Set in the nature lover’s paradise of Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya, the AAA Five Diamond-awarded Fairmont Mayakoba appears to have been carved out of the landscape, its lavish accommodations built alongside mangroves and natural canals. The oceanfront casitas with private plunge pools have the added bonus of facing a newly restored beach with awe-inspiring scenery. Supervised children’s activities mean parents can veer off into activities of their own. Tee up at the El Camaleón PGA golf course, test the waters of the Mexican Caribbean on a stand-up paddle board or during a guided catamaran tour, enjoy Mayan-inspired spa experiences, and take part in daily birding ecotours – all without ever having to leave the resort.