"Luxury private-pool villas in Playa del Carmen come with plunge pools and jungle-adjacent privacy, and the resort can arrange experiences such as Romance à la Carte (a private dinner and serenade hosted in-room) or a couples massage at the Wayak Spa. As T+L editorial director Nina Ruggiero said of her stay, "The private-pool villas feel like living in your own little slice of jungle, and the beachfront pool is a great hangout spot." - Jordi Lippe-McGraw Jordi Lippe-McGraw Jordi Lippe-McGraw is a writer and editor covering travel, parenting, and wellness. She’s traveled to more than 50 countries on all seven continents (including Antarctica while five months pregnant) and equally loves penguins and truffles. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines