Fairmont Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This luxury AAA Five Diamond Award winner resort in the Riviera Maya is made up of a series of low-rise buildings connected by waterways. It is surrounded by a lush tropical forest and offers wonderful sea views.

Fairmont Mayakoba’s 20,000 square foot Fairmont Mayakoba offers treetop treatment areas and a range of beauty and massage treatments based on the region’s local tradition and flora. There is an additional charge for access to the fitness center and spa area.

There are several on-site restaurants and bars at the resort, including a grill and seafood restaurant, a sushi bar and a swim-up bar.

Discovery Club & Adventure Camp offer cultural and educational activities for kids 5 to 12 years old. El Camaleon Riviera Maya Golf Club, recognized by the Audubon Society, is suited for all skill levels and was designed by Greg Norman.

The resort is car-free and guests can access the different areas by boat, on foot following the well-marked nature trails, or by bicycle or staff-driven electric golf cart.

Located next to the 18-hole El Camaleón Golf Course, Mayakoba resort features 5 outdoor swimming pools and offers private access to Playa del Carmen beach.

Cancún International Airport is about 45 minutes’ drive away and Playa del Carmen can be reached in about 15 minutes by car.

Fairmont Mayakoba offers a robust event calendar year-round, with thoughtful programming including many happenings that celebrate Mexican and Mayan culture. The festive periods around Thanksgiving and from Christmas through New Year’s have even more amplified programming with daily fun, interactive, celebratory events for kids, families and adults.