Paraiso De La Bonita, 5 Stars

Carretera Chetumal-Cancun, Km 328, SM 31,, 77580, Puerto Morelos, MEXICO

Set within its own ecological reserve on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera, Paraiso de la Bonita is the first thalassotherapy spa resort in North America and the second of its kind in Latin America. Paraiso de la Bonita is an intimate, elegant resort that captures all the extraordinary beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula, perfect for couples on a romantic break.

The resort’s 90 suites, with their manoseado-plastered walls, decorative ironwork and colonial archways, recall the architecture of great Mexican haciendas. Each extraordinary Ocean-View Suite has been individually designed with an eclectic, elegant style. En-suite bathrooms feature deep marble soaking tubs, while large glass doors open onto private outdoor terraces, offering sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea.

Taking advantage of the rich culinary traditions of Mexico and combining these with the finest influences from Europe, dining at Paraiso de la Bonita is equally sumptuous and tempting. The main restaurant, with its hand-painted murals, offers Mexican and international dishes, while La Canoa, the resort’s exclusive dining room, showcases the seafood of the Pacific and Caribbean.

Drinks and refreshments are served in the Library Bar, which features an impressive collection of books on Mexican art, architecture and history. Refreshments are also served at the open-air huano-thatched Pool Bar.

Created exclusively for relaxation, Paraiso de la Bonita’s Thalasso Centre features an impressive range of innovative therapies and the very latest in beauty treatments including Thalassotherapy. This luxurious spa includes a hydrotherapy treatment area with hydro massage, jet baths, showers and a hydrotherapy pool.