7. Grand Vela’s Riviera Nayarit
Grand Vela’s Riviera Nayarit touts itself as a “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” retreat, and guest sentiments tend to affirm the resort’s claim. Each of its one-, two- and three-bedroom suites features at least 1,000 square feet of living space and comes appointed with teak furniture imported from Bali, a Jacuzzi, a Nespresso coffee maker and a private terrace that overlooks either the ocean or the pool. Guests say that a sumptuous atmosphere pervades throughout the entire property, from the towering ceilings and serene fountain in the lobby to the memorable meals at the six gourmet restaurants. Activities at the infinity pool and on the beach – like boogie boarding and scuba diving classes – are also included in this Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, property’s all-inclusive plan. Though spa treatments will cost extra, guests say that the spa facilities are excellent and recommend indulging in a massage during your stay. Part of the Preferred brand of hotels and resorts, the Grand Vela’s Riviera Nayarit participates in the I Prefer rewards program.
8. Le Blanc Spa Resort
An adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the northern part of Cancun, Mexico’s Hotel Zone, Le Blanc Spa Resort exudes a modern feel with its sleek architecture and neutral-toned color palette. Each of Le Blanc’s suites features a coffee maker, a stocked minibar, an LED TV, BVLGARI toiletries, butler service and a liquor cabinet. When booking your room, be sure to request a higher floor and an ocean-facing suite – according to recent visitors, the splurge affords spectacular views and extra quiet that are well worth the nightly rate. If you can tear yourself away from your digs, check out the links on the nearby Moon Palace Cancun’s Jack Nicklaus Signature course. Or perhaps you’re better suited to a day at Blanc Spa, where you can indulge in a massage or a hydrotherapy session. You can also catch some rays by one of three pools or claim a spot on the beach. When hunger sets in, take your pick of Le Blanc’s five restaurants or relax in your accommodations and order room service (available 24 hours a day).