Bahía Príncipe Tulum

”'The Riviera Maya was the most popular family destination for our office last year, and this place is our favorite...”  More

Barceló Maya Beach Resort

Betseyville

”With its open-air rooms and kitschy décor, Johnson's rough-around-the-edges villa Betseyville (Los Achotes Rd.; 800/387-2726; www.lacurevillas.com; from $5,500 a week...”  More

Camino Real Hotel

”...the city’s finest hotel......”  More

Casa Calderoni

”Rooms at the year-old Casa Calderoni are named after artists (Frida Kahlo, Paul Gauguin) and decorated with reproductions of their...”  More

Casa Colonial

”At the Casa Colonial, we follow the hotel receptionist—a droll and discreetly helpful man named Nestro—up one staircase, through a...”  More

Casa de la Cuesta

”Casa de la Cuesta is a magical place with two courtyards, two house dogs, many chirping birds, and six rooms...”  More

Casa del Mar Beach Golf & Spa Resort

Casa de los Peristillos

”Recently restored by architect Christopher Owen in the Surrealist manner, this house on the ground of Las Pozas is now...”  More

Casa de los Sueños

”The recently opened eight-room Casa de los Sueños is an adobe-chic resort with Frette linens, L'Occitane products, and a top-notch...”  More

Casa de Sierra Nevada

”San Miguel's premier hotel...”  More

Casa Lisa

”The Baja Peninsula's Casa Lisa may share a shoreline with the exclusive Esperanza resort, but at this five-bedroom villa, the...”  More

Casa Lucila

”From Mexico to the Mediterranean, T+L spotlights 25 up-and-coming seaside retreats where the dollar still goes far—and authentic experiences are...”  More

Casa Magna

”Rising between a dense, vibrant jungle and the as-yet-untrampled sweet spot of the Mexican Caribbean, it is hard to imagine...”  More

Casa Montana

”Mineral de Pozos is not at the top of anyone's list of destinations south of the border—but that's changed, with...”  More

Casa Natalia

”Nathalie and Loïc Tenoux have fashioned a contemporary enclave facing a quiet square in historic San José that's for people...”  More

Casa Quetzal

”A few minutes from the center of town, Casa Quetzal is marked only by ornately carved wooden doors, providing discretion...”  More

Casa Rosada Hotel

”Once the home of Diego Rivera's daughter, Casa Rosada Hotel is now a 17-room boutique property with a lively bar...”  More

CasaSandra Hotel

”At the chic 16-room hotel, Cuban-born owner and artist Sandra Pérez wanted the property to feel more like a residence...”  More

Casa Schuck

”Built in 1966 as a winter residence for Westport, Connecticut, expats Charles and Gladys Schuck, Casa Schuck is San Miguel's...”  More

Casa Tabachin

Castelmar Hotel

”From Mexico to the Mediterranean, T+L spotlights 25 up-and-coming seaside retreats where the dollar still goes far...”  More

Club Med Ixtapa

Condesa DF

”What makes a perfect escape? Whether it's a hidden California wine valley, a white-sand beach in Mexico, or a not-to-be-...”  More

Costa Azul Adventure Resort

Cuixmala

”For a billionaire eco-warrior, Sir Jimmy had a remarkable flair for whimsy, and Cuixmala is fantastic theater....”  More

Deseo Hotel + Lounge

”The name of this sleek Playa del Carmen party hotel means desire. ...”  More

Dos Casas

”An elegant six-room guesthouse owned by architect Alberto Laposse...”  More

Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa

”The property has 308 suites, each with a private terrace; three swimming pools; and five restaurants. ...”  More

El Careyes Beach Resort

”El Careyes, a few miles north on Highway 200, is a more traditional resort that has always functioned as a...”  More

El Murmullo at La Casa Que Canta

”The steep brick road to the Playa Ropa at La Casa Que Canta has one of the most punishing speed...”  More

El Quijote

El Tamarindo Golf Resort

”On the opposite side of Cuixmala is another Starwood property, El Tamarindo. As neighbors, the three resorts have an uneasy...”  More

Esencia

”The owners of Ikal opened this family-oriented retreat between Playa del Carmen and Tulum....”  More

Esperanza Resort

”Sprawling resort perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the Sea of Cortés....”  More

Fairmont Acapulco Princess

Fairmont Mayakoba

”The Riviera Maya’s first environmentally conscious golf-and-spa complex is an eco-friendly alternative to the Cancún strip on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula....”  More

Fiesta Americana Grand Aqua

”With its eight swimming pools and well-equipped playroom, this new 371-room Cancún resort is going out of its way to...”  More

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico D.F.

