"Only a roughly three-hour flight from Southern California, this oceanfront resort offers romantic plunge-pool suites, elevated dining experiences, and adults-only relaxation in the Tamai Pool. Couples can learn to blend their own tequila or enjoy a private sunset dinner on “The Rock,” an overlook perched high above the Pacific, followed by an intimate stargazing session." - 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
"A hidden oasis with attentive service and an 18-hole golf course." - CNT Editors
"Set on 52 lush acres about 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, this property blends rainforest and sandy beaches with a serene spa, several upscale restaurants, and multiple pools (including an adult-only option). Families can choose renovated casita-style rooms, private villas, or overhauled beach homes, and children benefit from an enhanced Kids for All Seasons program with a KidsWell element focusing on mental health—daily programming for ages 5–12 that includes Huichol cultural activities (making Ojos de Dios and Mexican Catrina dolls), breathwork, journaling, meditation, watercolor classes, and nature and wildlife encounters." - Kathryn Romeyn, Michelle Baran, Devorah Lev-Tov
"On a 52-acre seaside property north of Puerto Vallarta, family-friendly casita-style lodgings and private villas anchor a robust Kids for All Seasons program enhanced by a KidsWell component focused on children's mental health and well-being. Programming for ages 5–12 includes cultural activities tied to the region’s Huichol community—such as making Ojos de Dios and Mexican Catrina dolls—alongside breathwork, journaling, meditation, watercolor classes, and nature and wildlife encounters, plus multiple pools, a serene spa, and diverse dining options." - Kathryn Romeyn, Devorah Lev-Tov
"A family program that added a KidsWell element focused on mental health and well-being for ages 5 to 12, combining cultural activities that introduce Huichol traditions (making Ojos de Dios and Catrina dolls) with practices like breathwork, journaling, meditation, watercolor classes, and nature- and wildlife-based experiences." - Michelle Baran