Ambience: The open-air lobby, with its soaring 30-meter-high roof, creates a feeling of casual grandeur. Hand-laid stones and koi ponds decorate the walkways, while splashes of bougainvillea spill over balconies. A cascading three-tier infinity pool overlooks the ocean.
Rooms: Prices for the 267 suites range from $800 to $10,000 per night, which covers the room, food and alcohol, and activities like kayaking or salsa dancing. For the truly indulgent, the three-bedroom Imperial Spa Suite features a private steam room, massage area and four Jacuzzis.
Dining: Choose from the gourmet Mexican, Italian and French restaurants, each offering live music. Open-air meals are served overlooking the ocean at Azul, and the swim-up pool bar offers burgers and the like as well.
Spa: Among the most impressive in Latin America, the spa offers more than 80 different treatments, including an elaborate hydrotherapy ritual orchestrated by a personal valet. The scent of citrus lingers long after the treatment ends.
