recent guests. And, despite their high price tags, visitors say the unique treatments at Sense, A Rosewood Spa are well worth the indulgence. Once you’re feeling relaxed, perfect your swing at the adjacent El Camaleón golf course or soak up your surroundings with a biking or snorkeling adventure. You’ll find this Rosewood outpost just north of downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in the Mayakoba resort complex.