”Eight-story hotel, built in a hacienda style, on the city's most prestigious avenue....”  More

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

”Punta Mita is a grandiose 1,500-acre master-planned development of which the hotel is just one component. ...”  More

Grand Velas All-Suites & Spa Resort

”There's a massive shopping mall and a strip of new hotels, none of them more alluring than the recently opened...”  More

Habita Monterrey

”As if the holidays weren’t filled with enough choices (Which cookie recipes to try? What to wear on New Year’s...”  More

Hacienda Petac

”Petac is designed as a vacation villa and is rented, complete with meals and a staff of 16, to groups...”  More

Hacienda Puerta Campeche

”Crafted from a row of colonial-era houses, the Yucatán Peninsula's latest hacienda brings a dose of urbane style to this...”  More

Hacienda San Angel

Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas

”The grand gates of the Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas, built by Cortés outside Cuernavaca in 1529, are thrown...”  More

Hacienda San José Cholul

”We drop by the other Starwood property at San José Cholul, 18 miles east of Mérida, which looks more like...”  More

Hacienda Temozón

”At Temozón, one of the Starwood haciendas, we find the front entrance closed to nonguests. 'No problemo,' Powell says in...”  More

Hacienda Xcanatun

”Book the rock waterfall suite....”  More

Haramara Retreat

Holiday Inn Veracruz Centro Histórico

”A lovely 18th-century colonial building with a pool and large, beautifully furnished rooms....”  More

Hostal Santa Fe

”Her favorite place to stay: Hostal Santa Fe...”  More

Hotel Azucar

”The resort manages to defy tradition while embracing it: spare meditative surroundings, early morning yoga, and an Asian-inspired spa lend...”  More

Hotel Basico

”Sleek design outpost in Quintana Roo....”  More

Hotel California

”At the playful 11-room Hotel California the décor crosses gypsy caravan style with desert 'sheik.' At the hotel's La Coronela...”  More

Hotel Casa Oaxaca

”Eight airy rooms, most with French doors that open onto a central garden terrace. The inn’s restaurant—for guests only—is one...”  More

Hotel Club Akumal Caribe

”A quick drive from Cancún, the Yucatán Peninsula’s...”  More

Hotel Esencia

”A quick drive from Cancún, the Yucatán Peninsula’s...”  More

Hotel Habita

”Through February 2008, the Art + Relax package includes a two-night stay in a Deluxe room; one Aqua Spa treatment...”  More

Hotelito Desconocido

”Fireflies and tiki torches illuminate the paths to candlelit cabanas on stilts over a lagoon. Windmills pump water for spa...”  More

Hotel López Lena Palace

”Spare but comfortable....”  More

Hotel Marionetas

”A new bed-and-breakfast....”  More

Hotel Mocambo

”The 1930's-era Mocambo, about five miles south of the city center, was one of the first beachfront resorts in Veracruz...”  More

Hotel Playa Azul

”Hotel Playa Azul on Lake Catemaco in Veracruz, Mexico, isn't fancy, but I go for the ritual steam baths in...”  More

Hotel Posada Carmina

”A bargain and a delight, this old-fashioned family-run hotel has 24 rooms and a courtyard restaurant serving Spanish dishes....”  More

Hotel Secreto

”Brightly painted fishing boats and shacks line the shores of this island just 15 minutes from the crush of Cancún...”  More

Hotel Twin Dolphin

”Family-run hotel along two secluded beaches in the Sonoran Desert. ...”  More

Hotel Villa Béjar

”Most language schools arrange homestays with local families, but if you opt for a private stay...”  More

Tides Zihuatanejo

”Johnson heads to the beachfront Hotel Villa del Sol for its pool and to hang out with guests such as...”  More

Hotel Villa Rolandi Gourmet & Beach Club

”At the Hotel Villa Rolandi Gourmet & Beach Club, all 20 rooms have marble bathrooms and balcony Jacuzzis. But the...”  More

Hotel Virrey de Mendoza

”We stop for savory snacks, antojitos (literally 'little whims,' like the tasty quesadillas stuffed with the corn fungus huitlacoche, and...”  More

Iberostar Paraíso Maya Hotel

”A quick drive from Cancún, the Yucatán Peninsula’s...”  More

Tides Riviera Maya

”A sexy, eco-conscious hideaway in the jungle....”  More

JW Marriott Cancún Resort & Spa

”Beachfront tower with a head-to-toe renovation after Hurricane Wilma....”  More

Kailuum II

”No electricity means romantic candlelit evenings at this rustic little spot, known for its excellent swimming and snorkeling. Instead of...”  More

La Casa Que Canta

”Cliff-hugging adobe hideaway above Zihuatanejo Bay; new spa added in early 2006....”  More

La Purificadora

”Grupo Habita hired Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta and his son Victor to repurpose this 19th-century former water purification plant into...”  More

Las Alamandas

”In the reception area at Las Alamandas are brochures outlining the family history, along with a photo gallery of grinning...”  More

Las Brisas

”Contemporary bungalows with private pools overlooking the water....”  More

Las Mañanitas

”I’ve ended up at Los Arcos, a friendly, casual café on the zocalo...”  More

Las Rocas Resort & Spa

”Las Rocas Resort & Spa, all the rooms have private balconies overlooking the ocean; treat yourself to a heated basalt...”  More

Las Ventanas al Paraíaso, a Rosewood Resort

”A stress-reducing neck massage is the perfect antidote...”  More

La Vita Bella

”Owned by Sylvia Gino, a laid-back Italian who fell in love with the area while on holiday several years ago...”  More

Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa

”8-story tower with 3 pools, on the beach. At press time the hotel was operating at a limited capacity following...”  More

Les Oiseaux Volants

Los Dos

”I tell them that I will prepare this for them before I go, which seems like an extravagant thank-you. But...”  More

Los Juaninos

”At Los Juaninos, our room is dimly lit, and the windows are fitted with iron bars; we are, however, insulated...”  More

Mahakua Hacienda de San Antonio

”Deep in the tangled green of Mexico's western highlands, a 19th-century casa grande opens onto an organic farm, a coffee...”  More

Majahuitas

”The secluded strip of sand is called Majahuitas, after a yellow hibiscus-like flower that grows there; it also holds a...”  More

Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya

”The winning Mandarin formula—exemplary service, forward-reaching design, a first-rate spa—has taken root in a pristine Mexican coastal environment. Acres of...”  More

Mansión Iturbe

”Mansión Iturbe, with a restaurant that offers the local Tarascan cooking....”  More

Maroma Resort & Spa

”Hit hard by last year’s Hurricane Wilma, Maroma Resort & Spa, has bounced back with nine new Sian Nah (Mayan...”  More

Marquis Los Cabos

Maya Tulum Retreat & Resort

”Yoga is a way of life at this getaway just south of Tulum, which also has some of the best...”  More

Melville Suites

”From Mexico to the Mediterranean, T+L spotlights 25 up-and-coming seaside retreats where the dollar still goes far—and authentic experiences are...”  More

Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía

”One morning, at the Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía, I take a cooking class with Alonso Hernández, executive chef at...”  More

Mezzanine

”This four-room beachfront hotel has established a following, thanks to its lounge parties....”  More

Mosquito Blue Avda.

”Before Deseo, this was the place to stay in Playa: 46 pleasant rooms encircling a palmy courtyard and a pretty...”  More

Nikki Beach

The Oasis

”A new four-room hotel in an 18th-century building, with interiors by local firm Mitu Atelier....”  More

Occidental Grand Xcaret

”This Riviera Maya resort borders the eco-archaeological Xcaret Park and offers everything from snorkeling to spa treatments. ...”  More

One&Only Palmilla

”Your pet may not need a passport to travel to Mexico...”  More

Orangerie at Santa Ana

”A former fashion designer, model, and antiques dealer, the 49-year-old is one of the new arrivals in Mérida and runs...”  More

Paradisus Riviera

Parador San Juan de Dios

”A 17th-century hacienda that was once owned by Harvard University, this boutique property exudes a baroque air: stained-glass windows and...”  More

Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso

”Balinese sculptures, marble pillars, and Bulgari-stocked bathrooms makes this the most over-the-top resort on the coast....”  More

Petit Hotel d'Hafa

Playa Viva

Posada El Castillo

”Ask for Carmen Arroyo or Henry Miller, the managers. There are eight rooms. One overlooks a swimming pool, another faces...”  More

Posada la Poza

”The coast is grabbing attention at last, though, for the opening of a handful of stylish hotels, most notably the...”  More

Pueblo Bonito

Pueblos Mancomunados

Quinta Las Acacias

”One of these houses is Quinta Las Acacias, where we stay. Built in 1890 by Alberto Malo, engineer for the...”  More

Rancho La Puerta

Rancho Leonero

”The place to stay is Rancho Leonero. Think macho at John and Jennifer Ireland's 350-acre ranch. This low-key hideout once...”  More

Ritz-Carlton, Cancún

”Friday is kids' karaoke night. Saturday, young guests pitch tents under the stars while Mom and Dad eat lobster in...”  More

Ritz-Carlton

”Hacienda-style resort in the hotel zone; $15 million post-hurricane renovation includes a new tennis club and a beachside restaurant....”  More

Rodavento Boutique Hotel

Royal Hideaway Playacar

”You don’t have to be the leader of the free world...”  More

San Angel Inn

Shangri-La Caribe Beach Village Resort

The Todos Santos Inn

”From the outside, it doesn't look like much: a weathered brick-and-adobe hacienda hidden down a dusty unpaved side street in...”  More

Verana

Villa Amor

Villa Cortez

Villa Ganz

”Standing in the courtyard of Frida Kahlo’s Casa Az...”  More

Villa Montaña

”For hacienda-style casitas....”  More

Villa Scorpio

”At the Villa Scorpio, owners Nick Power and Penelope Haskew pay attention to the small details: sexy-yet-functional mosquito netting over...”  More

Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos

The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta

”The 1964 classic movie The Night of the Iguana, starring Richard Burton, put Puerto Vallarta, a town of cobblestoned streets...”  More

W Hotel

”Eye-catching tower in the hip Polanco district....”  More

Xaloc Resort

”The roads are made of sand on the tiny 12-square-mile spit of Isla Holbox, off the Yucatán Peninsula, home to...”  More

Xel-Ha

”A quick drive from Cancún, the Yucatán Peninsula’s...”  More