The Best Resorts in Mexico

"Set between 200 acres of jungle and mangroves and the Caribbean Sea, this long-standing luxury resort underwent a top-to-bottom renovation (two-year closure and approximately $45 million overhaul by London-based Tara Bernerd & Partners) and now foregrounds wellness, design, and Mexican craftsmanship: some 700,000 clay tiles were sourced from Jalisco and strategic pops of yellow appear across the property. Wellness features prominently (a Guerlain-branded spa, palm-lined pools, an on-site apothecary, underwater meditation, guided jungle walks, and honeybee therapy), and culinary offerings include fire-roasted meats and seafood at Woodend by Chef Curtis Stone and a focus on Mexican-sourced ingredients from executive chef Daniel Camacho (reported sourcing 90 percent of ingredients domestically, with a rotating regional coffee). Jacqueline Gifford remarks on the property’s history and design evolution and adds, “I loved the beans from Veracruz.” The resort has one dedicated ADA-compliant room, parking included, a small-pet policy (under 18 pounds, fee applies), and upper-tier rates." - Emily Hochberg Emily Hochberg Emily Hochberg is a writer and editor with over 15 years of experience specializing in travel, lifestyle, home, parenting, and reviews. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her work appears in Business Insider, The Points Guy, Yahoo, Buzzfeed, Best Products, Apartment Therapy, PEOPLE, Parents, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines